The deawing together f the ties cvnnecting the two branches of the Anglo-Saxon race on either side of the Atlantic is proceeding apace. On Wednesday Mr. Choate, the new United States Ambassador to the Court of St. James's, arrived. He seas cordially welcomed at Southampton by the Chamber of Commerce and by the Corporation. His speech in reply made a favourable impression. As the leader of the American Bar he is sure to establish close relations speedily with the legal profession in Great Britain and, of course,
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