The 85th anniversary of the beginning of the Canard Li&e recalls to a "Manchester Guardian" contributor ans interesting story of how honour came to its founder. During the Crimean "War there was a serious shortage of transports and an appeal w<is made to the shipowners. At" the next Cabinet meeting the responsible Minister was able to report,: "Mr Cunard can provide immediate transport for SOOO men, leavnisr tbe question of pjyment to be settled subsequently." "What is Mr Cnnard s Christian name?'' enquired Palmerston. "Samuel," was the replv. "Sir Samuel," said Palmerston, with emphasis on the prefix, and at the close of the wot the patriotic shipowner was made a baronet. v
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Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18481, 8 September 1925, Page 10
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