The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-26
PRICE WO CENTS.
THE CONQUEST OF PEACE
FKTEs At LYONS IN BoSoR OF THE
RUSSIAN VISITORS.
Elaborate Decorations and Many Rich Gifts
For the Subjects OF the Czar.
Wild Scenes in Paris.

LYONS, Oct. 25.-More than 10000 yisi-
tors are in the city this morning, having
come from all parts OF the surrounding
country to take part in the fetes atten-
dant upon the visit OF the Russian naval
officers, who will stop here for fourteen
hours and then proceed to rejoIn their
ships at Toulon.
The city is handsomely decorated and
a noteworthy fact is that the residents
of the Italian quarter have taken a con-
spicuous part In adding to the flags
and bunting that everywhere cover houses
and span the streets. The Cours du Midi,
the Place Perrache and the Place Bel
lecour are notable for their artistic deco
rations. Every boat plying upon the
rivers Rhine or Saone, which traverse
the city, Is covered with flags, and almost
every part OF the city displays some deco
ration In honor Of the Russians Tho
main streets of the town, Cours Gam
BETA, Avenue des Points du Midi, Ccurs
Lafayeteta and Cours Morand, are mas
ses Of Color while Venetian masts are
almost as plentiful as trees In a forest
An enormous number OF gifts have been
prepared for presentation 10 the Rus
SLAMS, either for themselves or for the
Car and Czarina. Among the presents
are twelve beautiful silk dresses for the
Czarina, a large number OF silk French
and Russian flags and $500 silk handker-
chiefs The latter are intended for the
sailors OF the Russian feet. The silk
manufacturers Of this city are the most
important I'm the world and the gifts OF
this material are the best work OF the
Lyonnaise looms.
PARIS, oct. &.-The following note
was communicated to the press this
morning In behalf OF the visiting Russian
naval officers:
Admiral Avelan and his officers have
been deeply moved at the reception they
have met in the capital. They offer to
the Partisan populace a sincere express
sion OF their gratitude. All they have
seen and heard will remain forever an
graved upon the depths OF their hearts
and will be faithfully transmitted TO
Frances friends I'm Russia. The Russian
officers wish to respond 20 the num-
berless tokens Of sympathy they received
while i'm Paris. Time. however has fall
ed. and they now beg all Paris and the
whole OF France TO accept their fraternal
friendship and most sincere gratitude.
They send forth to France all the best
wishes OF their hearts.
PARIS. OCT. 25.-The most notable
feature OF the gala performance given
last night at tho opera I'm honor or the
Russians. was the ballet, which was pro-
nouuced TO have been the finest ever pro-
duced in France. Upon the conclusion OF
the performance the artists, attired In
Russian costumes, passed before the cur
tain and were received with frenzied
plaudits by the spectators.
one Of the performers, who was dressed
IN represent Ivan, The Terrible sang
the Russian anthem, and the whole house
rose at him cheering and crying "Nlve
La Ru,sie. Viye La France" and "Fiye
La Alliance"
cannon shot from the rear OF the
stage ushered in the final scene an
apotesis OF peace. This evoked furlher
enthusiastic cheering, and then the spec
tators joned In singing the Marseiliaise.
Admiral Avalen was very evidently
carried away by the enthusiasm every
where manifested, and springing 10 his
feet. faced the audience and shouted;
''Viye La France" To describe the scene
that followed, would be well nigh Inn
possible. The audience was absolutely
delirioious with patriotic enthusiasm, ara
IL is doubtful II the opera house or any
other place OF public entertainment had
ever before furnished such scene OF
wild excitement