You have some good arguments. I couldn't find a transcription of the speech they are referencing. But to be totally clear, referring to him as a 20-year-old l

You have some good arguments. I couldn't find a transcription of the speech they are referencing. But to be totally clear, referring to him as a 20-year-old law student is a bit misleading. In 1890 he joined the executive team at the Vegetarian society (a charity that had an international presence.) So the idea that he may travel and give a speech is not far-fetched. Additionally as you point out, the year may not be correctly cited.