The record-union., 1896-10-06
Streets Packed With Crowds of Good
Natured People.
Everyone Seemed Anxious to Show
Friendship to the Emperor of the
Great Ally of FranCe-PreSident
Faure Greets the Imperial Guests,
the Car and CZarina, in Person at
the Landing.

CHERBOURG, Oct. 5.-The Car and
Czarlna arrived here from Portsmouth,
England, at = o'clock this afternoon,
and were given frantic ovation by the
immense crowds that had assembled
near the BaSSin du Commerce, the
Avant Port and the quays in that vi
cirity
The weather was stormy throughout
the night and early this morning, and
rain was falling heavily. This had a
bad effect on the many beautiful dec
ora tions, but did not dampen the en-
thuSiaSm of the multitude, which, armed
With umbrellas, early sought points of
vantage from which they could view
the scene.
The route from the quay which fronts
the east side Of the Avant Port to the
railroad station the decorations looked
somewhat bedraggled after having been
exposed to the storm. Many were blown
down by a heavy squall during the night
and large force Of workmen were put
at work early to replace them as far as
possible.
All night long thousands of persons of
ell ages and conditions flocked into the
town from all parts of the interior and
the trains arriving this morning brought
thousands more. The streets We're lit
orally packed, but the crowds were or
Grrly and good natured. Every one ap-
peared to be anxious to show friend
ship for the great ally of France, and
as the hour approached that had been
fixed for the Cars arrival feverish ex-
rectancy could be seen on the faces of
the thousands that were close to the
water front. The eastern and western
jetties and the glacis at the entrance
TO the Avant Port was black with hui
rflanity. None but favored individuals,
however We're allowed on these places,
for from them the first and best views
of the approaching naval procession
could be seen as the yacht Polar Star
bearing the Car and CZarina and their
suites passed up to the Quai de la An
cient. The large number of gendarmes
had no difficulty in keeping order, as
the crowds We're very tractable. A stiff
gale was blowing outside the harbor
all the morning, and a very high sea was
running, which made the crossing of
the channel a most unpleasant expert
ence for those not used to sea voyages.
1t is recalled that the Car is very
good sailor, he having made a voyage
almost around the world while he was
Czarewitch, but much sympathy was
expressed for the Czarina who, in addi-
ton to being in delicate health, is un-
used to sea voyages. A storm signal
was flying on the breakwater, and alto
eether the weather conditions were
most inauspicious.
AT o'clock the French northern
sc CadrOn left the roadstead and headed
across the channel for the purpose of
meeting the Russian yachts and British
WarshipS accompanying them. The
squadron was reinforced by warships
sent from Rochefort and Brest They
all proceeded to about the middle Of the
channel; here they drew up in line and
awaited the coming of the Gar AT
about noon signals on the breakwater
announced that the Polar Star had been
cited, and the pent up excitement of
the crowd broke forth in a mighty
cheer.
Prior to this, however, the crowd
knew the yacht was approaching, for
there had been family heard the deep
booming Of the guns from the French
| ana British WarshipS as they met off
shore. AS the vessels approached the
breakwater the Polar Star was seen to
De making heavy weather of it. some
times pitching almost bows under. De-
| spite TINS as the yachts passed into the
| harpor past the breakwater the Car
vas seen standing on the bridge wrap
ped in a storm-proof cloak.
| AS the Polar Star passed in the forts
on the breakwater thundered forth an
Imperial salute, and the crowds ashore
| broke forth in wild cheering The war
| shlps passed ahead Of the yacht into
| the harbor and ranged themselves in
two lines, through which the Polar Star
steamed slowly to the Quai de la Ancen-
arsenal. followed by the STANDARD. AS
the Polar Star passed the bands on the
French warships played the Russian ma
tional anthem. The Russian standard
was at the heads Of their foremasts.
and as it was broken out an imperial sa
lutte was fired.
On the quay awaiting the coming of
| their majesties We're President Faure
attired in evening dress, with the ribbon
! of the Legion of Honor There were
also present NJ. Chalmele- Lacour, Pres
| ident of the Senate; NJ Brisson. Presi-
| dent of the Chamber; M Melne. Presi-
| dent of the Council of Ministers and
| Minister Of Agriculture M Hanotaux
and a large number of naval and mill
tary officers M. Meline wore the decor
| alton of the Merite Agricole, NJ. Hano-
taux was attired in diplomatic uniform
with the red decoration of the Russian
order Of st. Andrew. Baron de Mohren-
| helm, Russian ambassador to France
and Count Lannes de Montebello
French ambassador to Russia; Admiral
| Besnard, Minister of Marine, with his
| newly obtained star of the Legion OF
Honor, and the staff appointed to at
| tend the Gar and Czarina while they
| are in France. We're also present
| owing to the high wind and rough
| water great difficulty was experienced
| in getting the Polar Star alongside the
| ouav. During the maneuvering to get
| her in position for the landing Of her
august passengers the vast multitude in
| the vicinity were perfectly quiet but
when the gangway was finally in place
! and the Czarina stepped onto the quay
| followed almost Immediately by the
| Car, shouts of Long live the Gar
| Long live Russia" rent the air. and
were repeated again and again. Hats
bandkerchiefS and umbrellas were