Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
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AIN HANDS OF DOCTORS" SAYS
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ally pleasant ISCOllecIlOHS VI lilS sboS
will be carried away by all who have
participated in the friendly functions
that have marked the last three weeks
At a dinner. given last night by Ad-
rniral Charles M. Thomas, in temporary
command of the fleet, on board the mas
ship Minnesota, tho exchange of felicl-
tatlons was characterized by extreme
cordiality and gracefulness of compli-
ment. Admiral Thomas made brief
address. in which he commented upon
the friendly relations existing between
the United States and Mexico, and eX-
pressed the belief that the stay of the
fleet at Magdalena would do much to
cement that friendship into per-
lnanency.
The address, coming at a time wher
the relations of the two countries in
formally are being discussed in various
quarters, was most significant and ap'
parently was highly appreciated by the
Mexican guests on board the Mime
sofa.
Admirals Sperry and Emory were
among the American guests. Governor
Sanguinez also was very happy In his
remarks, declaring he believed that
Mexico and the United States had been
brought nearer together than ever be-
fore because of the warmth of the
friendship existing between President
Diaz and President Roosevelt.
Admiral Thomas, in his address, said :
your excellency, the governor OF
Lower California, and officials or the
Mexican government present with us
tonight: 1t Is with particular pride
that l welcome you on board the MIN
nesota tonight, the representative oi
our feet, in the hospitable Bay of Mag
daiena. and the enjoyment of your hon.
ored presence is only mafred by the
absence of our commander In chief
which is lamented by us all.
I'VE of the Atlantic fleet are fully
appreciative of the privilege, so cor
daily granted by your government, tc
utilize the waters of this magnihceni
bay, the ideal place on the Pacific coasi
for the gunnery training OF the Ainerl.
can navy, and on behalf OF my OWL
government return to you our CRATE
full thanks for this highly priced con-
sideration shown to us.
.Since the day of our arrival here
we have been the recipient of numerous
courtesies from your excellency ana
other representatives of the Mexican
government, and 1t is with dihculty
that we can adequately repay them IN
kind. but I assure you they are fully
appreciated, and I am of the opinion
that the interchange Of such civilities
will tend to the bringing of the two
countries closer together and cause 10
be brought about better acquaintance
with our southern neighbor in the
family of nations, an object dear TO the
American heart, and that 1t will tend
to the cementing more firmly of our
friendship for one another, and the
heightening of mutual respect, and my
fond wish is that such relations may
not only improve from year to year
but last, unbroken, until the end oi
time. :,
"Gentlemen, / ask you to join me II
this toast: The health, happiness ano
prosperity of his excellency, the presi-
dent of Mexico; the people of our sister
republic; and, most especially, our
Mexican friends present with us upon
the occasion of this enjoyable re-
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