Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-10
MAY BEAR FRUIT.
Significant Words Of King Ed
ward to Our Officers.
Hopes to See Our Countries Preserve
Peace Of the World.
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ing the American naval officers to. Eng
land. tonight, King Edward took acca-
sion 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 an understanding, but the i'm
preston 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 approval of the
Monroe doctrine and their desire. that
it be supported by American influence
in way that would place it above all
criticism.
The royal welcome was extended to
the American officers at Buckingham
palace, where. at $50 p. NJ, commenced
the dinner given in their honor by King
Edward. The King commanded the
most distinguished officials of the en-
pire to attend and SO guests were pres
ent. On the Kings right sat Ambassa-
dor Choate and on his left Rear Admiral
Cotton.
The King was dressed in the uniform
of an admiral of the British fleet On
the conclusion of the dinner, His Ma
jesty in tactful speech expressed
qualification at the acceptance of his
invitation and cordially welcomed Rear
Admiral Cotton and his squadron to
England. He asserted that what he
said represented the sentiment not only
of himself but of the whole British peo-
pie and he proposed a toast to Presi
dent Roosevelt, for whom, His Majesty
said, he "entcrtained the highest con-
sideratlon and admiration"
Ambassador Choatc responded and in
an eloquent speech echoed the wish of
the King for the maintenance of more
cordial relations between the two great
English speaking nations.
The King further emphasized his
qualification by writing at the table a
message to President Roosevelt in
which he stated that 1t gave him the
greatest pleasure to welcome the Amer
lean squadron. King Edwards cor
diality 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 people.
At the Pilgrims Club luncheon to the
visiting American officers at the Carl
ton Club, this afternoon, Vice-Admiral
Lord Charles Beresford read the fol-
lowing message from the Prince of
Wales:
.., Livery much regret that an engage
mcnt will prevent me from being pres
ent. Please assure the American naval
officers how sorry am that l am unable
to have the pleasure of meeting them
on this occasion"
At the center, table Lord Bercsford
presided. On his right was Rear Adj
miral Cotton and on his left Capt.
Lambton, naval aide-de-camp to King
Edward. Ambassador Choate, Senator
German, Senator Depew, Lord Green
fell. DIR. Sinclair and Admiral John Dali
rymple Hay at the same table. The
American officers present were the same
as those who attended the state ball and
among the other guests were Charles
Fl. Stockton. United States naval at
tache, Consul General Evans and
George T. Wilson of New York, and a
81 number of notable Englishmen.
In proposing the toast of "king
Lord Bercsford said it was particularly
easy to do so, owing to recent events
i'm which the King had been messen-
ger of peace and good will toward all
nations. The interests of the whole
world favored peace. He believed the
day was coming when King Edward
would be known as Edward the Peace
maker" The toast was drunk with ell
thusasm and then Lord Beresford
toasted president Roosevelt" and
asked why the President was liked in
England. He added: 1--WE like the
man. We like the strong, generous
man, what may call the human man.
",rhc President will do his level best
to bring the great English speaking
nations together. If President Roose-
welt was to come here 1 believe the en-
thusiasm would be greater than that
accorded any other visitor"
In proposing 1.-THE American navy
Lord Beresford said that whenever
there was anything disagreeable abroad
Gret Britain and America generally
got together to maintain their common
interests and commerce it would make
" for the peace of the world. Neither
HFeat I'tltaiH hor Aiiciiee "di.N" ca
lance, but" the speaker added, I'VE
want an understanding. Both Great
Britain and America are increasing
their fleets, but that is no more a
threat to other nations than increasing
their police force of their cities In Or
der to maintain order"
Admiral Cotton in replying, testified
to the warm feeling existing between
the two nations. He thanked the King
and the people of Great Britain for the
welcome given to the Americans and
proposed the health of Lord Bcresford
amidst great enthusiasm. t}}
After the luncheon, Ambassador
Choate held a reception at his house in
honor of the American officers.
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