The Washington times., 1901-09-22
DEPARTURE OF THE CAR.
Frances Imperial Visitor on His
HOmeward Trip.


ut the Review of the Army nj
Bethcny-Toasts Responded to b,
the Royal Guest and by LoUbet
BETHENY, Sept. 2L-The Car and
Czarina departed from Fresnois at
O'clock President loubct. Nine. Lou
bet, the Ministers, and other notable per
sons babe them farewell. The Czas IN 5oll
hands with President Loubet. and the lat
trr expressed the hope Of seeing the Rus
sian Emperor again. The Gar replied:
Il hope we shall come again SOON"
On his arrival al Pogny the Car ad-
dressed the following telegram to Prcsi-
dent Loubet:
Under the luminous impression Of
the few days spent in France, we, the
Empress and myself, desire to renew
to you our lively expression of the
feelings which animate US. In quitting
French soil We are deeply moved. and
we pray you to accept our sincere
gratitude. Ee coed enough to be the
Interpreter of it to all these who, with
touching cordialitY. have taken part
. in the demonstrations of which we
have been the object. II is 60 the
French nation. so much loved and an
preciated by Russia. that we address
our sincere thanks. joining to them
NICHOLAS"
The scene on the plain has been one
long to be remembered At an early hour
the field was filed with troops for the re-
view. From a background of wooded hills,
seemingly endless numbers of soldiers
were constantly arriving and taking the
places assigned to them. Although the
Car was to have arrived at $50 O'Clock,
he had not put in an appearance. and it
was remarked that. as usual throughout
the festivities in his honor, he was not on
time.
At N early hour the weather was bright
and clear, but the wind was rising and it
was cared that it would interfere with
the work of the war balloons. Thousands
of spectators began to arrive from Paris
and other places. and everything gave in
dication of a sueaes 5ful spectacle. The
plain where the mareuvrcs took
place stretches away from the reviewing
stand occupied by the Car for a distance
of several miles in the direction of
Rheims.
1t was 10 o'clock when the Russian rul-
er appeared and first made tour of the
field, inspecting the assembled troops. The
guards and escort preceded him. There
were two carriages driven abreast. In
one of these the Czarina rode with Nine.
Loubet- President Loubet and u. Wal
deck-Rosseau We're in the other carriage.
The Car rode alongside that containing
the ladies'.
The review began at 11:20 and the scene
which followed was one which will never
be forgotten by those who were present
The whole army corps maneuvred before
the Car. The precision and perfect
alignment of every regiment were mar
velous.
In the foreground there were brigades
of infantry and cavalry and batteries CT
artillery, while in the back ground there
were three divisions sweeping along like
sea waves. As each regiment passed, the
band wheeled opposite the Gar and join
ed the other massed bands of the brig
ade behind. General Andre, the Minister
of War. faced the Car. Above all the
army balloon division was floating.
There We're thundrous cheers from the
spectators and cries of Long live the
army" The general opinion was that the
Gar must have been satisfied with the
army of his ally and the splendid condi-
ton and perfect discipline OF the men.
The weather became partly cloudy dur
ing the review and this somewhat marred
the effect.
At 2:15 p. m. five divisions of cavalry
had passed in excellent order. With their
flashing breastplates and dancing pennons
they made a magnificent picture and
aroused the widest enthusiasm.
The maneuvres, which began with the
march past the Cars stand, were led by
General Brugere. A luncheon followed
the military spectacle. President Loubet,
in proposing the health of the Gar and
Czarina, said:
In thanking your Majesty and the En-
press in the name of the French Repub-
lie for having been so good to attend
the cheering spectacle of the last few
days, my thought goes back to the great
political act which preceded them and
which lends them their whole significance,
which was prepared by your august ia
cher, Alexander III, and President Carnot,
and was solemnly proclaimed by your
Majesty and President Felix Faure.
"The alliance of Russia and France has
had time to affirm its character and bear
fruit If none may doubt the essentially
pacific idea from which it arose, no more
can anyone fail to perceive that it has
contributed powerfully to the mainte-
nance of the balance Of power between
the forces of Europe-a necessary condi-
ton to peace. Questions which have aris-
en- nave found 1t watchful and resolute
reconciling Its own interests with the gen.
eral interests of the world. 1t was mod
crate because it, was strong and won over
in advance settlements which are inspired
by Justice and humanity. The good which
1t has done is pledge that it will do still
more, and in that fuh confidence, after
paying a pious tribute to the noble found
er of the work to which this day is a
magnificent conservation, l raise a glass
to the glory and happiness of your Maj
esty, to the happiness Of the Empress and
all your family. and TO the greatness and
prosperity of Russia, the friend and ally
of France"
The Car. In clear voice, read the fol-
lowing reply:
AT the moment of leaving France,
where we have again received so cordial
and SO warm a welcome, l desire to ex-
press the sincere gratitude and the strong
feeling which stirs US. We shall ever re-
tain, the Empress and myself. precious
memory of those few days so full of i'm
pressions which are engraved upon our
hearts and shall continue, both far and
near, to associate ourselves with all that
concerns friendly France, France annie;
the ties which unite our countries have
again been affirmed and have received