New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
HEROES At THE CAPITAL.
st. Petersburg HonOrs Chemutpo
SurUiUors-Emperor's Speech.


ST. Petersburg. April 29.-The survivors of tho
variag and the Koriets. who reached TINS CITY
today. were welcomed with an outburst Of en-
thusias,2 whose equal no one here can recall
Undeterred by the raw. rainy weather. hun
dred thousand persons crowded the Nevsky'
from ths railroad station to the palace square
The roofs and windows were black with people
waving naval flags. The route was lined by
soldiers sailors ana cadets of the Military
School Every regiment was represented.
The Grand Duke Alexis. as high admiral. re-
ceived the men. A 6esfening storm OF cheers
burst out as the seamel appeared The crews
were quickly mustered the platform. each
man wearing the ST. Georges Cross. Captain
Roudneff saluted. and presented TO the Grand
Duke a formal report Of the battle and the
number and state Of health of the survivors
The Grand Duke and his stan, followed by Cap
tain Roudneff passed along the ranks and
saluted the sailors. saying. We'll done. my chill
dren," and the sailors replied. one man. we
are glad TO do our best. imperial highness."
The high admiral then embraced Captain
Roudneff and the other officers and Populations
from the nobility and municipality presented
addresses Of welcome and bread and salt
The march down the NevsIy Of the officers
and men Of the variag and the Korietz, in two
columns. and preceded by two bands, was like a
wild. and showered the men with flowers. amid
a mighty roar Of cheering from roofs. windows
and balconies and the masses below. Near the
palace square stood the cadets Of the Military
School Those Of the younger class, seven years
old, forgot 10 salute. and instead tore off their
caps and cheered Justify.
As the column approached the Winter Palace
the Emperor and Empress came out a bal
cony, greeted the sailors. and retired 10 receive
the visitors in the Nicholas Hail. which had
been converted into chapel There special
tie Deum' sung.
After the service ell the sailors were the En-
peror's guests AZ dinner. Thew were seated at
the imperial table and were served by the i'm
perial footmen. The Emperor. wearing ad-
Inirals uniform. approached the sailors, escort
ing both the expresses and followed by the
other members OF the imperial family. He said
in a voice ringing with emotion:
lam happy. brothers. to see YOU all here safely
returned. Many of you have inscribed with your
blood a record Of heroic deeds in our annals
You have made the names Of the Variag and
the Korietz immortal. am sure you viii re-
main worthy to the last Of the crosses which
have been bestowed YOU. All Russia and
have been moved by the recital of your
ploits at Chemulpo.
thank you, brothers. for vindicating the
honor Of the flag Of ST. Andrew and the renown
Of Holy Russia
drink 10 the further victories Of our glorious
feet and to your health, brothers!
His majesty took glass of wine and drained
It, and all present followed his example with
thunderous ''Hurrahr'
The Emperor then went round the table.
changing greetings with his guests Before leav-
ing the hall his majesty said:
Once more thanks TO you. brave fellows, for
your noble fight I regard you as my kinsmeu-
May God keep you.