New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-27
BIDS THE CZAR GOODBl.
PRESIDENT FAURE RE-EMRARkS Al
CRONSTADT FOR HOME.
FIRST OFFICIAL REFERENCES TO FRANcO-
RUSSIAN ALLIANCE AT A LUNCHEON ON
THE WARSHIP POTHCAU.

FIRST OFFICIAL REFERENCES TO FRANCO
RUSSIAN ALLIANCE AT A LUNCHEON ON
THE wARsHIP POTHUAU.
ST. Petersburg, Aug 20 AT the luncheon given
to-day In honor OF III, Car on board the french
cruiser Pothuau the vessel viii n conveyed Presi-
dent Faure 20 Cronstadt the Car. In proposing
toast to the French President. said
Your stay among creates fresh bona ne
tween friendly and allied nations, which
equally resolved TO contribute with all their
power TO the maintenance OF the peace OF the
world in the spirit of right and equity
The Cars mention of the "allied nations at
tracted attention being the first occasion upon
which alliance between Russia and France mas
been officially mentioned. The toast OF the Gar
was I'm reply to that Of President Faure. who,
toastng the Car and Czarina welcomed them on
board the French warship and thanked them Tor
the splendid hospitality extended TO the French
visitors. NJ. Faure also referred to the great part
the French and Russian sailors took In the founda-
ton Of the intimate friendship between the two
nations, adding
They have brought outstretched hands closer
together and have enabled two united and allied
nations. who inspired by the same ideal OF
civilization. law and justice, to come together in
loyal and most sincere embrace
The Car Czarna and President Faure ana SUITE
left Peterhof at noon aboard the Alexandra. They
proceeded 10 Cronstadt. where the party boarded
the imperial yacht STANDARD, which hoisted the
imperial and presidential flags and fired twenty
one guns The band played the "Marseillaise
The party then visited the French vessel. After
ward President Faure proceeded 70 the Pothuau'
where half an hour latsr he was joined by the
Russian imperial party, accompanied by number
of Grand-dukes and Grand-duchesses. me,
drizzling rain marred the proceedings. Luncheon
followed The meal served on a pavilion on
the quarterback. The decorations consisted OF
flowers and flags. Abort seventy persons were
present. The Czarna occupied .tion OF honor
Faure When the car toasted sPresident Faure
he arose in solemn manner, paused moment
looking at the Czarina and NJ. Faure ana then
in firm voice read his message of welcome.
The entire party afterward visited the Russian
cruiser the Rowya president Faure was con
Quoted over this vessel by the Car: The french
President then bade farewell to his host returned
to the Pohuau. and Immediately put out TO sea
amid cheers from the Russian sailors and the
crowds ashore.
Prince Louis Napoleon. who is colonel Of the
CZarina's Lancers and who received in common
with all the colonies commanding AT the review
yesterday a. Krasnoe Seo, the Cross OF the Legion
Of Honor has announced that he is unable TO ac-
cept IT, as he had, while stll In his cradle, re-
ceved from Napoleon III the Grand Gordon of his
countrys Order Consequently the lieutenant
colonel of the Czarina's Lancers Will receive the
cross intended for Prince Louis.
President Faure has conferred Grand crosses OF
the Legion of Honor upon the Grandd duke Cyril OF
Russia and the Ministers of Court Marine. Justice
and Ways and Communications. and has created
the Mayors of St. Petersburg and Moscow Grand
officers Of the Legion of Honor. In addition. the
President has distributed broadcast the minor de-
grees order.