The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
EDWARD HONORS NAVAL OFFICERS Brilliant State Ball Held in Buckingham Palace KING AND QUEEN CORDIAL
 
American Officers Are Presented to Enaland's Royalty and Distinguished Men Do Them Honor-PresI-
 dent Loubet Participates.

London, July s.-King Edward signally honored the officers of the American squadron tonight at the state ball, given at Buckingham palace, the climax or the visit of President Boubet. His majesty formally received Admiral Cotton the cap Sins of the American ships and twen- ty-five of the American officers, ana Queen Alexandra later gave them tne same distinction The ball. the first since the ascension of King Edward, was brilliant function, 22oO guests being pres ent, including President Loubet and his suite. particularly all the ambassadors and ministers in London. the majority of the members of the royal family, promi- nent representatives of the nobility and the officers of the American and French sauadrons now in British waters.
 Officers Presented.
 Refare the arrival of President Loubet, United States Ambassador Choate' with Secretary White attending, presented to his majesty the following invited officers of the American squadron: Rear Admiral Cotton. Captain Hemphill, Kearsarge; Staff Lieutenant Charles L. Hussey and Captain Cromwell, Chicago; Captain Walker of the San Francisco; Captain Magin, marines. Kearsarge; Captain Thorpe, marines. Chicago; Lieutenant Commander zean. Lieutenant Pratt, Lieu tenant Hourigam. Lieutenant Luby, Lieu tenant Mastin Pay Inspector Littleheld, Medical Inspector McClung, Ensign Man nix of the Kearsarge; Lieutenant Com mander Hodges, Lieutenant commander Griffin, Lieutenant Todd, Ensign Cooke, Medical Inspector Dorr of the Chicago; Lieutenant Commander Carter. Leuten- ant Commander Muligan, Paymaster Bent and Ensign Steele of the San Fran cisco.
 Edward oratIfed.
 To Rear Admiral Cotton the king ex- pressed his qualification at the visit or the squadron and inquired if all ararnge- ments had been made for the comfort oI the American officers and sailors. Ad- miral Cotton replied that he had falien among friends and every care had been taken of himself and others. ills majesty had a pleasant word to say to each of the officers presented. The admiral, his captain and staff, Lieutenant Hussey were then presented to Queen Alexandra. During the supper several American offi- cers were introduced to the Prince of Wales. Field Marshal Lord Roberts, Ad- miral Lord Charles Beresford, Gen. Sir Redvers Butler and other distinguished Englishmen personally assisted at the well come given the officers of the United States squadron The scene was one of splendor which could not easily be sur passed The gowns and uniforms were magnificent and the display of jewels won derful.
 King and Queen Lead QuadrlIIe.
 The king and queen led the royal quadrille, which opened the ball, and in which President Loubet, the Duchess of Devonshire, and a number of distinguished guests participated Before the ball Ad- miral Cotton, the American Captains and Staff Lieutenant Hussey dined with the Earl of Selborne first lord of admirality at Whitehall. The dinner was attended by naval officials, Lady Seborne being the only woman present.
 Admiral Cotton has been instructed to detach the eKarsarge from his squadron in order that he may arrive at French. mans Bay, Maine. on July 27 when the naval maneuvers will begin. This action Is regretted the Kearsarge Is the fea- ture of the naval representation in Euro pean waters.