The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-09
HIGH HONOR FROM KING Edward Most Gracious to
 Americans. A BALL AT BUCKINGHAM Brilliant Function in Edwards
 London Palace.
 s President Loubst, Ambassador choate and Admiral Cotton and Many of His Officers Among the
 Guests Present.
A BALL AT BUCKINGHAM

London, July s-King Edward sisnaliy honored the officers of the American squadron tonight at the state ball given at Buckingham aiPace, the climax of the visit of President Loubet. His Ma- jesty formally received Admiral Cotton. | the captains of the American ships and twenty-five of the American officers, and Queen Alexandra later gave them the same distinction. The ball-the first sincs the accession of King Edward-was . brilliant function, 200 guests being pres ent. including sPresident Loubet and his suite, all the ambassadors and ministers in London. the majority of the members of the royal family. prominent repre- sentatives of the nobility. and the ofkt- cers of the American and French squad rons now in British waters.
 Before the arrival of President Loubef, United States Ambassador Choate with Secretary White attending. presented to his Majesty the following invited officers of the American squadron:
 American Officers.
 Rear Admiral Cotton, Captain Hemp hill, Kearsarge; Stan Lieutenant Charles l. Hussey. and Captain Cromwell, of Chi cago; Captain Walker of the San Fran cisco; Captain Magill. of the Marines. fNedISdISos OdpEdn II uOFpes M8EIn6Es Chicago; Lieutenant. Commander zeane, Lieutenant Pratt, Lieutenant Hourigan, Lieutenant Luby. Lieutenant Mastin. Pay Inspector Littleheld, Medical Inspector McClung. Ensign Mannix. of the Rear sarge; Lieutenant Commander Hodges. Lieutenant Commander Griffin. Lieuten- ant Todd, Ensign Cooke. Medical Inspec- tor Dorr. of the Chicago: Lieutenant Commander Carter. Lieutenant Com VV1o nd ar Ea~s. Ensign Steel. of the San Francisco.
 To Rear Admiral Cotton the King ex- pressed his gratihcation at the visit of the squadron and inquired if all arrauge- ments had been made for the comfort Of the American officers and sailors Ad> nljral Cotton replied that he had fallen among friends and every care had been taken of himself and others. His Majesty had a pleasant word to say to each of the officers presented. The Admiral, hls Cap tain and stan. Lieutenant Hussey were then presented to Queen Alexandra.
 Introduced to Wales.
 During the supper several American of- of Wales. Field Marshal Lord Roberts. Admiral Lord Charles Beresford. GeQaral Sir Redvers Buffers and other distin- guished Englishmen personally assisted at the welcome given the officers of the United States squadron. The scene was oHo cI splenuOLs WhAch couiu uot eaHA$ be surpassed. The gowns and uniforms were magnificent and the display of jew- els wonderful.
 The King and Queen led the royal quad rille. which opened the ball. and in which participated President Loubet. the Ouch ess of Devonshire and a number of dls- tinguished guests Before the ball Ad- miral Cotton. the American captains and Stan Lieutenant Hussey dined with the Earl of Selborne, First Lord of the Adr miralty, at Whitehall The dinner was attended by naval officials, Lady Selborne being the only woman present.
 Admiral Cotton has been instructed to detach the Kearsarge from his squadron. in order that he may arrive at French- mans Bay. Maine July 2, when the na- val maneuvers will begin. This action is regretted as the Kearsarge Is the feature of the naval representation in European waters.