Mr. Sherman to Mr.
Ray.
Department of State,
Washington, July 2,
1897.
No. 114.]
Sir: I inclose herewith for your information a
copy of a letter of the 30th ultimo from the Acting Secretary of the
Navy, stating that the Navy Department has authorized Rear-Admiral J. N.
Miller, U. S. N., to remain with the Brooklyn at
Portsmouth, England, during the continuance of the admiralty
festivities; and has also advised him that on account of the illness of
his daughter he need not return on that vessel to the United States.
I append on the overleaf a copy of a telegram of the 1st instant, founded
on the letter above referred to.
Respectfully, yours,
[Inclosure in No.
114.—Telegram.]
Mr. Sherman to
Mr. Hay.
State Department,
Washington, July 1,
1897.
Answering your and Reid’s telegrams, Secretary Navy authorizes
admiral remain with Brooklyn at Portsmouth
during admiralty festivities and advises him, owing illness of
daughter, need not return on Brooklyn to
United States.
William
McKinley, President of the United States of
America, to Her Majesty Victoria, Queen of
Great Britain and Ireland, and Empress of
India.
Great and Good Friend: In the name and
behalf of the people of the United States, I present their sincere
felicitations upon the sixtieth anniversary of Your Majesty’s
accession to the Crown of Great Britain.
I express the sentiments of my fellow-citizens in wishing for your
people the prolongation of a reign illustrious and marked by advance
in science, arts, and popular well-being. On behalf of my
countrymen, I wish particularly to recognize your friendship for the
United States, and your love of peace, exemplified upon important
occasions.
It is pleasing to acknowledge the debt of gratitude and respect due
to your personal virtues. May your life be prolonged, and peace,
honor, and prosperity bless the people over whom you have been
called to rule. May liberty flourish throughout your Empire, under
just and equal laws, and your Government continue strong in the
affections of all who live under it.
And I pray God to have Your Majesty in His holy keeping.
Done at Washington, this 28th day of May, A. D. 1897.
Your good friend,
By the President:
John
Sherman,
Secretary of
State.
