RUSSIA AND FRANCE.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 4467, 21 September 1901, Page 5

RUSSIA AND FRANCE.

TOUR OF THE CZAR. A SPONTANEOUS WELCOME., PARIS, September 19, The Czar, replying to President Ann-, bet’p speech at the banquet or the Dunkirk", Chamber of Commerce, said that he and the impress had special pleasure in revisiting the friendly and- allied nation of Prance, and were deeply touched by the spontaneous welcome accorded them. They had greatly admired .the striking spectacle presented by the splendid Northern Squadron. His Majesty drank “Prosperity to the Fleet.” The Czar and Czarina, President Leubet, and RL Waldeck-Rousseau (Premier) then proceeded to Oompiegne Chateau, which had been transformed for the oc. casion, and wag radiant with electricity. The Czar occupies the bedroom formerly Used by the first Napoleon, MILITARY'REVIEW.. (Received September 20, 11.24 p.m.) , PARISj September 20. The Czar and Czanna and President Loubet were present at a brilliant review at Rheimg.

The Czar, on horseback, witnessed a mimic attack, * ending in a splendid charge, by two divisions of cavalry. His Majesty was much interested in a new quick-firing gun without recoil. At luncheon President Loubet saia the army was proud and gratified at the Ozar’s presence, and hia interest was a powerful encouragement to further efficiency. Ho drank , success to the Russian Army, which was. united to that of, France by a profound' feeling of confraternity in arms. * The Czar, in replying; referred! to the perfection attained by the brilliant armv of France, which ho referred to ag “Our friend.” He regarded it as a . powerful support for the principles of equity bn which the peace and well-being of na. tions reposed.