In-his reply, President Lebrun emphasized the anxiety of both countries when the principles of international law were violated.
He stressed the attachment of both nations to the same principles: "The honour, justice and dignity of the human person, respect of treaties and of the pledged word. freedom of thought and speech and of the Press, the desire not to interfere in the internal matters of other States, the same love for peace. It is thus that these principles may be summed up.
"Bach time that they are checked in any part of the world, the public opinion of both countries is alarmed and claims from the respective governments the reinforcement of fences in order to strengthen the security of the countries and to promote general peace President Lebrun emphasized in conclusion that British and French statesmen would continue f their of forts to restore international confidence.
Distinguished Gathering at Banquet The British sovereigns appeared for the banquet at 8 o'clock, when they entered the great hall of the Paluce. The King wore the dark blue, full dress uniform of an 1 of the Feet, with the Cross of the Legion of Honour on. The Queen wore a white satin frock and a tiara The Duke of Gloucester, the Lord Chamberlain and the Lord Steward led President and Madame Lebrun into the white drawing-room where Their Majesties greeted them. All the guests then passed before the King and the President, and bowed The banquet itself was held in the ball-room, where the guests sat round a horseshoe table. During the dinner, the Band of the Scots Guards played selections from operas, while after the Kings and President's speeches, the Scots Pipers played popular Scottish tunes, marching round the table.
After the dinner, the guests were ushered into the white and blue Growing-rooms, where other guests, not invited for the dinner, arrived at 10 o'clock.—Havas.
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