The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-12
HAS SECURED A NEW ALLY
ITALY is Now POINTED OUT AS THE
BOSOM FRIEND OF
FRANCE
MEDALS FOR EVERY ONE
Duke of Genoa. and the French
President Dispensed Orders
and Decorations with
Lavish Hand.

Paris, April n.-At the conclusion of
the festivities at Toulon tonight Presi
dent Loubet will proceed TO his home
al Montelimar, in the department. of the
Dronle, to visit his aged mother and take
a few days repOse after the fatigues Of
the many functions of the week, which
have kept him occupied from early morn
ing until late at night The satisfactory
manner in which the Whole affair has
been carried out has been personal sue
cess for M. Loubet. Nothing but praise
is neard from his opponents at the able
manner IN which he has played his part.
The accounts agree that not false note
has disturbed the harmony and the tact
displayed on air sloes from President
Loubet the Duke OF Genoa and Admiral
Bierileff, to the mi1or participants in the
affair, was a noteworthy success. AS to
the possibilities of the Franco-Italian
demonstrations, the Temps tonight, now
that speechInaking is over, puts the
situation in a clear light with the fol-
lowing remarks:
FRANCO-ITALIAN ENTENTE.
The words pronounced by NJ Loubet
and the Duke of Genoa, and especially
the kilograms exchanged between M.
Loubet and the king of Italy stamp the
proceedings at TOulOn with their true
diplomatic significance. France and Italy
title of friends, which accOrds so We'll
with the fraternity of their genius and
blood. This is an event which must
not be distorted nor wrongly Interpreted.
But there is little risk of exaggerating
its Importance, which taking everything
into consideration is considerable. Both
Italy and France have greatly changed
since the time of Bismarck and Crispi
We cannot yet say what fruits yester-
day will bring forth, but we augur much
therefrom.''
The Journal des Debats says the event
at Toulon will leave a happy souvenir
in the history of France and Italy and
their rapprochement will henceforth
rank as an established, avowed and pro-
claimed fact.
NJ. Hanotaux, the former minister Of
foreign affairs, in an interview, is quoted
as expressing the opinion that the Toulon
demonstrations were valuable indica-
ton of the pacific sentiments animating
the powers. The visit Of the Italian
squadron marks the end of a painful
period of tension in the relations between
France and Italy and points to an evolu
ton in the sentiments Of the Italian
government towards France.
At the luncheon on board the Lepanto,
the italian flagship, today, the brilliant
function was held on the gun deck, which
was transformed into banquetlng hall.
Footmen belonging to the household of
the Duke of Genoa in scarlet livery
served the table, which was beautifully
adorned with gold plate and porcelain
centerpieces filled with flowers. The
golden service was used for Nj. Loubet
and the Duke of Genoa. A silver service
was used for the attending ministers,
while an Anglo-SaXon porcelain service
was used for the other guests.
DECORATIONS IN PLENTY.
In behalf Of the King of italy, the
Duke of Genoa today distributed a num-
ber Of decorations to the French min
listers and military, naval and civil Off
Gals.
President Loubet spent the early part
of the day in making tour of the hos
pitals. and afterwards received at the
town hall delegations from the Toulon
societies. He also distributed medals to
workmen who had been thirty years in
the same employ.
At noon President Loubet boarded the
Lepanto, the Italian flagship, and lunched
with the Duke of Genoa. EThe latter in
toasting the chief executive Of France
said:
Permit me, Mr.. President to express
to YOU my acknowledgment of the very
cordial and sympathetic welcome ac-
corded by France to myself and 10 tne
squadron under my command Snau
retain an unalterably happy recollection
of the magnificent reception. drink
to France and to her armies on land and
sea. and l also desire to express my high
regard for yourself personally
Before he resumed his seat the duke
touched glasses with President Loubet
and the two warmly clasped hands.
President Loubet replied:
''Monseigneur I am profoundly moved
by the friendship you have just expressed
for the French republic and it's president
and by the sympathy which you show for
it's army and navy. 1t is unnecessary
to repeat to you what are the feelings
of the French nation toward Italy. You
already know them and have described
them to you. But 1 wish once more
to assure you that we are profoundly
touched by the evidence of friendship
which his majesty, the king of Italy has
given to France by sending your grand
squadron here. drink to the health
of King Victor Emmanuel, to the royal
family. to their prosperity and to the
italian fleet. 1 drink also to your per-
sonal health, monseigneur Just now, |
noticed in your cabin the pictures Of
those dear to you. Permit me to asso-
ciate them with yourself in the good
wishes am now expressing, and to drink
to the health Of your entire family"