THE ENTENTE CORDIALE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 135, 29 May 1908, Page 3

THE ENTENTE CORDIALE.

FREXCII OPINION*. Taris, May 2T. The French newspapers of all shades Warmly acclaim the solidity of tile entente. The Eclair alone advises' caution lest Germany be provoked, adding that "the British Admiralty is madly heut upon Mtroying Germany's si|iia"ilron." THE LONDON* UOXS. J I,llll*lll, May -It. Two hundred and thirty Kreiali cfliters ami sailors were shown Loudon sights and feted. "'resident Fallicrcs and the Prince »f Wales ucre gue.-ts at a luncheon at tile Guildhall. Tremendous enthusiasm was shown. A ROUND OK FESTIVITIES.

MAGXIFICEXT DEMONSTRATIONS. FRENCH FEELINGS TOWARDS THE BRITISH. Receievd 2Stli, 9M p.m. London, .May 2S. A gala performance at Covcn't Garden w«w attended by lidward. Queen Alexandra. President Fallieres, and Hie Prince of Wale*, together witii most of the Royal Family and nmk and fashion of England, as well as the Maharajah of N'epaul The first act of "I Pcscatoria di Perle,'' tke garden scene from ''Faust," enabled Madame Tcttrazzini and Madame Melba respectively to appear to great advantage.

A large party of officers and the crews Of the Leon Gambetta and the French destroyers were entertained in London. The party visited tifie Exhibition. There drag brilliant sunshine.

Immense and enthusiastic crowds rennVred President F'alliercs' progress to the Guildhall a magnificent demonstration.

The Lord Mayor's reception was attended by many of the most distinguished men of the United Kingdom, including Mr. Asquith, Mr. Balfour, and the Archbishop of Canterbury. Responding to the Recorder's address Of welcome, President Fallieres said he rejoiced to see drawing daily closer" the Cordial relations of the two countries. The Prince of Wales and the Prime »Bnd Princess Christian attended the banquet.

The Lord Mayor proposed the health of President Fallieres, who was ovationed. The President gratefully described London as the hearth from which radiates the generous and liberal ideas and the indefeasible principles of all progr.-s and civilisation. He referred to the"seiitiments of trust and lively sympathy that were animating France iii respect to Britain. The (lovernment of the Republic strove all its might to slreng then the happy relations of friendship ■nd business uniting the two countries. He referred to the brilliant success 0 f the Exhibition.