St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-31
The Famous Explorer Pays
His Compliments to Pre-
mier Salisbury.
England's Lethargy in Afri-
can Affairs Will Cost Her
the Country.
A Brilliant Reception at the
American Legation to
the Explorer.
Papnell Forces His Party to
Accept an Obnoxious
e Candidate.

LONDON, May 30.-The banquet given
in honor of Henry Nj. Stanley at the
American legation this evening was one
of the many complimentary entertain
ments of which the explorer has been
the recipient since his return to Eng
land. Nearly 400 guests were present,
including the entire American legation
and consulate. Among the more promi-
nent of the guests were James Whistler,
Max O'Rell. Paul du Chaillu and five
members of the New York and London
banking family of Seligman. The re-
mainder of those present comprised the
: leading American residents aud sOjOurn-
ers in London. The special guest of the
occasion was more prompt in arriving
than has been his custom at previous
gatherings in his honor, and appeared
less reticent and exclusive than usual.
John G. New, United States consul
general. presided, and proposed toast
to the queen. Sir Charles Topper,
Canadian high commissioner, toasted
President Harrison, and in the course
of his remarks Endorsed the opinion OF
Sir Charles Dixie that the peoples OF
England and America were essentially
one. The feat performed by Mr. Stan
ley, he said, was one of the best tradi-
lions of the race. Mr.. New proposed
the health of Mr.. Stanley. whose
Work Spoke for Itself
He referred to the rapid growth of
America and said the some thing was
possible in Africa. At the conclusion
of his remarks he presented to Mr.,
Stanley. on behalf of his fellow Ameri-
cans, an American flag and shield in
recognition of his achievements. Mr..
Stanley. in humorous speech, told how
Mr.. Bennett had sent him to
Africa, where he learned, first
that it was not the custom
to wear light trousers in broad daylight,
and last how to choose good soldiers
and officers. He referred to the Span
ish and other commissions given to
him by the Herald, and said that when
he remembered how long he himself
had been in learning that there
was some good in Africa, he could
forgive the English premier for his
slight mistakes in African geography,
and the merchants OF England for
letting slip their opportunities for trade.
He hoped that Englishmen would see
that enterprise in Africa was protected.
MI. DtdIlty disappointed hio hS"i u o
by making no mention whatsoever of
the question of his citizenship, since
everybody has evinced curiosity to
observe whether he will feel himself at
liberty to accept any title or other
mark of distinction which it may please
the queen to bestow upon him. Mr..
Stanley is now an American citizen,
though born a subject of the queen,
and no one is as yet informed as to
whether he is at liberty to avail him
self of her majesty's gracious inten-
tions toward him, nor, indeed, whether
or not he still regards him
self as. an American. Mr.. STAN
Fley's remarks, as well as his man
ner, were not particularly impressive
until he proceeded to refer to the recent
reply of Lord Salisbury to his assertions
that the government was throwing away
her chances in Africa. through apathy,
while Germany was improving hers. In
retuting the illusions OF the premier to
himself, Mr.. Stanley became animated
in manner and forclbie in speech. AS
souvenir of the occasion each guest
was presented with an album contain
ing photographs and autographs OF the
explorer and the staff which accom-
panied him Oh the journey across the
dark continent.