THE ENTENTE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13762, 29 May 1908, Page 5

THE ENTENTE.

STRENGTHENING THE BOND FRENCH PRESIDENT AT THE GUILDHALL. A DISTINGUISHED GATHERING By Twgruph.— Pre*» Allocation.—Copyright. (Received May 28. 11 p.m.) London, 'May 2-8. Brilliant sunshine and immense and enthusiastic crowds rendered President Fallieres 1 progress to the Guildhall a magnificent demonstration. The Lord Mayor's reception was attended by many of the most distinguished men in the kingdom, including Mr. Asquith, Mr. Balfour, and the Archbishop of Canterbury. Responding to the recorder's address of welcome, President Fallieres said he rejoiced to see the cordial relations between the two countries drawing daily closer. The . Prince of Wales and the Prince and Princess Christian attended the banquet which followed. The Lord Mayor (Sir John Charles Bell) proposed the health of President Fallieres, who, on rising to respond, received a great ovation. President Fallieres gracefully described London as " the hearth from which radiated the generous liberal ideas and indefeasible principles of all progress and civilisation." He referred to the sentiments of trust and lively sympathy uniting France to Britain. The Government of the Republic, he proceeded, strove with all its might, to strengthen the happy relations of friendship and business between the two countries. He then referred to the brilliant success of the Exhibition.

OPERA AT CO-VENT .GARDEN

KING AND PRESIDENT ATTEND (Received May 28, 10.10 p.m.) London, May 28. A gala performance given at. Covent Garden was attended by Their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra, President Fallieres, the Prince of Wales, most of the Royal Family, and many leading representatives of the rank and fashion of England, as well as the Maharajah of Nepal. Madame Tettrazzini and Madame Melba respectively appeared to great advantage in operatic selections. THE SIGHTS OF LONDON. OFFICERS ENTERTAINED. (Received May 28, 10.10 p.m.) London, May 28. Two hundred and thirty French officers and sailors of the Leon Gambetta were shown over London's sights - today, and were entertained at dinner. A large party of them afterwards visited the Exhibition. FRENCH PRESS VIEWS. PROVOKING GERMANY. Paris, May 27. French newspapers of all shades of political opinion warmly proclaim the solidity of the entente eordiale. The Eclair alone advises caution lest Germany be provoked, adding that the British Admiralty is madly bent on destroying Germany's navy.