A Triumph For Poincaré.

New York Times 100 years ago today, June 26, 1913:
Ovation in London — He Speaks of Anglo-French Friendship.
Special Cable to The New York Times.
    LONDON, June 25. — "To-day the friendship between the two nations becomes, if possible, strengthened and reaffirmed. Co-operation continues between them which does not exclude the co-operation of any other power, but which tends, on the contrary, to the maintenance of European peace and establishes between Great Britain and France fraternal confidence and common good-will. "
    This was the keynote of an eloquent speech which President Poincaré delivered at a luncheon in his honor in the Guild Hall to-day. It is further emphasized in a stirring message which M. Poincaré has given to the British nation.
    The President’s visit to the city was a personal triumph. He received a great ovation as he drove through densely crowded streets.
    To-night M. Poincaré entertained King George at the French Embassy.
    The banquet was in every respect French, the viands, the valuable plate, the decorations, and even the chefs coming from across the Channel.
    United States Ambassador Page was among the Ambassadors at the table at which the King and the President were seated.

    LONDON, June 25. — The city was in gala array to-day, when President Poincaré was the guest at luncheon of the Lord Mayor and Corporation of the City of London, while the ancient Guild Hall was a blaze of color.
    The scene during the luncheon was brilliant. The hall was crowded with members of the royal family, Cabinet Ministers, naval and military officers, and high State and civic dignitaries, their uniforms glittering with decorations.