New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-17

the National anthem.
LORD BEACONSFlELD'S RETURN.
CORDIAL WELCOME AT DovER-ENTHUsIAsTIc RE-
CEPuoN IN LONDON.
LONDON Tueday. July 10, 1873.
The Earls of Beaconsfeld and Salisbury returned
to-day from Berlin, and were welcomed with great
enthusiasm On arriving at Dover, they were received
by several peers and members of Parliament, who
went down from London to meet them.
Long before the hour at which the steamer from
Calais was DUE the piers at the landing place, the
Strand and the approaches to the railway station
were packed with immense crowds Of excited peo-
pie. As the steamer came in sight cheer after cheer
was gwen and this continued until she had
made fast to the pier and the ilustrious statesmen
were seen upon the deck. The pier had been
carpeted and decorated, and a dais arranged
upon which the Mayor and Aldermen of Dover
in their robes Of Office stood ready to receive the
heroes of tho hour. Earl BeacOnsfeld and the
Marquis of Salisbury advanced together. The Earl
was looking remarkably well. He seems to have
entirely recovered from his recent illness. The
Mayor advanced to meet him, and with voice
somewhat shaken with emotion, read the address
which had been prepared in the name of the Cor
pofation, at the conclusion handing the scroll to
Mr. Montague Corry-Earl BeacOnsfelds secretary
anu PONNAAuA hOASO VIM
was distinctly heard, made an eloquent but brief
reply He was he said much affected by this cordial
greeting The nation, he said. was equally indebted
TO Lord Salisbury. He hoped the result of the Con-
gress at Berlin would insure the prosperity of Eng
land and the peace of Europe. In concluding his
speech, he said We have brought peace with
honor, and l hope the prosperity of England will
follow.n The crowds were so dense that II was al
most impossible for the carriages of the party to
proceed to the railway station where the train was
taken for London.
GRAND DISPLAY AT CHARISG CROSS.
The scene at Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square,
Parlinment-st. whitehall and DOwning-st. on the
arrival of Earl Beaconsfeld and the Marquis OF
Salisbury, and during their progress to the Foreign
Office. was extremely animated. The streets and
places named afford standing-roOm for more than
100000 people. and every inch of 1t was occupied.
The crowds were wildly enthusiastic. The windows
alongthe route were filled with ladies andlgentSmen.
The vigorous health of Earl Beaconsfeld was a
source of surprise and qualification lie appeared to
be in the highest possible spirits
AMERICAN FLAGS DISPLAYED.
The Cbaring Cross Hotel and the houses on either
side of the way to DOwning-st. were covered
with flags and decorations Many American
flags were displayed, including large number
which decorated the American Exchange
opposite the Charing Cross Hotel. The
nobility were largely represented, and we're re-
ceiyed with cheers from the crowd. The ladies were
in gala costume and the scene was very brilliant.
HE SCENES AT THE FOREIGN OFFICE.
After Earl Beaconsfeld had arrived at the
Foreign Office, the immense crowd in the
street gave enthusiastic cheers for the Pre-
mler, and loud calls were made for both
the illustrlous digmtaries to appear at
the window. Both BeacOnsfeld and Salisbury 70
sponded. The former in brief speech said he
hoped the peace secured by the Berlin Treaty would
satisfy the Queen and crafty the country. Lord
Salisbury said he hoped that Englishmen would
always support the Government by supporting
England's honor The enthusiasm was unbounded.
The populace finally retired singing God Save the
Queen"
WORDS OF CoMMENDATIoN
The Times. in leading editorial article this morn
ing, SAYS: lord Beaconsfeld will be welcomed in
London to-day as the chief actor in of the most
honorable triumphs in the modern diplomacy of
England. To the fame of a distinguished English
statesmen he has added that Of singularly success
fnl Foreign Minister. and 1t would be hard 10 say
what greater distinction can remain for him." 80
The Ministerial dinner at inc manslOh uouSo VIII
take place August s.
LIBERALS PARTICIPATING.
Lord Henry LennOx had charge of the organized
demonstration of welcome the arrival of the train
from Dover. Tickets had been issued for as many
persons as the railway station could accommodate.
All the metropolitan Conservative associations
were represented, but no address was presented.
large number of members of Parliament were OF the
nlatform Mt the station. Some Liberal members Of
Parliament applied for tickets to the platform, ex-
pressing the wish to make the demonstration of a
national character. Seats for 500 friends
of the First Lord of the Admiralty were
erected within the Admiralty enclosure in
Whitehall. DOwning-st. was reserved for members
ofParliament. Between Charing Cross and Downing
st. the general public were admitted. The west
ern platform of the Cbarng Cross Station, down
which the carriage road runs, was partitioned of,
and while rows of raised seats sldrted one side,
banks of rare flowers rose on the other. Along the
sides of the carrage-way the platform was entirely
hidden by flowers, and the walls Of the station aud
the entrance-way were decorated with tho flags of
the nations who participated in the Congress, aud
with clusters of national devices and emblems.
Tho traffic of vehicles was suspended until Lord
Beaconsfeld's carriage passed.
SHOWERS OF BOUQUETS
As the carrige containing Lord Beaconsleld with
Lord and Lady Salisbury drove along the West
Strand there was one continuous cheer and showers
of bououets by hundreds from the crowd and the
houses The crowd followed the carriage cheering
and throwing flowers all the way to DOwning-st
AN HONORABLE PEACE SECURED.
After reaching his residence, Lord Beaconsheld IN
response to repeated calls from the crowd. appeared
at window and thanked them for his reception.
He said Lord Salisbury and himself had brought
hack peace, but peace, he hoped, with honor such
as would satisfy the sovereign and the country.
SALISBURY ON ENGLANDS GAINS.
HE SHOWS HOW HER AIMS KAvE BEEN sUBsrAs-
TALLY SECURED. -
LoSDoS Tuesday, July 16, 1873.
An official dispatch from the Marquis OF Salisbury