The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-15
Met by officials mt DijOn and Later
Accorded a Popular Demon
stratIOn at Paris.
TREATY SIGNED
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BRIT
IsH AND FRENCH GOVERNMENTS.
Differences of a Certain Nature to BE
Submitted tn The Hague Tribu-
nal for Settlements.

PARIS, Oct. H.-Repubican France gave
royal welcome to-day to King Victor
Emmanuel and Queen Helen of Italy.
From the moment the train bearing the
Italian sovereigns stopped at tie Bois de
Boulogne station until the nations guests
were safely conducted to their apartment
at D'Orsay Palace, Paris resounded with
acclamations of welcome, the booming of
guns and the playing of the national an
thems of Italy and France. 1t was a well
come which both France and Italy can be
proud of, making easier the negotiation of
the arbitration treaty, which is considered
TO be one of the important objects of the
Kings visit.
The train bearing their majesties crossed
the frontier early this morning but the
official welcome to French territory was
not extended 10 the sovereigns until their
arrival at Dijon at 2:30 o'clock Only
short stop was made there and the train
resumed its journey
During the morning and early afternoon
Paris completed its preparations to wei
come the Italian King and Queen. The
final touches were placed ON the decora-
tions. which were elaborate the troops
marched to their positions along the route
over which the royal visitors were to drive,
and the crowds assembled near the station
upon the sidewalks of the Avenue Du Dois
de Boulogne and the Champs Elysee.
President Loubet. i'm evening clothes, and
Mime. Loubet reached the station at 3:25
and entered the passage leading to the
platform. upon which was drawn up the
band of the Republican Guard. The sta
ton was magnifcently decorated with red
velvet. There was a canopy over the en-
trance, and the audience salon was orna-
mented by magnificent draperies flowers
and palms. with the headlight of an engine
a shield and the flags of France and Italy
intertwined.
The royal train stopped at the station at
800 u. M, and King Victor Emmanuel, in
the uniform of a general of the Italian
army. descended. the Queen and suite fol-
lowing. NJ. Loubet cordially greeted the
royal visitors the band played the Ital-
ian national anthem, and while the guard
of honor presented arms. The party then
walked TO the salon, where the President
presented the members of his suite to their
majesties
NJ Loubet and the King afterwards
entered a carriage drawn by four coal
black horses, with outriders, escorted by
a detachment of cuirassiers. The appear
ance of the King was the signal for enthu-
siastic cheers for him. Through a double
line of soldiers the President and the King
and their suites, drove down the Avenue
Du Bois de Boulogne and around the Ave
de Triomphe ana along the Champs Elysee
TO the Place de Ia Concorde. across the
bridge and through the Quai D'Orsay to
the D'Orsay Palace. At the moment of the
start from the station the sun pierced the
clouds. adding 10 the spectacle even more
magnificent than that which marked the
reception of King Edward by France.
Later the Italian King and Queen drove
to the Elysee Palace 10 formally present
their respects TO President and Mime. Lou.
bet.
President Loubet this evening gave a ban
1 fl,a PAL I'm,
royal visitors. Ii was brilliant function
and was an occasion for toasts I'm which
host and guest alike expressed their
pleasure at the rapprochement between the