The presentation of an address to their Majesties at the Guildhall was of course exactly on similar lines to the many celebrations of the. kind which have taken place in that historic building; and it inly vied with the best of them in brilliancy. Of course our King and Queen did not accompany their guests to the City. 'That would be' contrary to etiquette, for it would in soe measure have withdrawn attention from those whom the City was honouring; but the Prince and Princess of Wales and a number of other Royalties were present, and Royal Italy was manifestly gratified by the extraordinary warmth of the reception. Allusion was of course made' on both sides to the occasion when King Victor's grand father, the first sover reign of United Italy, received a similar tribtite from the British capital. Everybody recognises: the great value of these Royal visits in stimulating international good ig atid aiding in the preservation of peace; and in the present instance at all events it is pleasant to be able to record that the exchange of amenities has given rise to no spiteful comments in the continental Pres. It is recognised that a good understanding between Great Britain and Italy is not a matter which need occasion alarm or jealousy in any other nation.
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