The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-14

London, July at the Pilgrims
Club luncheon to the visiting American
officers at the Carlton Club today Vice
Admiral Lord Charles Beresford read
the following message from the Prince
of Wales:
Il very much regret that an engage
ment will prevent me from being pres
ent. Please assure the American naval
officers how sorry l am that 1 am I'M
able to have the pleasure of meeting
them on this occasion"
In proposing the toast Of The King
Lord Beresford said 1t was particularly
easy to do so, owing to recent events,
in which the King had been a messen-
ger of peace and good Will toward all
nations.
The interest of the whole world favor
ed peace. He believed the day was
coming when King Edward would be
known as Edward The Peace-Maker."
The toast was drunk with enthusiasm,
n then Lord Beresford toasted Pres
ident Roosevelt and asked why the
president was liked in England.
He added:
w like the man., We k the
strong man. what / may call the real
human man. The president will do his
level best to bring the two great Eng
lis~hr-speaklng 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
mere believe the enthusiasm Wonl1 hp
far greater than in the case of any re-
ceptiOn ever accorded to any visitor
from any country"
In proposing The American Navy
Lord Beresford said that whenever
there was anything disdgreeable
abroad. Great Britain and America
generally drlfted together. Neither
Britain nor America wanted an ALI
ance; but" the speaked added, we
want an understanding"
Admiral Cotton. in replying, testified
to the warm feeling existing between
the W nations and their navies, and
recalled instances where British and
Americans had served together. He
hanke the King and the people of
Great Britain for the welcome given to
the Americans and proposed the health
of Lord Beresford amidst great enthu-
SiaSm.
After the luncheon Ambassador
ChOate held a reception at his house
in honor of the American officers.
In informally welcoming the Ameri-
can naval officers to England tonight,
King Edward took occasion TO make
an emphatic declaration in favor Of
closer relations between the United
States and Great Britain. His Majesty
did not speak of an alliance or even of
an understanding but the impression
was clear from his remarks
that he desired that the two
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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 cOrdiai
approval of the Monroe doctrine and
their desire that it be supported by
American influences in a way which
would place it above all criticism.
The royal welcome was extended to
American officers at buckingham pal
ace. where at $50 p. m. commenced the
dinner given in their honor by King
Edward. The table vas decorated by
Marechal Neil roses and gold plate
brought from Windsor was used. The
king commanded the most distinguish
ed officials of the Empire to attend. and
thirty-sIX guests were present
On the conclusion of the dinner his
majesty IN a tactful speech, cordially
welcomed Rear Admiral Cotton and his
squadron to England. and proposed a
toast to President Roosevelt for whom.
his majesty said he. entertained the
highest consideration and admiration"
Ambassador ChOate responded and in
an eloquent speech echoed the wish of
the king for the maintenance and pro-
motion of more cordial relations be-
tween the two great English speaking
stations.
The King further emphasized his
qualification by writing at the table. a
message 10 President Roosevelt in
which he stated that it had given him
the greatest Measure to welcome the
American squadron.