The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-07-05
CELEBRATIONS ABROAD.
NO SUCH 70 URTH OF JULY EVER
KNOWN ACROSS THE SEA.
Statesmen In Many Capitals Join with
Americans In the Rejoicing Over Our
Victories In Cuba-SiEnihcRnt Words of
Friendliness Mt the Banquet in London.

Amerlonns In the Rejoicing Over Our
Victories in Cuba-siEnincnnt Words of
~friendliness ut the Bnnuue in London.
Special Gable DsspatA TO The Sun.
LONDON July 1.-THE Independence Day ban
auet given by the American Society tonight
was the most glorious celebration ever held by
Americans In Europe. The largest banquet
hall in London was filed.
Admiral SIMPSONS despatch announcing the
American triumph over the Spanish feet ar
rived Just before the dinner. President Taylor
read 1t, and It aroused an enthusiasm that Il is
impossible to describe. Much OF the evening
was given up to rejoicings. which were pardon
ably uproarious.
Four speeches. remarkable for their elo-
ouence and significance. were made by Ambas-
sador Hay. the Marquis OF Ripon. Lord DUFF
ferln. and Mr.. James Brice. The speakers
dwelt chiefly on the great crisis In the worlds
affairs of which the present war Is a prelimi-
nary feature.
The Marquis OF Ripon impressively pointed
out that the United States are now at the part
ing OF the ways. The responsibility OF Mr.. Nc
kinley. he said. was greater than that OF
any President save Lincoln. He must
face a greater problem than that OF
war. a problem which will determine the
history OF America. Continuing. the Marquis
said: The interests not only OF your country.
SuN Vi III u lnNOlNtu, anu inc decision 10 n
large extent will shape the destinies OF the
world"
The Marquis OF Ripon and all the other
English speakers affirmed that Great Britain
awaits without jealousy or envy the decision
OF the United States to become a great foreign
power. carrying the blessings OF liberty, knowl-
edge and peace to Other quarters OF the earth.
Ambassador Hay, in one OF the finest speeches
ever made by an American Ambassador abroad
said it seemed as II it had been a pleasant task
for history to regild this day from time to time
and to consecrate 1t anew TO glory and useful
ness. To-day q new splendor filled the span Of
the earth from Santiago to Manila. "a loud
burst OF cheers)
This year would for many reasons be q men,
orable one. but for none more than the lucid
recognition by both the American and British
peoples Of the fact that the way Of pleasantness
between them was the way OF wisdom, and
that anything like variance would be folly and
madness.
This was no mere passing emotion born
OF a troubled hour. but it had been grow
Ing for many quiet years. 1t only needed
rough weather TO show 1t to the world
lCheers.l Now that a cordial and clear under
standing had come there was no reason why It
should not last forever. lCheers.l 1t injured
none. and threatened none. All its ends were
peaceful and benefcent.
Recurring to the day. Col. Hay %contended that
1t ever had been a day Of good augury to man.
kind. He dwelt upon the high aims Of the ma
ton breaking the letters and enlightening those
who sat in darkness and lifting the burdens
from the shoulders Of the poor. He predicted
that the nation would show the same efficiency
and promptness in war and the same clemency
and generosity in its hour Of triumph as in the
days OF old.
The nation that ended a vast rebellion with
out a single execution or bill OF attainder
might safely be trusted to be consider
ate and magnanimous In victory. and when
the bitterness Of the present troubles
had passed both sides would be found to have
protted from the issue. one by the assertion Of
a principle which would conduce to the peace
of the world. and the other by the removal Of
burdens and responsibilities that had become
too heavy to be borne. Prolonged cheering.l
Lord Dufrerin. in his speech. recalled the ties
binding Great Britain and the United States.
There were. he said. dominant, respon-
sibla forces which must in the long run
unite the two countries in honorable and
generous friendship. He rejoiced at the fresh
symptoms necessary to amity. Whether these
feelings, in the face Of the unstable condition Of
the world. would eventually take a concrete
form might be regarded as q matter for plea
SAINT speculation.
4LS Sticb utloh vi u VI July III LpLuOu
was marked by demonstrations Of patriotic
fervor unprecedented in any celebration Of the
day that has ever taken place outside Of the
United States. and never before in London has
there been such a profuse display Of American
bunting. The usual reception given by Col.
Hay at the United States Embassy was a grand
affair. the embassy being thronged with Ameri-
cans and distinguished British politicians,
statesmen. military and naval officers and the
like.
Lord Salisbury called personally at the en-
bassy. an unprecedented Fourth of July COM
pliment, and the reception was also attended
by almost the entire diplomatic corps.
More than $4,000 persons attended the recep-
tfon. the largest number that has attended q
function Of this sort. Many Of them wore the
American colors. Among the guests were Lord
Dufferin. Lord Charles Beresford. Sir William
Vernon Harcourt. Sir Henry Irving. and Bret
Harte.