Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-02
BRITISH KING IN PARIS
President and Populaos Unite in Royal
Welcome to Visiting Monarch.
PARIS TURNED INTO FARMLAND OF COLOR
Few shouts Of Kruger and "FashOda'
are Raised, but Generally PeO-
PIE Delight to Honor Ruler
to Their Midst.

PARIS, May liking Edward arrived
this afternoon and was accorded a hearty
reception By republican France. He was
met at the station by President Loubet,
and STAFF, and driven through the Bots de
Boulogne, and the Champs Elyssee. Every
where the p~opulace gave him an enthu-
siastic greeting.
King Edward shqved the keenest appre-
citation OF the good will. Only scattered
shouts Of "Fashoda" and Kruger" were
heard and they we're lost in the tremendous
volume OF approval. Vast crowds filled the
boulevard from early morning awaiting the
royal procession, and every minute saw
accessions to the ranks. On the square
facing the railroad station was a surging
mass OF humanity with a regiment Of the
First Cuirrassiers keeping It back.
The front Of the station was decorated
With crimson and gold hangings and the
interior transferred into a superb recep-
ton room hung with gobelin tapestry and
decorated with flowers and plants. On the
balcony was stationed the band Of the
Republican guard.
Ministers Attend LOubet
President Loubet was surrounded by the
cabinet ministers. the presidents Of the
senate and the chamber of deputies, the
grand commander Of the legion Of honor,
the military and naval dignitaries and the
diplomatic corps. AS the train entered the
station the trumpets sounded q royal ga
Lutte and the band played God Save the
King"
King Edward descended from his car and
advanced slowly and alone, smiling and
saluting. He wore the scarlet uniform OF
q British field marshal his ohapeau topped
by waving red and white plumes and his
breast adorned with various insignia, in
Guiding the cross of the legion Of honor.
President Loubet stepped forward and
,grasped the kings hands. The meeting
between the sovereign and the president
was cordial, nay almost demonstrative NJ.
Loubet welcomed the king to France and
in return he expressed his thank for the
splendid manifestation In his honor.
King Edward and the members Of his
party entered state carriages, with gor-
geously clad postirions and outriders and
escorted BY q regiment Of cnirassiers, drove
to the British embassy. The route was
through the beautiful Bots de Boulogne,
and Champs Elyssee, arched with chestnut
trees In full bloom. The lowering clouds
which marked the earlier part of the day
had broken up and the sun came forth. The
avenues were ined with solid ranks OF
Dragons, cuirassiers, horse artillery, field
batteries and infantry, guns, helmets and
other trappings cleaning in the sunlight.
Behind these martial walls the people
were banked and all the trees, windows
and balconies and house tops were crowded
with spectators. 1t was estimated that
5Oo,OOO people gathered along the line.
At the Arc de Triomphe the scene was
majestic. long. shimmering lines Of soldie=y
and q forest of waving banners, with blair
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ing bands taking VI God Save the King.'
Rulers Continuously Acclaimed.
The president ana tho fling were c~ontinu-
ously acclaimed as they passed along the
line. Among the ~populace occasionally dis
cordant shouts were heard, but the prevail
ing sentiment was strongly friendly.
King Edward alighted at the British en-
bassy on the Rue Du Fauborg st. Honore,
where apartments had been prepared for
him. including a throne room, furnished
from the art treasures Of the Borghese pal
ace, while from the roof above hoated the
royal standard Of Great Britain.
After a brief rest he proceeded. with an
escort, to the Elyssee palace, where he was
received by the president. They remained
togther alone for some time.
Paris today was given up to elaborate
festivities, the government encouraging
totes similar to those Of July IA. The
boulevards were ablaze with color, floral
arches and artistic devices symbelical Of
royalty. Many American flags were dis
played and the United States consulate was
gay with bunting. Street amusements and
dancing were proceeding everywhere and
the cafes teemed with merrymakers.
Tonight the city presented q fairy-like
spectacle. The facade Of the opera house
was aglow with a myriad Of lights, the
Column Vendome was crowned with light
and along the boulevards arches supported
flaming crowns and other devices welcom-
ing King Edward.
President Loubet called at the British
embassy at s and escorted the king through
the illuminated streets to the Theater
Franchise, to witness the production OF
"L'Autre Danger" The entire theater was
occupied by invited guests OF the govern
ment and the audience was made UP Of the
foremost men and women of France. On
arriving at the theater King Edward paused
in the foyer to chat with Prince Murat and
other old friends. The audience rose to its
feet as the king and president entered the
box on the right of the proseenium. Kine
Edward wore evening dress and seemed
keenly to enjoy the performance.