New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-22
COLONEL HAY IN LONDON.
THE AMBASSADOR HAS QUICK AND
PLEASANT VOYAGE.
ley CABLE TO THE rRIBUNE.]

ley CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.]
London, April 21.--The ST. Paul made record
voyage for the American Line in mileage, al
though not the shortest one in time of passage
owing to the southern route being taken for the
sake OF avoiding icebergs Steaming 20.S KNOTS
an hour, she passed the Lizard in the night ana
reached Southampton this noon, before many
friends Of the new American Ambassador cotud
meet him. The Mayor and representatives OF
the Corporation and Chamber OF Commerce OF
Southampton were on the wharf with addresses
OF welcome which were delivered on the ship
with English heartiness and lack Of ostentation'
Colonel Hay. In his reply. gave the first sign OF
his future course as Ambassador. He MADE a
short address, sincere and earnest In tone, grace
full in form and d4nifed in manner, indicating
his appreciation OF the compliment paid to him
as the representative OF a great nation. but re-
sisting resolutely the temptation to take undue
advantage Of the occasion and to ramble into
rhapsodies over Anglo-Saxon fraternity. what
he said was we'll said and in the right tone. and
he knew instinctively when he had said enough.
1t was not necessary for any one to time him
with watch.
These formalities brief and digniied. and
Ambassador and Mrs. Hay and Miss Hay were
soon their way to London where they arrived
at 3 o'clock at Waterloo Station. all well and in
excellent health and spirits the voyage having
been an exceedingly pleasant as well as quick
one. At the station they met by few per-
sonal friends Henry James among the
first to welcome the new Ambassador TO London,
being an old personal friend when both were
contributing to the columns of The Tribune The
Ambassador and his family drove ut once to their
new home. Carlton House Terrace, for early tea.
Colonel Hay was most cordial in greeting his
old friends, and seemed pleased to be at the END
of his journey, but he convinced those who at
tempted to draw him prematurely into converse
ton that he regards his post essentially
diplomatic one and does not intend to talk too
much while in England He has the wary man.
ner well the training of an accomplished
diplomatist and man Of affairs. He will not be
in haste TO make any public appearance. and will
probably await the Queens arrival before being
introduced to English audience. l. n. F.
THE WELCOME AT SOUTHAMPTON.
OFFICIAL CoURTEsIES on THE ARRIVAL OF THE
NEW AMERICAN AMBASSADOR.
Southampton, April 21.-When the American
Line steamer st. Paul, from New-York April Ii.
reached her dock a. 1230 D. m. to-day, Henry
White the Secretary Of the United States En-
bassy; J. r. Carter, second secretary Of the En-
bassy: the Mayor OF Southampton and the repre-
sentatves Of the corporation Of this city boarded
that ship and We're introduced to Colonel John
Hay the United States Ambassador to the Court
Of st. James by the United States Consul here.
Warner s. Kinkead. The Mayor said
Allow me to offer YOU in behalf OF my fellow
townsmen and countrymen. a hearty and cordial
welcome to these shores. The responsible position
Aor1 H.. l..
but at tho time Of a momentous cOmplexity OF
relations between the two countries your loyalty
10 American citizenship and cordial goodwill TO
dear old England emnently fit you for such
high, distinguished position. Your diplomatic ca
reer s well known TO us, and the personality you
exered at the various posts you have occupied
assures that we shall find in you man who
will cement closer than the affectionate re-
gard OF the two countries.
Near this spot, three hundred years ago. the
Mayhower sailed for the New World II anything
needed to assure US OF your country's affec-
ton for our beloved Queen. your own words. writ
ten when you had no thought OF occupying your
present position, would suffice
The Mayor then quoted part OF Colonel Hays
"Once More Hall, England"
photograph representing the departure of
the May1ower was pres a1ted to Colonel Hay by
President Harper of the Southampton Chamber
Of Commerce. who also presented to the Ambas-
sador illuminated address.
Colonel Hays reply was brief He began by
saying that not one of his predecessors could
possibly have more kindly feeling for England
THAI himself. Continuing. he said
1 cannot say how deeply gratifed at your
most kind and unmerited compliments l
known 10 you. and regard it n friendly greeting
to the country represent I come to work for the
welfare of my country. and it is my profound con-
viction that this best be served by promoting
a cordial feeling between both countries.
At the conclusion Of his reply the officials Of
Southampton and others presented to Mrs.
Hay.
The St Paul would have beaten all eastward
records between New-York and Southampton
had she not been forced to head $50 miles due
south in order 10 avoid icebergs. She passed
the Needles at 1850 a. m to-day.