Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-02
JUSSERAND WILL
Be GUEST TODAY
OF LOS ANGELES
FRENCH AMBASSADOR TO BE
ENTERTAINED BY CITY
MANY FUNCTIONS PLANNED FOR
NOTED DIPLOMAT
Distinguished Statesman Expresses
His Admiration for California
and Speaks In High Terms
of Its Resources
lT JUSSERAND, French ambassa-
WI dor 70 +be limited States is the

N dor to the United States is Ine
AAA' guest of Los Angeles He ar
rived yesterday and will leave tonight
for san Francisco. He was shown
marked attention yesterday and today
will be the guest of honor at several
functions of an exclusive character, and
in the afternoon will be honored by
public reception at the chamber OF
commerce.
The distinguished French diplomat
has quarters at the Alexandria. He re-
tired at an early hour last night, and
to all callers the word was given that
the ambassador begged to be excused
on account of the long and tiresome trip
across the continent M. Jusserand is
accompanied by Nine. Jusserand.
The program arranged for today is
extensive, but has been planned so as
not to tire the distinguished guest and
his wife.
NJ. Jusserand arrived in Pasadena
yesterday afternoon at 5:15 o'clock, on
his way to Los Angeles. Ambassador
Jusserand was met at 4-zusa and taken
by automobile to Pasadena, being shown
the various places of interest along the
way. A committee composed of the fol-
lowing men, appointed by the Los An
geles chamber of commerce, entertained
the ambassador during the afternoon:
Willis H. Booth, Edward Off, Mayor
George B. Alexander. General Prescott,
l.. Sentous, j. Loeb, L. Chatter, L. j.
Christopher. M. Jusserand expressed
In the most glowing terms his admira-
ton of California, and especially of the
orange groves in the vicinity of Azusa
and Monrovia. He appeared to be great
ly impressed with the natural beauties
of the country, and said: 'I never
have seen anything in my experience
that could equal the majestic beauty
and wonderful resources of your state
of California"
Stops Off at Riverside
Ambassador Jusserand arrived at
Riverside about 10 o'clock yesterday
morning, and was entertained at lunch
con by the Riverside chamber of COM
merce. Welcoming speeches were made
by Hugh II. Craig and 5ohn S. Nc
Croaty of Los Angeles. The ambassa-
dor appeared much interested in the
orange and lemon industry. and favor
ably contrasted California groves with
those of Southern Europe.
The ambassador early yesterday
morning alighted at San Bernardino,
and in the absence of Senator Flint was
taken on a tour of inspection through
the adjacent country bv Frank Miller,
president of the Riverside chamber of
commerce.
M. Jusserand, who is accompanied by
his wife, expressed continually his un-
bounded admiration for Southern Cali
fornia. He shows great courtesies to
newspaper reporters, talking freely on
the various important questions of the
present day. NJ. Jusserand spoke in the
highest terms of the beauties of his trip
across the continent, especially of the
majestic scenery of the Grand canyon.
On arriving at Pasadena the auto
mobile containing the party was show
cred with flowers. The ami Assador was
then taken for spin through the beau
tiful residence section of the Crown
city. where NJ. Jusserand stopped to
81 Il at the residence of Mrs. James A.
q rrfeld, widow of the martyred presi-
mt. He expressed his regret at not
4 lding her at home, as he was an in
innate friend both of Mrs and Presi-
snt Garfield up to the time of the as
sassination.
Goes to His Hotel
NJ. Jusserand arrived at the Alexan-
dria at 80 o'clock last evening after
having been shown few of the many
points OF interest between Los Angeles
and Pasadena
When interviewed he expressed much
interest in the different political and
economic questions of the day, going
at some length into the much debated
tariff, especially in regard to the duties
Of French Imports
"The tariff for the last ten years has
been so framed he said, that French
imports into the United States have
increased from $50, 100000 to $1OO, 0OO
a gain of 100 per cent"
He spoke of the discussion in regard
TO raising import duties, especially on
gloves.
IF the imports into the United
States should be curtailed by an ad-
vanced duty such as is now projected"
he remarked, France would be neces-
sarily obliged to raise the duties on
American imports. This would be in
furious to the interests of both coun-
tries, and 1 should deeply deplore such
a step on the part of either govern
ment.''
Regarding the duty on lemons he
said: 81 am very glad indeed to see a
high duty on this variety of fruit
France raises an ample crop for home
consumption and an increased duty
aan only serve to further the lemon
terests in this country
He appeared 10th to discuss the Jap
ese question. but said he was con-
\ mt that relations between the
\ ted States and Japan would con-
th.ue to be of the friendliest.
NJ. Jusserand also appeared deeply
interested in the water question of
Arizona and New Mexico and believes
reservoirs and dikes can be constructed
so they will retain d large part of the
annual rainfall. furnishing possibly a
sufficient water supply for the entire
year.
Enjoys Warm Weather
He appeared to enjoy the present
warm weather and on arriving in Los
Angeles said of his trip through the
San Gabriel valley: 1T is magnificent.
I have heard many stories of your
beautiful valley and now | have seen
for myself they are all true"
An extensive program has been ar
ranged for his entertainment today in
and about Los Angeles. He will be
the guest of the French colony in the
morning and will take luncheon with
the sister of President Taft. Mrs. Ed
ward Allen of Los Angeles. Early in
the afternoon M. Jusserand will be
rendered brief reception by Mrs L.
N. Brunswig and will be taken later by
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