The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-12
And at the Same Time Did All He
Could to Foster the Franco
Russian Alliance.
SATISFACTION AT THE CAPITAL
WHERE EVENTS At TOULON ARE
REGARDED AS IMPORTANT.
Duke of Genoa's Toast Board the
Flagship, Lepanto and Presi-
dent LOubet's Reply.

PARIS. April n.-At the conclusion of the
festivities at Toulon to-day President Lou
bet proceeded to his home at Montelimar,
in the Department of the Drome, 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 morning until late at night. The
satisfactory manner in which the whole af-
fair has been carried has been personal
success for NJ. Loubet. Nothing but praise
is heard. even 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 all sides, from President
Loubet, the Duke of Genoa and Admiral
Birileff to the minor participants in the
events. was a noteworthy feature.
AS to the political side of the Franco
Italian demonstration, the Temps tonight.
now that the speechmaking is over, puts
the situation in clear light with the fol-
lowing remarks: 1.-The words pronounced
by NJ. Loubet and the Duke OF Genoa, and
especially the kilograms exchanged between
NJ. Loubet and the King of Italy, stamp the
proceedings at Toulon with their true diplo-
matte significance. France and Italy yes
terday gave one another officially the 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
yesterday will bring FORTH but We augur
much therefrom.''
The Journal des Debats says the events
at Toulon will leave a happy souvenir in
the history of France and Italy. and their
impeachment will henceforth rank as an
established, avowed and proclaimed fact.
NJ Hanotaux, the former minister Of for
eign affairs, I'm an interview is quoted as
expressing the opinion that the Toulon
demonstrations were valuable indication
of the pacific sentiments animating the
powers. The visit of the Italian squadron
marks the end OF painful period OF ten
sion in the relations between France and
Italy and points to an evolution of the SEN
timents of the Italian government toward
France.
ON THE LEPANTO.
At lunch on board the Lepanto, the flag
ship OF the Italian fleet to-day. the bril-
liant function was held on the gundeck,
which was transformed into a banqueting
hall Footmen belonging to the household
OF the Duke Of Genoa, in scarlet livery.
served the table. which beautifully
adorned with gold plate and porcelain GEN.
terpieces filled with flowers. The golden
service was used for NJ. Loubet and the
Duke of Genoa: silver service was used
for the attending ministers, while a valu-
able Saxon porcelain service was used for
the other guests The Duke of Genoa, 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 accorded by
France to myself and to the squadron un-
der my command. / shall retain an un-
alterably happy recollection OF the magnifl-
cent reception. l drink to France. and TO
her armies on land and sea, and l also
desire to express my high regard for your
self personally"
Before he resumed his seat the Duke
touched glasses with President Loubet, and
the president warmly clasped hands. Pres
ident Loubet replied: 'Monsigneur-I am
profoundly moved by the friendship you
rublic and it's president. and by the SYM
pathy 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 wish
once more to assure you that we are pro-
foun1ly touched by the evidence OF friend
ship which his Majesty. the King of Italy,
has given France by sending your grand
squadron here. l drink to the health of
King Victor Emmanuel, TO the royal fan,-
lily. to their prosperity and 10 the Italian
fleet / drink also TO your personal health.
monsigneur. Just now / noticed in your
cabin the pictures OF those dear to you.
Permit me to associate them with yourself
i'm the good wishes | am now expressing.
and TO drink TO the health of your entire
family
In behalf OF the King of Italy the Duke Of
Genoa to-day distributed number of dec
orations TO the French ministers and mill
tsry. naval and civil officials. President
Loubet spent the early part of the day in
making a tour OF the hospitals and after
ward received az the town hall delegations
from the Toulon societies. He also distrib-
uted medals to workmen who had been
thirty years in the same employ.
While on board the Lepanto NJ. Loubet
discussed with the Duke of Genoa the
increase and perfection of modern arma-
ments. remarking that IL would be a ter
rible responsibility TO provoke war. The
Duke OF Genoa replied: You are right
and | think such visits as these are cal
culated TO render the relations between
nations more cordial"
NJ Loubet and Nj. Delcasse spent half an
hour on board the submarine boat Gustave
zede, and part OF the time she was going