The Czarina looked very beautiful in white satin, and her gracious style quite captivated the populace. After lunching at the Russian Embassy the Czar and Czarina attended the Russian church, and afterwards held a reception at the Elystie, where Madame Faure, the Senators, and Deputies were presented. The Czar remarked to M. Ribot, who was Premier in 1891, that that year was the beginning of great things. At night Paris was ablaze with illumi nations, and presented a fairy-like scene. There was a splendid display of fireworks at the Trocadero and in the Champ de Mars, and a lovely cascade of fire fell from the Eiffel Tower.
In the evening there was a banquet at the Elysde, at which 270 guests were present. President Faure, in the speech of welcome, said that the presence of the Czar sealed the bonds uniting a powerful Empire and a laborious Republic, and already it had promoted the cause of peace. The Czar, in reply, said that he was profoundly touched by the reception in a city that exhibited so much genius and taste. He profoundly hoped that the precious bonds uniting the two nations would produce the happiest influence. It was noticeable that he never used the word “alliance” in the course of his speech. The Czar and Czarina afterwards attended the opera. Many high decorations have been con ferred in honor of the Czar’s visit.
Madame Carnot had an affecting inter view with the Czarina.
The Czar was unwell after the banquet, and entered the opera late. He himself signalled to stop the ballet, and left sud denly. The cause is attributed to fatigue, but the correspondent of the ‘ St. James’s Gazette ’ says that he was suffering from the effects of bad cooking. VIENNA, October 7.
