The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1905-11-05
NEXT TO KING EDWARD


Washington, Nov. 4,-Rear-Admiral
Prince Louis was the guest of the
American army today. Tonight he was
the guest at formal State dinner In
the dining room Of the White House,
where the President had distinguish
ed company to meet Britain's Admiral
Prince. The health OF the sovereign
relative of the Prince. King Edward,
was proposed by the President.
Although Prince Louis was still the
center OF brilliant assembiage at the
British embassy ball when midnight
OF Friday arrived, he breakfasted about
Q o'clock this morning at the embassy
and promptly at 10 o'clock started for
a ride around the city in sixty horse
power motor, with Ambassador Durand
and Admiral Evans. They viewed the
Con gressional Library, the Washington
monument and other places OF interest.
the Prince expressing himself as en-
thusiastic about the beauty Of the
American capital.
Returning to the embassy about
noon. Prince Louis spent some time
chatting with Sir Mortimer Durand.
At o'clock the Prince was the guest
of Northumberland Chaffee. chief Of
STAFF, at stag luncheon. The guests
numbered sixty.
When cigars had been lighted. Lieu-
tenant-General Chaffee introduced Sec
rotary of State Root, who, in a few
graceful words, proposed the healths
OF the President and the King. As the
first health was drunk, the band played
The Star Spangied Banner" The
American national anthem was merged
into God Save the King" as the health
OF King Edward was drunk. Admiral
Prince Louis then asked permission to
say word.
Next to their loyalty to their King"
the Prince said. every British officer
States. The King first, but the Presi-
dent next"
They had, he said. peculiar affec-
ton and esteem for Theodore Roose-
welt, not the President alone, but par
ticularly for Theodore Roosevelt, the
man. Wherever the English language
was spoken, this sentiment prevailed
The Prince then thanked the American
officers of the army and navy kpr the
hospitality and courtesy which ne ana
his officers were receiving.
From the luncheon. accompanied by
Lieutenant General Chaffee, and a
number Of guests. his personal staff
and his commanding officers, drove to
Fort Meyer.
The party was received by Colonel
Hatfield, commandant OF the post, and
escorted to the reviewing stand, where
the Prince witnessed one of the FAM
Gus American cavalry drills, executed
by Troop F, Captain Preston. OF the
I3th Cavalry. The drill over the
British officers were escorted to the
quarters of Colonel Hatfield, where
their commandment presented to the
Prince and the officers of his staff, the
officers of the regiment and their fol-
lowers. The distinguished guest toast
ed the American officers and thanked
them In brief remarks for the pleas
fields quarters. the Prince was taken
to enc of the barracks, of which he
made a careful study.
After quick drive through Airing
ton, the Prince returned to the Em4
bassy for an informal cup of tea with
the Ambassador and Lady Durand.
The State dinner began at o'clock.
The spacious State dining room with
its walls of carved oak was effective
ly but simply decorted with roses and
chrysanthemums. The healths pro-
posed were informal, and included
those of the President, King Edward
and Rear Admiral Prince Louis. The
dinner list included the President, Vice
President Fairbanks, British AM
bassador and Rear Admiral H. r. H.,
Prince Louis of Battenberg; Secreta-
ries Root, Bonaparte and Hitchcock,
Attorney General Moody. Admiral Dew
ey, Lieutenant General Chaffee, Adj
miral Evans, Admiral Davis and Ad-
miral Brownson and Hon. Joseph H.
Choate.
The personal staff of the Prince and
the commanding officers of the Brit
ish squadron were guests of the Army
and Navy Club at a smoker from to
IL o'clock tonight.