Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-20
THE CzAR'S yISIT.
People Are Disappointed Because He
 Does Not Show Himself More.

Compiegne, Sept 20.-The czar, after a couple of very fatiguing days, passed the morning in his apartments An automobile ride through the magniti- cent forest of Compiegne to the ancient chateau of Pierresfonds had been ar ranged. but the morning was cloudy, after a nights rainfall, and the cZar remained in the saloon until lunch time. Even President Loubet was ig nOrant of the cZar'S intentions. The latter part of the morning was devoted to an exchange of visits with various personages. The weather brightened i'll the afternoon and crowds of people invaded Compiegne from Paris and surrounding towns in the hope. of ob- taining a glimpse of the cZar, but they were disappointed. The streets are still decorated and will be Illuminated this evening.
 New York, Sept 20.-Commenting upon the visit of the czar to France, the Paris correspondent of the Tribune says:
 The receptions accorded to the cZar and czarina and carried out under the most brilliant auspices at Dunkirk, Compiegne and Rheims have aroused an enthusiasm throughout France quite equal to that which characterized the visit years ago. The expressions ''friend'' and ally made use of by Nicholas II. and President Loubet in their toasts and speeches are felt here to be no mere empty compliments, but as indicating in simplest language the real strength and significance of the dual alliance, which has now been an accomplished fact for ten years. and 41 1n 1nf in calling attention to the fact that it was Alexander Ribot minister of for elgn affairs in 1892, who was at that early date one of the principal archi- tects of the Franco-Russian alliance, is regarded as a graceful act of personal justice.
 The great pre-eminence given to the military and naval features of the i'm perial visit is explained by the fact that five years ago Nicholas II. came here as the friend. while now he is here as the ally and in this later capa- city he is following out his own strong desire to become familiar with the French army and navy. Indeed, during the field maneuyers, the czar galloped about among the troops re- gardless of prescribed arrangements CT protocol. and made close examinations of squadrons, companies and batteries at his own free will and this personal inspection of the French soldiers in their campaigning kit evidently gave Emperor Nicholas great satisfaction. Special significance is attached to this becuse the nationalist and reactionary newspapers have been given undue prominence to two incidents of insub- ordination which took place last week among the newly joined men belonging to two infantry regiments, who broke loose from discipline after a hard days march and sang the revolutionary "Carmagnole." This is being worked for all it is worth by the opposition press to endeavor to discredit General Andre. minister of war. and NJ. Wal deck Rousseau's cabinet
 Meanwhile all foreign officers who have followed the present maneuyers do not hesitate to declare that never has the French army been in more eff cient condition than at present. when needless show and fuss and features is eschued and business-like simplici- ty and practical methods are apparent in each branch of the service, and, above all, class favoritism is sup pressed. On the whole. the French nation appears to be stirred with the same pride and with feelings as in- tense as during the former visit of the slightest evidence that the Franco Russian alliance has lost one whit of it's attraction for Frenchmen of all shades and convictions in Paris and throughout the country.