The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-27
CZAR TOASTS vi. FAURE,
And Refers to the Alliance Between
Russia and France.

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 26-At a lunch
con given to-day in honor of the Car on
board the French cruiser Pothuau, the Car
in proposing a toast to the French Presi-
dent. said: Your stay among us creates
a fresh bond between our two friendly and
allied nations, which are equally resolved
to contribute with all their power to the
maintenance of peace in the world in the
spirit of right and equity"
The Cars mention of the 'allied ma
tons at the luncheon on board the
Pothuau has attracted attention as being
the first occasion upon which alliance
between Russia and France has been Off
cially mentioned The toast of the Car
was in reply to that of President Faure,
who toasting the Car and Czarina, well
coined them on board the French war ship
and thanked them for the splendid hospi-
tality extended to the French visitors NJ.
Faure also referred to the great part the
French and Russian sailors took in the
foundation of the intimate friendship be-
tween the two nations, adding: They
have brought outstretched hands closer to-
gether. and have enabled two united and
allied nations, who are inspired by the same
ideal of civilization, law and justice, to
come together in loyal and most sincere
embrace.
Prince Louis Napoleon, who is colonel of
the CzarinaS Lancers, and who received,
in common with all the colonies command
irg al the review yesterday at Krasnoe Selo
the cross of the Legion of Honor, has an
nOunced that he is unable to accept 1t as
he had, while still in his cradle, received
from Napoleon III, the grand Gordon of his
country's order. Consequently, the lieu
tenant colonel of the CZarinas Lancers will
receive the cross intended for Prince Louis
The Gar, CZarina and President Faure
and suite left Peterhof at noon aboard the
Alexandria. They proceeded to 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 'Marseilaise."
Afterwards President Faure proceeded to
the Pothuau, where, half an hour later, he
was Joined by the Russian imperial party,
accompanied by number o. grand dukes
rain married the proceedings. Luncheon
followed. The meal was served in pa
wilton on the quarter deck. The decora-
tons consisted of flowers and flags. About
seventy persons were present. The CZarina
occupied a position of honor in the center
the Car toasted President Faure he rose
in a solemn manner, paused a moment,
looking at the Czarina and NJ Faure,
and then in firm voice read his
afterward visited the Russian cruiser
Rowya President Faure was conducted
over this vessel by the Car. The French
President then bade farewell to his host,
returned 10 the Pothuau and Immediately
put out to sea, amid cheers from the Rus
sian sailors and the CROWDS ashore.
President Faure has conferred grand
crosses of the Legion of Honor upon the
Grand Duke Cyril of Russia and the minis
ters of court, marine, Justice and ways and
mayors of st. Petersburg and Moscow
grand officers of the Legion of Honor In
addition the President has distributed
broadcast the minor degrees of the order.