New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-15
ENTHUSIASM AT TOULON.
GIFTS AND COrRTESIES SIOWE'RED UPON
THE RUSSIAN VISITORS
THRoNGs OF sICHTsEERs INSPECT THE CARS
oUApRON-ApMIRAL BoIsSoUDY's BANQUET
TO THE RUSSIAN AND FRENCH OFFICERS

SQUADkON-ADMlKNL bbl~NONDA PF'+'S''-N
TO THE RUSSIAN AND FRENCH OFFICERS
A VENETIAN FETE AND BALL.
Toulon. oct 14-Until o'clock this morning
the weather appreciably diminished the mani
festations of popular enthusiasm attending the
visit to this port of the Russian fleet OF war
ships The air was damp and rain was threat
ened but at about o'clock the clouds began 10
clear away and the sun was soon shining bright
w. The streets became crowded again ana
everywhere the enthusiasm of the people began
to find expression. At early hour hundreds
of crowded craft filed the harhor and carried
pleasure-seekers to and around the RUSSIAN
ships The owners Of the boats charged un-
usual sums for the trip, but so anxious were
the crowd 10 the war vessels that the prices
demanded were paid almost without question
Admiral Ayean the commander OF the Rus
sian squadron expressed himself as delighted
with the reception given to him and his officers
Yesterday. He much pleased by the en-
thusasm everywhere shown. lie had never ne
said witnessed such warm and hearty wei
come He rejoiced that he was able TO accept
the invitation to visit Paris which had been ex-
tended to him.
The Mayor Of Toulon, the Prefect and the
Senators and Deputies from the Department Of
Nicholas !. the flagship Of the Russian fleet.
where they were enthusiastically received
Delegates from Bcsancon. the capital Of the De-
partment Of Doubs presented 10 the Russian
sailors gold and silver watches as souvenirs
Of their visit TO French waters. The sailors are
having as good time on board their ships as
their officers
Almost all the officials and delegates who
visited Admiral Avclan to-day left presents for
the Russians. BY evening these presents.
piled on the floor Of the cabin. reached fairly
to the ceiling
~ Humbcrt President Of the Paris Munic-
nal Council formally invited the Admiral to
visit the capital. promising him such q rcccp-
tion as bentt"d the allies. friends and brothers
Of Frenchmen In reply Admiral Avclan
thanked NJ Iumbcrt adding: Every step we
take In France is followed 10y Russia.
The Prcfect of Marselll"s invited Admiral
Avclan to visit that port, and III" Admiral
promised To ask his Governments permission to
accept the invitation.
Admiral Avean attended in tho afternoon the
fetc Of 14s gvmnastic societies. whose 400 young
athletes represented every corner Of France
Afterward IN the presence Of civil. military and
naval officials. "A delegation from Rheims pre-
sented a handsome souvenir from their city to
Admiral Boissoudy gave banquet To the
Russian and French officers this evening aboard
the warshp Formidable. An immcnse sailcloth
tent WAS erected on the rear deck. and under it,
canoped with flags Of the two nations. was
spread the horseshoe table. The sides OF the big
tent were draped with tapestry. bearing designs
of marine symbols The rarcst flowers were
crowded along the table. As Admiral Avean
boarded the Formidable. the band began the
national hymn Admiral BoiJsoudy gave sig
nal and the masts and hulls of the whole
feet burst forth with flood OF electric lights.
The Venetian fete in the harbor began at
o'clock Thousands OF small craft decorated
with multi -coored lanterns moved about In
were packed with people
The firing OF cannon announced the opening
Of the ban given by the French to the Rus
sian officers the expenses being betrayed BY the
contribution Of one days pay by every French
officer. The decorations Of the Arsenal grounds,
where the bail was given were decidedly
artistic.
The authorities OF various provincial towns
have sent beautifully Illuminated addresses 10
Admiral Asean. The ascent Of great balloon.
named the Admiral Avelan. attracted much at
tcntiOn.
1t is "A noteworthy fact that none Of the Rus
sian sailors has yet been allowed liberty to
visit the shore. Admiral ANclan is evidently
anxious that they shall not mix in the remark
able effervcsccncc which Is prevailing hero.
Admiral RicuDer French Minister of Marine.
who came to Toulon to welcome the guests of
the Nation, returned TO Paris this morning.