The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-10-18

From President Carnot Down, All
Frenchmen Cry. "yiyela RnSsier'
Carriages OF the Russians Have Din-
caity In fassiag Through the Streets
The Whole Nation shoutlng--ltsly
kntert.ins . British Fieet.as an Offset.


day attire crowded the streets. They
came from the country and from other
cities in special trains. The streets were
almost emhowered in decorations. in
which the Russian and French eolors
commingled as France hopes they
may on that day when enemies
appear opposed 10 her in battle array.
The windows, hsAconies. housetops and
even the chimneys along which the Rus
SLAMS passed were black with sight-seers.
The Russian naval officers arrived by train
from Touion at $50 O'Clock this morning.
A throng estimated at ioo.oeo people was
gathered around the depot. while every
street leading to the Military Club, where
the Russians were entertained. was
packed with people. As the Rus
stans appeared and entered their carriages
the great throng set up Q mighty shout
OF "Vive ia Rnssie." Admiral Avellan
and the officers accompanying him stood
up in the carriages and replied with shouts
OF ''Viye Ia France" Only with the ut
most difficulty were the police enabled 10
keep the thoroughfares on the way to the
club clear enough to admit of the carriages
passing at q slow walk At times French
enthusiasm was worked up 10 such
pitch that the Russians looked
alarmed rs the cheering masses,
surging forward, burst through the
military line gathered close about them.
The Russians appeared thoroughly tired
out by the series OF entertainments at
Toulon. Admiral Avellan made brief
response to the address of welcome pre-
sented him at the station by the presi-
dent OF the council. expressing pleasure at
being chosen to return the visit Of Ad-
miral Gervais to ST. Peters burg, and clos
ing with compliments to France and
Frenchmen.
Admiral Aveiian and his officers had no
sooner entered the Military Club than the
tremendous roars of cheering which swept
over the Place de l'Opera compelled them
10 reappear upon the balcony, where, i'm
reply to the greeting Of the vast multitude
below, the Russian admiral and his
staff waved their caps In the
air and cried "vive la France. /"
This caused climax in the excitement,
and If the people were wildly enth usiastic
before these words fell from the Russian
admiral's lips. they were fairly mad with
excitement when they heard them.
President Carnot conferred on Russian
Admiral Avelian the decoration of grand
officer of the Legion of Honor Other
officers were also decorated.
The Russians drove to the Palais Elysee
this afternoon, and on the way there the
same enthusiastic scenes were witnessed.
Some of the people Kissed before the British
embassy, but the denomination was soon
suppressed. Upon arriving at the Elysee
the Russian admiral and staff were re-
ceiyed with military honor and presented
TO President Carnot by Baron Won Mohr-
enheinl. the Russian ambassador. Presi-
dent Carnot was surrounded by the Off
GERS of his military household, and after
having greeted the visitors, turned to the
Russian ambassador and said: II thank
you for presenting to me the officers of
the Russian squadron. I am happy to
be able today TO renew the greetings in
person which were extended to them at
Toulon on my behalf" President Carpot
then turned TO the Russian visitors and
said: You have already heard, Mes
sieurs, at Toulon the expression of good
will of the French government and also
that of the people of the districts through
which YOU have passed. and throughout
the nation you will everywhere meet with
the same sincere cordial welcome. The
ties OF friendship which have been drawn
closer by the touching demonstrations
of which our feet was the
object at Cronstadt, are growing
stronger every day. The loyal inter-
change of our feelings and friendship will
be an inspiration 20 all who have at heart
the benefit of peace confidence and secnr-
ity. The great emperor who sent you, aud
\
you with an exalted mission, which you
have worthily carried out. / bid you,
therefore. welcome.
Admiral Aveilan replied to President
Carnot, thanking the French president
for the courtesies extended 10 himself and
officers while on French soil. The Rus
SLAMS then visited the ministry of the in
terror, ministry of war, ministry
of marine and other Important
buildings of q similar nature, including
in the tour the senate and chamber of
deputies. At the chamber of deputies the
Russians were welcomed by Vice Presi-
dent Casimir Rerier. who, addressing Ad.
miral Avellan. declared that the deputies
fully appreciated the honor paid them by
Admiral Avellan and his officers in
visiting the chamber and expressed
happiness at having been associated
with the sentiments which caused the
hearts of Russians and Frenchmen 10 beat
in unison on this occasion never 10 De for
gotten. The vice president added: We
address, with the entire nation, our re-
spectful homage 20 the czar and our
sympathy to the Russian nation, army
and navy"
The vast concoarse Of people around the
buildings immediately closed behind the
carriages occupied by the Russian officers,
until the crush was 50 great that the ve-
hieIes were carried forward by the throng
amid deafenIng cheering. men. women
and children running beside the
carriages and grasping the hands Of the
Russian officers. who often rose from theis
seats. waved their hats and shouted.
.sViye nos bons smis les Francais" To
these Russian cheers the crowds replied
bv cries Of "Vive nos hons amis
les Rnsses" Altogether the scene
vas unprecedented in the history Of the
world, unless exceptions be made in favor
of the extraordinary scene Witnessed at
Toulon. This evening all the prominent
buildings OF the city were Illuminated,
While all over the city there was an ex.
trav.gant display Of iiluminstions
The Russian officers we're tonight ten
dered banquet At the Elysse place. Pres
ident carnot presided. The Russian on
GERS wore their nes Legion Of Honor