THE NATIONAL FETE AT PARIS.
[BY KLKCTRIC TEI-EattAPH.—COPYRIGHT.
(Redter'h Telegrams.)
Paris, July 15.
(Received July ID, at 2.35 p.m.) The review of troops at Longcharnps yesterday passed off without any disturbance, the citizens conducting themselves in an' orderly manner. It is feared, however, that disorder will yet arise, and the necessary precautions are being taken by the authorities.
During the celebration of the national fete yesterday a procession of 2000 members of the Patriotic League inarched to the Place de la Concorde and placed wreaths upon the statues of Strasburg and Joan of Are. A large crowd assembled and applauded Hie action of the League, and there were a few cries of " Vive Boulanger! " The celebrations in connection with the national fete yesterday passed off without disturbance.
(Special to Press Association.) London, July 15. (Received July 16, at 1.50 p.m.) President Grevy was strongly escorted in his passage through the streets of Paris yesterday. He was assailed with persistent hissing and shouts of " Vive Boulanger I" Rioting was prevented by the completeness of the military precautions taken.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 7926, 18 July 1887, Page 2
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