New-York tribune., 1922-06-25
800 Police ON
Guard as Tafts
Dine With Kline;
Scotland Yard. Made I'M
easy by Wilson Staying,
Fills Ambassador Harvey's
House With Detectives
Queen Holds Little Court
Royal Couple Break Custom
and Remain at Banquet
Until a Late Hour

LONDON. June "a by The Asso-
cated Press. The American Ambas-
sador and Mrs. George Harvey tonight
gave n dinner AZ their residence in
honor Of King George and Queen Mary.
Chief Justice Taft and Mrs. Taft also
attended being seated beside the royal
guests.
The King escorted Mrs. Harvey into
the dining room. where there were
forty covers. while the Queen was es-
corted By the Ambassador. Owing 10
the size OF the gathering. there were
two tables. King George being seated
at the head Of one and Queen Mary at
the other. Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Harvey
sat at either side OF the King. and
their husbands sat beside the Queen.
With the Wilson tragedy fresh in
mind, the police took amazing precau-
tiOns 10 guard the King and Queen. the
members OF the Cabinet and other
prominent personagcs who attended
the dinner. Groups Of Scotland Yard
men in every manner Of disguise were
stationed in doorways, alleys and OBJ
scure corners, and fully 300 special de-
tectivcs patroled the streets for a
radius Of several blocks OF the Harvey
residence. almost as much an object
oi interest as the Wilson home nearby.
Crowds Gather Outside
Hundreds OF curious waited outside
20 catch a glimpse OF the distinguished
guests. Detectives were on all sides
when Premier Lloyd George alighted
from his automobile. and the other
members Of the Cabinet were similarly
safcguarded.
The gathering lasted until after mid
night. the King and Queen remaining
until the end. which is unusual. as the
sovcreirns were never known TO remain
10 such a late hour at previous dinners
One OF the guests. Niseountess Curzon
departed an hour prior to their
majesties.
The scene at the ambassadors house
rcsembled a glittering spectacle of mid
Victorian days. All the men, with the
exception Of Chief Justice Taft. were
attired in knee breeches. and the
British guests carried jeweled swords
MANY decorations and foreign insignia
were worn, and the Prime Minister and
some Of his associates arrived IN
Napoleonic cooked hats.
The women were resplendent IN SHIN
mering robes Of gold and silver. the
Americans vieing with their English
sisters in the beauty and layishness OF
their Jewels. diamond tiaras, ropes OF
pcarls and rings OF rare beauty. The
Queen wore 4 robe OF silver broeade
with gorgeous diamond head dress.
King Chats With Lady Astor
The King spent considerable time in
talking with Lady Astor OF her recent
experiences in America. You nave
made a splendid liaison ohieer between
the two countries he smilingly re-
marked.
The Queen held miniature court,
chatting with Mrs. Harvey. Mrs. IAi,
and other gussts, who congratulated
her upon the Prince Of wales success
ful tour and safe return.
Besides the Tafts the American
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. James u
Beck. Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Gerard
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. Mr.. and Mrs. fos'
Wheeler. Frank A. Munsey, Paul ID
Cravath and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall
Field. The British guests were Nis'
count Birkenhead and Lady blrkenneaa
Premier Lloyd George and Mrs. Lloyd
George. the Duchess Of Buckingham
Marehioness Curzon. Earl Balfour. the
Countess OF Airlie, Viscount Valentia
Viscount and Viscountess Astor, the
Right Rev. Herbert Edward Ryle, Dean
of Westminster. and Mrs. Ryle; Lord
and Lady Lee. Lady 81. Heller. Sir John
and LADY Lister Kaye. Sir Maurice and
Lady de Bunsen, Lieutenant Colonel
Erskine. St. Loe Strachey and Mrs
Strachey.
After dinner the American singers
Clarence Whitehill and Miss Marcia
Van Dresser. sang a number OF songs