Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-11
KINDLY WORDS
From Everyone in England for
American Officers.
AngIo-American Understanding Still
More Strongly Emphasized.
Unusual courtesies at Banquet by Lon.
don's Lord Mayor.

House here, Friday, in honor of Rear
Admiral Cotton and the other officers
of the United States European SQUAD
| ron.
! Incidentally the lord mayor made a
striking reference to the Keshineff mas
=. sacre He said he was thankful the
| United States was not bound by dip
I! lomatc rules and etiquette and had not
hesitated to raise it's voice in protest
against the barbarities of the world
wherever they occurred.
Mrs. Choate, wife of the United
States ambassador, sat on the lord
mayors right and Admiral Cotton was
seated between the lady mayoress and
Prince Louis of Battenburg The others
present included Ambassador Choate.
Senator German, James Bryce, NJ. P,
Lord Rothchild, Admiral Sir Henry
Keppel, Captain Stockton, the United
States naval attache. the entire staff of
the American embassy, Sir Clinton
Hawkins, Joseph Choate, Jr., Consul
General Evans, Senator Depew and Sir
Henry Irving. Altogether there were
over $50 guests.
After the toasts to King Edward and
President Roosevelt had been received
with enthusiasm the lord mayor pro-
posed the health of Admiral Cotton, his
officers and the entire American avy.
"Gentleman," said the lord mayor Sin
the course of my term of office it is
my duty to entertain many people; but
wish to tell you that this lunch was
not officially inspired. I could not let
the American squadron go without
oil ~
of America, that ties of race 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"
A great outburst of cheering followed
the mayors closing remarks.
Admiral Cotton was accorded an en-
thusiastic reception when he rose to
respond. He made a graceful acknowl-
edgement of the kindly welcome that
the Americans had received from the
British fleet and people and said:
The squadron is here by order OF
the President of the United States and
as a messenger of peace and good viii,
am sure | speak for the people of both
countries when | say l hope and l be-
lieve 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 ac-
mirals speech and he sat down with
the band playing AUD Lang Syne.'
Ambassador Choate in toasting the
lord mayor. said he hoped the Amert-
cans would realize the great honor
which was paid them in being enter
tanned in this historic room, the hall
of the Mansion House.
Abiding to the United States navy.
MI. Choate said it was. growing thanks
to the enthusiasm Of its communicable
chief, President Roosevelt.
The naval officers then proceeded to
the armory of the Honorable Artillery
Company who We're reviewed by King
Edward at p. NJ. The review was
a brilliant affair. His Majesty wore
the uniform of the regiment, of which
he is captain general and colonel. He
rode to the Horse Guard parade, follow
cd by Queen Alexandra and Princess
Victoria in an open carriage. An inn
mense crowd of people watched the pa
rade and all the windows and the roofs
of the adjoining houses were crowded
with spectators
The King followed the evolutions
closely and at their conclusion said he
WAS glad of the opportunity to inspect
| the company for the first time since
| his accession and remarked that 200 of
the artillerymen would soon go to Bos-
tom to participate in the anniversary
of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery
| Company of Boston. which was an Off
shoot of their own corps. TheY Wonld
| be received in the most cordial fashion
| and His Majesty hoped their visit WouId
| helm to cement the bond of friendship
between the two countries, which he re-
eardcd as being of so much Importance.
The Prince of Wales has accepted an
! invitation to breakfast on the lnlte'
states flagship Kearsarge at Ports
mouth. probably sunday. Some OF the
most distinguished officials of the en-
uire will be present.
| In conversation with American Of
ffcers at the Kings dinner at Bucklng-
ham palace. Thursday evening. mem
beers of the cabinet expressed q desire
! for an extension of the Monroe doctrine
recognizing the paramount influence OF
the United States in the Western hem-
isnhcrc Great Britain, it is SAID, wants
WASHINGTON to exercise control IN some
way over the financial obligations OF
the Central and South American states
Apparently Great Britain. not desiring
n repetition of the Venezuelan affair
favors the adoption Of means whereby
the smaller republics will be compeiiea
to meet their obligations without pres
sure from Europe.
The King gave public exhloit'oh "l
his interest in the American officers by
shaking hands with Rear Admiral Cot
ton. and bowling to each of the Amerl-
can captains, during his inspection OF
1.-The Honorable Artillery Company.
Ambassador Choate gave dinner TO-
night in honor Of the American naval
men. inviting 10 meet them, a number
of DISTINGUISHED officials.
The breakfast given 10 the Prince OF
Wales by Admiral Cotton, will take
place on the Kearsarge. at 10 O'Clock, on
the morning of July 13. His Royal
Highness will subsequently inspect the