The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-06-02

authorities and a big crowd went to the
railroad station at Lyons at O'Clock this
morning to welcome Maj. Marchand. the
African explorer, on his way to Paris
from Tovlon. A great concourse began as
sembling around the depot here Of the
Lyons-Paris railroad at an early hour to-
day. Members Of the League OF Patriots
arrived In wagonettss decorated with gar
lands and flags.
Carriage Covered with Flowers.
A tremendous sho. OF 'vive Marchand"
announced the arrival OF the popular Idols
train a; $40 N. A victoria was sent by
the minister OF marine. NJ. Lockroy, 70
convey the major 10 the ministry OF ma
rine. where a lunch was given In his honor
The carriage was literally covered with
flowers. and had tricolor nag at each
corner. while the coachman's whip was
tied with tricolor ribbons Maj. Marchand
and the representative OF the minister OF
marine. Lieut.. Darriens. entered the ves-
tibuie on emerging from the railroad sta-
ton. He was greeted with storms OF
cheers All present. with the exception OF
the officers and non commissioned officers
on the sidewalk. uncovered their heads as
the explorer passed. The military men
saiu,ed In military fashion.
Surrounded by Frantic AdmiFsrs.
Delirious enthusiasm attended every step
OF Marchand's pfogress along tina Bease-
ward Dieiero to the Henri Quatre bridge
On either step Of the carriage Stood Z po-
liceman. who kept the explorers frantic
adrnirers from entering the vehicie
The Marchand procession. In which were
several carriages carrying non-commis-
stoned comrades and officers sent to greet
the explorer. proceeded along the 9uays
TO the Boulevard 81. Germain. headed By
a detachment OF Horre Guards. There
was frantic enthusiasm along the entire
route The crowds. In spite OF the efforts
of the police. broke Into the procession,
CT, of Marchand's carriage from the 9TH
ers and surrounded II. cheering and wav-
ing hats and sticks
The procession arrived at the Place De Ia
Concorde at a walking pace, and stopped
in front Of the ministry OF marine, where
Marchand entered. The other carriages
finally arrived with Capt. Barratier. DR..
Emily. Ensign Dye and TIE other men,
oers OF the expedition.
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The crowd noticed that there was no
flag hanging from the ministry OF marine.
and shouted for one. whereupcn the occu-
pants OF q house opposite threw a fag
to the crowd. The police. however. seized
1, and prevented The flag from being at
tacAed to the ministry building. after
hard scuHie.
The minister OF marine and Maj. Mar
chand then appeared on the balcony and
the other members OF the expedition FOL.
lowed. formed group and repeatedly
bowed 10 the spectators. who acclaimed
untli they were hoarSe-
The Place de In Concorde was black
With people. ard the houses on the Ave-
nue de- iopera. on the corner os which
the Military club is situated. and the adj
taesn; streets were decorated with hags.
Ar enormous crowd gathered in front Of
the Military Club and cheered for the
army The interior Of the club was deco.
rated with trophies az fags. flowers etc.
Squads Of municipal guards. mounted and
on foot. eventually cleared tha Avenue
de ropera and diverted ali traffic from IL.
Presented with . Medal.
Marchand and his companions then
EAathsI al the ministry OF marine. q num-
her of generals and aiuaiTals being among
the guests After luncheon at the min,
sssry ef marine and listening 20 congrstu-
iasory speeches. Marehard received from
the minister Of the colonies, NJ Gsllaan.
q medal commemorative ~ the expedition
On the medal Is the inscription THE
Marchand Mission. frcEm the Atlantis 10
the Red sea. IsS 20 issa" The Sovernmen.
In promoting Marchani from captain 30
major refrsins from spsaking 81 the march
on the Nile. THIS omission was 90 avasd
irssscsiug a pin prick" on Queen Victoria
From. the Atlantis 90 she Red sea- in
cisaes tAs Nile.
A delegation from the military nswy-
pap~rs then presented the explorer with q
sword cf honor, after which Maj. Mar
ehan3. accompanied hy the minister %
marine. drove to the Esss~~ palace az Z
O'Clock TIE crowds along tire route
cse~rea the army. the marine minister and
Msrchar9-
Immense thrczgs c< people surrounded
the caiaee and shouts % "pcwn with
Panama caused TIE arrrs; of a nrnser
q. those who gave vent TO their feelings
In that manner
Reeepsion as the Military Cluh.
Af.er sonr os the otssr ministries. Nal
Marcnans reached ;ae Military Cfas. Ths
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