The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-03
ALEXIS IN MILWAUKEE.
Grand and Imposing Preparations
for the Duke.
Tho Receptions in the Eastern and Northern
Cities Eclip,ed BY Yesterdays Ovation by the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Decor atoms, Bunt-
ing, Bayonets and Music peeches
by Governor Washburn and the
Mayor - Banquet at tho
flankenton Hotel

thusastic reception upon his arrival here in Mil.
waukee This evening. For nearly month the citi-
zens had been inl OF antcpations ana preparations
Tor nis coming, and when the imperial lion actually
made his advent among them their JOY ana
enthusiasm knew no bounds OF restraint. The
welcome awarded was, however, only one oil
those characteristic OF the noble and hOspitable
people OF the Great Northwest. The distinguished
visitor has had but lew receptions since he came TO
this country equal to the one here IN wisconsin,
and 1t Is in keeping with truth 10 say that even
the imposing demonstrations In New York.
Boston and other Eastern cities did not
surpass the one here tonight In splendor
and enthusiasm. The whole day and evening
has been continued ovation In honor OF
the Duke all the way IRON here 10 Chicago. When
he lett the latter city this afternoon his departure
attracted about as much attention as his arrival
and along the route between the two cities were
successive demonstrations OF the most hearty de-
scfiptiOn Flags wore dying at many OF the STA
lions, sautes were fred and the citizens OF the
various cities ana towns were gathered by thou
sands to see and cheer the Russian visitor as he
passed by.
SAFE ARRIVAL IN Northumberland OVATION.
The tram arrived here at about five o'clock and there
bled III ana around the West water street station.
military escort ana band OF music added pomp
the Duke stepped from the train. may wen be de.
scrbed as one OF very hearty enthusiasm. Among
the Dukes own country men, and the cheers
and shouts Of welcome given in their native
ps very pa a "k 20 a .s
drove Immediately to their apartments at the Plan
keton House. The distance was half mite or over
and the streets IRON beginning to end
OF humanity. Darkness had Just shrOuded the CITY,
and many along the line travelled by the visitors IN
reaching the hotel had illuminated then dwellings
and places OF business and numerous transparencles
banners and notices OF welcome were also dis
played.
MAGNIFICENT SCENE AT THE HOTEL.
The scene around the hotel when the imperial
carriage arrived was very lively and exciting. II
there were 10000 people at lhe depot there were not
less than 80 900 assembled in Spring street., Opp0.
site the The fair sex were
lines. and the feminine eagerness to get
was y sr the OF ms Mssn a Ts ss s
escort mad to fairly push the crowd back at the
point Of the bayonet to make passage way for the
only the streets, but the hotel and all
its halls and corridors were as fun of humanity
voices and the mammoth clubs OF the police we're
as nothing compared 10 their desire to see and cheer
Wisconsin Volunteers were erectual and even these
were resisted Tor while. Finally Just the smallest
mittee of Escort to his rooms. The scene
and i eScng the coWd outside and thy
crowd inside cheered, anu the bunting and
elaborate decorat ons when depended from
story OF the Plankinlon seemed TO wave IN
unison with the tnunderings OF applause. The
Duke acknowledged all these compliments In
his free and graceful stple, ana in ascending the
staircase paused almost Involuntary to witness
the elaborate decorations of the hotel, which had
been prepared IN honor or his visit. Wherever he
gazed the edfce was most g0rgeOusly testooned,
come, in language which few but himself and his
Immediate party could fully comprehend.
SPEECHES OF GOVERNOR wAsHBURN AND THE
The guests were met IN The hotel BY a committee
OF Milwaukee citizens, headed by Governor Wash
burn and Mayor Ludinston, and upon the Duke
being introduced the customary formal speeches Of
ssve the City lead Oh first; and he said what
lie intended to e told his Imperial Highness that he
nsvo the as as he
to remain here The Duke couldn't help smiling at
the y. but ns aSS, S, ana re a
pleasant one. When i came to his turn
been Governor about twenty -four hours, and he felt
1t q great pleasure and privilege to know that al
most his erst act was to Welcome TO the state
thanked the Governor for the kindly manner in
which he had been received by himself and the peo-
Exceilency that Of all the welcomes extended him
since he left mis- native cline none mad caused more
profound gratitude than the one he mad met at the
hands Of the people OF Wisconsin.
GRAND BANQUET IN HIS HONOR.
This evening the Duke Is the guest Of clilzens OF
PlankIntoon. Between two and three hun.
dred Of the representative men Of the city are
present The scene Is scarcely less brilliant
aud dazzling than the fitting occasion 10 pay nand
some compliment to not only representative O q
friendly nation, but TO gentleman VINO has mer
TIED and respect all over the country The dining
hail most deliberately decorated with Russian and
American nags and DINER designs, and the tables
heavily laden with the rarest and choicest OF
everything. The Governor and the Mayor are the
head OF the table, and on either side OF them the
Duke and Admiral POssiet, Mr. BodiscO and
Others OF the suite. At the late hour Which
feast Of reason, and ow OF sop has not arrived put
1t Is likely that before the distinguished company
separates there will be some very clever speeches
md no nftn m 10 q nd
VIII gather slunber In order to prepare them for the
city sights tomorrow and the grand ball tomorrow
evening.
Tho Grand Duke Uuablo TO Ike visit Washing.
IL Is understood that as soon as 1t ascertaned
that Catacazy had been definitely recalled the Pres
dent directed that the Grand Duke be invited to re-
visit Washington. The invitation was necessa rily
declined from exigencies connected with the SER
vice OF the Russian squadron, IN which the Grand
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