The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-08
Begins by Visiting French Hospi-
raj and Ends With Dinner ut
the Embassy.
RECEIVED BY THE LORD MAYOR
Makes Speech in Response to Toast
and Emphasizes Need for
Friendly Understand
in.

London. July 7.-President Loubet was
early astir to-day and began an extensive
round of functions. calling at the French
Hospital and visiting the Home for French
Governesses
Passing through the a:.c cnt ward of the
hospital he stopped to condole with a Cor
poral OF detachmen. of Life Guards form
ing his escort who was injured by falling
from his horse outside the hospital.
The President returned to St. James Pal
ace at about 10 o'clock. He was greeted
with great cordially and cries of "Vive
Loubet," in response to which he cont!n-
ua!ly raised his hat.
, A reception OF a deputation from the Dip
lomatic Corps filled up the rest of his time
until noon. shortly after which the Presi-
dent. accompanied by Ambassador Cambon
and Foreign Minister Delcasse. started in
semstate to visit the city.
CITY GAYLY DECORATED.
Long before the time fixed for NJ. Loubet's
drive to the Guildhall. the gayly decorated
route was crowded with people and lined
with troops the whole way, and. In spite of
the cloudy sky. the uniforms. flowers, flags
and bunting combined to form as bright a
scene as London had produced in many
years. The bells of the city churches pealed
a welcome to the visitor. and the presider-
tial cortege as 1t passed on, was greeted
with unmistakable cordiality.
Shortly before o'clock carriages contain
ing the Prince of Wales and the Duke and
Duchess of Connaush, preceded by Life
Guards. drove UP to the Gui!dhall. where
the royal party Joined the Lord Mayor. Sir
Marcus Samuel. Premier Balfcur. the
T,,l,
the President.
Another detachment of Life Guards and
outriders then rode up and amidst good
volley of cheers President Loubet drove in.
He sat in an open carriage beside Am
bassador Cambon and wore a high hat
which he constantly removed. bowling right
and left. The President jumped from the
carriage. shook hands all around. and after
an address from the corporation had been
presented to him. NJ. Lcubet proceeded to
luncheon.
The brilliant assemblage of guests besides
the notable French visitors included the
Prince and Princess of Wales. the Duke and
Duchess of Connaught and other members
of the royal family. the Cabinet Minister'S
members of the House of Lords and of the
House OF Commons and Field Marshal Lord
Roberts.
TOAST TO PRESIDENT.
After luncheon the Lord MAYOR toasted
the President of the French Republic. In
reply. NJ. Loubet said he was happy to
prlng 10 the heart OF the city of London
cordial greeting from the French neople
-! ioin heartily he added. in the wishes
which YOU EXPRESS for : cordial under
standing between the two peoples. each o:
which holds a necessary piece II, the his
tory of civilization. feeling that their COM
mon interests should ins5ire them with
spirit OF Cancellation and accommodation
which will serve the cause OF humanity.
THE presence at my side OF the Minister
for Foreign Affairs Of the Republic is
pledge to you Of tie value which TIL" whole
French Government attaches to the develon-
ment of these happy -ela atoms OF friend
shin between our two countries"
NJ: Loubet returned to St. James Palace
at SO p. M. and spent the afternoon in
round OF visits to members of the royal
family.
King Edward drove to the French Flm-
hassy at $50 to dine with President Loubst
A great crowd Of people outside gave him
an ovation The King was met at the door
of the embassy by NJ Lnuhet. Amba ssador
Cambon and the staff of the French F>n-
bassy. The guests included Premier Bal
four, Colonial Secretary Chamberlain.
Foreign Minister Lansdowne. the United
States Ambassador. Mr.. Choate. Lord Rose
berry and the Duke of Devonshire.