Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-05-21
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General Butler spoke very sympa-
thetically, and it was apparent from
his remarks that the American Vol
unteers could count upon a royal re-
ception here If they are able TO send
a representation TO England.
1t has been learned by a representa-
tive of the Associated Press that the
Navy League is organizing
A GREAT DEMONSTRATION
in honor of Captain A. T. Mahan. the
naval representative of the United
States at The Hague Peace Conference.
as recognition OF his services rem
dered to naval men. A committee has
been formed, headed by Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford and Admiral of the
Fleet, the Earl of Clanwilliam. to ar
range the details A banquet will be
given to Captain Mahan and the COM
mittee expects TO have the highest and
most representative British society 10
meet him. 1t is hoped Captain Mahan
Will be able TO come over here during
break in the proceedings at The
Hague.
Press also had chat with Lord
SAldi DSASSiOiQ With ISISESnCS IEfH
homecoming of Admiral Dewey from
Manila. He said:
There is nothing we would like
better than to have Admiral Dewey
call at an English port on his way
home. Every one of us would show
him in true British fashion how much
we recognize his brilliant work at
Manila. He is sure. however. TO meet
with fitting reception at any Of the
British naval stations he touches at.
But, | fear he is not likely to come
nearer English shores than Gibraltar"
Later, representative of the Asso-
ciated Press made inquiries at the Ad-
miralty here and was informed that
directly Admiral Dewey's exact route
is known instructions for
HIS SUITABLE RECEPTION
will be sent to all places flying the
British flag.
The members of the United States
embassy, with the rest of society, are
on the wing for the Whitsontide holt
days. Mr.. Joseph H. Choate, the Unit
ed States Ambassador, and Mrs.
Choate, have gone to visit Sir Richard
Webster, @. c., the attorney general,
at Winterfold, near Cranleigh, Surrey,
Sir Richards seat Mr.. Choate will
return to London for the annual ban
quet of the Theatrical Fund, which is
to take place May 25, at which he will
propose the toast of The Drama" Mr..
and Mrs. Choate will visit the Earl of
Leven and Melville May 26.
Mr.. Henry White, secretary of the
United States embassy, will spend the
first part of the week with his wife at
Bath, returning to town on Wednesday
and proceeding with Mr.. A. J. Balfour,
the government leader in the House of
Commons, Mr.. Gerald Balfour, the chief
secretary for Ireland, and a party of
members of Parliament, to milestone
for the purpose of playing golf
Mr.. j. r. Carter, second secretary of
the United States embassy, and Mrs.
Carter, will spend the holidays at Os-
sington Hall, which Mr.. Louis Chanler
has taken. They intend making some
bicycling tours in the famous Robin
Hood district
TOD SLOAN
has been pigeon shooting at the Beau
fort Club. 1t transpires that he help
ed Riley Grammar, the American turf
man, who unwisely plunged en- his I'M
SutItSSluI ldSl WGth, ONNl bitc
settling style on Monday to the tune of
100000.
Paderewski, Patti and Otero are the
chief attractions of the amusement
world this week The formers con-
cert on Tuesday drew a record audience
at ST. James Hall. The receipts were
$1,000, and the usual scenes of enthus-
iasm were witnessed.
An immense audience greeted Mad
anne Patti at Albert Hall, Thursday.
The concert opened with a Wedding
March" on the organ, which was much
applauded.
Otoro, with her wonderful jewels and
dresses, is packing the Alhambra
nightly.