New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-07
THE FUNERAL OF GAMBETTA.
IMMENSE DEMONSTRATION IN PARIS

marching between the Esplanade des
Inyalides and the Palais Bourbon. 1t
had been proposed to bear Antonin Marcere tsatue
Gloria VictIs," now in the Place de Lafayette,
ON an artillery wagon before the coffin as an allu-
sion to Gambetta's services in 1870, but objections
were raised by the authorities
The drapery on the statue of Strasbourg, in the
Place de Ia COncorde, particularly remarked,
The Occupations from the various departments were
immense They were massed in the Place des In
valides and along the Quai dOrsay to the Petit
Bourbon, an area of 600 metres. dense mass
of spectators the majority Of whom were in posi-
ton half the night occupied the streets all the way
to tine cemetery The remainder of the city was de-
serted.
The funeral-car was especially designed by M.
Bastien Lepage, the painter. 1t moved on low
black wheels streaked with silver. On 1t was
placed the catafalque. Wreaths were deposited at
the base of the catafalque At the four
corners vases were affixed In when
perfumes burned and shrouded the coffin in vapor.
The funeral car arrived at the Quai dOrsay, In
front of the coonnade 1t preceded by horse
men In black and white uniforms. The car was
drawn by six horses. The coffin covered with
black velvet which partially hidden by tn
colors draped with Grape. and two natural palms
with wreaths of red immortelles. The platform OF
ers carried batons on which also wreaths The
regmental flags of the escort were draped with
Grape.
The body of Gambetta was placed In the hearse
at 1920 a. m. amid the booming of cannon, the
beating of drums and the sound of trumpets. the
troops presenting arms. The procession started at
half past 10. 1t was headed by the relatives and
friends of the deceased statesman, the representa-
tives of President Grevy, the Ministers. Generals,
including General Gallifet; Senators. Deputies in
Guiding Dr. Clemenceau and other members OF the
Extreme Left. NJ Bnsson president of the Cham
Der of Deputies and NJ Peyrat president OF the
Senate headed the Senators and Deputies respec-
lively
The cortege preserved perfect order through the
Palace de la Concorde. the Rue de Rivoli and the
Boulevard de SebastopoI. Two thousand officers
and thousand delegates from the gymnastic socie-
ties were present The procession immense.
Its length was greater than on any similar occasion.
The Guard of Honor preceding and thanking the
catafalque was composed of the Republican Guard,
with its band playing funeral dirge 1t IS estimat-
cd that there 100000 persons in the process
son conspicuous among whom were the Free
Masons IN complete uniform the advocates and stu
dents of Pans. An English delegation from Bou-
logne present
At 1890 o'clock the head of the procession had
reached the boulevard ue StDaStopoii WHO
ous deputatons were still waiting in the Esplanade
DIES InvaIides to take their places in the cOrtege
The end of the procession was at the Paais Bour-
bon when the body arrived at Pere la Chaise |
Cemetery. Numerous musical societies played IN |
the procession beside the military bands.
The spectacle was unexampled. From o'clock |
traffic had been stopped on the south sie OF the |
river. Detachments of Special Commissaries OF |
Police gave direction to the ever-ncreasing mass of
deputations which came up, each anxious TO secure
a good position. From the Place dies lnvalides the |
scene presented was of the strangcst imaginable |
aspect Above the swaying mass of people which |
covered it were banners wreaths and enormous |
masses of flowers borne on mems shoulders. In the
Rue de PUniversit6, from the square mp 20 the |
Esplanade were deputatons who unable to |
find standing place in the Court of the PalaIs
Bourbon The front of that building draped |
in black with large silver candelabra between the
pillars. who.e corps darm6e was drawn |
ND encircling the funeral car. The space between
the Champs d. Elys6eS, the Terrace des Pendants
the Bridge and the Rue Royale one mosaic of |
heads all uncovered. stretching forward and |
motioness AT the extreme corners were omni- |
buses and cabs granting under the weight of spec
tators Who crowded thor roofs The statue of |
S rasbonrg was covered with Grape and the tri-
color was spread on the Ian.
Az the procession advanced toward this point |
shuddef eeeined 10 pass through lIc cIOWu a lot
mldabe demonstration SCENE about 70 break ont.
From time to time cries OF 1--WE la RepuDlIquci
d" Vve la France" and even "NIve Gambetta"
were raised by the crowds assembled on the pave
ment which were echoed by people al distance.
Upon the railing Of he Garden of the TuIllerles
were men two or three deep anding on the stone
work in an attitude OF torture. They had occupied
the position for several hours. On the opposite
side OF the ratings the narrow edge was sWarmed
with men clingng TO the rails with ono hand while
with the other they waved their bats;
The windows in the Hotel Continental
has been hired at taDvlous prices inc CROWD along
the Rue h1yoli and the spectators III the windows
IN the fashionable neighbornoods appeared cold
and more influenced by motives OF curiosity than
the bulk Ct the p0pulace.
y The funeral was a remarkable historical event.
The spectacle Of the formidable army OF sym
pathizer. members of the associations which fol-
lowed and acclaimed the romans of the great
tribune and his adyersarles holding a. Oof and main
tanning silence, caused IA vague feeling OF uneds-
All along the Rue de Rcoli flags hound with Grape
were placed, but ia y " re- not very numerous
From the Hotel de VILE they became ihIcAer and
appeared on every story. Inc churches had nor
been called on 70 share IL the celebration, ana Their
doors were closed. he new Hotel de Vile was
bare of flags Grape, though il would certainly
have gone into mourning had il been the funeral Of
Henri ROc1eiOrt instead Of that of N. Gambetta.
The cortege arrived P6re la Chase at 80 p.
IN. After the coffin had been placed al the entrance
NJ Deves. Minister of Justice, III behalf of the Gov
eminent. said he saluted the remains of a great
citizen. The loss Of such man caused "A National
grief The fatherland mOufned one VINO IOVod and
defended II passi0nately. The deceased statesman
had loved rance ana ndu nhu iIl III uthblnlcs
even when hope seemed 10 be defiance OF fortune.
His resolution not to let her abdlcato her place
among Nations would be ever remembered. apart |
IRON his he role defence. His political principles and
profound veneration Tor the will OF the Nation com
handed admiration. His life WAS employed entirely
for France and the Republic Though he descended
premaurey to the grave. he left his country free,
the master OF ITS destInies under respected popu-
lar government. The Republic at home ~ pacific
and the dignity of France abroad hencefqrh is be-
youd attack. The memory OF NJ. Gambetta VIII |
remain in the hearts Of all patriots. r.,-
NJ Chauffeur, in behalf of the Alsace Lorraine [
societies in Paris, said d. Gambetta was the lire
and soul of the defence at Bordeaux. lie repre-
sen ed our distress alter nutllatlOn, ana he re-
fotix Of It,yiu | !