New-York tribune., 1885-07-01
4DmRAL LACoMBEs HOSPITALITY.
MANY GUESTS FINELY ENTER gfMNED-sALUTIN'
TWO PREsIDEsIs.

TWO PRES1DENIr
There was n sound OF music and rcyelry on
Lyaid La Florc yesterday afternoon The vessels war
Ike character was for the time hidden behind the smiling
face OF hoI iay and although the cannon roarcd their
thunder spoke Ipcaco and good will Admiral Lacombe
wished show his appreciation Of his reception In New
York; and he chose way to do so which certainly gave
pleasure to all his friends reception given on the
flagship ali no had taken part IN the reception of the
statue. Admiral made short speech and everyone
went away delighted.
Guests were conveyed from West Twenty thlrd-st 20
the fisate IN tug boat Tho deck Of La Florc WAS
transformed into fairy pavilion. Tho planks fairly
shone with whiteness. the brasswork was rcsIcndcnt
and overhead awning composed OF the nnSs of
various Nations Rare plants arranged along the
bulwarks and the tables which spread In every
available space were loaded with roses. The whole
presented harmonious mLgling OF color and sng
eested splendid hospitality Under the tenng o hags
moved oflcers In gorgeous uniforms. both French and
American. The civilians In their plain black coats
served as background for their rceplcudcut
panlons The guests occupied the mreyo, for half
hour looking Ia Fiorc and aimrng her appoint
nens Everything from the foreca-tc Ia the wardroom
was In apple pic order he sailors we're dressed In their
neaes blue uniforms the machinery shone IA II had
lust come OF the shop. and the guns without the
suspicion OF speck OF dust About $3.50 o'clock all tho
guests had arrived ana the gangway was hauled up.
Then movement made toward the tables The
Admirals table the quarter deck Beside him
sat Commodore Chandler. who had come over from the
Brooklyn Nayy Yard. with Of his stan In United
states tug. At another table were Colonel Emmons
Clark. with the officers OF the 9TH Regiment. A few
young men came from the Minnesota, there were
a few officers from Governors Island, and National
Gnari-men, representing the various regiments
Among the unnn orncd guests were General Fltl John
Porter Police Commissioners French. Noorhis and Ne
Cavc, Adopb l. sanger Coroner Levy Ionis de Beblhn
+. Il. Couder Consul Brnwaert. Chancellor Dousseing
Of the French Consulate, fah LelhiNe secretary o Tue
French Legation at Washington, captain franguel oi
the hoI1nandie H. \; inirr J,,rn A'TIP J"ospn
General Stoue. Charles r smith. rc.ident OF the
Grace was expected but was unable Ia come Tue
admiral MIN note incosng dispatch from the
French Minister Of the Nay. and asking hn to bring
it attention Of The people OF New York Tie same
dispatch was read later In the afternoon aboard La
FlOrc.
+ The lunch passed very pleasantly, although lis sab
stantial character would better warrant the word
dinner" Those who could talk French cOnplimcntei
the hosts upon Of the entertainment, while
those who could speak Dnly English. contened them
AMI drinking bumpers In honor Of France and the
At last when even the most obstinate nppeiltes
make great deal OF noise Ia trying to Keep MS com
panions silent. The Admiral doesn't approve long long
speeches, but he always says Soncthing pcisaht lhS
Gentlemen let me nrst OF all thank you for having
accepted hospitality offered you beneath tho flag OF
France. In this assenbagc OF citizens the most
dIsIuyushed OF tour Union. mall of friendship for
our country of winch am proud and don't know how
iind "a fitting manner OF carrying out The nter,
tions OF Government than By TINS dispatch when
have received: The Government Of the Republic feels
deeply tho klnd reception winch you have received NJ
the hands OF the authorities and the people OF New
York BE kind enough To give eXpreszOn to this sen-
ncnt. our Government has voiced the sentiments oi
France. aud tho etes In which have Just taken
par. Is a proof your sentiments are The same am
going to propose one single toast which VIII give eh
preston this union OF the two peoples the Presi
dent OF French RepublIc-tO tho President OF the
Republic OF the United states" .
"rhe most distinguished citizens OF the Union all
clapped vigorously. rose to their ieet ana raised their
elaasscs before they could drink the toast bang!
went OF the great guns OF tho rigate anl thon
second aud 80 on. MI twenty one guns, full National
salutc had been fired. This salute, promptly ex-
ecuied proved entirely ecctnal means OF silencng
all wou be- speech makers, for M one felt cil 10
coinpetition with the Accordingly. little more
time was spent In pleasant cODycrsatiOn. ana then the
departed IN the tug giving three cheers Tor their
hosts.