The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-17
GUESTS OF BRITAIN
CHARLES AND AstnLIE OF P0RTU-
 GAL. AT WINDSOR.
King Edward and oneen Alexnndrs show Honor te the Royal vfsi- ters-Wenderful Scene at
 State Hanauet.

London, Nov. 1s.--The state banquet at Windsor Castle tonight in honor of King Charles and Queen Amelie of Portugal, excelled in brilliancy the presious magnificent functions at which European rulers have been the guests of Great Britain's reigning mon archs infthe historic St. Georges Hall. Thetguests included members of the royal family, foreign representatives at the Court of st. Jannes. cabinet minis ters, leaders of the opposition, military and naval officials and others promi- nent in the highest circles of Great Britain.
 The guests assembled in the white drawing room where they were ar ranged in order of precedence by ofi- eers of state. the ladies en one side and the gentlemen on the other. As the clock in the great tower struck nine King Edward and Queen Alexan- dra entered together from their apart ments and almost simultaneously the opposite doors rolled open for King Charles and Queen ,Ameiie.
 The royal couples met at the center of the room and King Edward gave his arm to, Queen Ameiie and King Charles gave his arm to Queen Alex andra and their majesties, preceded by ofhcers of state. led the way to the dining hall built on the site of the feasting place of the Norman kings. As their majesties passed between the rows of guests the latter bowed low and followed. pairing off in order.
 The banquet was served on one long table. King Edward sat at the centre with Queen Ameiie at his right. King Charles with Queen Alexandra at his left sat opposite King Edward.
 It was wonderful scene. At either end of the hall great masses of ceie- brated gold plate were piled under hundreds of electric lights and the guests formed an avenue of the most brilliant coloring, flashing and spark ling with fabulous wealth of jewels. There were only two speeches. That of King Edward toasting King Charles was followed by the playing of the Portuguese anthem and the British an- them was played when King Charles had responded with a toast to King Edward.
 King Edward in felicitious speech expressed his own and the Queens thanks and gratification for the visit recalling the hearty welcome he him. self had received at Lisbon last year.
 T am glad to- think" he said. that the feeling between our two countries Is of the most amicable kind. It dates back a long period, nearly 700 years ago, when the first treaty between Por- tugaI and England was made In the reign of Edward I. About 100 years later a treaty was made at Windsor and I am glad to think that this very day a treaty of arbitration has been signed here. Long may the good feel ing continue which now exists. Long may we work together for the cause of humanity and for the maintenance of peace"
 The company then drank to the health of the royal guests. The King of Portugal said:
 T am profoundly touched by your maiesty's speech. I thank your maj- esty in my own name and in that of my Queen for your most cordial and hearty reception which we most sim cereiy appreciate. The words you spoke at Lisbon which now have be- come historic have touched the hearts of all my subjects. Our alliance as your majesty has justly said, Is of an- clent date; and am happy to say your majesty will always find the same loy- aity and the same class of men as those who. in former times. shed their blood side by side with Englshmen.
 King Charles concluded with an ex- precision of sincere gratification with King Edwards efforts in the interest of peace, which had been for the good of humanity at large and which were furthered by the treaty signed today.
 In the name of himself, of his Queen and of Portugal he drank the health of King Edward and Queen Alexandra and all the royal family.
 After the dinner presentations were made to King Charles and Queen Amelia.