New-York tribune., 1901-09-21
THE CzARs MOVEMENTS UNCERTAIN.
DISAPPOINTED THE PEOPLE OF PIERRE
FONDS AND COMPLEMENTARY
OF THE DAY
OF THE DAY.
IBy The Associated Pressl

FONDS AND COMPIEGNE-INCIDENT
OF THE DAY.
LEy The Associated Pressl
Compiegne. Sept. 20.-Emperor Nicholas exer-
cised the prerogative of autocrat to-day. and
kept President Loubet and all the French occu-
pants OF the Chateau Compegne marking time
the whole morning until he had signified his de-
sires II was fully expected that he would drive
10 Perrefonds and visit the castle. and that
afterward he would go shooting in the great park
attached TO the Chateau Compiegne. All the ar
rangements had been made. and five hundred
pheasants were brought specially last evening
and let loose IN the covers But he did nothing
Of the kind
His majesty remained in his apartments after
breakfast quietly until 10 o'clock. when he took
q short promenade in the gardens. attired in a
dark lounge suit and top boots with the Car
ina clad in her invariabe half mourning. and
followed by a hound. The Empress carried her
camera, with which she took number OF views.
Their majesties passed squad Of infantry sta
toned in the park and the officer gave the order
TO present arms. Thereupon the Czarina photo
eraphed the group. subsequently, conversing with
the officer. and promising that he should have
the photograph.
After returning to the chateau the Emperor
had long interview with NJ Waldeck- -Rous-
hours Count Lamsdorf the Russian Foreign
Minister. also conferred with NJ. Delcasse the
French Minister Of Foreign Affairs. Naturally
what took place has not been divulged; but it
is whispered that the principal subject Of the
two interviews was the commercial relations be
tween France and Russia.
AN ILLUSION OF PRIVATE LIFE.
After making it understood that he would ar
rive at Pierrefonds. the Car left the chateau
with the CZarina in victoria at 3 O'Clock, with
no escort except a few detectives bicycles
who kept discreetly in the background, thus
giving him the illusion OF a private drive and
the life OF an ordinary mortal. Measures We're
taken within the park, however. that abso-
iutely precluded the approach of any stranger
The entire outer circuit Of the park was pa
trolled by cuirassiers while every few yards
along the palisade incosing the park We're sta
toned foot soldiers with fixed bayonets. Nu-
nerous detectives were hidden in the woods. In
order TO test the measures taken to safeguard
his majesty during the drive five detectives
were instructed to attempt to enter the park last
evening under cover of the darkness In every
they were captured before getting inside
the chateau gardens.
The Emperor the undress uniform or
the Prevbrajenski Regiment. He changed his
route quite unexpectedly and, instead Of pro-
eeedng TO Pierrefonds, took a short drive to the
village Of Beauxmonts, returning to the Chateau
Compiegne at o'clock
In the time crowds assembled in the
streets Of Pierrefonds awaiting his expected
arrival The streets were gayly decorated by
the local authorities. Expectation, however
vas destined to be disappointed. The route
was kept free of traffic by gendarmes. but all
10 no purpose.
The streets Of Compiegne presented a most
animated aspect ali day long. In the after
noon immense concourse gathered in the
hope of witnessing the Gar and Czarina drive
through a part of the town or the outer park
But the only satisfaction enjoyed was a pleas
ant surprise visit to the Town Hall from NJ Lou
bet. His progress between the Chateau Com
piegne and the Town Hall constituted str1K-
ing comment upon the extraordinary precau-
uons surrounding every step the car mas taken
since he set foot on French soil. NJ. Loubet
gave no inkling OF his intention. The first thing
Known, not merely 10 the general public, but
70 the police, when the President, accom-
panied by n. Waldeck-R Rousseau and General
Dubois. Chief OF the Military Household
emerged from the gates Of the chateau on foot
The road 10 the Town Hall was hastily cleared
as wen as possible. The Mayor, VINO was at
the Town Hall with view to the possibility
or such visit, even had TO send out and
gather in the members Of the Town Council.
VINO were quietly slipping after lunch coffee In
the neighboring cafes. The manner in which
the visit was conducted one OF those
touches that endear NJ. Loubet to the French
people.
All ceremony was absolutely excluded. and the
enoie proceedings We're carried out in the most
informal fashion. u. Loubet chatted cordially
with the Mayor and councillors. making Joking
remarks and asking questions regarding the
antiquities and paintings in the municipal col
iecuon- Finally. he said kind word to the
daughter Of the janitor he left the building.
CALL FROM GENERAL DE BOIsDEFFRE
Two interesting incidents Of the day were the
reception by Emperor Nicholas of General de
Soisdeffre, former chief Of the French staff, and
ne baptism OF the infant son of the Count OF
-aontebelio, French Ambassador to Russia. Gen
eral ae Boisdeffre who had requested an audi
eAoe' arrived at the chateau in civilian clothing
ION farls, and was received by the Czar at
lock having previously changed his costume
- - lhe uniform Of general. The meeting was
Sssea on purely personal acquaintance and
- - no poAtlcal significance. General de Bos
1eLte was chief OF the French staff during the
flsFions visit OF the CZar. and gained the friend
ss,iAoassaoor in 81. Petersburg. The Gar there
.oIe' signifed his assent TO the generals natural
request for an audience
,-sctNilnstanding this explanation. the Nation
Ists aho only remember the part General de
ts.4sIe-ire - played in the Dreyfus affair exult in
,h .NCeplion by the Car a reflection upon
- - seternment, declaring that IL IS connected
DISSATISFACTION in the army with General
60 conduct as Minister Of War This how
etsr, Is absolutely untrue
"e paptlsm or the OF the Count of Monte
60, sooh place In the apartments of the Car
80 his return from the drive His majesty
~ oili'seo 10 act as godfather IL was orig
% - 'N.e.-aed uhat the ceremony should occur
tiit chateau OF the count and Prince ON
ttoussoir, Russian Ambassador To France had
aeslgnatec 10 represent the Emperor
90. 80. hisnt however, the Gar exnressed an In
ssssntlon 70 act personally and the rive ~ han
sY,srnao eieIsIore performed at O'Clock this