The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-11
GUESTS OF
 LORD MAYOR Cotton and Officers Are
 Entertained. KING TO MR. ROOSEVELT !
Edward Pleased to Receive
 the American officers.
Admiral Cotton Says His Squadron ia in English Waters as Mes
 senger of Peace and
 Good will. s,

London, July l0.-Lord Mayor Samuel gave a luncheon at the Mansion House here today in honor of Read Admiral Cot- ton and officers of the United States En~ ropean Squadron. now at anchor in Porfs- mouth harbor.
 After the toasts to King Edward and President Roosevelt had been receiveds the Lord Mayor proposed the health of Admiral Cotton, his officers and the en~ tire American Navy"
 ..Gentlemen," said the Lord Mayor. in the course of my term of office 1t ts my duty to entertain many people; but Wien to tell you that this lunch was not p{I1- cially inspired. I could not let the Amer ican squadron go without showing. hope all the people of America, that ties oE race, blood and language are recosntxe& 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 maN we face the whole world together, willis always endeavoring by every means in our power to maintain the peace of tho world"
 incidentally the Lord Mayor made striking reference to the Kishinen mass sacre He said he was thankful thae the United States was not bound by diplomatic rules and etiquette and haa not hesitated to raise It's voice In pros
  wherever they occur.
 Admiral Cotton made a graceful ae~ knowledgment of the kindly welcome thaa the Americans had received from th@ British feet and people and added:
 Messenger of Good WILL
 "The squadron is here by direct ordeN of the President of the United States and as a messenger of peace and good will. I am sure speak for the peoples uN both countries when l say hope and believe that the cross of St. George ana the Stars and Stripes will never be waved but in amity and friendship and for the peace of the world.
 Prolonged cheering greeted the Aae In conversation with American oi fF at the Kings dinner at Bnckin Palace yesterday evening. members C. ---- cabinet expressed a desire for an exten- sion of the Monroe doctrine. Recognize ing the paramount influence of the United States of the western hemisphere Great Britain, they 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 a repetition of the Venezuelan affair, favors the adoption of means whereby smaller re- publics will be compelled to meet their obligations without pressure from Europe.
 King Edward of England. after pF0p0z- ing the health of President Roosevelt at the banquet in Buckingham Palaees which he gave last night to Admiral Cct@ ton and the officers of the American squadron now at Portsmouth, indited while sitting at the banquet board q message Of friendship to the President. The cable was received here as foliowas ''The President. Oyster Bay, N. F.:
 T have the great pleasure in entertalna ing Admiral Cotton and the captains of his squadron and have just proposed your health with every feeling of cordl@ ality and friendship.
 Edward, R.''