The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-26
GUARDING PRESIDENT LoUBEr.
London Mail.

LONDON Mail.
Unrelax king precautions were taken for the
land Scotland Yard, with silent vigi-
lance. logged the Presidents steps from
start to finish, and there were but few mo-
ments when a detective was not within
arms reach of our guest
When the President landed at Dover four
gentlemen in frock coats and silk hats, who
apparently were taking part in the recep-
ives. From the moment NJ. Loubet set foot
ashore he was, unknown TO himself taken
in charge by the four detectives. Except
when the President was at the royal palaces
or In his carriage, one of those four was
within few feet of him. Very few people
were aware of the identity of the detect
ives; TO all appearance they were members
OF the presidential suite.
They travelled to London in his train
were in close proximity when he alighted
at Victoria. and from thence onward prac-
functions they were mingling with the
guests beforehand, satisfying themselves of
the identity of every person likely to be iii
the immediate neighborhood of the Presi-
dent.
During the visit to the French Hospital
there were five detectives present among
company numbering about thirty. They
hind NJ. 1oubet, looking for all the world
like secretary OF the embassy; the others
were scattered about. They were near the
President when he entered the carriage to
leave. Then as he drove off they made
their way quickly as possible to his next
stopping place; at which they managed to
arrive before him. Complete freedom was
given to the detectives as TO their mode of
action. At one gathering they were not
quite satisfied as to one gentleman in the
reception group. Just as the President ar
rived that gentleman found a stranger
carelessly standing right in front OF him.
When NJ. Loubet went to the gala per-
men in evening dress were lounging outside
the door of the royal box, quietly chatting.
They were detectives.
Emissaries from Scotland Yard were pres
ent to see the President enter St. James S
Palace at night; they were present when
he emerged in the morning. So quietly was
their work carried out that M. Loubet had
not the slightest idea that he was being
Swallowed and guarded. Scotland Yard had
also taken precautions in another direction
Detectives have swarmed in the Soho quar-
ter during the past few days. Every known
Anarchist has been under surveillance. and
| not until yesterday moring was the vigil
ance relaxed.
But is was not only Scotland Yard that
kept watchful eye on our visitor. Two
trusted French detectives are specially Sc
| lected TO follow the President wherever h
may go, and they crossed the channel with
him and throughout his visit were his faith
| full guardians.
At the reception in the French embassy
on the day of arrival a powerful, keen-eye6
man was to be seen lurking about the main
entrance. He was correctly and even ele.
gantly dressed in morning suit with white
waistcoat and silk hat. He assumed the
part of an ordinary spectator. but he was
President Loubets private detective. Now
| and again he silently passed a signal to q
| constable. and the person under suspicion
was moved on A woman who talked at q
great rate and walked in hesitdting man
| ner was hurried along, and a man who
| looked like once affiuent foreigner wa:
| placed quietly beyond the police barrier
Next came a person who was attired In
| the shabby black of the broken down wait
err A nod from the strong. keen man, anC
/ an officer sent him too about his business
| But he was the second detective attached {,
| NJ. lie President, and in his quaint old dis
guise he mingled with the throng and oc
| casionally nodded.
| The same simple procedure was adopted
/ by these two faithful detectives whereve
| the President went. OF course they die
| not think that there were any particular
| reasons for elaborate precautions. but not
| moment passed without finding them read,
| TO spring.