Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
GIVEN HEARTY RECEPTION.
Loubet to Lay Foundation of a New
 Basin

Boulogne, Sw-Mer, France July 6.- President Loubet arrived here at 10 a. m. and was accorded hearty reception by the assembled crowds. He pro- ceeded immediately to the docks in order to attend the ceremony of laying the foundation of the new basin.
 The town was overfiowing with sight seers and the route of the presidential train from the suburbs to the dock was lavishly decorated with Venetian masts, trophies, streamers and tri- umphal arches. Fishing nets, as rep resentative of the chief industry Of Boulogne- SurMer were also prominent features of the establishment The fishing industry was further represent ed by a triumphal arch entirely com posed of fish barrels, buoys, life belts and similar articles. Such a display of British union jacks had seldom been seen in France, while American, Rus sian and other flags were numerous Troops lined the entire route and the immense crowds throughout gave M. Loubet memorable reception
 On reaching the tastefully decorated presidential stand M. Loubet carried out the ceremony of laying the founda- tion stone of the new basin.
 After decorating few notabilitieS M. Loubet lunched and proceeded to the French cruiser Guichen, which sailed for Dover, England, at 11:50 a. m.
 Dover, Eng, July 6.-Immense crowds of people lined the sea front which presented gala appearance, the deco rations being on scale far in excess of anything previously attempted.
 When the Guichen was sighted the Sheerness fiotiTla of torpedo boat de- stroyers steamed out to meet her and escorted the French cruiser through a double line of British battleships and cruisers, extending 21a miles and form ing the most imposing naval display ever seen off Dover.
 All the vessels were dressed from stem to stern and their crews manned ship and mingled their cheers with the roar of the guns firing safutes and the strains of the 'sMarseillaise" from the naval bands. Each ship gave the pres ident salute of twenty guns as the G1ichen passed and the band took uS the "Marseillafse."
 The Gnichen anchored off Dover shortly after 1 o'clock and exchanged sa1utes with Dover castle. The ad- mirals and captains of the British fleet immediately went on board the French cruiser and paid official visits to Presi- dent Loubet.
 1t was 1 40 D. m. when President Loubet stepped ashore here and en- tered an enclosure, brightly draped, at the head of the stairs leading from the landing stage, where a. handsome pa
 r..- Il 1&r1 Tny@ Duke of Connau ug9at, accompanied by the French ambassador, M. Cambon, and a number of officials, appointed to be in attendance on M. Loubet during his visit, extended King Edwards vel come to the president.
 The Prince of Wakes pier, at which M. Loubet landed, was lined Wrth troops and as the president traversed their ranks towards the pavilion band played the ssMarseillaise," and the thousands assembled at all podnts of vantage gave the distinguished vasl- tor on his arrival in England for the first time in his fife, an unnistakably cordial welcome
 The meeting between M Loubet and the Duke of Connaught was most cor dial They shook hands and ex- CnaT12eQ a. TeW WOTUSS, LIlts Shlht tAplSS- sing the kings pleasure at the presi- dents arrival. The introductions fol- lowed. Subsequently, the mayor of Dover presented M. LouNoet with an ad- dress of welcome The presidents reply, which was his first speech in England, follows:
 ssMonsieur Ie Mayor: thank you for your complimentary welcome at the moment of setting my foot on the terri tory of Great Britain. I 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 VII and to bring to this great nation, which is our neighbor, public testimony of friend ship. Great Britain and France have not only motives of interest drawing them together and coming to an under standing They have both founded their prosperity on liberal institutions and they have dedicated like attach ment to the maintenance of peace. Their accord, useful and profitable to themselves, cannot be less so to the ,,s-<,o~,.nesr <~F oyd fh. xxy<.1