The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-07-08
ANGLO-FRENCH LOVE FEAST.
LONDON PAYS man HONORS TO
PRESIDENT LOUBET.

Lasting Peace Between the Two Nation
the Theme OF speeches at the Lore
Mayors RcceDtion-Cries OF "yiy,
LOulbetV' From Crowds I'm the Streets
Special Gable Despatch 10 THE sun
LONDON, July THE affability shown
by President Loubet since his arrival from
France yesterday and the sympathetic
sentences addressed by him to the pa
tents at the French Hospital and the French
Governess's Home during his visits to those
places to-day have enhanced the good
will evinced for him throughout London.
After visiting the French institutions
the President, accompanied by MN. Delcasst
and Cambon and escorted by troop OF
cavalry, drove TO the Guildhall for the
Lord Mayors reception. The streets along
the route were lined with crowds and there
were frequent cries Of "Vive Loubet."
Among the Lord Mayors guests to meet
the President were the Prince and Princess
Of Wales, the Archbishop of Canterbury
Lord Roberts. Prime Minister Balfour, Sir
Henry Campbell annerman, the Liberal
leader: the governor of the Bank of Eng
land, the presidents of the Royal Academy
and the Royal College of Surgeons, and
representatives of other societies Of learn
ing.
An address Of welcome was presented to
President Loubet in a magnificent casket,
on which was inscribed ITO the Presi-
dent Of the French Republic. on his auspi-
cous visit to England as the guest Of King
Edward"
The Lord Mayor, in proposing the Presi-
dents health at the Guildhall luncheon,
said that the people Of England had looked
forward eagerly to the present opportunity
of demonstrating to the President and the
French nation how greatly they appre-
ciated the hearty reception accorded to
King Edward in Paris, and reciprocated the
kindly feeling which had dictated it.
All knew that the best interests of the
world could only be advanced by the bless
ings of peace. They fully realized that now
perhaps, more than at any other time
in their history, the French nation recog-
nized that great truism. If in the past some
tension in the relations of the two peoples
had arisen, they were convinced that it had
occurred only through misunderstanding
But now they had clasped hands in friend
ship with strong determination never
again to allow the shadows to recur. II
statesmen could be able to preclude forever
the possibility of war between two peoples
having so much in common. who could pre-
dict how far-reaching such an example
would prove?
President Loubet in reply said: Il thank
YOU for the welcome you have rendered to
the President of the French Republic. who
is most happy TO be the bearer. in the heart
of this great and illustrious city. of the
cordial salutations of the French nat ion.
The French Republic cannot forget the
part played by England in forwarding the
triumph of her principles Of freedom, which
to day are considered throughout the world
an essential condition of all social de-
velopment.
Il join heartily in the wishes you express
for cordial understanding between the
two peoples, each OF which holds a neces-
sary place in history and civilization. A
feeling of their common interests should
inspire them with that spirit OF Cancellation
and accommodation which will serve the
cause of humanity.
"The presence at my side Of the Minister
Of Foreign Affairs of the Republic is Il pledge
to you Of the value which the whole French
Government attaches to the development
of those happy relations Of friendship be-
tween our two countries
The Presidents address was greeted with
loud cheers. During the afternoon NJ
Delcasse had private interview with the
Marquis of Iansd0 wne.
The weather was fine throughout the day
and much fcstivity was displayed in the
French district of London.
President Loubet gave a dinner TO -night
at the French Embassy, the guests being
King Edward the Prince Of Wales the Duke
OF Connaught, the Ambassadors, including
MI Choate, a number of Ministers and other
prominent men.
Afterward NJ. Loubct attended state
opera performance. Never has the Cow
ent Garden Opera House presented
more splendid appearance. 1t was mag
decorated with pink roses. In
the royal box, which was formed by merg-
ing six ordinary boxes, were President
Loubet, the King and Queen. the Prince
and Princess Of Wales, the Duke and Ouch
ess of Connaught and the rest of the royal
family and a number of court dignitaries.
In an adjoining box were NJ. Delcasse.
French Minister of Foreign Affairs, and
Colonia! Secretary Chamberlain, escorting
the M0rchioness of Londonderry. The
audience included a number of titled Ameri-
can women.
The most conspicuous figure in the royal
box was VI. Loubet owing to the contrast
of his plain evening dress with the blazing
uniforms of the other men and gay costumes
Of the ladies'. For the same reason Am
Choate was the most notable figure
in the Ambassadors box, all his colleagues
wearing their diplomatic uniforms.
The programme embraced detached
scenes from "Rigoletto," Carmen" and
Romeo ct Juliette" The principal per-
formers were Mines. Melba and Calve and
NM Alvarez and Plancon.
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