Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-08-30

All through the evening an entertain
ment beguiled the passing moments, rem
dered by the Royal Hungarian orchestra
which was led by Lacy Dobronyi: the
Hawaiian quintet. violin solo by Morris
Karp, vocal selection from the prologue
of Pagliani by v. Titkary of the Ham
burg opera company, and the Britons in
southern melody and dancing.
Not until the last course had been
served did Hon. James McLachlan essay
in glowing terms the cordial welcome to
the Mexican ambassador on so felicituous
an occasion. He said in part:
"The United States is most happily
situated to reap the benefit of the two
adjoining countries, and more especially
does Mexico appeal to us here in the
south, where we understand her and her
courteous people.
''Mr. Ambassador, I welcome you here
in the name of the people of Los An
geles, of the citizens of the state Of
California and of the citizens of the
United States"
toast to the health of President Diaz,
which met with great applause.
Senior Creel replied to the speech of
the POSTMASTER as follows:
"It is my great privilege to be hon
ored tonight at this magnificent ban
quet rendered me my Mr.. Dohney, and
1 want to thank him for the courtesy
he has shown me. Not so much for me
personally, but for my country, thank
you from the innermost recess of my
heart.
For the first time in my life I am at
loss for something to say that would
adequately express my feelings toward
you. have enjoyed myself in Los
Angeles as never before in my life.
imperial Angel City
"Just at this moment 1 find myself in
the imperial city of the Pacific coast.
the beautiful city which dates back to
the time of empire, and is very proper
ly boosted of by Americans abroad.
when / look on all these beautiful
decorations 1t is as If they were
brought by the angels of heaven. Again
it becomes difficult to express my feel
ings, but am glad to be here among
the prominent men of your city ana
state.
II want to. congratulate you all for the
purpose OF your great republic foremost
among the countries of the world. want
to congratulate you for your, great prin-
ciples, for your sense of justice, and your
wonderful development. 1t Is with the
greatest pride that tell you that Mexico
is proud to share with you the great pros
perlty ana Welrare or the world
What you have already accomplished
has no equal in the history of the world,
and your future is still more promising.
Your schools are educating IS 900, 900 chill
drep, which can only be appreciated by
those in close touch with so great an I'M
dertalxing.
1.-THE amount of work accommodating,
and the resulting wealth, are the marvels
OF the whole world. Your population is
increasing at the rate of two millions a
year. Very soon you will have one hun
bred millions. In fifty years you will have
two hundred millions. What will two
hundred millions of people do In this
great country of yours? They will enjoy
the great benefits provided by your thrift
and forethought.
''In your country as 1 have recently
seen. are the greatest iron mines OF the
world. In the Iron range of Minnesota.
/ have seen plants capable of producing
fifty thousand pounds of ore in single
day.
SIN your country, as in ours, and also
in all OF the countries of Europe, there
are coming greater social and economic
problems than the world has ever been
called upon to solve, but, my friends, l
feel assured the United States will find
way out of the difficulty. The good ex-