PRESIDENT LOUBET.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 159, 9 July 1903, Page 3

PRESIDENT LOUBET.

IfBIKNDLT SPEECHES. m PRESS ASSOCIATION. London, July 7. President Louberi dined at Buckicglrfcm Palace, The King, toas-iop his health, said that the warmth cf his recepeim ■bowed that all classed were really friendly to France, who ought to bs England's beat neighbour. M. Loubsrt r plied that he was touched wi h the recep'ion accorded to Fran«j'd representative. Paris treisnred the memory of King Edward's visit, and he was certain it would serve In a high degree to draw eloper the relations of tin Lwg nations to thMr Common goo 3, and guarantee the p ace of the world.

London. Ju'y 7. If. Loubet visited tbe Fretcb ins'itutioo, acd received a number of deputations, including one from the Associated Chamber of Commerce and diplomatists. Bwpondiug to a toast at the Gu'ldhall luncheon, he said that a cordhl understanding, got*d sfnse, acd com noon interests should inspire both nations to ft spirit of conciliation and accommodation. He emphaeieei the fcc'i that M. Delcasse's prrsence was a pledge of 'the value Frar.ca at'achad to friendship between tbe two countries.

The Times says it is full of significance that the rulers of the Commonwealth hois'ei the French and English fitgs at Melbourne sinou'tsnecusly. It adds that President L.ubet's welcome ■hows he is the Empire's guest, G3RMAN JKAIOUjY. ENTHUSIASM OF FXBNCH PRESS. Received 9,0 1a m Berlin, July 8. The German Press minimise the waimth of President Loubet's recep tion which they dec'are to be ouly reciprocal acts of courtesy that do not unount to friendship.

Pa&ts, Ju'y 8. The Debate fays tha rec ption surpassed all expectations.

Tbe Temps says 'he beneficent rapprochement indicatfs thit happy and fruitful dip'omicy will terminate bygone misunderstandings.