“TRES MAGNIFIQUE.”

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2203, 29 May 1908, Page 3

“TRES MAGNIFIQUE.”

FRANCO-BRITISH EXHIBITION

VERDICT OF THE FRENCH PRESIDENT.

United Press Association —Copyright LONDON, Alay 27. President Fallieres attended-a State hall at Buckingham Palace. King Edward, the Quoen and Prince of Wales met AI. Fallieres in the Industrial Hall of the Franco-Britisli Exhibition, and proceeded to the Court of Honor, where numerous presentations took place. An inspection of the French and British colonial courts followed, but was necessarily brief. _ The Canadian Court being unfinished, lias not yet -been opened. Air. Kennaway, representing Air. W. I’. Reeves, the High Comminissioner, received the Royalties at the New Zealand court. Air. Waldegrave, Mr. J. Mac Lean, and Colonel \V. Smith-Cliater were present. Air. Cameron explained the principal features of the court. King Edward, was delighted with the sporting exhibits, particularly the red deer from stock presented bv the Prince Consort, also the kauri trophy and the rugs and tweeds manufactured from New Zealand wool. Lord Jersey received tho Royal party in the Australian court, and explained the arrangement of the courts and the. joint exhibits. The party visited various Australian States’ courts. ■

Mr. Rason, Agent-General for Wcstralia, presented to King Edward an inkstand made of Wcstralian woods.

The Queen was deeply interested in the Queensland opals and beryls, and asked that a- selection of stones be sent to her.

King Edward informed Lord Jersey of the extreme pleasure -lie felt at tho appearance of tho Australian court. He congratulated all concerned on the fine management displayed. He regretted the shortness of his visit, but said that he would come again.

AI. Fallieres’ verdict was “Trcs mngnifique.” King Edward was greatly pleased with the Australian tropical garden, in the central hall. The Australian Commissioners, Ag-ents-General, and representatives of New Zealand ;and the Crown colonies were presented to their Alajesties and the President.

AI. Fallieres aucT the Prince of .AVales were guests at a luncheon in the Guildhall. Tremendous enthusiasm was shown.

Two hundred and- thirty French officres and sailors are to-day being shown the London sights and feted.

THE ENTENTE STRENGTHENED

FRENCH NEAVSPAPER COAIAIENTS,

PARIS, May 27. Le Temps says that if the entente is strengthened: by the substitution of a treaty of alliance for a moral understanding, Britain must provide a modern army capable of assisting France. French newspapers of all shades of opinion warmly acclaim the so-lidity of the entente. The Eclair alone advises caution lest Germany be provoked, adding that the British Admiralty is madly -bent upon destroying Germany’s squadron.

ROYAL FESTIVITIES. THE LORD AIAYOR’S RECEPTION

SPEECH BY THE FRENCH PRESIDENT.

United Press Association —Copyright (Received May 28, 9.56 p.m.) LONDON, .May 28. A gala performance at Covent Garden was attended by the King and Queen, President Fallieres, the Prince of Wales, of the Royal family, leaders of fashion in England, and the Maharajah of Nepal. The first act of “Faust” was played and enabled Madame Tettrazzina and Madame Melba, respectively, to appear at great advantage. v A large party of officers and crews from the Leon Gambetta and the French destroyers were entertained at London, and visited the ExhabitMThere- was brilliant __sunshine and immense and enthusiastic crowds rendered M. Fallieres, during his progress to the Guildhall, a magnificont demonstration. The Lord Mayor’s -reception was attended by many of the most distinguished men in the United Kingdom, including Mr. Asquith, Mr. Balfour, and the Archbishop of Canterbury. Responding: to the Recorder s address of welcome, M. Fallieres said lie rejoiced to see the two countries drawing daily closer together in their cordial relations. The Prince of Wales and the Prince and Princess Christian attended the banquet. , ~ The Lord Mayor proposed the health of M. Fallieres, who was ovationed. . , , The President, in replying, gracefully described London as the hearth from which radiated generous and liberal ideas and indcfeasiblo principles of all progress and civilisation. He referred to the sentimonts of truest lively sympathy .animating France towards Great -Britain. The Government of tho Republic strove with all its might to strengthen tho happy relations of friendship and' business uniting the two countries. He also referred to tho brilliant success of the Exhibition.