The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-23

the universities, and that our athletes
will always be good friends
1t was learned that Burke had been
troubled with his stomach ever since the
arrival of the team in England, although
Mr.. Wendell managed to keep it secret.
AT THE BANQUET.
Judging from an announcement made
at the dinner given by the Queens club
tonight to the contesting teams. It IS ev
ident that the two English universities
contemplate a return visit to America
next year. The dinner, which was given
at the Hotel Cecil, abounded with good
fellowship and hilarity. Lord Jersey pre-
sided with Joseph Choate, the United
States ambassador; Henry White. first
secretary of the American embassy. and
John r. Carter, second secretary on his
left, while the company, in addition to tbe
teams, included Lord Chesterfield Lord
Clarendon, w. H. Genfell and many other
notable persons. The guests numbered
200.
The members of both teams were in
excellent health and spirits and made
the dinner the liveliest ever given in
London. They joined in all the popular
airs which the band played, and when
American national tunes were PLAYED all
stood in their chairs singing and Cheer
ing.
When, after coffee, Mr. Choate rose to
propose international Sport he was
greeted with great applause He said:
GAS the representative of a beaten ma
ton (cries Of mo, no. 1 have taken a
lesson in diplomacy" Mr.. Choate said
he had learned that two nations could
oppose each other and fight it out to
the bitter end and yet remain good
friends In conclusion the ambassador
said
81 believe no difference can arise be-
tween the two nations that cannot be
settled with the utmost friendship and
good will. We have nothing to be
ashamed of. (Applause.) We came very
near being victorious, and we shall, no
doubt. have the opportunity to try
again" ~
81 hope these contests will be renewed
yearly and that young England and
young America will learn to love each
other dearly. There can be nothing but
friendship between the two Countries
FRATERNAL EXCHANGES.
Mr.. Wendell, who followed, said that
he must take issue with the ambassador
in describing America as a beaten ma,
ton.
''It is possible to jump on our back, -
said Mr.. Wendell, but it is hard to
hold US down. I hope to see Oxford
and Cambridge in America that We may
have the opportunity Of retrieving cur
laurels."
The Earl of Jersey then presented med
ais to the successful competitors These
medals are beautiful works of art in
silver and gold, with the arms of the
four colleges on either side. AS each
= receive his medal he was greeted with
cheers, many of tie guests standing on
their chairs and waving their napkins.
The Americans came in for great ap-
plause from both stheR Englishmen and
Americans present. Fox Rice and Palmer
being especially honored, while Davidson,
as the victor in Sthe event which all
Englishmen fearedg would go to America.
was greatly cheered asxthe savior of the
cay.
Then came brief speeches from the cap
tains of the teams, Vassal saying he
hoped to go to America and help give
them revenge, and despite the assurance
his neighbor, Roche, had given him dur
ing the dinner that the climate had
nothing to do with todays results he
was very much afraid the tables would
be turned on them in America.