A ROYAL BANQUET.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 43, 26 June 1913, Page 5

A ROYAL BANQUET.

THE KING'S SPEECH. [By Eleothio Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press ass do ur-:«>x. ! London, June 25. Afc the banquet theie were 130 guests, including many Royalties, ambassadors, Ministers and ex-M'nis-ters. The tables were decorated will: the French colors, including red roses, white orchids and blue delphinium. The Yeomen cf the Gu uvJ (tin e.-.l ;. cordon atoiini the i,r i.-s .'I no gold plate from Windsor u.-i-s luilised. The King, speaking v in French, referred to the advantages of inter;;onrs« over many centuries. The result had been a steady growth of a deep mutual respect and goodwill and the amicable agreement of 1904 had drawn the two nations together by a growing, sense.jof, unity. O.LjUßJ&cryjt and identity of purpose. The chief of our common interests, ho said:, lay in close co-operation., for peace.... The King emphasised the inestimable advantage of a spirit of mutual confidence and frankness between.. France and Britain in dealing with the grave problems of the past month. M. Poinearest replying in French. thanked, those present for the warm welcome. The Anglo-French friendship was deeply rooted, and the popular soul extolled the recent work of France and England in maintaining peace. . $-_ PRESIDENT'S WARM RECEPTION ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION. (Received 10.5 a.m. 1 ) London. June 25. President Poincare, escorted by the Lifeguards, was tendered a brilliant reception, and had luncheon at the Guildhall, where 'the jLord/.. Mayor presented him with arfj .address and a gold casket set in diamonds. The crowds along the route gave President Poincare an ovation.