New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
THE FOURTH ABROAD.
BANQUET OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY IN
LONDON.
PARIS GAY WITH THE rRIcoLoR AND THE STARS
AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AT THE DINNER
OF THE AMERICAN CHAMBER

PARIS GAY WITH THE rRIcoI>oR AND THE STARS
AND srRIpEs-sPEEcHEs AT THE DINNER
OF THE AMERICAN CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE..
London. July A-The American Society IN Lon
don gave its usual Fourth OF July banquet
IN the hall OF the Criterion Restaurant last night
The hall was beautifully decorated with American
and British nagS
Thomas F. Bayard the American Amoassaoor'
presided Behind his chair was an American eagle.
with wings outstretched while above 1t was small
copy OF the Statue Of Liberty.
Covers were laid for go guests. Among those
present were the Ambassadors and Consuis OF the
various Powers. and many we-known Americans
Sir Richard Webster, the Attorney-General. pro-
posed a toast to the President OF the Cmteo
States. In Offering the toast he paid high tribute
to American institutions. which. he declared weFe
as near perfection human wisdom ana zorro
thought could make them. THIS statement was
greeted with cheers.
Ambassador Bayard proposed The Day we Gee
brate" In speaking to his toast he said the expert
ence Of l20 years had shown that no Government
was 80 strong and safe that which was anchored
in the affections Of the people Inc echo anu mn
pulse Of the voluntary principle Of government uhoer
which the Americans lived had been felt In Great
Britain. Now there were no other two countries IN
which the national heart formed SO greatly the
strength Of their Governments He re)oiced az the
assembling Of Americans In London. He feN COM
petely at home here. as much so as IN the Ihi'eo
States. (Cheers)
GRATIFYING SIGN OF THE TIMES.
Mr. Ravard alluded to the visit to England OF the
Honorable Artillery Company. OF BOSTON, as
gratifying sign OF the times. and as likely 10 hush
the spirtt that would seek to create contention
Mr. Greer proposed The Community Of the Eng
lsh-Speakng Peoples"
Replying TO this toast, the Right Hon. James
Bryce NJ P advocated tangible expression OF the
existing community OF feeling He said ne some
times thought that the law Of each natfcn might De
so altered as to recognize the CIVIC rights VI t'e
citizens OF the other. Americans ought not 10 Dc
aliens In Great Britain. and vice versa NeVer'he-
less the best way to cement the ties oetwee" 'iie
two countries would be to establish tribunal 10
settle international disputes
The United States Embassy. the United STATES
consuIate and the West End hotels were all Deco
rated With American flags in honor OF the anniver-
gary OF American independence. and flags were n.y.
ing from American shipping at London, Southamp-
ton. Liverpool Glasgow and other ports. Inc We
hices In the coaching meet In Hyde Park wero aIso
decorated with the American colors Ambassador
Bayard held the usual Fourth OF July reception ~'
the Embassy this afternoon.
Sir Walter Besant the novelist. spoke this evening
at a meeting called TO promote the idea OF the unity
OF the Englsh-speaking people OF tho world
INDEPENDENCE DAY IN PARIS.
Paris, July "A banquet in honor OF Independence
Day was given this evening by the American Cham
Der Of Commerce. at the Galleries des Champs Ely
sees Among the 800 guests ppresent were Wayne
American colony. Henry vignaud First secre;ary Of
the American Legation, and NJ Lsoon' minister Oh
Letters Of regret were read fr9m Amea, MS,,
lin n Turkey
after spending leave OF absence In the United
As the guests entered the banquettng hall the
band q Garas under der as ssdsI
march from THE Damnation OF Faust"
.Bctween the speeches. there was singing by Nine
Devol,, Edward Isham. Mile. Flora Barte!s and
IT, r. 3 ss:
lions OF the United States to the Colonial System Of
IN and Poarh nd
wv" w,.v..rn .no.. on,,m,.,.,,v regarding
the foreign relations Of the United States He said
the declaration of the American Government that
Power to fix arbitrarily the boundaries between It's
own possession and any American republic need not
Speaking of the currency question. he said he did
not fear that the Americans would adopt base
In the least likely 10 abandon the standard OF the
civilized world for that of the sem-ciyilized nations
integrity was surer than that of America.
He made a measured reference to the American
sympathy with the Cubans In their struggle for lib
ertv which was greeted with cheers.
The tri-coor mingled with the Stars and Stripes,
was displayed every boulevard and important
thoroughfare in honor Of the day.
The usual festive private parties were given.
Most Of the members OF the American colony at:
tended a reception given this afternoon by NE ana
Mrs Harris Phelps at their residence. No. 43 Rue
St. Dominique. .
Berlin. July 4-Amba ssador Uhl held Fourth OF
July reception at the American Embassy to-day.
There a large attendance Of guests. and music
was furnished by q full band.