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Show W. ' UVA1) BANQUETED. The Frail oil (live Our Minister a (iriind Farewell tf'ewtT hey are Heady to Meet the C. S. Even with Free Trnde. Pii'-is, March 85. The farewell banquet giveu to the American colony tc Mr. Heid, the retiring United States Miu'.stor, took pi' e last evening at (tie Hotel Continental. The guesu iucludod the most prominent members of the American colony, and many frenchmen, among them several members of the cabinut. The music was furnished by the baud of tne National Guards. Mr. John Harjes, tho toastmaater, began the speed, making by proposing the health of President UarrUoa "Hail Columbia," by the band, followod. Then came a toast to 'The President of the French Republic." The toast was followed by playing tho "Marseillaise." In proposing the health of the guest of the evening, Mr. Harjes reviewed re-viewed the great work accomplished taring Keid's Ministership , and continued, sayiug: "In wishing you, on tho eve of your departure de-parture au attectionate farewell, permit me to add that in returning to your hume we hope on your onward march of usefulness your country may trust you with new honors and further distinction." Mr. Harjes then requested General King, the Consul-Oeneral, to read the address dedicated to the honored guest. The address ad-dress reviewed Mr. lleld's diplomatic career at length, and eulogized his services in niOBt felicitious language. Reid responded in feeling and grateful language for the honor done him. He said that he went abroad with the idea of taking a vacation, but now, after three years of hard work, he was going back to New York to get that vacation. Speaking of what had been accomplished by him, he said if there had been any success it was largely due the clear, positive and persistent policy of the home administration. Foreign Minister Rlbot responded to the toast "The Two Republics, and In the euursc ol his. rtiutarks, referring to .lcKiu ley, said: "If the United States grants any concessions they will bo met here with equal concessions, even to tho point of free trade." Colonel Stuart Taylor of Sad Francisco, Realtor Jules Simon and M. Liard alfo spoke. |