The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-07-11
Lord Mayor Is Gracious.

incidentally the lord mayor made a
striking reference to the Kishineff mas
sacTe. He said he was thankful that
the United States was not bound by
diplomatic rules and etiquette, and had
not hesitated to raise its voice in pro-
: test against the barbarities of the
world wherever thew occurred.
Admiral Cotton made a graceful ac-
acknowledgement of the kindly welcome
that the Americans had received from
the British fleet. and added:
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 1 speak for the people
Of both countries when / say / hope
and 1 believe that the cross OF St
George and the Stars aud Stripes viii
never DC waved in anything but am
ity and peace Of the world
Prolonged cheering greeted the adj
miraTs speech. In conversation with
American officers at the kings dinner
at Buckingham palace yesterday even
ing, members Of the cabinet expressed
a desire for an extension Of the Mon
roe doctrine.
Recognizing the paramount influence
Of the United States in the western
hemisphere, Great Britain, they said.
wants Washington to exercise control
in some way over the financial obliga
tions of the Central and South Amer
lean states.
Apparently. Great britain. not desir-
ing a repetition of the Venezuelan af-
fair, favors the ador ton of means
whereby the smaller republics will be
compelled to meet their obligations
without pressure from Europe.
The King Felicitates.
King Edward of England, after pro-
posing the health Of President Roose-
Welt at the banquet in Buckingham pal
ace.l which he gave last night to Ad-
American squadron now at Ports
mouth, indited while sitting at the BAN
quet board a message Of friendship 20
the president. The cablegram was re-
ceived here and is as follows:
London. July 8. 1903.
''The President, oyster Bay, N. Y.
II have the great pleasure in enter
tanning Admiral Cotton and the cap
tains of his squadron and have just
proposed your health, with every feel
ing of cordiality and friendship.
EDWARD, r. l."
A reply will be sent by President
Roosevelt upon his return to Saga
more Hill.
Ambassador Choate. in toasting the
lord mayor, said he hoped the Ameri-
cans would realize the great honor
which was paid them in being enter
tanned in this historic room. Abiding
to the United States navy, Mr.. Choate
said IT was growing thanks to the en-
thusiasm Of its cOmmander-in-chief.
President Roosevelt.
Military Review.
After the luncheon the naval officers
proceeded to the armOry of the Hon
orable Artillery company, who were re-
x~fn 4
The review was a brilliant affair. The
king wore the uniform of the regiment,
of which he is captain general and col
Onel. He rode TO the Horse Guards pa
rade at p. m, followed by Queen
Alexandra and the Princess Victoria in
an open carriage. An immense crowd
encircled the parade and all the win
dows and the roofs OF the adjoining
houses were crowded with spectators.
The Honorable Artillery company
looked very smart and businesslike. It
consisted of six companies of infantry,
two batteries of khaki colored guns
and an up-to-date stan of cyclist dis
patch bearers, motorcycle carriers and
signal men,
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 Boston
10 participate in the anniversary of the
Ancient and HOnOrably artillery com
pany of Boston. which was an off-shoot
of their own corps. They would be re-
ceived in the most cordial fashion. and
he hoped their visit would help to ce-
ment the bond of friendship between
I the two countries, which he regarded as
/ being Of so much Importance. The
/ king gave public exhibition of his in
| terest in the American officers by shak-
( ing hands with Rear Admiral Cotton
and bowling to each of the American
/ captains during his inspection of the
| Honorable artillery company.
/ Ambassador Choate gave a dinner to-
night in honor of the American naval
men. inviting them TO meet a number
| OF distinguished officials
The breakfast given to the Prince of
Wales by Admiral Cotton viii take
place on the Kearsarge at 10 o'clock on
the morning Of July 13. His royal high
ness viii Inspect the warships.