It is evident that the Parisians are flattered by the
proposed visit of King Edward to their city, and that he will have a cordial as well as an honourable reception. Even M. Derou- lede, often the violent expounder of Nationalist ideas, protests against any discourtesy to the visitor, arguing that such an outrage could only benefit Germany, whose Emperor longs to see discord arise between the two greatest maritime Powers. He would then offer Great Britain his alliance, and thence. forward be master of the sea as well as of Europe. " Every hostile cry against the King of England is a cheer for the German Emperor." M. Deroulede knows his countrymen, and his warning will do much to arrest the popular agitation which M. Rochefort is endeavouring to stir up, partly in revenge for Fashoda, and partly as the friend of the Boers. It is believed that this agitation will fall dead, or be confined to a few cries in the street, which will not affect either the equanimity or the cordiality of Edward VII. Of personal danger to the King there is probably none at all, though it is right to take every usual precaution. There are crypto. lunatics in Paris as well as everywhere else.
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