The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-05-05
KING EDW ARD IN PARIS
Was Greeted at Railroad Station by
President Loubet.
GIVEN ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME
Drive Through the Avenues Were a
Succession Of Brilliant Spectacles.
and Only Few Shouts Of "Fasho-
da" and "Kru-er" Were Heard.

~'N N'iJ FSW oNOutS OF r a5hO-
da" and "Kru-er" Were Heard.
Paris. May king Edward has
hearty reception by Republican
France. His majesiy's welcome at
the Dauphin Railroad Station by Pres
ident Loubct and the chicf officers
of state and his drive through the ave
nues. the Bois de Bouloene and the
Champs Elysees. presented n success
sion of brilliant spectaclcs Every
where the pOpuIace gave the king an
enthusiastic greeting. the domonstra-
;ions al the Place dc IEtoile and the
Place de Ia Concorde lecoming tn
multuous. King Edward showed the
keenest appreciation of French good
will. Only scattered shouts of "Fa-
shoda'" and "Krugcr," were heard
and they were lost in the tremendous
volume of demonstrative approval
Vast crowds filled the boulevards. peo-
pie STRUGGLING to gain the vantage
points aions tho route 10 followed lay
the royal procession.
As the train entered the station the
trumpcts sounded a royal salute and
the band played God Save the King"
King Edward descended from his car
anG advanced slowly and alone. smil-
ing and saluting He wore the scar
let uniform of a British field marshal
President Louhct stepped forward and
grssped the kings hands. The meet
Ing between tho sovereign and the
president was cordial, almost demon
strative. A. Loubet welcomed the
king TO France. and the king expressed
his thanks FOR the splendid manifcs-
tation in his honor.
King Edward and tho members Of
his party entered state carriages. with
gorgeously clad positions and outrid-
ors and escorted by q regiment Of
cuirassiers. drove to the British en-
bassy. The avenues were lined with
solid ranks of Dragons. cuirassiors.
horse artillery, field batteries and in
fantry. guns. helmets and other trap
pings cleaning In the sunlight Be
hind these martial walls tho people
We're banked. and all the trees. win
dows and balconies and housetops
were crowded with spectators. II was
estimated that 100000 people gath
cred along the line.
~ AAA' fNAt Af- AANlN lIllf ltf Nf'NtN'
was maiestic-long. shimmering lines
OF soldiers and forest Of waving
banners. with blaring hueles and roll
ing drums and succeeding bands talk
ing up God Save tho King"
King Edward aliehtod at the British
embassy on the Rue du Fauborg 81.
Honore. where apartments had been
prepared for him. including a throne
room. furnished from the art treasures
of the Borghcsc Palace. Above the
embassy. transformed into palace.
the royal standard of Great Britain
was raised.
After p brief rest at the embassy
King Edward proceeded. with an es-
cort OF cuira~sicrs. 10 the Elysce Pal
ace. where be was received bv Presi-
dent Loubct. They remained together
alone for some time.
Last night the city of Paris present
cd fairylilse spectacle. The facade
Of the Opera was aelow with myriad
OF lights. the Column Vendome was
crowned with light, and along the
boulevards arches supported flaming
crowns and other devices welcoming
King Edward. The th0rouehfares of
the city were blocked with n good ma
tured crowd.
President Louhet proceeded to the
British embassy at o'clock and es-
/ corted the king through the nlumi-
| mated streets to the Theatre Francais
/ to witness the production OF "LAutre
! Danger" The entire theatre was oc-
/ cupied by invited guests of the govern
ment. and the audience was made UP
/ of the foremost men and women of
/ France.