New-York tribune., 1903-07-08
KING NJ. LOUBET'S GUEST.
DINNER At THE EMBASSY.
French Presidents Busy Day-En-
thuSiasm of Crozcds.

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London. July 7.-France Iavishly returned
Great Brttains hospitality tonight by dinner
given by President Loubet to King Edward at
the French Embassy. The scene around the
embassy was most animated. King Edward
and President Loubet both arrived there with
military escorts. and other distinguished guests
droA up in handsome private equipages. A
great crowd of people outside cheered his
majesty. The King met at the door Of
the embassy by NJ. Loubet. who had arrived
there q little earlier than his majesty, Am
bassador Canbon and the staff Of the French
Embassy.
The interior Of the embassy was handsome
ly decorated. The white walled dining hall was
transformed into q bower Of roses. a coupli-
rnent to King Edward. The table, which was
oblong. was open at one end NJ. Loubet sat at
the closed end. with the King on his right and
the Prince Of Wales on his left The centre OF
the table was a mass Of heliotropes and rare
orchids, fanked by silver candelabra- Overhead
were massive tncar- rent chandeliers made
more brilliant by uJ-. .-rless crystal pendants
The guests included the Premier. Mr.. Balfour;
the Colonial Secretary Mr. Chamberlain; the
Foreign Minister, Lord Lansdowne; the United
States Ambassador. Mr.. Choate; the Spanish,
Italian. Russian. German and Turkish Annbas-
sadors, the Portuguese Minister, Count Mems
dorff, the Austrian Charge d'Afaires; Lord
Rosebefy. the Duke Of Devonshire. the French
Consul General and the presidents Of the prin-
cipal French societies OF London.
VISITS PAID IN THE MORNING.
President Loubet was early astir to-day. and
began an extensive round Of visits. calling at
the French Hospital visiting the Home for
French Governesses. Passing through the acci-
dent ward Of he hospital, he stopped TO condole
with a corporal of 2 detachment of Life Guards
forming his escort, who was injured by falling
from his horse outside the hospital The Presi-
dent returned TO ST. Jamess Palace about 10
o'clock. He was everywhere greeted with great
cordiaIitv and cries of "Vive Loubet!" in re-
sponse to which he continually raised his hat.
reception of deputatIon from the diplo-
matte corps filed up the rest Of his time until
noon shortly after which the President. accom-
panied by Ambassador Cambon and the For
eign Minister N. DeIcasse. started in semi
state 10 visit the city,
Long before the time fixed for NJ Loubets
drive to the Guildhau. the gayly decorated route
was crowded will people and lined with troops
the whole way. and. in spite Of the cloudy sky
the uniforms. flowers. flags and bunting COM
Dlned TO form as bright a scene as London had
seen in many years. The bells Of the city
churches pealed welcome to the visitor. and
the Presidential procession was greeted with
unmistakable cordiality.
LUNCHEON AT THE GUu.DHA1I.
Shortly before 1 o'clock carriages CONTAINING
the Prince Of Wales and the Duke and Duchess
OF Connaught, preceded by Life Guards drove
up to the GUildhan. where the royal party
joined the Lord Mayor. Sir Marcus Samuel, the
Premier, Mr.. Balfour, and the judges, aldermen
and others in awaiting the President
Another detachment OF Life Guards and out
riders then rode up. and amid good volley Of
cheers President Loubet drove In He sat in
an open carriage beside Ambassador Cambon
and wore high hat, which he constantly re-
moved, bowling right and left. The President
Jumped out OF the carriage. shook hands all
around, and, after an address from the cor
poration had been presented to him, went TO
luncheon.
The guests. besides the French visitors, in
cluded the Prince and Princess OF Wales the
members Of the royal family, the Cabinet Min
listers, number Of members OF the House Of
Lords and of the House Of Commons and Field
Marshal Lord Roberts
After Iuncheol the Lord Mayor toasted the
President of the French Republic In reply NJ
Loubet said he was happy to bring 10 the heart
OF the city Of London q cordial greeting from
the French people, adding
join heartily in the wishes which you express
for a cordial understanding between the two
peoples, each OF which holds d necessary place
in the history Of civilization, feeling that their
common interests should inspire them with q
spirit OF conctliation and accommodation which