The New York herald., 1877-10-25
A BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
The Marsha-President Sends His Aide
de-Camp to Offer Greeting.
DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS PRESENT.
Banquets, Fetes and Sight See-
ing in Prospect.
[pY CABLE TO THE HERALD

IARIS, Oct. 70, 1917.
Ex-President Grant, accompanied by his
wife and son. left London for Paris yester-
day morning On the arrival Of the Gen
eral and party at the railway station in
Charing Cross, to take the train for Folke-
stone, he was greeted by n large crowd Of
Americans and Englishmen, who gave him
q hearty cheer as he stepped out Of his
carriage. Sir Edward Watkin, the Chair.
man Of the Southeastern Railway Company,
was in attendance, and special train was
in waiting to convey the distinguished
party.
ADIxU TO LONDON.
The largo space in front of the hotel and
station extending through the gates in the
direction Of Trafalgar square was filled
with vehicles and pedestrians. After con-
siderable handshaking in the waiting room
and lively greetings on the platform Sir
Edward Watkin and his guests boarded the
train, which moved of precisely at ten
o'clock.
At voLKEsToNE.
After pleasant run Of one hour and forty
five minutes the train arrived at Folkestone.
General Grant was met at the wharf by
the Mayor of the town, accompanied by
members Of the Common Council. About
two thousand Of the inhabitants Of the old
Kentish town welcomed the ex-President
with loud cheers. This crowd lined the
descended from the train.
ON BOARD Tue YACHT VICTORIA
The General at once went on board the
special yacht Victoria accompanied by the
HERALD correspondent Sergeant Gazelee
and one or two other officials. these being
the only guests. As the trim looking yacht.
with the American flag flying at the fore.
left the chalk cliffs of Old England the
General stood upon the bridge and waved
his hat responsive to the cheers and adieus
from the shore.
IN SIGHT OF FRANCE.
The sea was calm. with only a gentle
swell, and a fine summer yachting breeze
prevailed. The General paced the deck,
enjoying his cigar and studying the inter-
esting points and scenery along the majes-
tic cliffs on the southeastern coast, where
William the Conqueror landed and fought
the battle of Hastings On nearing the
French coast he bcheld tho sunny hills and
shores Of the memorable site of Napoleon's
Boulogne camp, where the Austerlitz army
50 long prepared for the invasion of Eng
land.
WELCOME TO THE SOIL OF FRANCE.
The Victoria arrived at the Boulogne
wharf at q quarter to two o'clock. A largo
crowd Of Frenchmen, who had been ad-
vised Of the arrival of the grand guerTier
Amfricain, was in attendance and received
the guests with hearty greeting. On
entering the special train tho sub-Prefect Of
the Department met and was introduced to
tho General. In the name of the Marshal
President and Of the French people he wei
coined him to the shores Of France.
DELIGHTED AT THE VISIT
The General expressed his warm ac-
Acknowledgements. saying he had long cher
ished the wish to visit France and he was
delighted with the present opportunity. N.
Hoguet- Grandsire. the Senator representing
the Department Of the Pas do Calais. also
bade him welcome in brief address full Of
sympathy and kindly feeling.
TALKING OF THE LATE ELECTIONS
A long conversation now ensued between
General Grant and the Senator, tho Inter
speaking at considerable length on the Curl
GUS and interesting phases of French politics.
General Grant listened attentively, but maxi
ing no response beyond asking how tho
department had voted in the late elections.
EN ROUTE TO PARIS
After long delay, somewhat in contrast to
the promptncss Of the English railroads, the
train started for Paris. On the way the
General studied closely the scenery Of the
lovely country along the route, noted the
principal industrial sections and especially
observed the wonderful agricultural re-
sources Of the country.
CONVERSATION IN THE TRAIN.
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