The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-02
ROYALSEST OFT15fRENCH Paris $ Cheer the King Of England. GLITTER OF GOLD LACE Visitor Driven Between Long
 Lines of Soldiery. Some Shouts of "Fashoda" and Kruger Were Heard, But on the
 Whole the Reception Was
 Most Cordial.
GLITTER OF GOLD LACE

Paris, May liking Edward arrived In Paris this afternoon and was accorded a hearty reception by France. His Majes- tvs welcome at the Dauphine Railroad Station by President Loubet and the chief officers of stan and his drives through the avenues presented . success sion of brilliant spectacles.
 Everywhere the populace gave the King enthusiastic greeting. the demonstrations at the Place de fEtoile and the Place de la Concorde becoming tumultuous. King Edward showed the keenest appreciation of French good will. Only scattered shouts of 'Fashoda." and Kruger" were heard and they were lost in the tremen- dous volume of demonstrative approval.
 Vast crowds filled the boulevards from the early hours, people struggling to gain the vantage points along the route to be followed.
 President Loubet, surrounded by the cabinet ministers, the Presidents of the Senate and of the Chamber of Deputies, the Grand Commander of the Legion of Honor, the military and naval dignitaries and the diplomatic corps. presented an imposing appearance. As the train en- tered the station the trumpets sounded royal salute and the band played God Save the King"
 Loubet Greets Edward.
 King Edward descended from his car and advanced slowly and alone, smiling and saluting. President Loubet grasped the Kings hands. The meeting between the sovereign and the President was cor dial, almost demonstrative. M. Loubet welcomed the King to France and the King expressed his thanks for the splen- did manifestation in his honor. King Edward and the members of his party entered state carriages with gor- geous clad postillions and outriders. and, escorted by regiment of cuirassiers, drove to the British embassy. The route of the procession was through the beauti- full Avenue du Bois de Boulogne and the Avenue des Champs Elysees. arched with chestnut trees In full bloom. The lower ing clouds which marked the earlier part of the day had broken up and the sun came forth.
 The avenues were lined with solid ranks of dragons, cuirassiers. horse artillery, field batteries and infantry. guns, helmets and other trappings gleaming in the sum light Behind these martial walls the people were banked and all the trees. windows and balconies and housetops were crowded with spectators. Half million people gathered along the line.
 The Scene Majestic.
 At the Arc de Trompe, the scene was majestic; long shimmering lines of sol- diery and forest of waving banners with blaring bugles and rolling drums and succeeding bands taking up God Save the King"
 The President and the King were con- tinuously acclaimed as they passed through the lines of soldiery. Among the populace occasionally discordant shouts were heard but the prevailing sentiment was strongly friendly.
 When the procession reached the Place de Ia Concorde a battery of great guns crashed forth a royal salute.
 King Edward alighted at the British Embassy on the Rue de Fauborg St. Honore where apartments had been pre- pared for him. including throne room. furnished from the art treasures of the Bourgose Palace. Among the Embassy. transformed into a palace, the royal standard of Great Britain was raised.
 After a brief rest at the embassy, King Edward proceeded with an escort of cuirassiers to the Elysee Palace. where he was received by President Loubet. They remained together alone for some time.
 When the King was on his way to the Eysee the crowds continued their friend ly manifestations.
 Paris today was given up to elaborate festivities. the government encouraging fetes. similar to those of the 14th of July. The boulevards were ablaZe with color. floral arches and artistic devices sym bollcal of royalty. Many American flags were displayed and the United States consulate was gay with bunting. Street amusements and dancing were proceeding everywhere and the cafes tened with merrymakers.
 Faiylike Spectacle.
 ToniGc.t the city of Paris presented fairylke spectacle. The facade of the opera was aglow with myriads of lights. the Column Vendome was crowned with light and along the boulevards arches supported flaming crowns and other de- vices welcoming King Edward. The thoroughfares of the city were blocked with a good natured crowd
 President Loubet proceeded to the British Embassy at 8 o'clock and escorted the King through the Illuminated streets to the Theatre Francaise to witness the production of 'LAutre Danger" On arriving at the theatre. King Edward paused in the foyer to. chat with Prince Murat and other friends. The audience dent entered the presidential box on the right of the proscenium.
 His reception was most enthusiastic and the return from the theatre was marked by another demonstration.