The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-19
FRANCES PRESIDENT
FALLIEREs ASSUMES OFFICE AMID
 PLAUDITs or PEOPLE.
In short speech Mr. Loubert Tra1sfers Executfve Affairs to His succes- sors---The old cabinet Be-
 snafnx In once.

Paris. Feb. Excitement Armand Fallieres today assumed the duties of President of France. while former President Loubet passed into private
 The ceremony of the transmission of the office took place ;n the Elysee Palace at o'clock this afternoon while the crowds were massed in the surrounding streets shouted long livS the President and long live Failfer- es. Every military garrison in France thundered salute of twenty-one guns.
 President Loubet, surrounded by the members of his cabinet, the presidents of the senate. the chamber of depu- ties. and the members of his military household welcomed M. Falliercs and in few earnest words committed the executive functions to the new presi- dent. The reply of Nj. Fallieres was without formality It was simple acceptance of the new responsibilities and an assurance of his best efforts in carrying them out.
 Messrs FalIieres and Loubet both wore evening dress. with the broad scarlet sash of the Legion of Honor across their breasts. Tine presence of their military staffs sn full uniform gave a touch of DrilIiancy to the scene within the palace, while the escorts of cuirassiers which accompanied Messrs. Fallieres and Loubet to and from the palace, gave fitting dignity to the oc- casiun.
 Following the ceremony the former President and his family withdrew to their private apartment in the Rue Dante. President Fallieres did not remain long at the palace, returning to his former home. where his wife awaited him. President and Mme. Fallieres will take uD their residence at the Elysee Palaca tomorrow.
 Thousands lined the route from the Luxembourg palace to the Eiysee and cheered tho new President as he pass cd in an open landau with Premier Rouvier. smiling and lowing to the continuous ovations.
 The scene as the President-eiect elect drove within the courtyard at the Elysee palace was one of great animation. A regiment of infantry, which encircled the entire courtyard. rendered military honors bugles sound ed fan fares, the cofors were dipped and the band struck up '.Marseillaise, : President Loubet awaited his success sor In the salon des Ambassadeurs, where the formal transmission took place. After welcoming the President elect, President Loubet said:
 Your long and brilliant services to the republic assure the success of your Presidency and the well-being of the republic and country. Throughout my administration, which is now brought
 
 peace, union and concord between all good citizens. that they might labor together in the upbuilding of our instf- tutions of social progress and in strengthening the bonds between France and other countries. The fu- ture will say If I have realized some of this program, to which l have con centrated all of my efforts.
 Thanks to the constant support of parliament, the relations between France and other nations have been constantly fortified and we may have full confidence in the maintenance of peace and the security of the national honor"
 President Loubet closed with evidence of much emotion.
 M. Falllieres responded as follows:
 T am profoundly touched by the cor diality of the welcome given me. come here simply as one goes to duty, knowing that will be sustained in my task by the recollection of the high civic virtues of which you have never ceased to set an example during the too-short years of your term as PrestF dent I take up these great responsi- bilities, hoping that I may fulfill them as you have done under all circun1- stances. Like you, Twill be everything to France and to the republic"
 F. As a delicate compliment, President Fallieres drove with M. Loubet, as the latter left the Elysee Palace to return to the life of a simple citizen.
 This evening. Premier Rouvier for- mally handed the resignation of the Cabinet to President Fallieres. The new President, however, requested the cabinet to remain in office.,