The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-22
WELCOMED TO ENGLAND
EMBASsADOR HAY GIVEN A WARM
GREETING AT SOUTHAMPTON.
Presented with an Illuminated Ad-
dress by the City Authorities
Points from the Speeches.

SOUTHAMPTON, April 2.-When the
American line steamer St. Paul from New
York on April II reached her dock at 1880
p. m. to-day, Henry White, the secretary
of the United States embassy, j. r. Carter,
second secretary of the embassy the mayor
of Southampton and the corporation of this
city, boarded that ship and were introduced
to Colonel John Hay, the United States en-
bassador to the Court Of st. James, by the
United States consul here, Warner 5. Kin
caid. The ambassador was presented
with a photograph of a painting represent
ing the departure of the Mayfiower. Pres
ident Harper, OF the Southampton Chamber
OF Commerce. also welcomed Colonel Hay.
There were large crowds Of people on the
dock in anticipation of the arrival of the
ambassador. A special space was reserved
for the municipal authorities. who wore
their full official garb. AS the st. Paul
neared her dock, Colonel Hay and his wife
and daughter waved their hands in reply
to welcomes from the shore, and so soon
as the gangway was shipped the municipal
| authorities marched in procession 10 the
welcomed the ambassador. The mayor, in
part, said: ALLOW me 10 offer you in behalf
of my ow-townsmen and countrymen a
| hearty and cordial welcome to these shores.
| The responsible position you hold as embas-
sador is in itself a great honor, but at the
time OF a rnOmentOCS cOmpleXlty OF rela-
tions between the two countries, your 10y
atty to American citizenship and cordial
good will to dear old England eminently
| fits you for such a high, distinguished posi-
ton. Your diplomatic career is we'll known
| to us, and we are assured we shall IND in
| you man who will cement closer than
ever the affectionate regard of the two
countries"
Continuing the mayor remarked: Near
| this spot, three hundred years ago, the
Mayfiower sailed for the new world IL any
country's affection for our beloved Queen,
your own words. written when you had no
tion. would suffice The mayor then
quoted part Of. Colonel Hays "once More,
Colonel Hay, in reply, said: II cannot say
how deeply l am gratified at your most
kind and unmerited compliments am
unknown to you and regard 1t as friendly
greeting to the country represent L come
TO work for the welfare OF my country and
it is my profound conviction that this can
best be served by promoting cordlal feel-
ing between both countries.
The photograph representing the depart
ure of the Mayflower was presented 10
Colonel Hay by President Harper, who also
presented the ambassador with an illuni-
mated address. Colonel Hays reply was
brief and dignifed. He began by saying
that not one of his predecessors could pos
land than himself AT the conclusion of his
reply the officials of Southampton and 9TH
ers were presented to Mrs. Hay.
Colonel Hay informed a reporter that he
| he had received, adding: II look forward
| to a pleasant stay in England. l cannot
| discuss my instructions or touch on political
| questions.
A special car was provided by the railroad
| company to take Colonel Hay and his party
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