Eondon vit Bombay, 11th August.
Admiral Caillard with eighty French officers lunched at the Guildhall yesterday. There was remarkable enthusiasm in the streets. They dined with Lord Lansdowne last night,—Reuter.
London, 12th August.
The Lord Mayor has given a lunch
at Guildhall. There was a repetition to the French petty officers and men of hursday's enthnsinsm.
The King gave a lunch to Admiral Caillard and his officers at Windsor.—Exclusive service, London, lith August.
At the parliamentary luncheon iven to the French officers in westminster Hall, Mr. Balfour said that France and Great Britain had been too often divided, but for the future their world interests were identical.—Exolusive service.
London vii Bombay, 15th August.
The French fleet has left Portsmouth, The enthusiasm of their reception which culminated in the historic celebration at Westminster Hall has created a. profound impression in France.—Reuter.
London, 15th August.
The French Press of all shades warmly re-echoes Mr. Balfour's statement that the gathering at Westminster Hall was a harbinger of peace throughout the world.—Haolusive service.
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