The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-02

thing, while ours has no meaning which an Ameri-
can cares to see bazoned in a foreign land.
THE VISITORS ARRIVE.
Tickets admitted the people to the Exposition ut
eleven O'Clock, and shortly after that hour the
gates were thronged as The visitors passed In
To the main entrance. on the Trocadero, camc
the dipomatists, Officers. membe RS OF the Academy
in their coats OF green and embroidery; the Project
OF the Seine in silver and embroidery; one mass
OF glttering spcndor With Senator's and deputies
all wearing scarfs, and representatives from all the
great todies-executive, legislative, judicial and
municipal-in France
THE RECEPTION SALOON.
The reception saloon in the Trocadero Palace was
hung with Gobelin tapestry and fitted with scar
let upholstery and furniture. IL was fine sight
as tho brilliantly clad officials and illus,rious guests
filed IT, The effect OF color was something to be
remembered.
AMERICANS ARRIVE.
Minister Noyes, accompanied by Minister WEIGH,
from London, and Minister Bayard Taylor, on his
way to Germany, were among the early arrivals.
The sun had come forth from the clouds by half.
past ten O'Clock, and was shining gloriously. but
at halfpas, twelve there WAS sudden thunder
storm which drenched many ladies' dresses and
mems uniforms. Changeiu Notwithstanding
and thunder storm-typical OF the strangely check.
cred destiny OF France.
TIE AMBASSADORS.
The FIRST arrival was the Chinese Ambassador
who came at five minutes past one, gravely re-
turning salutations to the military and civil
powers who received him. He wore the Oriental
costume. The Japanese Ambassador followed, but
he wore the European court dress. The contrast
was odd, public opinion respecting the superiority
OF the Chinese taste. Next came Prince Orion In
state. wearing the uniform OF a Russian general
ESCORTS OF HONOR.
All the royal personages were particularly
honored with cavalry escorts sent to their hotels
at one O'Clock. The presidents OF the senate and
Chamber OF Deputies we're similarly honored. Al
each OF these escorts arrived, glittering and clat
terng at the Trocadero entrance, the bands played
and the infantry saluted and the Project OF the
Seine received the distinguished guests This made
a pleasant succession OF bright and animated
scenes that kept everybody Interested.
MADAME Ia MARKETABLE
Nine. MacMahon arrived with her son In private
coupe, and was received with every mark OF cour.
tesy.
An ExQrEEN
Ex-Queen Isabella OF Spain came Shortly after,
and then, at twenty minutes to two. Don Francois
d'Assise her husband, with the Spanish Embassy.
Their reception was stately.
AN Ex-KISG.
Prince Amadeus OF Italy, ex.King OF Spain, 40
companied by his brother the Duke OF Aosta,
OF an Italian general and was surrounded by Q
splendid suite. lie was loudly chcercd. His face
looked younger and less carcworn than when no
was the centre Of Spanish sovereignty.
HEIRS ArPARENr.
Then came william, Prince OF Orange, heir mp.
parent to the crown OF the Netherlands, accompa-
nicd by his uncle, Prince Henry Of Holland In .
little while arrived the Prince OF Wales, with
splendid escort He came In state carriage and
wore the scarlet uniform OF a fled marshal. lie
was loudly chcered as he walked TO the palace,
bowling on his arm leaned his brother-in-law,
Frederic, Crown Prince OF Denmark.
cAxRoBERT
At ten minutes to two came Marshal Canrobcrt,
limpng with govt TO which, like Bonaparte. he Is
n victim II was something TO see this coup d'etal
hero bound to the conquering car Of the Republic.
M'MAHoS AND THE PEOPLE
All along the route from the Elysec TO the Troca.
dcro troops mad been drawn up, and at half past
one President MacMahon, seated in carriage Of
state and surrounded by his military house,
hold, set out for the Exhibition His re.
ception by the immense crowds OF citizens
along the Champs Elysccs was most enthusiastic
Cries OF "vipe xacMahon,p "Yipe la nc.
pubuque I" "vive Ia Fru,acer' greeted him at
every step, and the grim old soldiers face was
lighted up by q smile, which had not been seen on
his face in public since lie rode ut the head OF his
victorious army into Milan. All memories OF the
10th OF May seemed to have been dlspccd from
tho minds of the people.
THE PRESIDENT ARRIVES
At two O'Clock precisely the President arrived
the main entrance amid loua cheers The bands
struck up and the Project OF the Seine and all the
great officers OF state went forward 70 welcome
him. lie looked well, but quite gray. The Marsha
entered the saloon ana greeted the guests.
THE OPENING CEREMONIES.
procession then formed which marchsa
from the Grand Arcade 10 the tribune plat
form overlooking the whole scene Of the Ex-
position-thc fountain IN front, the gardens on
each side OF the Seine, the river itself. the main
building beyond and the city OF Paris. II was much
rs when the President Of the United states goes TO
the balcony OF the Capitol at his inauguration to
take the oath. surrounded by the senate and
House the same brilliant rctinue, and even some
thing OF the same scufing.