New-York tribune., 1909-10-05
INTERNATIONAL GOOD WILL

a-- his speech Admiral Seymour said
--s o--- officers viii do everything We can
.--r.ue The delightful feeling that now exists
s.rssr our countries
=. dinner was given in the grand ball room Of
vs,5orf and was attended by about four hun
~. ~ -,srbers OF the society and their guests
.s-,-,l seyno1- was the personal guest OF r.
y sr,i-b. who has entertained the admiral FOR
.-.r devs on his Yacht the Privateer- Above
=. s,sske-s' table was the motto, Hands Across
-, SEA- uicked out in ancandescent lights. and
---,liue q pair OF clasped hands. Big Americas
81 P-f5sh faes draped behind the speakers table
- the decorations. There was q reception in
- .sror gallery before the dinner and after the
-.--be-s of the society were seated sf the small
,sAss tbst filed Ine room the guests Of honor
-srebsd 70 their places, led by Scotch pipeTs and
s-ur major fl kits. Al intervals during the
st--s- the pine-s snd the 7th Regiment hfe and
5-uu corps marched around the room playing
marital music.
Bsfre the speaking began three cheers were
rgsr f0r The President and three ripping cheers
fer his majesty The King. ". Butler Duncan,
--es5ent of The society, was II rhe chair. In well
coming the guests. Nr. Duncan emphasized the
general sentiment q the evening-peace among na-
,ons When Admiral Seymour was introduced the
guests rose and sang 'For He's a Jolly Good Eel
1V- before they would allow him TO begin his
speech
attorney General Wickershsm followed Admiral
SEYMOUR. lie said that in welcoming the English
guests be would pzraphrsse Shakespeare and say:
ssr5rs and No-rnaus snd Danes are We
blt ssA-1s al l1 welcoming thee Sir Edward
ACKNOWLEDGES DEBT TO ENGLISH
Nr. Wiakersham spoke Of the debt America owes
D the various nations whose characteristics are
woven inro the national traits; but particularly,
Be said that debt was due 10 the English.
TO at those nations ] take pleasgTe on this
eeasiol 10 voice our national appreciation he
aid. -But this is feast Of sailors and there
fore take The opportunity. with The greatest
pesslre. 10 voice our national thanks for your
Resence At This celebration. in which you came to
isrlcRale Flth your brothers"
AdHiral Wainwright said that II was q particJ-
a1 psas-re 10 the men OF The American navy 10
Veoont Tie British officers. Lecause Of the many
colHssas which had been received by American
taTE II their recent cruise around the world. He
recalled ADMIRAL SeymouTs many distinguished
tas saving particularly
We recall him as the commando OF the naval
epeiton in China. He was the gallant leader NJ
ast sTpediuou. which by the seizure OF the hos.
lt munitions OF war and bv lOcalizIng the F0xe,
'sasAon around Tien-Tsin made the rescue of our
le,2e In Peking possible
AanirsI Wainwright was Frequently irterrr,-+s5
o. cheers and every reference 10 Admiral Sew.
Ho1F by any Of the speakers evoked applause The
1iasr speakers were Job z. Hedges Melville E
e,ons and O. F. Moberly Bel. Of The London
TINES"
AoHral Seymour sat on the right Of Mr. Dun
esi a. me speakers' table and Attorney General
"ieAersaau on his left. Admiral Wainwright was
heKt 10 Admiral Hamilton. Rear Admiral le Pord
o NE French navy. was next 10 Admiral Vain
r'is-I j. = Morgan sau next TO Admiral Seymour.
A. --e original seating arrangements 3Ir. Morgan
p-aeea eial seats away from Admiral Sey-
-.o-s' 1lt a. Tie last moment The order was
changed
among those seated with the guests Of honor
Rear Admiral Melville lretiredg: Paul Morton.
- -. At'orley Jerome, Bishop Greer who asked
l,...-- i'E Minister Loudon, of the Netherlands;
-. .9A Ger Pant, Of the special Netherlands
ss'on ex-Judrc Alton 2. Parker. St Clair
'st and Con -7Iler Net The dinner ended
cheer. ana the singing of AUD Lang