The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-29
BR|TON AND GUEST
SING PRAISE OF
EAGLE AND LION
King and President Toast
ed by English Visitors
at Banquet.
MACFARLAND RESPONDS
Spirit of Hands Across the
Sea Expressed in a
Happy Speech.
MACFARLAND RESPONDS

The spirit that makes for peace, nC
war. between the United States and
Great Britain. and the prediction that
II will prove the bulwark OF defense
against any threatened conflict between
the nations of the world met enthusias-.
tic support at the New Willard last
night. when the visiting British Munich
pal Commission were the hosts at the
banquet board and the Commissioners
of the District of Columbia were the
guests of honor
With President Roosevelt's cordial
greetings fresh in their minds, after
the reception rendered the visitors at
tie White House yesterday afternoon.
the loyal Briushers, always ready to
cheer for their King and his gracious
consort. Wed with one another In ac-
claiming the Chief Magistrate OF this
nation.
Next TO their flag at the.end OF the
hall was the bright bunt$Rg of this
country. When the banqueters began
to cheer the happy combination. there
was no doubt OF their feelings of ap-
ITovai In their minds the entwined
Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes
typihed, better than words could ex-
II ess, the satisfaction Of the present
and the hope of the future for freedom
OF politics. yet urion OF sentiment be-
tween the two countries.
Lord Lyveden Pfesides.
Lord Lyveden, a prominent member
of the English upper house OF parlia
ment and chairman OF the visiting com
mission. was in the chair, and proposed
the toasts at the conclusion OF the ban
quet
On his right was LADY Newton. and
further along sat District Commission
ers Macfarland and West. On his left
was Mrs. T. Dewitt Talrnase. Of Wash
ington. who. with her daughter. Miss
Rebecca Collier We're the only Arneri-
can women present. Mex TO Mrs TAI
mage was Lord Newton. and near him
Samuel C. Dunlop and S. w. Wood
ward. as guests representing Washing
toms financial and commercial inter
ests.
Along both sides Of the brightly nlu-
minated palm garden. skirting the CEN
trail fountain. with its tranquil jet of
sparkling water the banquet board was
faced with nearly three score Of the
municipal chief magistrates Of England.
with their ladies. After a day and a.
half of sightseeing in the Car. al Cityt
OF the United States, they We 'uirG
TO admit themselves at once cor 81, Z ID
Of its beauty, and TO speak with hee a
praise of the courtesies rendered thor.
by the high officials Of the government
Cheered for President.
'.The President of the United States
was the first toast announced by Lord
Iyveden, as the clock hands were nearing
the hour of 10. There was a murmur
and Ehf1r-
mur. of Essex. one of the city council
ors of London, was called upon to re-
spond
The "excellency and urbanity' of the
Chief Magistrate. as shown at the re-
ception at the White House. were first
commented upon, with the speakers fun
assurance that he would not fail TO
carry to his friends at home full
report OF the "fraternal recognition" the
President had accorded them. Such
visits as this, he declared, could not
fail to strengthen 1.-The bond OF union.
respect, and love which happily ex-
lists between the Britishers and their
cousins across the sea"
This sentiment met with the hearty
approval OF Mr. Shurmurs fellow-ban-
queters. and they gave a rousing three
cheers.
Macfarland Praises King.
''The King of England. Queen Alex
andra. and the rest of the royal fam
ny," announced the toastmaster. who.
when the patriotic enthusiasm of the
visitors for their rulers had ended. call
ed upon Commissioner Macfarland to
reply.
This is the first time I have mad the
honor of publicly toasting the King Of
England. and you may imagine my en-
barrassment." began the Commission
er. especially in such gathering of
his most loyal subjects.
"Ee Is the first gentleman of Europe.
and his word is law to us-in social II not
In political matters. whose mother is
the queen of all our hearts. and whom
we Will remember for her gentle services
in bringing peace. instead of war. in
her reign.
May l call him the King of France
as well? Laughter 1 know he is OF
India. but l cannot remember all his
titles; splendid gentleman, the great
est of all.
1T is a pleasure to add the name of
that lovely woman. Queen Alexandra,
who now holds that place I'm our hearts
which Queen Victoria long held 1 do
not know all the rest of the royal
family, but l am sure yeu do, so l ask
YOU to drink to them all.
There was spontaneous cheering for
the Commissioners compliments and the
banqueters rose and sang God Save the
King"
A Toast to Capital City.
Returning 10 American affairs, Lord
Lyveden proposed the toast: Washing
ton. the National Capital. the Munich
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