The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
EDWARD IN PARIS
OF VISIT CAUSE
 COMMENT.
Gathering of Royalty, Ambassadors and Other Distinguished PersOnages
 At French Capital May
 POrtend Something.

Paris, April 29-King Edward ar rived in Paris at 9:20 o'clock this even ing and wa5 met by British Ambas- sador Bertie, no French officials being present, in accordance with His Maj esty's wish. He was driven to the Ho- tel Bristol. The crowd at the station shouted, Long live King Edward.
 King Edwards arrival for three days stay inaugurates the first of series of brilliant events covering the next two months which through acci- dent or design promise to exert im- portant influence in showing the world, and Germany in particular, France strong positions among the nations or Europe. These events occurring slmul- taneously with the French. German and British negotiations at the Moroccan capital, are calculated to exert power fui influence in the determining of the Moroccan question.
 King Edward will be escorted with military honors to the Elysee Palace tomorrow afternoon where he Will De received by President Loubet. In the evening the President will give dln- ner in honor of the King, which will be attended by seventy Ambassadors Ministers and others. This grouping of foreign representatives around Pres ident Loubet and King Edward causes marked excitement, although the pres ence of the German Ambassador re- lieves the function of any intended de- sign to show Frances strong interna- tional position.
 Following soon after King Edward visit comes that of King Alfonso of Snain. who will remain in Paris six days. Elaborate fetes are now In prep aration similar to those when Emperor Nicholas made his memorable visit to the French capital. The Spanish King will be brought to France by Span ish squadron consisting of three battle ships, six cruisers and many smaller craft. This squadron will be met at Cherbourg by a French fleet, including the largest and finest battleships and cruisers of the nations squadron squadron of the British channel fleet is expected to participate, thus present. ing an imposing spectacle of France British Spanish naval strength.
 Closely following the departure of King Alfonso will come the official V1sit of a British squadron to French waters. This will be entirely distinct from Great Britain's participation in the well come of the King of Spain to France. and is designed to bring about the fra ternizing of British and French of hcers and sailors. The rendezvous will be at Brest. where over twenty war ships of the British channel and rela- tive fleets will be present. The com bined manouvers and festivities will last from July 10 to July IT, thus all lowing the British ships to participate in the celebration of the French ma tional holiday, July IA.
 Soon aftr the naval display at Brest the united French squadron will make n return visit to the British naval head quarters at Portsmouth, where elabo- rate joint manouvers and festivities will continue for ten days.
 This exchange of naval visits between Great Britain and France will be the first in twenty years. and will be far more imposing than any which has ever occurred. It is the direct upgrowth of the Anglo French under standing and colonial treaty and Is the first conspicuous evidence of the force behind that agreement.
 The National salon of French art was onened today at the Grand Palace. The notable feature was De Taille "Apotheosts of Glory" intended for the Pantheon; Henri Martins large canvas sumner" Hofbauer's "A New York Roof Garden and portrait by LawIer Parker of Nebraska Among other American exhibitors attracting attention is Pcrcival l.. ROsseau of New orleans. with Hunting Dogs.
 Eighteen towns reported earthquake shocks early this morning. This con stitutcs a remarkable phenomena for France over such an extended area. The ebocks traversed the entire country north and south, but did not cause se- rious damage.