The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-11
Noteworthy Speeches of Lord Mayor
Samuel, Rear Admiral Cotton and
Ambassadors ChOate.
KING EDWARD AT A REVIEW
SAW HIS HONORABLE ARTILLERY
COMPANY ON PARADE,
And Alluded to the Fact that 200 Of
the ArtilIerymen Would Soon
Visit Boston.

LONDON, July 10-Lord Mayor Samuel
gave a luncheon at the Mansion House here
to-day in honor of Rear Admiral Cotton and
officers of the United States European
squadron, now at anchor in Portsmouth
harbor. After the toasts to King Edward
and President Roosevelt had been received
with enthusiasm the lord mayor proposed
the health of Admiral Cotton, his officers
and the entire American navy.
Gentlemen" said the lord mayor, 'in
the course of my term of Office 1t is my duty
to entertain many people, but 1 wish to tell
you that this lunch was not officially in
spired. could not let the American squad
ron go without showing them, and, hope,
all the people of America, that ties of blood
and language are recognized here in the city
of London more warmly than in any other
part of the world. May the bonds which
bind the two countries ever grow closer,
and, if necessary, may we face the whole
world together, while always endeavoring.
by every means in our power, to maintain
the peace of the world"
Incidentally the lord mayor made strik-
ing reference to the Kishineff massacre He
said he was thankful that the United States
was not bound by diplomatic rules and eti-
voice against the barbarities of the world,
wherever they occurred.
Admiral Cotton made graceful acknowl-
edgement of the kindly welcome that the
Americans had received from the British
fleet and people. and added: 1.-THE squadron
is here by direct order of the President of
the United States, and as a messenger of
peace and good will 1 am sure L speak for
% il
hope and / believe that the cross of ST.
George and the stars and stripes will never
be waved but in amity and friendship and
for the peace of the world.
Prolonged cheering greeted the admiral's
speech.
Ambassador Choate, in toasting the lord
mayor, said he hoped the Americans would
realize the great honor which was paid
them in being entertained in the historic
room. Alluding TO the United States navy,
Mr.. Choate said it was growing, thanks to
the enthusiasm of its commander-in-ch chief,
President Roosevelt.
BRILLIANT AFFAIR.
The luncheon was a brilliant affair, ac-
companied by all the picturesque city cere-
monies, while the speeches were made the
occasion for an Anglo-American love feast.
Mrs. Choate sat on the lord mayors right
| and Admiral Cotton was seated between the
mayors wife and Prince Louis of Batten-
burg. The others present included Senator
German, Lord Rothschild. the entire staff
of the American embassy, Consul General
| Evans, Senator Depew and Sir Henry Irv-
| ing. Altogether there were over $50 guests
After the luncheon the naval officers pro-
ceeded to the armory OF the Honorable Ar
| tillery Company, which was reviewed by
| King Edward at p. m. The review was a
| brilliant affair. The King wore the uni
| form of the regiment of which he is captain
| general and colonel He rode to the Horse
| Guards parade at 5:45 p. m, followed by
| Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria in
| an open carriage. An immense crowd en-
/ circled the parade and all the windows and
| the roofs OF the adjoining houses were
| crowded with spectators. The Honorable
| Artillery Company looked smart and busi-
| nessike. Ii consisted of six companies of
| infantry two batteries OF khaki-colored
| guns and an up-to-date staff of cyclist dis
| patch bearers, motor cycle couriers and sig
| nal men,
/ The King followed the evolutions closely
| and at their conclusion said he was glad OF
| the opportunity 10 inspect the company for
the first time since his Accession. and re-
marked that two hundred OF the artillery