New-York tribune., 1896-11-27
THANKSGIVING DAY ABROAD
ASSURANCES OF PEACE AND GOODWILL
AT A DINNER IN LONDON.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. MAJOR MKlNLEf AMI
EMPEROR WILLIAM CHEERED IN BERLIN
GOOD TIMES IN THE AMERICAN

COLONY IN PARIS.
London Nov 26-The Thanksgiving dinner OF
the American Society in London was given 'o-h's"'
In the great hall Of the Hotel Cecil. ihe ueco'"
tions were American and British hags ana INC
coats-ofarms Of the different States of the Cnicn
Behind the seat OF the chairman. the president Vi
the society. n statue OF Liberty
Abont three hundred guests were present III
Guiding Sir Frank Lockwood. Solicitor-Generai
Henry " Stanley and Hiram Maxim an" 'n'"
wives Sir Richard Webster. Consul-Gen"ral COZ
lins. Mountcncy Jcphson. Moncurc d. conway
T. F. Stevens and Newton Crane
Ambassador Ha-ard. who had been insitei. WIS
not nresent he having gone to Windsor to Visit
the Queen letter of regret was read from h'"'
in which he said:
1T is a great disappointment that 'hc .o!"'
summons to Windsor Castle deprive" iH' o' '"c
pleasure | confidently anticipated o. me'"ns NY
feow-countrymen. The disappointment Is uh-
avoidablc | must bow to the in"xorahle laws OF
etiouette OF this land. which are paramount IN
such matters VIII yor make known 10 my coun-
trvmen the circumstances that suddenly inter-
vencd TO deprive OF the great natural pleasure
OF being in your midst?
The reading OF the letter was greeted with cheers
A telegram Of patriotic fluctuations was Sent 10
Mr. Bayard 1t also contained best wishes for MS
health ana a godspeed for "the land we al love.
Later IA reply was received from Windsor 'eNho"'-
edgng the recent OF the telegram and adding:
'All who love the United States and Great Britain
will join in mutual coneratua ,onH over the peace
full relations whica crown the anniversary OF grail
tuGe for the numbcricss blessings that surround the
English-spcakng peoples"
Sir Frank Lockwood in proposing the h'aIth oi
President Cleveland. referred to his hospable re-
copton in the United states on the occasion or MS
recent visit. lie said he requested by l.ord
Russell. Lord Chief Justice OF England. with whom
he went the United States. 10 express resre' for
his absence. which was caused by the deatn of
relative. Continuing. the speaker said his per-
sonal contact with Presidcn; Cleveland had cor
vinced him that he was a Straightforward honest
independent and noby courageous man. Wheers)
He asked his hearers TO Join with him ir drinking
who honestly and honorably discharged the
duties OF mis- responsible Office
Sir Richard Webster responded 10 the toast. Tho
Community of the English-Spcaking Peoples" He
said he had long ceased 10 think that there was
any real fear of there ever being such horrible
disaster as war between thu United States and
Great Britain Sir Richards remarks were fire.
qucntly interrupted with cheers.
Berlin, Nov 3.-Thankseiving Day was observed
by Americans here ir the usual manner In the
evening n dinner was given at the kais"rhot, al
which go guests present. Ambassador TIL.
who presided. made brief speech. in which he
testified TO the importance OF the part German
Americans had played in the history Of the tnitel
States. He then called for three cheers for En-
peror william which were given with hearty
good
President Cleveland. and pointed out what his Ad-
minstratlon had done TO contribute 20 the great
ness OF the United States. He called Tor thr""
cheers FOR MIR Cleveland. and III" guests re-
sponded with enthusiasm. the cheering lasting Tor
abou, two minutes Finally the company gave
three cheers for Prcsdeni-."ct Mcf<inlcy. who's"
name was greeted with deafenins .appaus' Mlll-
lam Carroll Amcric,n '9nsu' t,.h,rn i,i nr i'"S
n was nnanimousv voted to send two cab" nis-
patches to President E'yc;s,d ,ma IN, S'nS M
= ~ McI[i
semhied a, the Thanksgiving dinner In berlin sc;'
patriotic greetings to the President ana ''' '''S'
Dancing began a, II o'clock
Paris Nov @--This has been day ~ Teasing
in the American colony her" The Younger ''
,r.n, me, n n gay dinner. given by the students
Association In the boulevard Mont farnass"'
,,hue tho American architects STUDYING ~
,he school o, Fine Arts celebrated their annual
dinner I'm restaurant I'm the Latin quarter. Inc
anaIr 81 tho day however was IN" inaugural dinner
of the new University Dinner 'lHb NJ IN" ho'''
Continental Ambassador Eusiis. Harvard Law
school - presided and some fhirty or iofY
graduates Of a score Of the universities ana col
loces Of the United states wcr" seated at the i"b"
Mr.. Eustis. IN welcoming the guests. d"'t upon
the National advantages arising from an increase
OF university education.
Ernest I.aylsse. OF the French Academy. pfof"--
sor Of history at the Sorbonnc. responded 10 III"
first toast THE Paris University ana the Wei
come Which 1t Gives to American students, Aus
tin Lee replied 10 H. ,9 and o
bard to "A toast 20 IN" German universities iro-
fessor sio4he h T,dy Tnycrscs M Of The United State
NJ Bartholdi. the sculptor replied TO ihe toast IN
feruationnl Art and Its American Representatives
in paris" lauding the American artists In Paris.
Among the guests were Frederick Lee. John
Rogers naval attache OF the American Embassy.
Drs Evans Conway and Thurber ana Mcssrs
Theodore Stanton. Morton and Fullerton. Another
meeting OF the club is planned for Washinston's
Birthday.