New-York tribune., 1905-06-04
WELCOMED At PLYMOUTH
Addresses Presented to Mr. Reid and
His Reply.
By The Associated Press,)

Plymouth June 3.-The American Line steamer
Philadelphia having on board Whitelaw Reid, the
new Ambassador of the United States 10 the Court
OF ST. James's and Mrs. Reid. arrived here to-day
from New-York Mr. and Mrs Reid landed and
took train for London Mr. Reid was welcomed
by the Mayor of Plymouth, the presidents OF the
commercial bodies and the Corporation of the Peo-
pie OF Plymouth, who presented to him a hand
soneIy engrossed address expressing the hope that
his official labors would promote and strengthen
the good will which had long existed between
the United States and Great Britain
a delegation from the Southampton Chamber OF
Commerce also presented an address to Mr.. Reid
referring TO his previous missions England, re-
5oicing at the knowledge that the relations be-
tween the United States and Great Britain were
established on a firm and friendly basis and trust
ing that the bonds of union would tend TO closer
relationship and the promotion OF the peace OF the
world
Both delegations proceeded TO the Philadelphia,
which was Eayly decorated. The addresses were
presented in the saloon, the Mayor Of Plymouth
pointing out that the address OF the people Of
Plymouth decorated with representation Of
the scene when the Pilgrims sailed for America
Mr.. Reid in replying said:
The welcome of Plymouth and Southampton
which did not even wait Tor thelr expression u! ~
the vessel touched shore, cannot fail TO be received
ports whose names kindle recolections Of some OF
The sddeS ,. and more Of the 1ne & oT Ragg Tam the
citizens of a mighty and friendly nation to the
tion, who comes bringing only messages OF warm
regard and abiding good will
] thank you for your presence and the generous
terms OF the addresses. glad TO be able TO
reciprccate by saying that from our point of view
in the lapse Of nearly four generations since our
!ndependent existence and nearly three generations
of unbroken peace between US, there has not been
r,ertod of ten years hve-hardy even OF one
during which the relations between Great Britain
and the United States Were cordial and so full
of mutual trust they to-day, hardly one in
0a their 50 RseTng & PGso0e O ona
such great personal interests as concerned them
both have moved SO nearly on parallel lines Shali
Il not be our effort 70 preserve and
srrengtren the foundations OF this good under
standing between our respective countries? 1t
rests firstly on the natural good will between the
TWO great English speaking peoples II rests IiT-
ther on the instinct OF real kinshiD in our higher
-7afrree and aspirations; but. next and best, 1t
rests on the profound conviction, held alike. as |
firmly believe, on either side of the water. that
such relations must be enduring through freedom
in both Christianity in both ard passion in both
for justice.
TO a representative Of The Associated Press Mr..
Reid said he had very pleasant voyage He re-
ceiyed the news of the Russian naval disaster by
wireless telegraph but had no expression to make
al this stage regarding peace or any other matters
which NAV engage his attention.
Mr. Reid proceeded TO London in royal saloon
car attached TO special train, sent ahead Of the
train