THE KING AT PARIS.
(United Press Association). A SIGNIFICANT .VISIT. GERMAN JEALOUSY, PARIS, May A. President Loubet, at the Elysee; in toasting King Edward, thanked him for nis visit, and the demonstration of Britain's and France's friendly relations, which must still be further strengthened for their development in common interests, and the peace of the world. King Edward, in responding, said he would never forget the welcome he had received. He was glad of i this occasion, which would strength the bonds of friendship, and contribute to the rapproajchementj of the two nations. He said : "Our grearb desire is that they should advance together in the path of civilization and peace." King Edward walked to the English Church near the Embassy. At dinner at the Elysee he affably conversed with M. Del casse'a guests including M. Waldeck-Rousseau and diplomatists* The King was everywhere o^ationed with great spontaneity and heartiness. He received at the Embassy gar- . den in the afternoon school children and the nursing stall of the Aged Jubilee Home. As President Loubet was quitting the Embassy at night a scuffle, ensued outside, and 'three persons of suspicious appearance were arrested^ LONDON, May 4. M. Monson, M. Combes, and ML Delcasse have received the Grand Cross of the Victorian Order, and many others ilave "been decorated. President Loifbet decorated tfie Hon 0. Harding©, Assistant UnderSecretary for Foreign Affairs, Ma)jor-Ge»eral Sir Stanley Clarke, Reax-Admiral Hedsworth Lambton, Sir Francis Lading, and others. The German newspapers endeavour to minimise the results of the. King's tour. The "Berlin Post" remarks that a , real Anglo-French entente is in the long run impossible, because in the colonial sphere differences, Invariable in fact, will soon arise,. [ and artificially spun threads will be severed With a jerk. (Received May 5, 8.4S a.m.) PARISH Yesterday. King Edward has left Paris.. President Loubet, M, Combes (Premier}, and M. Delcasse (Minister of Foreign Affairs) accompanied him to the station, where hi 9 Majesty was enthusiastically cheered.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXXVII, Issue 93, 5 May 1903, Page 2
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