THE ENTENTE CORDIALE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 133, 27 May 1908, Page 2

THE ENTENTE CORDIALE.

THE FRENCH PRESIDENT IN ENGLAND. ENTHUSIASTIC SEND-OFF FROM FRANCE. Paris, May 25. There was great enthusiasm shown nt the departure of President Fallierea and Si. Piclton from Paris on a visit to England. They also received an ovation at Boulogne. RECEPTION OF FRENCH PRESIDENT A GREAT PAGEANT. PRESIDENT WARMLY GREETED BY THE KING. Rocivod 27th, 12.10 a.m. London, May 20. A flotilla of British destroyers met and escorted President Fallieres from » point oil' Shakcspoare ClilF, where the gaillanded licet lay. the Leon liambeUa steamed between the lines, receiving the salute, the bands playing the "Marseillaise" ani i the Blue Jackets cheering, Tho President was greatly pleased with the cordiality of the welcome at Dover. There was a brilliant recoption at Victoria station, where King Edward warmly greeted President FalliereS, accompanying him to St. James' Palace, Tho crowds were enthusiastic. The decorations at Grosvenor Place, Piccadilly and St. James street were magnificent.

A STATE BANQUET. FELICITOUS SPEECHES. Receiver 27th, 12.20 a.m. London, May 28. After ceremonial calls on King Edward and tho Prince of Wales, President Fallieres attended n State banquet at Buckingham Palace. King Edward said he and Iho Queen were enchanted with the welcome, and hoped the entente would become permanent, bc.eanso it was necessary to the welfare and prosperity of the two nations and for the maintenance of peace which makes for the happiness of the whole world.

President Falliores replied that lie was much touched at tho splendor ami the friendliness of the reception the Kiii« and .London had accor\lcd him. This visit and the King's frequent sojourns in France confirmed the cordial understanding betweon the two conntries, which, he was convinced, the future would render closer for their common good and the maintenance of the peace of tho world. It was most agreeable for him to visit the Exhibition in company with the King and admire tho genius of the two peoples. lie drank to the Royal Family, to ("he greatness of the United Kingdom, and to tho development of the auspicious friendship and uniting of the two nations.

King Edward decorated President Fallitres with tho grand chain of the Victorian Order.

President Fallieros conferred the Grand Cross of tho Legion of Honor on Prince Arthur of Connaught and Lord Beresford.