The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-10
DRAMATIC Scene At
LORD MAYORS BANQUET.
LoRD SALISBURY DEPRECATEs
GROWTH OF WAR FEELING.
reIicftates the American People
Upon the Result Of the Presiden-
tiai Election, and Then Reviews
Events Of Last Twelve Months.

LONDON, Nov. 9--What is probably the
most brilliant OF all functions in England
the lord mayors banquet-took place this
evening. 1t was memorable even 10
Americans, by reason of the following re-
markable utterance of Lord Salisbury.
who in the presence OF 800 guests. In
cluding United States Ambassador Choate,
the members OF the British cabinet and
many Of the leading men OF England.
spoke as follows OF the American elec-
tion:
1--WE believe that the causa which has
merciai % honor. We believe those princi-
pies to be at the root n all prosperity.
and all progress In the world. Therefore
rejoice in what has taken place as the dis
tinguished gentleman (referring to MI.
Choate) who sits at my side"
This was followed by loud and prolong-
ed cheering. which made the gold plate
on the oaken shelves shiver. and the
great rafters of the Guild hall ring and
ring again.
Lord Salisbury's incursion into the ma
tional politics of the United States was
preceded by an apology. In the course of
which he said:
zone of the circumstances which graft
fed me most during the past year has
been the hearty feeling displayed between
this country and the United States. /
hope Mr.. Choate Will forgive me IL there
is any irregularity in my expression. II
IL quite wrong for a secretary OF state to
make any observations with respect to
the international politics of another coun-
try; but am soon to give up my office.
and in view of this abandonment, which
il close at hand. hope Mr.. Choate will
forgive me for expressing the supreme
satisfaction with which all OF us have
heard of what has recently taken place
In the United States"
Mr.. Choate. replying a few minutes
later to the toast of "The Diplomatic
Corps" declared that Lord Salisbury had
expressed with such truth. simplicity and
| earnestness the result OF the election that
he tChoatel would not hesitate to add
to IL. although he would not venture 20
| congratulate the noble lord upon the fact
that his remarks had been made after
instead OF before the election. U,augh-
| ter)
Dramatic scene.
Except In It's references 10 the United
| States. the speech of the premier cast an
! extraordinary gloom over the gorgeous
| banquet Following directly after the col-
| onel commanding the city imperial volun-
| teerx Lord Salisbury startled his hearers
/ who caught the drift Of his remarks. by
satirixinE the war fever. although prais-
| ing the courage OF the soldiers. and de-
eiaring that the passionate admiration os
military valar eyineed by the populace
must produce a change OF attitude on the
l English character.
Then. with lowered voice and almost
/ trembling accent, he went on 10 speak %
/ the price OF victory and the rnvages OF
I death. dealing especially with the queens
I bereavement IN the loss OF Prince Chris
I tlan Victor. Finally. with bent head and
/ hands claspcI. he uttered hope, almost
4 a prayer. that Lord Roberts might b
! spared the sorrow ns~ hanging over him
( By reason Of the critical condition % his
I daughter Tears sprang 10 the eyes cf
( uomen. ana men moved mneoms0rtahy
Z n their seats The silence and solemnity
/ grew oppressive
stirring Events.
/ Awakening from self-abstEaction. the
premier reviewed the events OF the last
! twelve months. Mr. kruger and the en-
4 press 81 China. he went on 20 say. had
forced war upon Great Britain. lie
I deserved great credit for the way In
I which II haa handled these enlergaacles-
Despite rehui0us aud facticus attacks.
We should be glad 20 Improve All the de-
I fects ~ the war otHee." he continued
and our utmost Efforts viii - devoted
i TO that task bat should rather dcprecate
4 airy unnecessary examination into what
( has occurred. You viii not add 20 The
/ enthusiasm Of your troops ~ doing 50
/ He diiAted upon the strengthened ties
between the mother country and colonies
/ during the past year. and paked fun at
the delay consequent upon the European
concert when dealing with China II was
Z not appropriate for him. be declared. 70
{ comment upon negotiations while in prog
ress. bat he said he would make aa exeep-
ticn In the Anglo-Cierman compact
This he remarked. represents the
I feelings OF most. IL not all. the powers
allied. II is impossible to lay too much
4 enrh&Sla upcR the integrity o1 China AMI