Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 July 1894 — IMPOSING OBSEQUIES. [ARTICLE]

IMPOSING OBSEQUIES.

Fyneral of President Carnot at Paris. Four Million Franca For Flowers—Floral 6 : ' —• . ' -' — t —— Tributes From Ail the Corwned The remains of the. late President Carnot were deposited in the Pantheon at Paris, Sunday. The funeral was made the occasion for one of the most remarkable civic and military displays in the historv of France. Crowds began to gather along the Champs Elysees, the Rue de Rivoli and about the streets on the Lie de la Cite from early Saturday evening. People camped all night, quiet and mournful,, discussing the tragedy and cursing the assassin. By 3 o’clock a. m. the streets along the route were crowded, and by 6 o’clock the Place de la Concorde was black with people. The housetops, window's and balconies of every house along the line of march and every other point of vantage, was occupied, fabulous sums of money having been paid for the use of the houses, windows and balconies from which to view the funeral procession. All classes of people—young and old, rich and poor, crowded to the funeral from all parts of Paris and from every department of France. —The arrival of President CasimerPerier was the occasion of a remarkable demonstration, as his presence had not been expected, being contrary to precedent. At 10:25 the procession moved toward the cathedral of Notre Dame. The view from the roof tops along the Champs Elysee was superb. The sun shone brilliantly on glittering uniforms of the officers as the procession marched between the long avenue of trees with its immense bordering of multitudes of sight seers on both sides. Along the Rue de Rivoli.the trailings and gardens, the Tuilleries, the statues, the kiosks, lamp posts and every thing capable of supporting a sight seer were taken advantage of by all who were lucky enough to obtain standing or holding room upon such points of vantage. The procession reached the cathedral at noon. The Archbishopof Paris officiated at the removal of the casket and pre--eeded-thobier up the aisle. Before pronouncing the absolution the archbishop delivered an allocution. Orations were ! delivered by by Premier Dupuy and Presl ident Challemel Lacour. Paris is a city of great funerals, but the funeral of President Carnot eclipsed them all. It is estimated that 4,009,000 francs were expended for flowers. At the palace the court yard was filled with wreaths and palisades were set up in rows in the garden to support the wreaths, and along the borders of the turf of the ground was entirely hidden with these floral emblems. The wreaths sent by Queen Victoria,' the Czar, >• King Humbert, the Prince of Wales, Emperor William, Queen Christiana. King Christian and other sovereigns were placed besides President Casimir-Perier’s floral tribute. Queen Victoria’s wreath was sent over by a special official of her. majesty’s household,- who appeared in full court dress, besides the British ambassador, the marquis of Dufferin and Ava at the funeral. The czar’s wreath was of mauve and cream colored orchids, and cost 5,000 francs. It was made in Paris. The wreath sent by President Casimir-Perier was of red roses and was borne immediately before the hearse by four of the Elysee attendants in black suits and wearing tri-colored cockades in their hats. The ceremonies were conclude ’, at 5:3C p. in. The heat was intense and hundreds of people fainted in the crowds and were removed with difficulty to places of safety.