The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-10-06


which present n a handsome sight last
night, but which this morning looked
somewhat wilted after having been
exposed to the storm. Many of them
were blown down by a heavy squat
during the night. and a large force of
workmen We're put to work early to
replace them as far as possible
All night long thousands Of persons
of all ages and conditions flocked into
the town from all parts of the interior
and the trains that arrived this morn
Ing brought thousands more. The
STREETS WERE LITERALLY
PACKED,
but the crowds were orderly and good
natured. Every one appeared to he
anxious to show friendship for the
great ally of France, ana as the hour
approached that had been fixed for
The cars arrival, feverish expectancy
was seen on the faces of the thousands
close to the water front. The eastern
and western jetties and the glacis at
the entrance to the AVant Port were
block with humanity. None but faT-
ored individuals, however. We're al
lowed on these places, for from them
the first and hest views of the ap-
preaching naval procession could be
seen. and the yacht Polar Star. bear
ing the car and czarina and their
suites, passed up TO the Quai de Ian
ciea arsenal through the two ietties
Large numbers Of gand armes were
everywhere present, but they mad no
difficulty in keeping order. rs the
crowds We're perfectly tractable.
A stiff sale was blowing outside -
harbor all the morning, and a very
high sea was running. which INSIDE go
crossing of the channel
a MOST UNPLEASANT EXPERT
ENCE
for those not used to sea voyages.
I. IS recalled that the car was a
very good sailor, he having made a
voyage almost around the world, while
he was czarewitch, but much sympa-
thy was expressed for the czaripa who
in addition to being in delicate health
is unused to sea voyages. A storm
signal was flying on the breakwater
and altogether the weather conditions
We're most inalspicious.
1t o'clock the French northern
squadron left the roadstead and headed
across the channel for the purpose OF
meeting the Russian yachts and Brit
ISL WalsAips accompanvine them. me
squadron was reinforced by warships
sent from Rochefort and Brest They
all proceeded to about the middle of
the channel, where they drew up in line
and awaited the coming of the car.
At about noon signals on the break
water announced that the Polar Star
had been sighted and the Dent-up en-
thusiasm Of the crowd broke forth in
mighty cheer Prior 10 this. how
ever. 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 metS off shore.
As the vessels approached the break
IL
making heavy weather of it, some
times pitching almost bows under.
Despite this as the yacht passed into
the harhOr past the breakwater the
car was seen standing on the bridge.
enWrapned IN a stornl-proof cloak As
the Polar Star Dassed in, the forts on
she lreakwarer Numbered forth an i'm
perial salute. and the crowds ashore
broke forth in
WILD CHEERING.
The warships passed ahead of the
yacht in the harbor. and ranged them
relves in two lines, through which the
Polar Star steamed slowly to the Quai
de L'Ancien arsenal, followed by the
STANDARD As the Polar Star passed.
the bands on the French warships
played the Russian national anthem.
The Russian standard was at the
heads of their foremasts and as it was
thrown out an imperial salute was
fired.
on the quay awaiting the coming of
their majesties was President Faure,
attired in evening dress, with the rib
bon of the Legion of Honor. There was
also present NJ. Challemel-La Cour.
president Of the senate; Al. Brisson.
president Of the chamber Of deputies
NJ Meline. president OF the council of
ministers. and minister Of agriculture
N. HanotauN. minister of foreign af-
fairs. and a large number of high naval
and military officers.
H. Aleline wore the green decoration
of the Merite Agricole NJ Hanotaux
was attired in diplomatic uniform. with
he REQ decoration of the Russian Or
der of St. Andrew.
Baron De Mohrenheim, Russian am
oassador TO France. and Count Lannes
De Montebellcf. French ambassador
to Russia: Admiral Besnard. minister
Of marine. with his newly obtained
star of the Legion Of Honor and the
staff appointed to attend the car and
czarina, while they are in France. Were
also present.
owing to the high wind and rough
water great difficulty was experienced I
In getting the Polar Star alongside the /
quay. During the maneuvering to get
her in position for the landing of her
&QEnSl lfslSStll-EIS, Inc vast multitude /
in the vicinity were perfectly quiet /
but when the gangwey was finally in 1
position, and the czarina stepped onto |
the quay, followed almost Immediately |
by the car, shouts OF
LONG LIVE THE CAR"
Long live Russia" rent the air. and
We're repeated again and again Hats (
handlSerchiefs and umbrellas were
waved in the air and the crowd 4
shouted itself hoarse in the enthusiasm
of its welcome to the great friend of /
France.
As the czarina stepped ashore, Presi- I
dent Faure presented her with a beau
tiful floral offering. and uttered a few |
cordial words Of welcome. after bow (
ing to and kissing the hand of her
majesty.
The car was attired in the uniform
OF a naval officer. and wore on his
breast the grand cross of the Legion of /