The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-04
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS.
Splendid Banquet in Milwaukee in
His Honor.
sparkling Speeches and Elegant Compliments
What the russians Have Learned in
Amsrica-A Grand Ball Last Night

Sparkling Speeches and Elegant Condiments
What the Russians Have Learned In
America-A Grand Ball Last Night
MILwAUKEB, Jan. g. 1872
The Grand Duke and his friends had very lively
and agreeable time OF 1t at the Milwaukee BANQUET
last evening. Both guests and hosts fingered lone
over the viands and wines OF the table: but the
feast OF reason and flow OF soul, as tt ia soma.
times termed was great deal more prolonged The
speeches, however, were all Short but there were
great many OF them. Some were full OF eloquence,
few sparkled with wit. occasionally there was
abored and studied effort, but not among the whole
lot was there one OF those dull, heavy ana uninter
esting orators usually found at American banquets
The presence OF
THE DIsrINGUHHED GUEST
inspired every man, and the various remarks of the
evening were In c0mmendable keeping with the
hearty demonstration Of the people wnen the Duke
passed from the railway stauon to his MOTEL Sena-
tor Carpenter was among the first called upon to
set the feast In motion. The sentiment which
brought him out was 1.-THE President OF the
united States" and after he had paid
handsome tribute to that well known official, the
honorable gentleman said great many good words
for the distinguished guest OF the evening HIS So
cial journey through the country, he hoped was an
Indication OF the continued good feeling existing
on the part of Russia. They met their guest
Simply as man, not oriclal representative OF
the Russian government, but a. the son OF tho ex-
ecutive and head of great nation. which felt and
showed US warm sympathy In the greatest OF our
national trials. In thus strain the Senator was
powerfully eloquent The touching
FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE TWO NATIONS
nc said. may become deeply cherished and
hereditary principle. and two great nations, like
ANN rtnn nnI
through the brilliant career before them, and tho
blessing and brotherhood OF peace reach countless
generations.
Alexis was vislbly touched by the tender words
OF Senator Carpenter. few strains from the band
Interviewed, however, and gave the imperial guest
an opportunity to prepare for the response TO the
sentiment In honor OF himself, which was suDstan.
TALLY to the effect that the son OF his father was
welcome to Milwaukee Alexis responded in a
clear and ringing voice and said-
SPEECH OF THE GRAND DUKE
GENTLEMEN-I thank you for the very kinu man.
ner In which you have drunk my health. Like
many travellers IN your country have been greatly
Impressed with the Intelligence Of the people The
sion. hope the prosperity Of Milwaukee may be
as lasting as her Ter growth was quick. propose the
Wnen the Duke resumed his seat there was the
most intense and prolonged enthusiasm. Cheer
after cheer went up and 1t seemed as If the very
roof OF the Plankinton would tumble down with the
echo.
ADMIRAL P0ssIET's SPEECH.
Admiral Posslet, in responding for the Russian
navy, made one OF the briefest and most telling
speeches OF the evening"
Ihave he said, during my ma val career had many
opportunities for meeting American men, OF. war all
over the world. | have never failed to find them
men Of war in every sense OF the word and sailors
VINO would do credit to any nag During this visit |
have seen your great rivers and extended lines of
aYt fnfvo
lakes am convinced that no matter how small the
navy OF the United States may be she will always
be strong on the sea. beg TO propose the "Navy of
the United States and TO JOIN with it .'The pros.
perity of the merchant neets on her internal high
Consul General Bodisco was called out by the
president OF the evening. much against his will, but
ne finally responded
81 am not down on the programme" he said. ''but
having listened to the speeches IN favor OF Russia
and the applause with which they have been re-
celved, think it my duty as Russian onfcer to
say a few words. Although Russia has parted with
still o Russian American among YOU. I have
lived In this country for some years. have been in
the West for the first time. The saying Is true
westward tho star OF empire takes its way.
RUSSIA LOOKING EAST.
In Russia IL is Eastward that the star OF empire
takes It's way. and the two nations will soon shake
hands across Behl1ng STRAIT. 1 am unprepared
assembled 'ils Excellency, William f, Machin.'"
came to Time as fOows:-
we have heard q great deal Of the sympathy be.
does exist His Imperial Highness has had
proofs in every town lie has visited since
Nowhere has this been more ''s Strongly s MANI
tested than at Milwaukee. We have also
Of S6ms between the
il many points il must srs Ss Confessed they
nation OF orators, which Russia Is not; but we may
hope that the liberal institutions which have been
introduced by His Majesty the Emperor Alexander
VIII lead 10 the practice OF 0ratory In Russia; and
BLOSSOMS WE HAVE LEARNED IN AMERICAN
will not be entirely thrown away upon us. But as
we have not yet learned how to speak we are
Judging from what nave seen and from what 1
nave heard this evening think may conclude that
the M S mere p na the ne
The other speakers Of the midnight festival were
Among them were Governor Wash
burn, Mayor Lrdngton, Ex-Governor Fairchild, ex-
Senator Dooittle and many others, all Of whom
ducal party has done the city. A drive was mad
through the principal streets and brief stops
IN the city ana also at the National Soldiers Home
The visit to the latter place was very entertaining.
ments by the ofcer in charge, and, after tour OF
the institution, the veterans some six hundred In |
number, INDUCED In series Of army and other
popular songs much TO the qualification OF Alexis
and others OF the party. |
GRAND BALL IN HONOR OF THE PRINCE.
This evening the Duke Is present at grand ball
given IN his honor In the spacious dining hall OF the
Newhall House. The assemblage Is most brilliant
consin society. HIS Imperial Highness was in the
FIRST dance, with Miss WashDurn, daughter
of Governor Washburn, for q partner, and
the next time he appeared upon the noor 1t was
with Mrs. Fairchild wife OF the Ex-Governor. The
fesIviiies will be continued until late hour before
they terminate. Probably o goodly number OF the
Milwaukee Delles will be hop0red with an Imperial
partner.
FIRE IN BARCLAY STREET.
Woman Arrested for Arson. j