The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-08
First President of France to
be EngIand's Guest.
He is WARMLY GREETED
In The MIDST Of His Entertainment England Makes
Preparations for the Reception Of Rear
Admiral cOtlen's Squadron at
po,.emo..h
Portsmouth.
(By the discounted Press

i London, July 6.-Presldent LOubet the
first President of the republic who has
ever represented the French nation Us
the. guest of the British court, arrived in
London from Dover soon after O'Clock
this afternoon and was greeted at the
Victoria Railroad station by King Ed
ward and the Prince Of Wales, accom-
panied by the Cabinet ministers and host
of other distinguished persons
Long before the arrival of the presi-
! Dental party an enormous crowd had oc-
cupied every point from which a sight
/ of the visitor could be obtained. The
station itself was handsomely adorned,
special features being the plentiful use
of the French national colors and of the
monogram ''R. f. (Repubhque 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 Presi-
dent and his hosts even exceeded those
adopted when Emperor William was here.
The King stepped forward as the Presi-
dent alighted and repeatedly shook hands
with him. King Edward then introduced
the Prince of Wales the Duke of Cam
bridge, the Duke of Fife, Premier Balfour,
Foreign Minister Lansdowne, Field Mar
shall Lord Roberts and others, who were
all in full uniform or court dress, form
ing a brilliant 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 hon
or 10 loft no ST.
ton and entered a state carriage, in which
the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Con-
naught were also seated. The vehicle,
escorted by a detachment of life guards,
was then driven through the crowded troop
lines and well decorated streets to ST.
James Palace. M. Loubet was loudly
cheered everywhere
Opposite the entrance Of the palace, on
a 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 M. Loubet's attention to them The
President Immediately half stood up,
smlIed and. saluted the youngsters.
After a brief rest. NJ. Loubct visited
their Majesties at Buckingham Palace,
accompanied by Foreign Minister Del
casse. Later the President proceeded to
the French Embassy and received an adj
dress from the French community in re
ply to which he said he hoped his COM
patriots in London would continue the
work Of strengthening the confidence and
good will of Great Britain towards
France.
The only outward incident of the day
was the arrest of foreigner, near the
railroad station, who declared he wanted
to hand a petition to NJ. Loubet. After
the examinatin the man was released.
Portsmouth, England, July 6.--In the
midst of the entertainment of President
Loubet, England has not neglected to make |
full preparations for the reception of
Rear Admiral Cotton's squadron here to-
morrow. 1t had not been expected that
the American warships would arrive until
tomorrow morning. The heavy weather |
in the channel, however, Unexpectedly |
drove the Kearsarge, San Francisco and
Chicago into Spithead tonight AS soon
as the news was communicated to Ad
miral Heatham the vessels of the chan
nels squadron began to twinkle welcome /
with their electric lights, but beyond this /
there was no demonstration this evening. !
The gunboat Machias has not yet arrived |
but is expected to join Admiral Cotton
before morning
The city is decorated with the British /
and American colors. The American war
ships assembled at Spithead will enter at
$3.50 tomorrow morning Portsmouth har
bor passing Through the line OF the
British warships, which will fire salutes.
This complaint will be returned by the
Kearsarge and her consorts which will
be escorted to their berths in the inner
harbor.
Official calls viii then be exchanged
by Lord Charles Beresford Admiral Mine
and Rear Admiral Cotton. The entertain
ment will be robbed somewhat OF the +
spectacular character of the ceremonies
at Kiel, since King Edward. unlike the
German Emperor will be unable to be
present.
President Loubet's first day IN London
closed with a state banquet at Buckng-
ham Palace. 1t was the most Drlihant
function the dingy old pile had witnessed
Tor a long time. The company included
all the high officials of the Kingdom.
Proposing the health OF President Lou
bet, King Edward expressed the pleasure
that he and Queen Alexandra felt at wei
coming the French President at Bucking
ham Palace. The reception given hlm by
all classes proved that there really was
a friendly sentiment among the Brltons
towards France which, being Great Brit
aims nearest neighbor should naturally be
her best neighbor.
President Loubet responded:
France treasures the memory OF the
visit you paid her. / ann certain lt VIII
have the happiest effect and serve IN the
highest degree to draw still closer the re-
lationf which bind the two nations 70
their common good and in 2 guarantee
OF peace for the whole world.
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