New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-18

packed WIN dense mass OF humanity long
before the arrival of the train. 1t is estimated
that the crowd outside the Care de Lyon alone
numbered 100000 persons.
SINGING THE RUSSIAN ANTHEM
When the train seen approaching the
station the crowd began TO sing the Russian
Anthem Only a few of those present could
sing the words but nearly all knew the air
and the volume of sound was tremendous
though musical AS the Russian officers ap-
peared the crowd ceased singing. and shouts of
"Long live Russia" Long live the Car"
were heard on every side. The
es eager as the to welcome the guests
and their voices could be distinctly heard above
the roar of the welcoming cries
ROUTE OF THE PROCESSION.
Amid the cheering crowd surging about the
entrance to the station, the Russians. resplend-
ent in full uniform, passed, bowling right and
left Carriages were taken at the station, and
the visitors driven through the Rue de
Lyon to the Place de la Bastilc. The route
taken from the Place de la Bastle was along
the Boulevard Beaumarchas. boulevard des
Files du Calvaire Boulevard du Temple. through
the Place de la Republique to the Boulevard
st. Martin, and thence through the Boulevards
ST. Denis Bonne Nouvele. Poissonniere, Mont
martre, des ltaens des Capucines and de la
Madeleine to the Church of the Madeleine. The
whole route lined with spectators, who
were almost frantic in their expressions of well
come.
THE TRICOLOR WAVES WITH THE WHITE.
The decorations were beautiful and appropri-
ate notices displayed from every point Of
vantage. The trcolor of France and the white
flag with the blue cross of Russia were every
where seen. and the combination Of these colors
presented beautiful effects. Progress neces-
sarily slow. and the Russians became infected
with the enthusiasm manifested everywhere
about them AS the crowd shouted. 'Vivc la
Russe." "Vive lie Czar," the Russians sprang to
their feet. and waving their hats shouted in
reply. "Vive la France" "Vive la belle France
HOW THE WOMEN GREETED THEM
noteworthy feature Of the reception was
the anxiety of the women TO subject themselves
TO the embrace of the Russians who fully
equal 10 the occasion. Handsome girls and
women would get through the line of guards
and, with no fear of the display which might
be made, spring upon the steps Of the car
riages, the hubs of the wheels any other
place affording "A foothold. and hold their faces
up to be kissed 1t wonder that many
OF them not over by the carriages
or trampled upon by the horses but far
known. all escaped without accident.
RECEIVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.
Soon leaving the Madeleine. the procession
Started for the Cerce Militarc On the way
There the carriages, together with the cavalry
escort were frequently compelled TO stop, owing
10 the density of the crowd. Arrived at the
Cercle. the president and members of the Mu-
hicipal Council of Paris were found waiting
The president presented an address to Admiral
Avelan. The latter made a very brief reply
saying he was happy to have been chosen to
return the visit of Admiral GcrvaiS to Cron-
stddt and ST. Petersburg.
AT THE MILITARY CLUB
After the reception by the municipal author
ites. the officers were driven to the Military
Club, where they received by General
Chanone. General Barater and other high
military officials. The club adopted the
Russian custom, and bread and salt on silver
salvers offered to the guests. who, dipping
the bread into the salt. ate with their hosts.
General Chanoin.. speaking in Russian. wei
coined the guests. Admiral Avelan returning
thanks In the name Of himself and his officers.
Soon after "A sumptuous luncheon was served
and then the guests were conducted to the
rooms set apart Tor their use during their stay
In Paris.
At o'clock the Russian officers were es-
corted to their carriages. and accompanied by
the cavalry. were driven to the Russian Church
In Rue Daru. where Te Deum' sung
with all the pomp of the Greek Church Upon
the conclusion of the religious ceremony the
guests re-entered their carriages and returned
TO the Cercle Mitaire. Thence they pro-
ceeded to the Russian Embassy. in Rue
Grenelle ST. Germain. Here squadron OF
curassiers. resplendent in their gorgeous uni
forms, were waiting to escort them to the
Palace OF the Elysee
THE RECEPTION AT THE ELYsEE.
As the guests passed within the courtyard
Of the palace they we're met with the military
honors due to their rank and at once |
escorted into the presence Of President Carnot
Csntinasd Fifth Paae.