Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-25


thcms. Arms were presented as they
passed under the arch, the shipping in
the harbor rent the air with its steam
whistles and gongs, and the spectators
chccrod themselves hoarse.
PORTRAIT UNVEILED FROM AL
BANY.
The most dramatic incident OF the day
was the unveiling OF large portrait Of
Queen Victoria. The portrait, draped in
the flags OF the two countries, stood upon
small balcony OF The Inn and before
II stood a crowd OF expectant watchers.
Al noon precisely, In the capital at AL
oany. n. Y, Governor Theodore Roose-
vet touched an electric button, the COW
ering fell from the face and two ma
rlnes-English and MISUNDERSTANDING
on either side OF the portrait, clasped
hands in token of the amity OF the two
great nations. The people cheered wildly.
and Off in the harbor was heard the
heaVy guns OF the warshps, firing the
queens salute
BANQUET
At o'clock a banquet was rendered the
officers Of the British warships and other
DISTINGUISHED guests. at which the
speeches were marked by a cordial fra
ternity of spirit and interchange OF good
feeling between the representatives OF
her Britannia Majesty and those OF the
republic. The Queens health and that
| of the President were drunk with enthu-
siasm. and toasts TO the British and
| American navies were received with
cheers. President II. y. Plant, of the
/ Plant System Of railroads. was the sub
/ 1ect Of especial felicitation on the near
| approach of his eightieth birthday.
MESSAGE FROM ROOSEVELT.
! Governor Roosevelt sent the follow
! ing message TO Colonel Wright:
Il congratulate you. and through you
| the citizens Of Florida. on your action
| in celebrating the eightieth birthday OF
the Queen and Empress. All Americans
who hold their country dear. and who
realize the essential brotherhood of the
! English-speaking people, must join you
| in sending their heartiest greetings to the
sovereign herself, and to the mighty ma
! ton over which she reigns. Last year
gave US striking proofs of her friendship
! at a time when her friendship meant
! much 10 us. and If we are true to our
| selves we shall always keep the fact in
mind. Let us also realize how vital ii is
! TO the wel-being of the English-speak-
/ ing people throughout the earth. and
! therefore to the cause of civilization and
| humanity throughout the earth. that
| every effort be made now and hereafter
10 draw close the cords of friendship be-
| tween England and America, and let all
\ men, and especially ali public men. keep
! this at heart. and do whatever in them
| be TO see that there is no relaxation in
! the present bond Of cordial good will
(Signed)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
! CABLE FROM LORD TENNGSON.
Gable greeting from lord Tennyson,
| Governor General of New South Wales,
came as follows
"Adelaide. n. s. w, May oath.
"The Adelaide Government join most
| heartily with your Chamber in the birth
! day celebration of our beloved Queen,
and desires that long may the friendly re-
! latiOus between America and Great
! Britain continue. The countries are be-
/ coming more closely and firmly united.
(SigneO "TENNYSON."
! \ SENSATION.
The British marines were not permitted
/ TO land under arms to-day. and tremen-
dous sensation was the result. Last week,
! the War Department was asked 10 give
permission to allow COO men from the
| British men-of-war to land. to participate
] IN the CtltbIdlOn. j Ills ptIInISSibh was
! granted by wire. This morning the per-
mission was revoked by wire, stating that
as the request was not customary, per-
| mission would be withheld. In view of
! the fact that two years ago such permits
! sion was granted for the men of the
| PolluX to land and participate in the cere-
monies, and the fact that in February
| last permission was granted the Cadets
| from Toronto to cross the United States
| and remain here a week under arms, the
| refusal of the War Department was
rather unexpected. 1t was all the more
so as the permission had been granted.
4 banquet at Key West.
KEY WEST. FLA. May PA banquet
was given to-day in honor of the queens
birthday by W. j. II. Taylor British Con-
| sui at Key West. and Edward Sudlow,
| British Consul at Jacksonville. Army,
navy. city. county, State, and Federal
! officials were present. Many tOasts were
responded TO. The enthusiastic nature OF
the response from the army and the
naval officers was particularly noticeable
A vote Of thanks was rendered Consul
| Taylor 10y the citizens.
BANQUET at Charleston.
CHARLESTON, S. C.. May 2i.-The st.
| Georges Society Of Charleston, founded
| i'm 1899 to-day celebrated the Queen :
birthday by a meeting and a banquet at
! the Chamber of Commerce. Previous TO
! the toast TO her Majesty resolution
| was adopted. the members extending to
"hcr Majesty their respectful greetings
on the attainment Of fourscore years by
! one of the best and greatest potentates
with whom the world has ever been
blessed and echo the anthem, God Save
the Queen now proudly pealing through
out her realms"
The resolutions will be forwarded 10
| Queen Victoria through the office Of her
| Ambassador at Washington.
THE TRAGEDY AT OLIVER, GA.