Anglo-American Cordiality.

Manawatu Herald, 5 January 1899, Page 2

Anglo-American Cordiality.

The banquet given in honour fI II I General Miles, the commander of tfl iiii! { United States Army, in New York on November 12th, was one of the most brilliant affairs ever witnessed inthe city. Men eminent in professional, commercial, and sooial life, the governors of New York, Massa- 2 ohusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and)' Connecticut and their staffs, and „«r" large number of army and navy officers attended. Over 700 guests were present. General Miles reoeived an enthusiastic reception. Oue of the most striking incidents of the dinner was the ovation givolS to Captain Paget, of the BritiUh Navy, who was introduced as a df.* tinguish"d representative of <Ua mother country. The guests ill* :, stantly jumped to their feet and gavo three cheers for Great Britain and three for Captain Paget. In ft tas_|L, speech, the captain declared thfi v American territorial expansion was inevitable, and would be welcomed by Great Britain. He spoke of his friend-hip and admiration for Ad 4 ; mirals Sampson and Schley, and concluded by saying, " In whatever part of the world I may ba £ know that wherever I see tho Stars and Stripes at the masthead X shall find ■] a fellow seaman if not an ally." A m^n with a tremendous voioe shouted "Three cheers for Great Britain! God bte33 her 1" Every man in tho ! hall rose and cheered heartily.