Daily Kennebec Journal

Roosevelt Talks
to Journalists.

London, June 6.-The Institute of Journalists gave a supper tonight in the historic Stationers' hall to the American correspondents accompanying ex-President Roosevelt. Three hundred of the most prominent literary men, including the editors of most of the London papers, were present.

Harry Lamson Webster Lawson of the Daily Telegraph presided, with Mr. Roosevelt at his right and Ambassador Reid at his left. George Laval Chesterton, the well known sporting writer, sat next to Mr. Roosevelt, who, in his speech, took the "big stick" for his text. He explained the original utterance and emphasized the importance of speaking softly rather than carrying the big stick.

Mr. Roosevelt said that he was impressed with the need of newspapers speaking softly regarding the affairs of other nations. Dwelling on the improved Anglo-American relations, he said that they had improved exactly in a ratio with the United States' growth in strength and importance. As a nation became strong and self-confident the likelihood of its getting into quarrels with other nations decreased.

Edward T. Cook, who was formerly editor of the Westminster Gazette and later of the Daily News, gave a toast to the Americans which was responded to by Gilson Gardner.

London, June 6.-Former President Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt were entertained at luncheon today by King George and Queen Mary at Marlborough House.