New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-19
FALLIERES PRESIDENT.
CEREMONY At ELYSEE.
II. Loubet Transfers Ofce-The
Ministry Retained.

Paris Feb 1s.-Clement Armand Failieres to-
CAV assumed the duties OF President of the re-
public while former President Loubet passed
into nr,yate life. The ceremony OF the trans
mission OF Office took place in the Elysee Palace
at O'Clock this afternoon. while the crowds that
were rosssed in the surrounding streets shouted
Long live the President" and Long live Fall
uAres," and every military garrison in France
Numbered G salute OF twenty-one guns
President Loubet, surrounded by the members
OF his Cabinet. the presidents OF the Senate and
Chamber OF Deputies and the members OF his
military household. welcomed NJ Fallieres. ana
IN a few earnest words committed the executive
functions TO the President The reply Of
NJ Fallieres was without formality. 1t was a
simple acceptance OF the new responsibilities
and an assurance OF his best efforts in carrying
them out
NM Fauieres and Loubet both wore evening
dress. with the broad scarlet sashes OF the
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor across their
breasts Their military STATS. in full uniform.
were present within the palace. and escorts OF
cuirassiers accompanied NM Fallieres and
Ioube. 10 aud from the palace.
After the ceremony the former President and
his family withdrew TO their private apartment
IN the RE Dante, President Fallieres did not
remain lorsS at the palace. returning TO his for
rner home, where his wife awaited him. Presl-
dent and Nine Fallieres will take up their resi-
denoe at the Elysee Palace tomorrow.
Paris remained perfectly calm while the trans
mission OF power was taking place. there being
few flags or street decorations. and no process
sions or other spectacular features similar to
those seen at an Inauguration Of a President OF
the United States. The Minister OF War gave
the soldiers half holiday with extra wine. and
their barracks throughout the city were gay
with flags but otherwise The streets presented
the usual Sunday aspect The chief outward
evidence Of the inauguration was the snowy
cavalry escort for the retiring and incoming
Presidents which was composed OF cuirassier
regiments in shining breast plates and helmets.
with sweeping black plumes.
Thousands lined the route from the LuxeIn-
bourg Palace 10 the E1ysee. and cheered the
new President as he passed in an open landau
with Premier Rouvier smiling and bowling to
the continuous welcomes.
AS the President-elect drove within the court
yard at the palace regiment of infantry which
encircled the entire courtyard presented arms.
bugles sounded fanfares, the colors were dipped
and the band struck up THE Marseillaise."
President Loubet awaited his successor in the
Salon des Ambassadors where the formal
transfer took place. After welcoming the Presi-
oent-elect, President Loubet said:
Your long and brilliant services to the repub-
lie assure the success Of your presidency and the
wellbeing OF the republic and country. Through
out my administration. which is now brought TO
a close. ! have sought TO establish peace, union
and concord among all good citizens, that they
might labor together in the upbuilding Of our
Institutions OF social progress and in strength
enipg the bonds between France and other coun-
tries The future viii say IL I have realized
some OF this programme. TO which have cOnse-
Grated all efforts.
Thanks TO the constant support Of Parliament
the relations between France and other nations
have been constantly fortified. and may have
full confidence in the maintenance Of peace and
the security Of the national honor.
President Loubet at the close or the speech
showed much emotion NJ Fallieres responded
as follows:
] am profoundly touched by the cordiality OF
the welcome given me. / come here simply as
one goes 10 duty. knowing that 1 will be sus-
tained in my task by the recollection OF the
nigh civic virtues Of which you have never
ceased 10 set an example during the too short
years Of your term as President / take I'D
fulfil them as you have done under all circunl-
stances Like you, Will be everything TO
France and 70 the republic.
President Fallieres drove with NJ Loubet as
the latter left the palace TO return to the life OF
q simple citizen
This evening Premier Rouvier formally hand
ed the resignation Of the Cabinet TO President
Falheres. The new President however re-
quested the Ministry 10 continue in office The
Cabinet viii meet Tuesday morning for the
nrst time in the administration Of President
Falieres.