The French Fleet.
«. The British and French fleets arrived at Spithead last Thursday, and exchanged salutes. The meeting of the two squadrons presented a grand spectacle. The ships have anchored off Osborne for the day. The Duke of Connanght went on board the Admiral's ship and welcomed the Frenoh fleet, which consists of seven vessels. Her Majesty the Queen, with Princesses Louise and Beatrice, received the visitors at Osborne. Later in the day the officers were welcomed by those attached to the English fleet. The reception accorded the French fleet at Spithead has induced a better tone in the French press, and leading newspapers consider that J-oid Salisbury is endeavouiing to demonstrate that England is free from political ties. M. Waddington, French Ambassador, Admiral Garvais, and the senior officers of the French flee,t, paid an official visit to Her Majesty the Queen at Osborne shortly after arrival of the squadron. The officers of the French fleet dined at Osborne on Friday. The Queen reviewed the fleet on Saturday, and in the evening the officers dined with the Admiral the Earl of Clanwilliarn, X.0.8. The Queen, on board the Royal yacht " Victoria and Albert," reviewed the French fleet amidst deafening cheers and salutes from the shore, which was lined by people for miles. At the end of the review of the French fleet Her Majesty signalled from the Royal yacht " very gratified." Two hundred members of Parliament, with their wives and families, engaged a special steamer and took part in the ceremony of welcoming the visitors. The weather was not favourable, light showers falling at intervals. The officers of the visiting warships attended [a ball given in their honour in the evening. Vice Admiral Fisher entertained the French press representatives who have been sent over in connection with the visit of the fleet. The Admiral and officers of the French fleet, who were entertained by the Queen, express themselves delighted at. Her Majesty's demeanour. The French press are gratified at the reception of the fleet. The press of Berlin views the reception with, calmness,
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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 25 August 1891, Page 2
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343The French Fleet. Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 25 August 1891, Page 2
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