The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-25
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Rain Does Not Dampen the Enthusiam oi
NJ Faure's Reception.


ST. PETERSBURG. August A.-Presl-
dent Faure. NJ. Hanoutaux, the French
Minister OF Foreign Affairs, and the suite
Of tho President on board the Imperial
Yacht Alexandria. entered the Neya az
noon. The river was crowded with IaV-
ishly decorated excursion steamers ana
the quays were black with spectators
The French cruiser Surcouf which was
near the landing stage, manned her yards
and her sailors gave ringing cheers as
the Alexandria reached her quay Ine
Russians responded with cheers.
Upon disembarkingi President Faure
was received by the Governor and civic
authorities and by a guard OF honor from
the Alexander MI. Nova TscherkasHy
Regiment Of Infantry. Standing in front
of the regiment was a row OF highest army
officers Of Russia.
The President. In a few words, spoken
in Russian, greeted the soldiers, who re-
piled with loud cheer. NJ. Faure then
Inspected the Guard Of Honor and after
wards the President and his suite. escort
ed by Ural COssacks, were driven dn
open carriages 10 the cathedral OF ST.
Peter and ST. Paul Though rain was
falling heavily the streets were densely
packed with people who loudly checrcd
tho President of France.
After placing "a wreath and golden
olive branch on the tomb OF the late Car
Alexander III. in the Cathedral. Presi-
dent Fauro drove across tho Neva and
laid the cornerstone Of the new French
Hospital.
The President afterwards visited the
house which Peter the Great built in 1908.
on the bank Of the Neva in order 10 SUI
perntend the construction of ST. Peters
burg.
The President examined the various OBJ
iects made by Peter, the Great. tho chan
Gel and stool, etc. and then travers-
cd the garden leading 10 the river side
where the Car was waiting for him I'm a
launch NJ. Fauro embarked In this yes
SCI which had the Russian and French
flags flying from her stern and crossed
the Neva The Imperial and Presidential
party landed on the other side Of the
river and took part in the ceremony of
laying the foundation stone Of the new
Troitsky Bridge. one Of the features Of
the occasion being magnificent choir sing
ms
The Metropolitan. vino onlciated. prayed
for the Car and for President Faure
and France.
The usual scenes of enthusiasm were
witnessed everywhere, and the French
sailors, who were allowed TO come
ashore, were embraced by the Russian
people.
The spectacle AT the Inauguration Of
the bridge was brilliant Around "a pic
turcsque tent were grouped the high
court dignitaries I'm splendid uniforms.
the municipal councillors. ana the clergy,
in gorgeous robes. while i'm the back
ground stood four immense stands filled
with ladies' I'm elegant toilcttcs and Off
GERS in uniforms making "a scene Of great
animation. and sparkling with color.
The Car and President Faure, the
Metropolitan. and the officials of St Pc
tersburg. surrounded by the grand
dukes, VI. Hanotaux. tho Count Of Monte
bello. the French Ambassador to Rus
sia. and other French officers. formed
the central group IN front Of the tent,
where the Inauguration was solemnly per
formed.
In an open carriage and amid a dronch-
ING rain. NJ. Faure visited the Cathedral
of 81. Isaac. and called al the respective
embassies. He was then obliged TO return
to the winter palace to make a change
OF clothing.
The afternoon was spent IN receiving
municipal dcputations from various
towns. bringing addresses and eifts. The
hour before dinner was devoted TO re
ception of Ambassadors and members OF
the diplomatic corps with general con
| vcrsation.
NJ Faure dined at the French embassy
and after dinner held reception for the
members of the French colony In 81
petersburg Early IN the evening he re-
/ turned 10 Peterhor boy the Imperial tram.
lie was greeted with cntht-'r4 m
wherever he appeared IN the pupns
thorou2hfares