New-York tribune., 1903-05-18
ENGLISH KING In FRANCE
Picturesque Episodes of His Visit to
Paris-Possible Consequences.
Paris. May b.

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highly successful visit will readily explain the
Kings popularity in Paris and supply material
for obtaining a more precise and graphic idea
OF the Kings personality. Through the cour-
tesy Of the French Foreign Office was enabled
to be near the King during his three days stay
in Paris. I noticed that what above all i'm
pressed itself on the Partisan mind was the ex-
quiste tact and appropriate repartee manifested
on every occasion by the King. whose quIckness
of observation is as keen as in the days when
as Prince of Wales he was himself regarded as
leading factor in mundane Paris. AS a former
/ friend OF Gambetta. the Kings broad, liberal
views have never been doubted; companion
Of scions Of the old French nobility. such as
the Marquis dI Lau. Marquis de Breteui and
Comte de Saint-Priest. the King remains IA
vorite with the reactionary Faubourg Saint
Germain; his intimacy with French painters
such as the late Ben1arnin-C Constant. and with
Carolus Duran and DetaiIIe. places him the
best of terms with the French art world. and
his tactful appreciation OF French actors and
actresses. ranging from Sarah Bernhardt and
CoqueIin TO Jeanne Granier Rejane. Marths
Brandes. Jane Hading. De Feraudy. GUitry.
Henri Meyer, Coqueiin Cadet and Noblet. had
already won for him the good will Of theatrical
circles. The King is the Idol OF the Rue de n
Paix, which beautifully decorated in his
honor. The little couturieres speak OF him with
mieres. mannequins and sewing girls bought
quantities of the Kings portraits from street
hawkers, who sold their wares to the popular
seesaw, "Qui ma pas son petit Edouard?' Who
has not got her Httl- Edward?' On the boUle-
wards thousands OF comic songs set 20 the ir-
repressibIe refrain "Viens Pou-p -poule"' were sold
like hot cakes. The first verse ran as follows:
''viens Emnei via Edouardr" Come along.
Emile. Edward has arrived the Emile" OF
course, referring to President Emile Loubet.
pretty little Partisan actress who viewed the
Kings arrival from the steps Of a fashionable
hotel IN the Champs EIysees struck the key
note Of the situation with this remark: II ny
a pas dire, Il du success There Is
doubt about 1t, he has made great hit"
The KING enjoyed himself immensely at the
special race meeting held in his honor at Long
champs on Saturday afternoon. The King ap-
peared in the Presidential tribune fauItlessly
attired in a black Albert coat, with the red
rosette Of the Legion OF Honor in his button
hole. He wore dark gray trousers smartly cut
and falling well over his buttoned shoes. but
without the much abused crease being apparent
He wore a dark blue silk tie OF modest pattern
fastened by a brilliant blue turquoise pin. The
King walked about the inclosure talking IN an
informal. friendly manner with numerous aC-
Quaintances Of both sexes. He shook hands
with the pretty Conltesse Jean de Ia Roehefou-
cauId and with the beautiful Nine. de Benar-
daky He chatted with the members Of the
Jockey Club. and and then drank glass
of very dry champagne. occasionally dipping
biscuit into the glass OF wine and nibbling #.
The first race was won by NJ Edmond Blanc's
chestnut fy Chrysotemis. progeny Of the
Kings famous Derby winner Persimron- The
second race was won by a bay colt, John Bull.
belonging to NJ. CASTOR Dreyfus and admirably
mounted by William K. Vanderbilt's American
Jockey Nash Turner. The great event OF the
meeting the Prix Persrnmon. was won by the
Tsar a fine colt belonging TO NJ Chan. ridden
by the English Jockey A Carter. The King had
appareut1y overheard some casual and facetious
remarks about his Persimmon cup being won
by the Tsar, for he smilingly observed: We'll.
after ALL think I pretty lucky. My staoIs
has scored a victory with the daughter Of Per
sirnmon my people come out well with the sue
cess OF John Bull, and" with glance toward
President Loubet and II. Deicasse, Minister OF
Foreign Affairs my family are honored by the
victory of the Tsar. who Is my nephew 4
pretty diplomatic reply and a graceful conpii-
noent when II is recollected that the Gar IN
Paris popuIarIy persouI1es the Franco-FsUsstan
dual alliance Here, as elsewhere. the kinS
showed his intuition and tact by saying JuSr
the right thing at the right moment BeforA
returning to Paris the King informed the own
ers Of the winning horses-AM Edmond Blanc
CASTOR, Dreyfus. Chan and viel-Picard-that ne
would send them appropriate diamond pins com
memorating the event
At the royal performance at the Iheare
Francois this Incident occurred Upon the ar
rival of the King and President LoUbet VINO
came together IN a closed carriage, at the en-
trance Of the theatre NJ Claretie. administrator
general Of the Coincide Fransatse. met the TWO
chiefs of state at the door with lighted chan-
delier in hand, as has been the custom on suen
occasions since the days Of Louis ". and con-
Quoted them to their box Just before the hins
and President Loubet had entered the box 2
superbIy gowned and brilliantly oe1eWeLea
woman walked down the central aisle OF tne
stalls and took in front OF the royal losgie-
She was Mile Otero. Of concert hall renown-
The dowager duchesses. princesses OF tne en-
pire wives Of the high state funct!onarles ara
the distinguished sOCtetaiTes ana peilSionS1lIeS 9
Of the House of Molisre pouted with Indignation.
An usher forthwith appeared ana Fe4uesIeo
Mile Otero-"La belle OtSro''-wtIh her nine row
Deari dogcolIar necklace diamond TIARA ana
ruby and emerald stornacher TO retire Sne
did So and found a place in dark corner OF
a ba ignore loge- The King had evidently taken
IN the situation but showed his usual tact by
apparently not noticing what was going on, ana
chatting earnestly with President LOubet, now
and then gazing in the opposite direction from
the scene caused by Mile. Otsro, VINO suoSe-
auentIy explained in letter to the press thdt
she had simply mistaken the number OF heT
seat, which was really In baignoiTe lhsLedt
OF in the orchestra. What adds point 20 tuS
incident is that no tickets ever sold on the
occasion Of these state performances, each pl1ce
being assigned In the form of personal II
ytation from the President of the Republic.
During the gala performance at the Opera the
King, by little act OF thoughtTulness. won ll7
hearts OF he royalist and reactiouary press. &c
ward VII. who was constantly scanning boxes
and stalls with his opera glass; noticed the pres
euce of General de Negrier, the ex-COmmander