The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-11-10
STREET PARADE UP I'd DATE.
Cnusual Features, showing the Aa-
vance Of Industry and 1nventien
Pretty Girls ~ Maias Of Henor
-Ambassaaor Bayara ~ Guila
Hall Speaks of the Unity of Nod
ern Civilission-Lora salisAury
Announces That the Nations
SAoala Unite to Crush the Turk.

weather today the time honored ceiecra-
ton OF lord mayors day took place. The
new lord mayor OF London, Mr.. Fauiel
Phillips. was formally installed in Office.
succeeding Sir Walker wilkins. The cs-
tablisred custom showed little sign of be-
coming obsolete. and owing 10 the popu-
larity OF the new lord mayor and some
unusual features OF the street parade. the
occasion was the most interesting in re-
cent years. The committee having charge
Of the arrangements eliminated certain
absurd features from the parade. and In
place of sriumphal cars representing some
aliegoricai or historical subject, upon
which numerous young women shivered
in the November wind.><h cars were oc-
eupied by groups showing the various con-
ditions Of London's Industries during the
last century.
The procession started from Guild hall
at 1880 a. m. Along the route the usual
bunting and decorations were displayed.
being particularly noticeable AT cheap
side and Newgate street. A new and par
ticularly pleasing feature of the parade
were the maids OF honor accompany. ng the
lady mayoress. The ladies who offieiated
in this capacity were Miss Faudei Phillips.
Miss Stella Faudei Phillips. Miss Wing
field. Miss Churchill. Miss Waifond. Miss
F.tzgeorge, Miss Fan and Miss Walter.
For the first time in the history OF these
parades the maids were attended by
groomsman. Another feature OF the pro-
cession was the military display me
Scots Greys furnished the escort. and sew
eral regiments also marched. The boys OF
the ships Arethasa, Chichester and war
spite attracted much attention, and were
supported by division from the Gordon
Boys orphanage The 'ire brigade also
made an interesting showing. The aa-
vance which has been made during the
century was demonstrated BY one OF the
most perfect motor cars In contrast with
an old style coach equipped with eoach.
man and attendants in the old-fashioned
liveries.
The arrival of the guests at Guild hall
lasted from until o'clock. Seated In
state chairs surrounded by a throng OF
officials. brave in glittcring uniforms. the
hosts rose TO receive the guests, VINO
passed between the double line of ladies'
and gentlemen. The arrivals OF special
interest were those of Lord Chancellor a;id
Prime Minister Lord Salisbury: the cham
celior of the excheaucr. the Right. Hon.
Sir Michael Hicks Beach; the first lord OF
the admiralty. the RI. Hon. George J.
Goschen; Prime Minister and Prince Ed
ward OF SAKE Weimar. Lord George Ham,
ilton, Lord Cross. Lord Ashhournc. lord
chancellor of Ireland. Sir Richard Web
ster, Sir Robert Finiay. Hon. George N.
Curzon, Lord Onslow, United States Am
bassador Bayard. the Chinese minister.
the Japanese minister and the Danish
minister.
The procession was then formed for the
large hail. where dinner was served. On
arriving In the hail the procession walked
around the tables, which furnished seats
for over 800 guests. The lord mayor sat
at the south table near the center of the
room with the two sheriffs. &. T. Rttchie
and r. II. Rogers. at his right and left.
The Marquis Of Salisbury came next. The
sat upon the right OF the lady
mayoress.
Special HonOrs "a the united states.
Mr. Bayard had a special seat OF honor
at the main. or south table. while all the
other diplomats were seated at the side
table. Mr.. Bayard was tho third person
to be presented TO the lord mayor and lady
mayoress. His predecessors were scarcely
noticed. but az Mr.. Bayard approached the
dais and bowed. there were cheers frcm
the guests.
Mr. Bayard took his place on the dais
behind the marquis of Salisbury. The
scene In the banquet hall was brilliant
one. The huge oakcn rafters were deco
rated with flags and bunting. the hall WAS
brilliantly lighted. showing 10 the best
the gliftering uniforms, and the
dresses and jewels OF the women. Mr.
Bayard responded to the toast OF THE
Ambassadors. In the following terms:
II am honored In being chosen To speak
for the corps OF which ! am humble
member. confess that until $50 o'clock
this evening did not expect 10 be asked
an idea from a distinguished dip
lcmat. Lord Dunerin. who recently said
that the governments of the world were "A
mass OF paipitatine. nervous sensations.
fsx1 b lxrft4
these sensations was 10 destroy isolation.
splendid or otherwise. and 70 induce ma
ticns to feel and act as ladies and gentle
men. with consideration for each other :
feelings and interests The people I rep
resent have made declaration in no mar
row sense and in no local or merely ma
n nd declaration lor national honor speak
ing TO the human heart and mind TN favor
Of that honesty which is essential for the
civilization OF the world. You cannot to-
boundaries. without affecting its heart
This enables me TO speak not for myaeh
for my country. but fer the whole diplo-
mat matic nc sorps s,, ne wor,a d Is, = one, ., WI. mo
truth and force OF the day In which we
live"
Mr. Bayarf concluded with the words:
''God speed the city Of London"
Mr.. Bayards remarks were received
with tumuit of applause. Lord Sails
nufy fa0EnS1 AT the AHtuaSfhapF y Ftfsf-
ence 10 splendid isolation" n phrase
credited TO a cabinet minister as describ-
ing Great Britain's position In the family
OF nations
Salisbury and .sThe MIslstsy.~
After Mr.. Bayard had concluded the
lord mayor proposed The Ministry" upon
which Lord Salisbury rose. amid loud
cheers, which quickly subsIded into
breathiess silence and gave way TO aften-
ton 10 the annual Guild Hall speech OF
the prime minister. which is by common
acceptation looked to 20 embody the Of
fsciai announcement of the governments 8
policy 10 the nation. Lord Salisbury said
II thank Mr. Bayard for his presence
here tonight and for participating IN this
meeting. In the words he has uttered
he has raissed the plane OF observation 80
high above the mere level Of party that
though contrary 10 our practice 10 make
observation. on the internal politics OF
other states. may be- permitted without
tnrsrtinence 10 congratulate him ts9rn
fhis splendid announcement which The
great people he represents has made In
benalf 81 the principles which lie az the
basis OF all human soffefy
1T in rather like pathos 10 t1rn from
that matter 10 the not very important
controversy WHICH his country ard ours
have had during the recent rndEtbs, with
only the purpose Of expressing my baisfs
that the controversy II al ar end.
tcheers,. IT II often surprising p, what
hcuIstes are solved and In the continent
which Columbus discovered the traditions
OF Columbus and the ssxk should be rv-
yersed. In the discussions We have had
with the United States on b<half Of their
friends IN tenexueiA the question has rot
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