New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-08
FAREWELL TO Mr.. BAYARD.
rNGLANDs GopsPEED TO THE DEPART
ING AMBASSADOR
reIRrrr IN WHICH MANY PROMINENT MEN
AND WOMEN MISREPRESENTATION OF
LOVING CUP.

AND NOMEN OR
LOVING CUP.
Yondon. May THE farewell banquet given
,h,s evening by the American Society in London
20 Mr. Bayard former Ambassador OF the United
States was attended by go guests. The COM
many included Ambassador Hay. Mrs. Hay and
all the members Of the American Embassy the
Lord Bishop of London CDR. Creighton). Baron
Russell OF Kilowen the Lord Chief Justice. Sir
Francis and Lady Jeune, Sir Edwin Arnold, Sir
Henry Thompson. Lady Randolph Churchill,
Lady Anderson. Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Vivian and
Miss Genevieve Ward, the actress. The absence
Of a majority Of the bestknown Americans liv-
Ing in London noticeable
Mr. Bayard had a cordial reception. He
brought with him the log .of the Maynower,
which he deposited in its glass case In the re-
ception room, where it instantly became the
centre of attraction. He took Mrs. Hay in to
dinner Ambassador Hay taking in Lady Jeune.
The dining room was prettily decorated with
flowers and banners. the Stars and Stripes and
the Union Jack being entwined about the arms
IF the State Of Delaware above Mr.. Bayard.
The Lord Bishop Of London. in a felicitous
sneech proposed the health OF the President of
the United States. Newton Crane toasted the
guest Of the evening Ambassador Hay cordially
spplauding all his eulogies of Mr.. Bayard. Dur
ing the presentation of the loving cup. which is
IN the form Of pumpkin surmounted with
bust OF Mr.. Bayard Mr. and Mrs Bayard were
visibly affected
Mr. Bayard on rising TO respond TO Mr..
Cranes sentiments, was greeted with q storm OF
applause. He spoke for hour. slowly and I'M
pressively. he said in part:
There is nothing we desire TO conceal except
a strange shamefacedness that tempts US to
g., -t,a auCh Saa1 for he
there never should be a trace of doubt as TO that
affection between the heads Of the two coun-
tries No man feels this more than my Illus
trious successor If was ever worth a button.
you have here better button to put IN my
place I rejoice in my successor for he Will be
as fair as 1 have always sought TO be.
Mr. Bayard insisted eloquently that there was
no cause Of quarrel between the two nations
and after q few words Of graceful and touching
farewell concluded with happy reference 10
the log Of the Mayfower.
Baron Russell. in proposing the health OF Am
bassador Hay. said.
The United states have sent us their pest
men % represent them, and we nave no oouDt
that the chain will be continued unbroken. 10
AMBASSADOR Hay will give the heartiest OF
welcome for we believe that he Is the haroinger
OF peace and goodwill 10 all.
This toast was received with great enthu-
.asm. Colonel Hay. responding. said
When your en- 4lrlnan hlnuly llNlleu Hlc " D
presert tonight and when Mr.. Bayard auueu
The sanction of his own friendly request couId
rot but avail myself OF the opportunity TO pass
co delightful an evening in your company.
s+inulate however, that l was TO come, not IL
env official capacity, but simply as an Anerl-
can tenporarily resident in England ana ue-
sirous 10 add my tribute Of regard 10 your as
,ing1lished guest I always have Deen' anu
Fancy am now cordially opposed 10 MT. bay aiu
ON almost every matter Of puhhc concern upon
which men Of goodwill may differ but nave
always been happy and proud of MS personal
friendship l have shared the pleasure al NE
friends have taken in observing the une%aHlpleu
affection and popularity which ne mas con-
Cusred in England They are successes so COM
,Ieta that they can provoke neither envy Hot
aarouIation Certainly no immediate successor Oh
Nv Ravard would be so injudicious as 10 at
,ar1n. 10 rival his brilliant career or 10 rePaSo
rim in the regard of the British people. NOM
TIC hut disaster could follow such an attempt
None but ulysses could bend the bow or UlySse
"Nr Bayard will always be rernenlpereu as
our frst Ambassador. and all the more pecauSe
We has gained the afectionate esteem hot oIlI9
80 the Government and the governing Grasses
~ also Of the masses of the people OF these
.,Ia,de since the great Revolution IN France
-1,bjcb brought the people forward as the pin pin
eiral factor of sovereignty there II mas peeiI .1
.asbion OF the Kings and Emperors TO can th9iii IN.
lies ErDerors and Kings, not or france, Du.
~ The french In like manner, IL Wou4u oe -
t1aDnronriate TO call Mr. Bayard, not so Iiiu t
ATbaesador 70 England as Ambassador 20 III, nc
TneIish I Join you IN wishing MIN anu Ills
Family gOdsDeed.'