THE RUSSIAN FLEET.
FETED AT TOULON.
Pakis, Octobor 16.
Tho Russian sailors sang the Marseillaise in honour of thoir hosts. Expressions of reciprocal friendship woro carried to absurd lengths. French mon aud women embraced mid kissod eailora, and Russians kissed French swords. Admiral Avollin announced that previous to the departure of the fleot tho Czar had personally informed him of his profound sympathy with Franco. There aro two hundred thousand visitors in Toulon, attracted by the presence of the Russian lleet. During a ball, guests suddonly lifted Russians on thoir shoulders. Tho scenoa of exuboratjt rejoicing witnessed at Cherbourg last year nre being ropeated. Berlin, Ocfcobor 16. Tho Gorman press takes tho French demonstration calmly. London', Octobor 15. Tho Paris correspondent of tho " Times " wiroa thab so many presents are sont to tho Russian fleet that tho cabins are filled and the decks pilod with articles of all kinds. The immense majority of tho French pooplo aro rejoicing at the visit because they think it ensures peace.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 246, 17 October 1893, Page 5
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