Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11
GEAR is NOW ON GERMAN SOIL.
Crosses the French Frontier Into the
Dnmnsn of EMnerOr MiIIinm.

Domain OF Emperor NtIIiuul.
Copyright. 1896 by the Associated Press)
DARMSTADT, Oct. 10.--The imperial Rus
sian train, with the car and czarina and
their immediate suite, arrived here at o
o'clock this morning. Their majesties were
met by the ducal family Of Hesse. headed
by Grand Duke Ernest of Hesse, brother of
the czarina. The imperial couple were
driven to the new palace this morning
through the gaily decorated streets. When
their majestes reached the French frontier
station of Pagni-sur-Moseiie the project of
the department was present TO do homage
to the Russian ruler upon the part OF
French Lorraine and Nancy, where, the pre-
feet recalled took place the memorable in
terview between the late President Carnot
and the Grand Duke Constantine.
The railway station of Pagni-sur- Mosele
was brilliantly Illuminated and decorated
with French and Russian nags, etc. Cross
ing into German territory. a couple of Ger
man engines were attached to the imperial
train and the journey &c Darmstadt was
resumed. The czsr ieoksd somewhat ia
tigued on his arrival here, but he was in
good spirits and apparently pleased with
his visit to France.
REVIEWS FRENCH TROOPS.
PARIS. Oct. 1O.-The review Of tho French
army was decided success and some OF the
finest troops in the nation participated
in it. The scene from the reviewing stand
presented most imposing picture. All
points of the horizon were outlined by
masses of troops, horses and guns.
After the welcoming ceremonies were
ended the car and czarina entered a
barouche. drawn by six horses and ridden by
artillery men, who acted as postilions, The
carriage started away at a gallop amid
wild cheers from the throngs. the cheering
continuing until the imperial party reached
the military headquarters. As the imperial
cortege arrived there trumpet sounded, and
Immediately all the buges and drums and
the hundreds OF bands present broke out into
strain of martial music. the troops pre-
sented arms and the officers saluted.
The czar then mounted a charger. and
surrounded by a brilliant suite and fol-
lowed by the carriage containing the czarina
and President Faure, rode down the front
of each regiment. AS his majesty arrived
before each regiment its band struck up
the Russian hymn Life to the Car"
which was followed by the "Marseillase."
After each detachment had been inspected
czar and czarina and President Faure en-
tered the grand stand and the march past
began at l o'clock. The marching and
dressing were magnificent and the splendid
appearance and fitness Of the troops caused
a spontaneous outburst of cries from thou
sands of throats of "ViWe rarmee."
The review ended with magnificent
charge of cavalry, led by General Billot,
"a m nf
squadrons within five yards of the reviewing
stand and grand stand and almost at the
feet of the ear and czsrina and President
Faure, whereupon the csar touched his cap
in a military salute, eIclting another out
burst of enthusiasm, His majesty after
wards summoned General Billot and warmly
praised the troops
At the banquet which followed the review
President Faure addressed the ear, saying;
Your majesty is about to leave us after a
stay which will leave an ineffaceable SOU
venir on the annals OF our country. AS
smile of happy augury the charm OF the
presence of your majesty and the empress
will remain gracefully eBtwined with this
visit. Your majestes were acclaimed al
Paris by the whole nation. and at Cher
bourg and Citations We're received by what
has the greatest hold upon the heart OF
France-the army and the navy. At each
OF the frequent anniversaries OF their glo-
rious past the sailors and soldiers OF France
exchanged with their Russian brothers
declarations OF cordially and well-wishes
Today in the name OF the French army
and navy, beg your majesty to receive In
behalf OF his armies on land and sea, the
solemn declaration OF heir unalterable
friendship | drink to the Russian army
and navy and raise my glass In honor of
his majesty, Nicholas III. and in honor OF
the empress. Alexandria Fedoroyna.
The czer then clinked glasses with Presi-
dent Faure after which his majesty re-
piled TO the toast. saying:
I'm Cherbourg harbor. on arriving, | was
able to admire the French squadron, and
today. on the eve OF leaving your beautiful
country. have had the pleasure OF Wit
Messing a most imposing military spectacle
In attending the review OF the troops on
their usual maneuyer field France m9y
be proud Of her army. Tou are first, mon
sieur lie presidonte. in saying that the two
countries are united in unalterable friend
ship. Moreover, between cur two armies
there exists deep feeling OF eonfraternity
In arms. | raise my glass Ia honor OF your
armies OF land and sea ana | drink to the
health OF the president Of the French re-
public"