Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
Drinks TO Health of Loubet.

Let me, on behalf of all the people of
the United States, and with the certain
sentiments drink to the health Of Presi-
dent Loubet, and to the continued pros
perity OF the mighty nation of which he
Ii president.
General Brugere followed with a felici-
tious speech, concluding with a toast to
the memories of Rochambesu and Washing
ton, which was drunk standing, as were
all the toasts.
Secretary of War Root delivered a brief
but happy address, in which he reminded
his hearers that Gaulois then rested on the
same waters which washed the shores Of
Yorktown. In conclusion he offered the
following toast: II drink to the army of
France, ever faithful and gentle in friend
ship, ever fearless and gallant in war"
Admiral Fourier followed with an APP
propriate address, in which he dwelt upon
the high esteem which existed between the
French and American navies, and proposed
a toast to Mr.. Roosevelt and the presi-
Dental household.
Always Mission of Peace.
Secretary of the Navy Moody delivered a
brief but vigorous address. in which he
dwelt upon the fact that the French fleet
had never visited America except upon a
friendly mission. He declared that when
the French nation came to our aid more
than 100 years ago its soldiers not only per-
formed a good service in behalf of hui
manity, but they imposed on us a trust
which involved an obligation on our part to
fulfill that trust. and said It is a matter of
national pride that the American people
have not been lacking in that respect. The
secretary ended by a toast to the navy OF
France, which was responded to with a
hearty will.
Ambassador Cambon, concluded the
speech-making by again arising and DWELL
ing upon the chivalrous character of the
American people.
II nov propose a toast" said he, ito
Mrs. Roosevelt, the first lady of the land"
which ELECTED a most enthusiastic response.
The company then arose and the presi-
dent, accompanied by his daughter and
Secretaries Root and Moody and their
wives and Mrs. Lodge and a few others, re-
paired TO his launch, which was in waiting.
Salute for Miles and smith.
AS he proceeded to Dolphin, which was
lying nearby to take him to Annapolis, a
salute of twenty-one guns was fired. I'M
mediately thereafter another launch, con-
tanning General Miles, Governor Smith,
Minister to- France Porter, General Corbin
and others, left for standish, which was to
take them to Annapolis. AS Standish
steamed away Gaulois fred a salute in
honor of Governor Smith and Genera
Miles.
President Roosevelt left Annapolis on the
1870 train for Washington.
Among the notabiltties present at the
luncheon were the following:
President Roosevelt, Miss Alice Roose-
welt, General Nelson A. Miles, Governc-
John Walter Smith, Admiral Dewey, Gen
eral and Mrs. Corbin, Ambassador Porter,
Count and Countess R~ochambeau, Count
and Countess De Lafayette. Senator and
Mrs. Wetmore of Rhode Island, Assistant
Secretary Of State PIERCE, Commander Rod
gers, Captain Gleaves, Admiral Higginson,
Secretary Of War Root and Mrs. Root,
Secretary of the Navy Moody, General
Calender, Captain Fillonbeau, Mr.. and Mrs
Cortelyou, M. Pierz de Magrie, Commander
Wainwright, NJ. Renouard. Vicomte de
F%aramond, Colonel Paul st. Marc.