The herald., 1894-07-02
BESIDE HIS GRANDFATHER
Carnot's Remains Consigned
to the Tomb.
His Body Laid to Rest in the
Pantheon.
The Most Imposing Funeral Ever
Seen in France.
President Casimlr- Psrler Laid Precedent
Aside and Rode in the Pro-
cession-A Terrible Crush
In ths Streets.
By the Associated Pres.

BY the Associated Press
PARIS, July 1.-The remains of the
late President Carnot, the murdered
chief magistrate OF France. struck down
Lyons last Sunday night, we're deposited
the Pantheon today by the side of the
remains of his grandfather, Lazare Car.
not, the "organizsr Of victory"
The funeral was made the occasion for
one of the most remarkable civic and
military displays in the history Of
France. The crowds began to gather
along the Champs Elysee, the Rue
Dwell and the streets on the De la Cite,
from early morning. People camped all
night, quiet and mournful, discussing
the tragedy and cursing the assassin.
AT 2 O'Clock this morning the streets
along the route were already crowded,
and by O'Clock the place de la Con-
corde was black with people. The house
tops, windows and balconies OF every
house along the line of march, and every
other point OF vantage, were occupied,
fabulous sums of money being paid for
MES from which to view the funeral pro.
cession.
All classes OF people, young and old,
rich and poor, crowded to the funeral
from all parts of Paris and from every
department in France. Incoming trains
were crowded last night and this morn
ing.
The neighborhood of the British en-
hoouv on pocly od uifh manila ozto
day evening that many who wished to
get away in order to obtain food and
drink were unable to do 80, and Lady
Duffsrin. the wife of the British embas-
ssdor, felt 80 much compassion for them
that she instructed her servants to dis
tribute all the refreshments possible to
the throng outside the doors OF the en-
bassy. The example OF Lady ~Dufferin
was followed by the occupants of num-
ber OF adjoining mansions.
At am. the whole route OF the pro-
ceseion was packed in manner never
before seen in this city. The weather
was gloriously bright, but the heat soon
became almost unbearable. All the
benches, chairs and tables which could
be brought out of housee were placed
upon the sidewalks and standing room
upon them was auctioned off and in
many cases at large prices.
Lines OF troops, infantry, cavalry,
artillery and guards repubiique were to
be seen on all sides, and mounted order
lies dashed here and there bearing mes
sages to and from the staff OF General
Saussier, the military governor OF Paris.
Mourning EN- blems displayed on all
sides gave mournful tone to everything
and helped to increase the gloom which
spread over the vast aesemblage.
The crowds at the palace and the place
de la Concorde watched with great in.
terest the arrival of the carriages con.
tanning the representatives of foreign ma.
tions and the high officials of the govern
ment who were escorted by Getachments
OF dragons. Then came the cabinet
ministers, who were respectfully saluted,
which deeply impressed the eolemnity
OF the occasion.
There was an immense stir among the
crowds when Casimir- Perier, successor
OF the late president, drove up to the
palace, for, contrary to precedent, the
newely elected chief magistrate OF France
had determined to attend the funeral.
The troops presented arms upon his ar
rival and he was received al the en-
trance of the palace by number OF high
officials.
General Saussisr then gave the signal
for the funeral to commence.
General Saussier, surrounded by a
brilliant staff of mounted officers, took
position in thecourt yard in front Of the
magnificent catafslque. upon which tho
remains OF the late president have been
resting in state since Friday last, and
the black caskeG with it5 elaborate silver
mountpgs was removed under the sup
erintendency OF the priests, who had
been gathered about the bier from
early morning.
At exactly 10 80 a. m. the procession
began it's march towards the cathedral |
OF Not-e Dame. A squadron of repub
can guards emerged from the grounds of
the palace and proceeded slowly down
the Avenue Msrigini toward the Avenue
Gabriel and the Champs Elysee, the
band OF the guards playing q funeral
march.
All the troops presented arms and the
people uncovered their heads in spi to Of
the blazing sun. Following the band of
the guard republicsine, came four OF the
principal attendants of the Elyaee with
tri-colored cockades in their hats. Then
Came two CARRIAGES containing the
priests who were to escort the body to
Notre Dame. After the clergy, came a
six.horse funeral car. which had been
used at the funerals OF Presidents
Theirs and MacNahon. The casket was
covered with the tri-color OF France and
was heavily draped with crepe.
Two infantry captains. bearing large
velvet cushion upon which rested Presi.
dent Carnot's various orders, marched
after the funeral car. They were fol-
lowed by the officers composing the civil
household of the late president. Behind
these were the three sons of the dead
man. The other members of the family,
excepting the widow, came next. Presi-
dent Cssimir-Perier followed them, bare
headed, with the Gordon of the grand
master of the Legion of Honor across
his breaet.
The president was accompanied by
Cen. Borius, chief Of the military house,
hold. Behind them came the presidents