The Archive · 1939

Lebrun Replies

In his reply, President Lebrun emphasized the anxiety of both coun-{ries when the principles of international law were violated, The whole procession was made up ea the gear let-coated Horse of six landaus, preceded and follow:

Guards, in full dress on this occasion, As the carriages bean their drive to the Palace, cheering crowds surged forward and the police could hardly keep them in check. The people then sang the "Marseillaiso" as the car nages drove off.

'The crowds' enthusiasm reached a climax when the procession drove through "Whitehall and The Mall, where scores of thousands were packed along the avenue decorated with British and French faye.

As the rat tandan entered the gates of Buckingham Palace, the guard presented arms and the Band played the national anthems of Britain and France, Court dignitaries In levee dress waited for their majesties and the Presidant at the foot of the stair= way leading Into the Palace and muided them into the Bow Room, Where members of M. Lebrun' suite were presented to the King.

Meanwhile, throngs massed outside the Palace broke through cordons of policemen, crying out, "We want to see the King! We want to see the President i" After a fow, moments, the visiting statesman and his wife and the British sovereigns, as well the little Princesses, appeared on the balcony. They repifed smilingly to the cheers of the crowds.

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