The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-15
France Celebrates The tO2d Anniversary Of
that Event.
"YIYE CARNOT! WYE La REPUBLICT
An Elaborate Programme Carried Out-Dun-
can Acquitted on the Ground of In
sanity-Foreign Events.
IRv Cable 10 The Timns. !

which the year of grace 17S9 marked the be-
ginning of the end of monarchism, the birth
of French republicanisn. and incidentally, the
death of that case-hardened but tough old
soldier of absolutism, Delaney. No. the ball
opened with the general conference OF the
united societies of French military instruc-
ton. which was held in the garden OF the
Tuiileries on Sunday last. This was an affair
Of the very first importance, and was at
tended bv the Minister Of War, u. de Frey
cinet. and his chiefs of bureau. the general
officers Of the active army and the reserves,
and host Of military experts ana authorities
of all classes IL was strictly a business meet
ing sentiment having no place IN the pro-
ceedings. and no other topic being permitted
than the strengthening OF the military re-
sources of the country.
Yesterday the President of the Republic, IN
accordance with the invitation OF the munich
pal council Of Paris, delivered an address on
the occasion OF the opening Tor pubic use Oh
the Avenue de Ia Republique. An enormous
crowd was present tO greet and constantly
cheer the President, who delivered an grafton
elouuentlv eulOgistc Of the triumphs of Re-
publicanism in France. 1t was here that the
sensational attempt Of madman 20 assassl-
nate NJ Carnot occurred. 1t is conceded that
had the crowd been a less unwledly one. or
the police for amoment laggard the would-be
murderer would have'been torn to pieces. AS
it is the event has only served 10 assure TO the
President such an ovation on his arrival at
Longchamps this afternoon as he has never
received before.
GREAT DAY IN PARIS.
This morning opened auspiciously with
bright light in the East and a pleasant breeze
tanning the long reaches OF bOuleyards.
Quick following the rising of the sun the
great guns Of the Paris forts began 70 roar out
III Il 80
artiilorists had not long been at work before
through streets emblazoned with flags and
bunting came swarming the citizens with
their wives and children These were the
early birds some of whom were bound Tor
the quiet pleasures Of river and country,
while others were scurrying along IN the nope
Of securing choice places Mt some one OF the
innumerable fetes OF the day.
As o'clock approached the grand tnQr-
Oughfares became almost lmpaSsable. Inc
Parisian millions were evidently determined
to make a day of it. 1t was interesting 10
note how many of the hurrying men, women
and little ones wore bits OF the three-Darred
ribbon upon their bosOms. 10 might, indeed,
have been instructive could 1t have been wit
messed by some Of those busy gentlemen who
are amusing mankind with their attempts TO
| construct a new map Of Europe with France
loft out. Manifestly these people know OF tho
festive Kaiser and complacent Guelph ana
take tbs simple method OF exploiting their
| knowledge.
4 REMARKABLE SCENE.
BY $50 O'Clock the scene which the writer
looked out upon from the Office windows or
I}fntransigeant was a remarkable one. Tho
holiday tide of the big city was in full mo-
ton. and was being constantly swollen Dy
| streams of people arriving from the provinces
bv every incoming train. On the pave
ments below there moved dense pro,
cession Of humanity, kept IN order and
out OF danger by the watchful gen.
darmes. In windows and on balconies, made
brilliant with tasteful decorations, countless
thousands OF gaily dressed ladies sat or stood.
eager observers Of the minutest change oc-
curing in the animated scenes everywhere
being enacted Ii was safe even at that early
hour. 10 assert that but rarely has Paris seen
such an 0utpouring of its citizens as that OF
to-day II was the coming forth OF millions
of those children 70 offer up an ovation to
France. tO France whether triumphant de-
| feated or eXpectant.
The official and popular programme OF the
DAYS events is a long one. few OF lts tea-
lures are the Inauguration OF the monu-
ment 10 the memory Of Danton In the
Boulevard ISt. Germalne, numerous and
varied entertainments for the children OF tho
communal schools of the city of Paris, free
! uerformances ut the subsidized theatres, q
| gratuitOus exhibition of the famous panorama
| Of the battle of Champigny and the decoration
| of the great triumphal arches and columns Oh
! the capital.
REVIEW AT LONGCHAMPS.
On tho great plateau at LOngchamps was
reviewed at o'clock the pride OF the capital
| and hone of France the army OF Paris. Hours
before red -trousered soldier was not to be seen
anywhere about the great hippOdrome living
wall. made up of hundreds Of thousands oi
human beings, had closed IN and around
an - or
Promptly at 3 o'clock, as though by
magic. infantry, cavalry and artillery poured
into the immense circle. Just beyond the
dense masses Of infantry, and emerging from
| q cloud of dust, came the French cavalry az q
| trot squadron upon squadron, culrasslers'
Dragons and lancers. They IN their turn
| promptly took up the ground assigned them;
! their waving plumes, brilliant uniforms and
magnicent charges followed 10y the admIrlng
gaze OF the fair danes OF Paris.
But observe the men Of the vast throng
crane their necks forward as If IN mute re-.
sponse TO the rumbllng noise and shaking OF
| the solid earth which smltes the ears ana
tingles the nerve centers. Ihere Is susn 0,
| horses. a sweep Of mighty caissons. Hare OF
| red upon uniforms and OF light upon gun
| metal and then there ascends triumphai
| cheer The cheering subsidies as carriage
| drawn by six horses, and attended Dy an
| escort Of cavalrymen. dashes up 10 the view
ing stand. lie Btllcihl hAANo CtN e'ffHA -
| the massed thousands Of all arms. gun is
| fred.
GREETING THE PRESIDENT.
The President Of France is standing bare
headed on the raised platform and then 10000
sabers flash In the air. the barrels of 80 O00
muskets dazzle the eye. and far as sight can
| follow the tri-colors dip the salutation. Fifty
bands strike up "Marsellaise" thrice 10000
voices take up the cries of-"yiye Carnot. y
"Viye rArmed and "Yiye Ia France" but
gradually these voices merge into one tremen-
| dous sound. which seems 10 split the dome.
| The French people are greeting the Republic,
| ''Vive la Republic"
The Longchamps review is over and Paris
| hastens homeward for the night fetes.
THEE AMERICANS DECORATED.
Among those who were decorated to-day by
President Carnot in commemoratIon OF the
fall of the Bastille. were three Americans.
They were Mr. yanbergen, DIR. Matched and
Mr. Scweitzer. delegate from the New York
BENEVOLENT Society The first two were ap.
pointed officers of the Legion OF Honor. and
Mr.. Scweitzer was appointed u knight Of the
Legion of Honor.