New-York tribune., 1896-10-06
THE CZARIN FRANCE ATLAST
MAGNIFICENT RECEPTION IN CHER
BOURG AFTER A STORMY PASSAGE.

rived here from portsmouth England dt =
o'clock this afternoon, and frantic reception
was given them by the immense crowds that
had assembled near the Bassin du Commerce.
the avant-pOrt and the quays In that vicinity.
The weather was stormy throughout the
night. and early this morning the rain was fall
ing heavily. This had bad effect on the many
beautiful decorations. but did not dampen the
enthusiasm of the multitude which. armed with
umbrellas early sought points Of vantage from
which they could not be driven by stress OF
weather.
Along the route from the DUAL de TAnclen
Arsenal which fronts the eastern side OF the
ova.4- mort to the railway station were number
loss Venetian masts which presented hand-
some sight last night but which this morning
looked somewhat bedraggled after having been
exposed to the storm Many of them were
blown down by a heavy squat Whlch suuch
here during the night. and large force OF men
was put to work early this morning 10 replace
them as far possible.
All night long thousands Of persons OF all ages
and conditions hocked into the town from all
narts of the interior, and the trains arriving this
morning brought thousands more the streets
nero literally packed but the crowds were Or
DERBY and extremely goodnatured Every one
appeared to be anxious to show frienoshp 1or
the great ally Of France. and as the hour ap-
proached that had been fixed FOR the Gar ar
rival feverish expectancy could be seen written
~, tho faces Of the thousands that were close
10 the waterfront
Tho eastern and western tettes and the glacis
AZ the entrance to the avant-port were piack
with humanity. None but favored individuals
however were allowed at these places. for from
them the first and best views Of the approaching
rava, nrocession could be seen. and the yacht
po,a- Star. bearing the Car and Czarina and
THAR suites passed up the Quai de rAncien
Arsenal through the two je.ties. Large num-
hers of gendarmes were everywhere present.
I'M, they had no difficulty in keeping order, as
the crowds were perfectly tractable
AROUGH SEA VOYAGE.
s,ir gale was blowing outside the harbor
all the morning. and very high sea was run
ming which made the crossing of the Channel
mos, unpleasant experience for those not used
10 sea voyages
1t was recalled r'lat the Car was very good
sailor he having made voyage almost around
tho world while he was Czarowitz. but much
svmpathy was expressed for the Czarina, who' IN
addition to being in delicate health is unused 10
sea voyages. A storm signal was hy'ng on the
breakwater and altogether the weather condi-
tions were most inauspicious
At s O'Clock the French Northern Squadron
left the roadstead and headed across the Chan
mel for the purpose of meeting the Russian
Yachts and British warships accompanying
them. The squadron reinforced by war
ships sent from Rochefort and Brest. They all
prooeeded 10 about the middle Of the Channel.
where they drew up in line and awaited the
coming Of the Gar.
At about noon signals on the breakwater an
nounced that the Polar Star had been sighted
and the pent-up enthusiasm Of the crowd broke
forth in a mighty cheer. Prior TO this how
ever the crowd knew the yacht was approach
ing for there had neen family heard the deep
booming Of the guns from the French and Brit
ish warshps as they met off shore
THE POLAR STAR ENTERS THE HARBoR.
AS tie vessels approached the breakwater the
Polar Staf seen 20 be making heavy weather
OF it. scfne tines pitching almost. bows under.
Despite this as the yacht passed into the har-
Dor past tfe breakwater the Czar was seen
standing on the bridge. wrapped in a storm
proof cloak.
AS the Polar Star passed In the forts on the
brcakwater thundered forth Imperial sa-
Lutte and the crowds ashore broke forth in wild
cheering. The warships passed ahead OF the
yacht in the harbor and, ranged themselves in
two lines, through which the Polar Star steamed
lowed by the STANDARD. AS the Polar Star
passed the bands on the French warships playel
the Russian national anthem. The Russian
standard was flying at the heads of the fore
masts, and as it broken out Imperial
salute was fired.
On the quay awaiting the coming of their
Majesties were President Faure, attired In
evening dress. with the ribbon Of the Legion Of
Challemel-
Lacour. President of the Senate. NJ Brisson.
President of the Chamber of Deputies: NJ. Me-
line President Of the Council OF Ministers and
Minister OF Agriculture: NJ. Hanotaux, Minis
ter OF Foreign Affairs. and a large number or
high naval and military officers NJ. Meline
wore the green decoration OF the Merite Agri-
cole. NJ Hanotaux was attired in diplomatic
uniform. with the red decoration Of the Russian
Order Of 81. Andrew.
Baron de Mohrenheim. Russian Ambassador
70 France and Count Iannes de Montebello.
French Ambassador TO Russia; Admiral Bes-
nard, Minister Of Marine. with his newly ob-
tained star Of the Legion Of Honor. and the stan
appointed 10 attend the Car and Czarina while
they are in France were also present.
CRIES OF LONG LIVE THE CZAR!'
Owing to the high wind and rougn water con-
siderable difficulty was experienced In getting
the Polar Star alongside the quay. During the
manoeuv-ng to get her in position for the land
Ing Of her august passengers. the vast multitude
In the vicinity were perfectly quiet. but when
the gangway finally in position and the
Czarina stepped on TO tic quay, followed almost
Immediately after by the Car shouts of Long
1--we the Czar," Long live Russia" rent the air
and were repeated again and again Hats.
handkerchefs and umbrellas were waved In the
air and the crowd sout.d itself hoarse in the
en;ausasm Of its welcome to the great friend OF
France.
The rooms In the Arsenal. adjoining the land
ing place. that lad been prepared for the recep-
ton Of Their Majestes. were most handsomely
decorated The first salon was furnished In