The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-03
YHR PENCE ALFXis.

How Russia Received an sM-riea1 Fleet IN
1S6C-RoyaI H0y0rs TO Oar tavy--i Hint
WORTH Remembering.
II may be worth whfe remembering that the En-
peror OF Russia, on every occasion opportunity waa
offered him TO honor American representatives, be-
slowed ni3 imperial favors on Uncie Sam with
lavish hand. Previous 1896 there had not been for
twenty years an American neet IN Russian waters.
but In that year the steamers Augusta and the dou-
bic terretcd monitor M.antonomon visited our Rus
stan ally aid received such welcome IL seldom
accorded by one nation to the representatives OF
another.
Resolutions had been adopted by Congress ex-
pressing the sense OF the United states toward
Russia, and Of these Mr. @. v. Fox, ex- Assistant
Secretary of the Navy, was The custodian. Tne
squadron sailed from hero Oh the 5ih Of May, arrv-
ing at Cronstadr on the 9Th OF August When
the vessels had reached Helsngors, Finland,
they were met by members OF the Cars stan. who
were specially detailed to see that the American
officers had every attention shown them, ana that
they properly entertained. This act of courtesy
on the part OF the Gar was only the prelude " o
national reception which subsequently awaited the
American visitors On the evening OF their arrival
the officers OF tho squadron were entertained ut
grand banquet given In their honor, ana next
morning they were met by o Russian fecL OF four
frigates and monitors tbuilt after tile manner OF
our first monitor), which surrounded Toe American
vessels rs guard OF honor ana during the twilight
OF the evening the Russian neet was Illuminated
ami brilliant display OF flreworks still further
added to the festlyity. When, on their way to 81
Petersburg, they had got few miles from
Cronstadt, they were met by number Of Clyde
steamers, having on board thousands of ladies ond
gentlemen VINO hau come to welcome the Amert-
cans. Cheers, waving or handkerchies and cries
OF gree ting showed the nearness OF the reception,
which was u perfect ovation and entirely volun-
tary mark OF good VIII from tho citizens. At Cron
stadt tho Car himself came TO welcome them, and
was received with salute OF the heaviest guns by
our squadron. In the evening OF THAT day tile
visitors were entertained at gorgeous Danquet
given by the Army and Navy Ciuo. Next dLv enc
Czar's steam yacht arrived from Peternor tho En-
perur'S summer resldcnce) with forty OficetS, whom
squadron during tneir entire stay ia his donlons.
the Americans were then c0nveyed 70 81.
Petersburg, stopping Loweyer. a. peiernon, wnero
grounds, carriages having Dcen provided Tor tine
purpose. the grounds around tue Czar's resfdencs
III PeLerhon are on magnificent scae, Q thousand
fountains every style being some OF tine OrnA-
menLs. Proceeding then to St peter:Durg tne party
landed at the hoyai Yacht Cu0 iandins place, uni
were met by deputations Of army, navy and local
officials. They were then taken TO the iioiel da
France, the entire OF which establishment had been
chartered by ths Gear for the accommodation OF the
VISITORS Each onicer had y suit OF rooms Tor him
ton at ST. Petersburg was from drss 10 last, per
iecl ovation. Bats, oanquets, Visits options, co.
to over-cstmate the attention paid the guesa
or the good Will shown them OH every
SIDE They taken TO see all the
public places, some OF which the citizens were nos
permitted 10 visit. Carriages, always with four
horses, at their disposal at All hours accom-
panied by the ''prancers'' "a horseman on either
side OF the carriayel and no place OF any interest
LEFT unnOticed. As an evidence oil the attention
shown The guests It may be mentioned that on one
occasion, while driving through one or tue streets,
| Paymaster j. 8. Post made remark as 70 the
beauty set or pearls In OF the store windows.
Next morning the set OF pearls LETT In his room
with note requesting that 1t should he accepted
| o present. OF course the pearls were returned.
under the circumstances but this slight occurrences
Is only an evidence OF the sort OF reception Uncle
| Sans boys received At I'LL the public entertain
| mcNts mementOoS were always scattered about.
SUN Us little silk Russian and American Tags,
DC. The Americans spent two weeks out
Of the seven they were In Russia In visiting MOSCOW
and The great annual fair. On their return To Cron
stadt they gave u farewell banqles'on boaid one ot
their own vessels.
From the above 1t may be seen how the Car
thought ft to honor American seamcn, aud In the
welcome accorded by him 10 United States officers
there would Seon To be an implied lesson as to how
the heir to MS throne should be received on MS ysis
TO Liils country. Admiral Farragnt, wac more re-
Gently visited Russia, was also received III prncey
style by tho Car. The Committee or Reception,
composed Of some OF our best ciiizcns are working
har To mako the Grand Dukes reception brii-
liant Is possible. Tie city authorities however, do
not seem to have made any attempt at an organized
programme OF welcome. The reception to the
young Prince cannot be too hearty.