The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-02
Feared That Morgan Would Buy Vii 5 or. AMERICANS g IT KING
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Many Millionail : 3c,all on the
 British Sovel eign.
His Majesty Disappointed Because Andrew Carnegie Was Not in
 the Bunch - The Queen. at Reception.

London. June 1.-Twenty-two Amer jeans. dressed in the deep black of British court mourning, representing many millions of money and vast com- mercial interests, were the guests of King Edward today at Windsor. They were the delegates of the New York Chamber of Commerce. The visit was arranged by the London Chamber of Commerce, the President of which, Lcrd Brassey, accompanied the party. The visitors were greatly impressed and pleased by their audience of the King, who, the Associated Press learns was just as interested at meeting them as they were at meating him. The King had expressed considerable curl osity to see what manner of men these multi-millionaires might be, especially Messrs. Morgan and Carnegie.
 Disappointed in Carnegie.
 As regards the latter the King was disappointed. MT. Carnegie was un- able to be present. From the King down all the officials concentrated their attention on MT. Morgan. Their curiosity was not unmixed with awe. One of the high officers Of the house. hold hurnorously confessed that an in- spection of the list of visitors made them tremble lest MT. Morgan or one of the other millionaires .hould take fancy to Windsor and buy it. Apart from this personal point Of view, the Associated Press was officially inform ed by Lord Pelham-C Clinton, the Mas ter of the Household, that tue King re- garded the presence in England of such a representative body of Ameri- can business men as highly significant of the close and friendly relations ex- isting between the two countries, and in furtherance of that feeling he was delighted to welcome them to his cas- tie and make their acduaintaflce.
 The Queen Present.
 k After an inspection of the grounds the delegates were taken to the East Terrace. where they were received oy the King. They were surprised to find the Queen was also present, for her appearance was quite uneXpecteu' With the King and Queen were the Princess Victoria and the children or the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. Each delegate was formally presented to both the King and Queen, shaking their hands. This ceremony over, the King asked the American visitors to replace their hats on their heads and both he and the Queen re- gan to shat in the most friendly way with the little group. The King re- membered meeting previously William Butler Duncan and James w. Piucnot, much to their own astonishment. fhls little reminiscence over, the royal par ty indulged in small talk. the King pointing out the beauties of Windso;'s chestnut trees and referring to the need the country had for rain aud so forth.
 Avoided Business and Politics.
 His Majesty regretted the State apartments were so upset as to be in- visible. He apparently avoided busi- ness and politics, beyond reiterating how glad he was to meet so many we'll known men from America.
 When the audience was over the dei- egates partook of a small feast and repassed the King and Queen Who were having tea in the garden. The King stood up, took off his hat ana bowed his farewell. The delegates then returned to London.
 President M. K. Jessup said: we were most warmly welcomed and spent a most pleasant afternoon. One of the most pleasant features was the unexpected presence of the Queen. Both she and the King were extremely affable. I think the occasion will greatly strengthen the relations be- tween the two countries.
 All the delegates said practically the same thing.
 Compliments the Queen.
 George G. Ward said: When we saw the Queen we could scarcely fe- lieve she was the Queen. She looked so young and charming. Both the King and Queen appeared to be in fine health and they certainly were in the best of spirits"
 The following is a complete list of these present:
 NJ. K. Jessup, L. P. Morton. C. N. Bliss, J. P. Morgan. J. P. Morgan, Jr., J. T. Terry. George Wilson, l.. Straus, William B. Duncan. J. Speyer, r. Hig- gins. E. Delace, A. Barton-H epburn, J. I. Waterbury, G. G. Ward, I. G. Weir. w. II. Parson. J. E. McCreery, J. W. Pichot, V. H. Brown, G. Bow doin and w. B. Cutting.
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