The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
SPEAKS FOR
 CLOSER BOND Edwards Welcome to American Sailors. DINNER AT BUCKINGHAM Great C0rdiality Shown by
 His Majesty. Ministers of British Empire Express Their Allegiance to the Monroe Doctrine-Choate Replies in
 an Eloquent Speech.
DINNER AT BUCKINGHAM

London, July s.-Informally welcoming
 the American naval officers to England
 tonight King Edward took occasion to | make an emphatic declaration in favor of the closer relations between the United ] States and Great Britain. | His Majesty did not speak of an alli- snce or even of a understanding, but the | impression was clear from his remarks
 that he desired that the two nations move together in the interests of the peace of the world.
 Some of the Kings ministers also took advantage of the occasion to impress on | the American officers their cordial appro- val of the Monroe doctrine and their de- sire that 1t be supported by American in-
 iuence in a way which would place 1t above all criticism.
 As to Buckingham Palace. The royal welcome was extended to the American officers at Buckingham Palace, where a dinner was given in their honor | by King Edward. The table was deco rated by Marechal Neil roses and golden plate from Windsor. The King com manded the most distinguished officers of  guests were present. On the Kings right sat Ambassador Choate and on his left Rear Admiral Cotton. Among the others present were the Prince of Wales, Colo nial Secretary Chamberlain. Premier Bal four and Sir Michael Herbert. The King | was dressed in the uniform of an Admiral of the British fleet.
 l On the conclusion of the dinner, His | Majesty, in a tactful speech, expressed eradication at the acceptance of his in- vitation and cordially welcomed Rear Ad-
 miral Cotton and his squadron to Eng land.
 Toast of Roosevelt. HeAassertNA that what he said repre- scented the sentiment not only of himself. | but of the whole British people, and he proposed a toast to President Roosevelt, for whom, His Majesty said, he enter tained the highest consideration and ad-
 miration.
 Ambassador Choate responded. and. in
 an eloquent speech, echoed the wish of
 the King for the maintenance and pro-
 motion of more cordial relations between
 the two great English-speaking nations. The King further emphasized his grati-
 hcation by writing at the table a mes sage to President Roosevelt. in which he
 stated that 1t gave him the greatest pleasure to welcome the Amrican squad | ron.
 King Edwards cordiality made a great impression on the American officers, who left the function convinced of the desire
 on the part of Great Britain to maintain
 the closest relations with the American | republic.
 Pilgrims Club Lunch. At the Pilgrims Club lunch te the wis.,
 ting American officers of the Carlton to-
 day. vice-Admiral Lord Charles Beres- ford read the following message from the Prince of Wales:
 "I very much regret that an engage ment will prevent me from being present. | Please assure the American naval officers
 how sorry am that am unable to have the pleasure of meeting them on this oc- | cason."
 The luncheon was given in the main
 restaurant of the club. Two hundred per- sons were seated at small tables. which
 were decorated with American and Brit | ish flags and roses.
 At the center table Lord Beresford pre- sided. On his right was seated Rear Ad- | miral Cotton and on his left Captain
 Hampton, naval aide-de-camp to King | Edward Ambassador Choate, Senator
 German, Senator Depew, Dr. Sinclair and Admiral Sir John Dalrymple sat at the | same table
 The American officers present were the same as those who attended the state 1 ball, and among the other guests were Captain Charles H. Stockton. the United States naval attache; Consul-General Evans, Admiral Sir Henry Stephenson, Admiral Lord Charles Scott. Rear Ad- miral Sir James Russell, Sir Berkely Milne, commodore of the royal yachts; Lord George Hamilton. Arthur Lee. M. P; Perry Belmont. George T. Wilson of New York, Hamilton Cook of Chicago, and Louis Hay of Michigan.
 The scene was picturesque and novel. All the Americans and a number of the British officers were in uniforms.
 Toast to the King.
 In proposing the toast to '"The King" Lord Beresford said 1t was very easy to do so, owing to recent events in which the King had been the. messenger of peace and good will toward all nations The interest of the whole world favored peace. He said the time was coming when King Edward would be known as King Ed ward. the Peacemaker."
 The toast was drunk with enthusiasm and then Lord Beresford toasted "Presi- President was liked in England. He ad- ded: We like the man: we like the strong. generous man. what I may call the real human man. The President will do his level best to bring the two great English speaking nations together, in one harmonious whole, which is the same idea King Edward had on the occasion of his visit to the President of France. If President Roosevelt were to come here I believe the enthusiasm would be far greater than in the case of any reception ever accorded to any visitor from any country"
 The American Navy.
 In proposing the American Navy" Lord Beresford said that wenever there was anything disagreeable abroad Great Britain and America always drifted to- gether. If these two nations got together to maintain their common interests and commerce 1t would make for the peace of the world Neither Great Britain nor America wanted an alliance; but" the speaker added. we want an understand ing. Both Great Britain and America are increasing their fleets. but that is no more a threat to other nations than in-