Britain and France.
President Loubet had a great reception at Algiers. The British, Russian, Spanish and Italian squadrons saluted. The bands on the British warships played the “Marseillaise,” the bands on the cruiser Jeanue d’Arc responding with “ God Save the King ” President Loubet decorated the British commanders. Speaking at a banquet given in his honour, President Loubet declared that he was very sensibeof King Edward’s delicate attention in sending four of the finest specimens of the mighty British navy to take part in his reception, thereby showing the good feeling and esteem felt towards France. He added, “ I think King Edward will be satisfied with the reception which France is preparing for him.” ! The battleships Prince George, Jupiter, Magnificent and Mars, under Rear-Admiral Curzon-Howe, C. 8., received a cordial welcome on their arrival,at Algiers, where they were sent to take part in the reception of President Loubet.
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Manawatu Herald, 18 April 1903, Page 2
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147Britain and France. Manawatu Herald, 18 April 1903, Page 2
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