Comparing Etiquette Accorded VIPs

The official reception of the President of France was warmly cordial, but, being ruled by etiquette, did not exceed that of Emperor William. The Czar, toasting President Faure at a banquet at the Palace to-night, recalled his own reception in France and said: “We delight to hope your stay among us and the sincerity of the sentiments it awakens will draw yet tighter the bonds of friendship and sympathy uniting France and Russia.” — Public domain image of Emperor William II

The Czar Embraces Faure:

The Reception More Cordial Than That Accorded Emperor William

ST. PETERSBURG, August 23.— President Faure of France arrived at Petrhof at 11:30 this morning. He was met by the Czar who greeted him with the utmost cordiality and embraced him. President Faure was the recipient of an enthusiastic ovation from the populace on his way to the palace.

The popularity of the reception accorded Emperor William on his recent visit to Russia was completely eclipsed by the welcome to President Faure. Peter is en fete. The palace is a bower of decorations and the tri-color is every where in evidence. Men and women wear it and children carry the French flag.

The din of the “Marseillaise,” which is being performed everywhere by inexperienced persons, is deafening. Wherever there is a piano nothing else is played or sung. All the bands are practicing the air.

The official reception of the President of France was warmly cordial, but, being ruled by etiquette, did not exceed that of Emperor William. The Czar, toasting President Faure at a banquet at the Palace to-night, recalled his own reception in France and said: “We delight to hope your stay among us and the sincerity of the sentiments it awakens will draw yet tighter the bonds of friendship and sympathy uniting France and Russia.”

President Faure thanked the Czar in be half of France, and added: “I have come to Russia to affirm and strengthen further the powerful ties already binding Russia and France.” — San Jose Mercury News, 1897

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