The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
FEW SHOUTS OF "ERUGER"
DROWNED BY MULTITUDE
President Loubet Welcomes Edward to
France and They Talk Alone for
Some Tlme-Parls Turned
over to Merrymakers.

Paris, May liking Edward arrived in
Paris this afternoon and was accorded
hearty reception by France..His maJestys
welcome at the Dauphine railroad station
by President Loubet and the chief officers
of staff and his drive through the ave-
nues, the Boie De Boulogne ana tne
Champs Elysee, presented succession OF
brilliant spectacles. Everywhere the popu-
lace gave the king enthusiastic greeting,
the demonstrations at the Place DE
L'Etoie and the Place De La Concorde
becoming tumultuous.
King Edward showed the keenest appre-
citation of French goodwill. y
Only scattered shouts of "Fashoda" and
"Krugerf were hssrd. and they were lost
In the tremendous volume of demonstra-
tive>approvai.
Vast crowds filled the boulevards irom
the early hours, people struggling to gain
the vantage points along the route to be
followed by the royal procession.
On the square fronting the railroad sta
ton was a surging mass of humanity
detachment of the First Cuirassiers Kept
back the crowds. The front of the sta
ton was draped with crimson and golo
hangings. and the interior was trans
formed into a superb reception room
hung with gobelyn tapestry, having Grim
son and gold furnishings and decorated
with flowers and plants. On the balcony
was stationed the band of the republican
guard.
An Imposing Appearance.
President Loubet, surrounded by the
cabinet minister's the presidents of the
senate and of the chamber of deputies,
the grand commander of the Legion of
Honor. the military and naval digni-
taries and the diplomatic corps, pre-
sented an imposing appearance.
AS the train entered the station the
trumpets sounded a royal salute and the
band played "God Save the King
King Edward descended from his car
and advanced slowly and alone, smiling
and saluting. President Loubet grasped
the kings hands The meeting between
the sovereign and the president was cor
dial. almost demonstrativc.
M. Loubet welcomed the king to
France and the king expressed his
thanks for the splendid manifestation in
his honor
King Edward and the members of his
party entered state carriages with
gorgeously-clad positions and outriders,
and escorted by regiment of Curassiers
drove to the British embassy. The route
of the procession was through the beau
tiful Avenue Du Boe De Boulogne and
the Avenue Des Champs Eysee,
arched with chestnut trees in full bloom.
The lowering clouds which marked the
earlier part of the day had broken up
and the sun came forth.
Avenues Lined With Troops.
The avenues were lined with solid ranks
of dragons, Cuirassiers, horse artillery.
field batteries and infantry, guns, he'll
NETS and other trappings cleaning In the
sunlight. Behind these martial walls the
people were banked, and all the trees.
windows, balconies and housetops were
crowded with spectators. Half million
of people gathered along the line.
At the Arc De Triomphe, the scene was
majestic, long, shimmering lines of SOL
diery and a forest of waving banners with
blaring bugles and rolling drums and
succeeding bands taking up God Save
the King
The president and the king were con-
tinuously acclaimed as they passed
through the lines of soldiery. Among the
populace occasionally discordant shouts
were heard, but the prevailing sentiment
was strongly friendly.
When the procession reached the Place
De La Concorde battery of great guns
crashed forth a royal salute.
King Edward alighted at the British en-
bassy on the Rue Du Fouberg. St. Honore,
where apartments had been prepared for
him, including throne room. furnished
from the art treasures of the Borshese
palace. Above the embassy, transformed
into palace, the royal standard of
Great Britain was raised.
Edward and Loubet Alone.
After brief rest at the embassy King
Edward proceeded with an escort of
Cuirassiers to the Elysee palace where he
was received by President Loubet. They
remained together alone for some time.
When the king was on his way to the
Elysee, the crowds continued their
friendly manifestations.
Paris today was given up TO elaborate
festivities, the government encouraging
fetes similar to those Of the 14th of
July. The boulevards were ablaze with
color, floral arches and artistic devices.
symbolical of royalty. Many American
flags were displayed, and the United
States consulate was gay with bunting.
Street amusements and dancing were pro-
ceeding everywhere, and the cafes
teemed with merry-makers.
Tonight the city of Paris presented
fairy-like spectacle. The facade Of the
opera was aglow with myriads Of lights.
the Column Vendome was crowned with
light and along the boulevards arches
supported flaming crowns and other de-
vices welcoming King Edward The thor
oughfares of the city were blocked with
a good-natured crowd
President Loubet proceeded to the
British embassy at o'clock and escort
ed the king through the Illuminated
streets to the Theatre Franchise to wit
ness the production of "LAutre Danger"
On arriving at the theatre King Edward
paused In the foyer to chat with Prince
Mural and other friends. The audience
rose to its feet as the king and the pres
ident entered the presidential box on the
right of the proscenium.
His reception was most enthusiastic
and the return from the theatre was
marked by another demonstration.