The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-07-13

| tanned 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 graft
| fcation by writing al the table a mes
sage 10 President Roosevelt. in which he
stated that 1t had given him the greatest
pleasure to welcome the American squad
ron. King Edwards cordially made
great impression on the American offics rs.
who left the function convinced Of the
desire on the part of Great Britain to
maintain the closest relations with the
American republic.
Naval Officers at Luncheon.
At the Pilgrims Club luncheon
to the visiting American officers at
the Carlton Club today. Vice Admiral
Lord Charles Beresford read the follow
ing message from the prince of Wales:
81 very much regret that an engage
ment will prevent me from being present.
Please assure the American naval Of
fcers how sorry | am that I am unable
to have the pleasure of meeting them on
this occasion"
The luncheon was given in the main
restaurant OF the club. TWO hundred
persons were seated at small tables.
which We're decorated with American and
British flags and roses. Al the center
table Lord Beresford presided. on his
right was seated Rear Admiral Cotton
and on his left Captain hampton, naval
aide de camp to King Edward. Am
bassaoor Choate, Senator German Sen
ator Depew. Dr. Sinclair and Admiral
Sir John Dalrymple sat at the same
able. The American officers present were
the same as those who attended the state
bail. 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 Adj
miral Sir James Russell Sir Berkely
Milne, commodore of the royal yachts;
p; Perry Belmont George T. Wilson.
of New York; Hamilton Mccormick. of
Chicago, and Louis Hay, of Michigan.
Scene Picturesque.
The scene was picturesque and novel.
All the Americans and number of the
British officers were in uniforms
In proposing the toast of 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 Edward the peacemaker.'
The toast was drunk with enthusiasm
and then Lord Beresford toasted "Presi-
dent Roosevelt" and asked why the
president was liked in England. He added;
Eve like the man; we like the strong.
generous man, what | may call the real
Il Ut
level best to bring the two great English
speaking nations together, In one har-
monious whole, which is the same idea
King Edward had on the occasion of his
visit to the president of France If Presi-
dent Roosevelt were to come here l be-
than in tn case of any reception ever
accorded to any visitor from any
country"
Beresford ON the Navy.
In proposing the american Navy"
Lord Beresford said that whenever there
was anything in the disagreeable abroad
Great Britain and America always drifted
together. If these two nations got to-
gether to maintain their common inter
ests and commerce it would make for
the peace of the world. Neither Great
Britain nor America wanted an alliance;
"but" the speaker added, I'VE want an
understanding. Both Great Britain and
America are increasing their fleet. but
that is no more threat to other ations
than increasing the police force OF their
cities in order to maintain order
Admiral Cotton, in replying, testified
to the warm feeling existing between the
two nations and their nayies andsrecalled
instances where British and Americans
had served together. He thanked the
king and the people of Great Britain for
the welcome given to the Americans and
proposed the health of Lord Beresford
amidst great enthusiasm.
After the luncheon Ambassador Choate
held a reception in his house in honor
Of the American officers.