The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-06
London and Dover Are in Gala At
tire in Honor Of President
Loubet.
President Says He Brings to Eng
land Public Testimonial of
French Friendship.

play OF real flowers In red blue and white. |
A tremendous crowd of visitors Is ex- |
pected at Dover, where fleet Of seven |
teen Warships and seven torpedo boats |
belonging to the home cruiser squadron |
are lying off the harbor in double line |
which extends III miles.
LAVISH decorations are being put up in !
London along the route to be taken by |
the neighborhood OF Victoria station,
where the French president will be met |
by the king, the Prince Of Wales other |
members of the royal family and distin-
gu1shed men with most elaborate cere-
mon1ai, which will be an earnest Of the
whole program arranged for the presi-
dents three days stay.
The United States European squadron
arrived off Dover this morning and ex-
changed salutes with the castle. The
French cruiser Guichen, having President
Loubet on board, was sighted at 1910
p. m.
Immense crowds OF people lined the
gala appearance, the decorations being
on scale far in excess Of anything
previously attempted.
AS soon as the Guichen was sighted
the Sherness fotilla of to- pedo boat de-
stroyers steamed out to meet her and
escorted the French cruiser through a
double line of British battle ships and
cruisers, extending two and one-half
miles and forming the most imposing
naval display ever seen off Dover.
All the vessels were dressed from
stem to stern and their crews manned
snip and mingled their cheers with the
roar OF guns firing salutes and the strains
OF the "Marseillaise' from navel bands
Each ship gave the presidential salute
OF q guns as the Guichen passed and
the band of each vessel in turn took up
the "Marseillaise." The Guichen an
chored off Dover shortly after one
o'clock and exchanged salutes with
Dover castle. The admirals and captains
OF the British fleet, repaired on board
the French cruiser and paid official
visits to President Loubet.
Loubet Lands.
1t was 1:45 p. m. when President Loubet
stepped ashore and entered a reserved
Enclosure, brightly draped, at the head
OF the stairs leading from the landing sta
ton, where handsome pavilion had been
erected. When the Duke of Connaught,
accompanied by the French ambassador,
M. Cambon, and a number of officials
appointed to be in attendance on M. Lou
pet during his visit extended to the pres
tdent King Edwards welcome.
Inc Prince of Wales pier was lined
with troops, and as the president trav-
ersed their ranks towards the pavilion a
band played the s'Marseillaise" and the
thousands OF spectators assembled at all
points OF vantage gave the distinguished
visitors an unnistakab able cordial welcome
on on his arrival in EngiaEd for the first
The meeting between the M. Loubet
and the Duke of Connaught was most
cordial, the duke expressing the kings
pleasure at the presidents arrival Sub
sequently the mayor Of Dover presented
M Loubet with an address of welcome
The presidents reply was as follows:
Monsieur lie Marie: I thank you for
your complimentary welcome at the mo-
mlent Of setting my foot on the territory
OF Great Britain wish to tell you with
how much satisfaction have come over
IN the name of France in response to
the generous invitation of his majesty,
King Edward the Seventh, and to bring
to this great nation, which is our neigh
Dor, a public testimony of friendship.
Great Britain and9 France have not
only motives Of interest for drawing to-
gether and coming to an understanding
They have both founded their prosperity
on liberal institutions. and they dedicated
a like attachment to the maintenance OF
peace. Their accord, useful and profit
the progress Of civilization and the well
fare of humanity" $685. ~
| Leaves for London.
| W.
2:30 p. m.
The entire route to the railroad sta
ton was lined with troops, bands were
stationed at intervals and the strains OF
the ''Marseillaise' followed the president
turnout, each band taking up the tune
as the cortege approached. At the sta
ton another guard of honor was mounted
With little delay the presidential party
entered the royal train and started TO,
London.
| The whole line from Dover to Londor
was guarded, men being stationed within
| sight of each other.
Arrival In London
! President Loubet, the first president OF
the republic that has ever represented
the French nation as the guest of the
British court, arrived in London from
Dover soon after o'clock p. M, and wa:
greeted at the station by King Edward
and the Prince of Wales, accompanied
by the cabinet ministers and a host o
other distinguished persons.
Il An enormous crowd had occupied
every vantage ground point. The station
was handsomely adorned with the French
national colors and of the monogram
"R.F. (Republique Francaise), and al
abundance Of flowers In lines of red
white and blue.
King Edward wore field marshal
uniform and the grand Gordon OF tn
Legion Of Honor. The Prince Of Vale
:. had on an admiral's uniform. The kin,
stepped forward as the president alighte,
and repeatedly shook hands with him
King Edward then introduced the nota
bles. M Loubet then presented the mem
bers Of his suite to the king.
After an inspection Of the Guard o
Honor, the king and M. Loubet entere
a carriage. in which the Prince Of Vale
and the Duke Of Connaught were ais
seated The vehicle was then drive
thru the crowded. troop lined and decor
ated streets to st. James palace. M
} Loubet was loudly cheered everywhere.
J Opposite the entrance of the palace, O
a balcony. Of Marlborough house, were tn
! children OF the prince and princess q
Wales. who saluted the president and til
king. The latter first noticed his grand
children, returned their salute and DIRE,
) M. Loubet's attention to them. The presj
: dent Immediately half stood up, smile
and saluted the youngsters.
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