New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-15
ITALIAN KING IT PARIS
WARM GREETINGS GIVEN.
President LOubets U7elcOme-Cit5E
Handsomely Decorated.

Paris oct 14-Presider- Ioubet this. evening
gave dinner at the Elvs6e Palace in honor OF
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena who
arrived here this afternoon II was ocCa-
sion for toasts. in which host and guest ex-
pressed their pleasure at the good understand
ing between the two nations and dweIt the
happy effect that the Frauco-Italian friendship
would have on the relations Of the European
powers. President Loubet. addressing King Vic
tor Emmanuel. said
Sire. France realizes the significance OF your
ma esty's visit the President of this republic
in which it sees d striking temC1strat ION Of the
close agreement Whlch, responding eqt4aiiy 10
the sentiments and Interests of the Italian and
French peoples. has been established between
their governments. Il IS assured that the two
countries heuCefOrth can pursue their UatsOuaI
tasks with reciprocal confidence and good will
Franco nails YOUR ma tesuv's arrival with sin
cere JOY. which is doubled Nv the gracious pres
euce OF your Queen With all MY heart I raise
my glass i'm the name of France and her govern
ment I'm honor Of your majesty, drinking 10 the
glory Of your reign. TO your happiness and 10
that of the Queen Dowager. and to. the greatness
and prosperity or Italy.
King Victor Emmanuel. in reply 10. this toast.
thanked the French President, and expressed
his delight NJ the hearty welcome that he and
Queen Helena had received adding that he
therein more than a mere demonstration Of the
traditional -ponteness Of the French His
majesty added:
France rightly considers ny presence I'm Paris
the natural result Of that work Of raE9prOChe-
meut happily accomplished between he two
countries. ItaIy's interests make her ardently
desire the conservation Of peace Her position
in Europe enables her TO contribute by her atti-
tude 10 the realization of this eminently civil
Izug' result toward Whlch my hlSLest ana
warmest aspirations and the constant efforts OF
my government are directed
know that my feelings are shared by France
and the government Of the republic Therefore.
I am doubly pleased TO find myself ON French
soil. and happy AT the cordiaiity shown 10 the
/ am happy to raise my glass 10 the health OF
the President and the greatness and prosperity
/ Of France
The dining hall was handsomely decorated.
The guests numbered IA. and included in addi
ton to the officials q number Of Well known
authors and artists
The streets tonight We're througed With
crowds admiriug the decorations and iuurnina-
; tons which We're numerous and striking. espe-
ciaIIy on the Place and Avenue de TOpera, the
bouleyards and the Rue Royale- Carriage traffic
had to be suspended through the evening. The
people showed remarkable enthusiasm.
Republican France gave royal reception
this afternoon 10 King Victor Emmanuel and
Queen Helena Of italy. Paris resounded with
accIamations Of welcome, the booming Of guns
and the playing of the national anthems of
Italy and France
The train bearing their majesJIes crossed the
frontier early this morning. but the official vel
the sovereiEns until their arrival at DIXON. only
short stop was made there
President LOuber in evening clothes. and
Nine Loubet reached the Bots de BOuIOgue sta
tiOu 30 T. m. and entered the passage lead
ing 10 the platform. upon which was drawn up
the band of the Republican Guard. The station
was decorated with red velvet
The royal train stopped al the station al 3.}O
and King Victor Emmanuel. in the uniform Of
a general Of the Italian army. descended. the
Queen and the suite following VI. LOUbet
daily greeted the royal visitors the band
PLAYED the Italian national anthem and the
guard OF honor presented arms. The President
then presented the members OF his suite their
maiesties. N Loubet and the King entered 4
carriage drawn by four black horses. with out
riders escorted by a detachment OF Cuirassiers
The appearance OF the King the signal
for enthusiastic cheers for his majesty. Through
q double line of soldiers the President and the
King. followed by Nine. LOubet and the Queen
and their suites. drove down the Avenue Cu
Bots De BoulOgne around the Arc de Trionr.he
and along the Champs Elystes To the Place de
Ia ConcOrde. across the bridge and through the
Quai d. rsay 10 the d'Orsay palace.
The italian King and Queen afterward drove
TO the Elysee Palace TO present formally their
respects to the President ana Nine Loubet