Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-06
President of France Visits
King Edward.
MEETS WARM GREETING
EXTRAORDINARY PRECAUTIONS
FOR HIS SAFETY.
Arrival at Dover Was Occasion of an
characterization at Bou-
logne-sur-M

first president Of the republic who has ever
represented the French nation as the guest
of the British court, arrived IN LONDON
from Dover soon after o'clock TINS AFTER
noon and was greeted at the Victoria raii-
road station by King Edward and the
Prince of Wales accompanied by the cab
met ministers and a host of other distin-
guished persons.
Long before the arrival of the presidential
party an enormous crowd had occupied
every point from which a sight Of the WIS.,
itor could be obtained. The station itself
was handsomely adorned, special features
being the plentiful use of the French ma
tional colors and of the monogram "R. F. -
CRepublique Francaise) and an abundance
of flowers in lines of red. white and blue.
The extraordinary precautions taken by
the police for the safety of the President
and his hosts even exceeded those adopted
when Emperor William was here.
King Edward wore a field marshafs uni
form and the grand Gordon of the Legion of
Honor. The Prince of Wales had on an
admirars uniform. They awaited the king 8
guest on the platform.
Greeted by King Edward.
The king stepped forward as the Presi-
dent alighted and repeatedly shook hands
with him. King Edward then introduced
he Prince of Wales. the Duke of Cam
bridge. the Duke of Fife, Premier Balfour.
Foreign Minister Iansdowne, Field Marshal
Lord Roberts and others. who were all in
full uniform or court dress, forming bril-
Iant spectacle. NJ. Loubet then presented
the members of his suite to the king. who
warmly shook hands with them.
After an inspection of the guard of honor
the king and NJ. Loubet left that station
and entered a state carriage. in which the
Prince of Wales and the Duke of Con-
1aught were also seated. The vehicle, es-
,orted by a detachment of life guards. was
hen driven through the crowded, troop
lined and well-decorated streets to st.
James Palace. M Loubet was loudly
cheered everywhere.
Opposite the entrance of the palace. on
balcony of Marlborough House. were the
children of the Prince and Princess OF
Wales. who saluted the president and the
king. The latter first noticed his grand
children. returned their salute and drew
H. Loubet's attention to them. The presi-
dent Immediately half stood up smiled and
saluted the youngsters.
After decorating a few notabilities. NJ.
Loubet proceeded to the French cruiser
Guichen. which sailed for Dover. England.
at IL: 80 am. amid salute of 1O1 guns
and a general ringing of bells
PARIS. July 6.-President Loubet left
here this morning on his way to England
Edward He was accompanied by Foreign
Minister Delcasse and a half dozen other
who composed his suite
The Arrival at Dover.
DOVER. Eng. July 8.-The French
cruiser Guichen. having President Loubet
on board. was sighted at 1910 pm.
Immense crowds of people lined the sea
front. which presented gala appearance,
the decorations being on a scale far in ex-
cess of anything previously attempted
AS soon as the Guichen was sighted the
Sheerness fiotilla of torpedo boat destroyers
steamed out to meet her and escorted the
french cruiser through q double line of
British battle ships and cruisers extending
two and 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 ship and
mingled their cheers with the roar of the
guns firing salutes and the strains of the
Marseillaise' from the naval bands. Each
ship gave the president a salute of twenty
one guns as the Guichen passed and the
band of each vessel in turn took up the
Marseillaise.'
Visited by British Officers.
The Guichen anchored off Dover shortly
after o'clock and exchanged salutes with
Dover Castle. The admirals and captains
Of the British fleet Immediately repaired on
beard the French cruiser and paid official
visits to President Loubet.
1t was I 40 pm. when President I-oubet
stepped ashore here and entered a reserved
nclosure. brightly draped, at the head of
the stairs leading from the landing stage,
where handsome pavilion had been erect
I'd. where the Duke Of Connaught accom-
panied by the French ambassador, NJ. CAM
bon. and number of officials appointed to
De in attendance on NJ. Loubet during mis-
visit extended to the president King Ed
p ards welcome
The Prince of Wales pier was lined with
roops. and as the president traversed theit
-anks toward the pavilion a band played
he "Marseillaise,' and the thousands Of
spectators assembled at all points of want
lge gave the distinguished visitor an I'M
ntstakable cordial welcome on his arrival
n England for the first time in his life
The meeting between NJ. Loubet and the
Duke of Connaught was most cordial. They
shook hands and exchanged a few words.
he duke expressing the kings pleasure at
he presidents arrival. The introductions
ollowed. Subsequently the mayor of Dover
presented NJ. Loubet with an address OF
welcome.
His First Speech in England.
The presidents reply. which was his first
peech In England was as follows:
Monsieur lie marie, / thank you for your
welcome at the moment of
setting my foot on the territory of Great
Britain l wish to tell you with how much
satisfaction l have come over In the name
II France in response to the generous in
'itauon of his majesty. King Edward VII,
md to bring to this great nation which is
our neighbor. public testimony of friend
ship. Great Britain and France have not
'nly motives of interest for drawing to-
sether and coming to an understanding
Fhsy have both founded their prosperity
IN liberal institutions. and they have dedi-
'ated ike attachment to the maintenance
II peace. Their accord. useful and profit
ible to themselves, cannot be less so to the
progress of civilization and the welfare of
humanity"
The United States European squadron ar
lived OF Dover this morning and exchanged
'alutes with the castle
NJ. Loubet left Dover for London at 90
I'm.
Laid Corner Stone.
BOULOGNE SUR-MER, France, July G.
President Loubet arrived here at 10 am
md was accorded hearty reception by the
assembled crowds. He proceeded imme-
lately to the docks. in order to attend the
ceremony Of laying the foundation stone of
he new basin.
The town was overlooking with sight
'eers and the route OF the presidential
rain from the suburbs to the docks was
avfshly decorated with Venetian masts
rOphieS. StreamerS and trfupiphal arches