The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1881-10-28
SECOND DAY.

YORKTOWN, Va, October IL
About eleven O'Clock Secretary Blaine and
the French and German delegations, in full
uniform, arrived at Lafayette Hall. On en-
tering, the Marine Band of Washington.
played an appropriate air. the military Of
ficers, Senators, Congressman and other
persons of distinction greeting them as they
passed. At the end of the hall the Presf-
dent met the distinguished guests, and an
informal interchange of courtesies took
place. In q few moments the party started
for the grand stand, President Arthur and
Secretary Hunt leading. They were re-
ceived with cheers "a they appeared upon
the platform. Next came Secretary Blaines
escorting the French Legation. General
Sherman with his staff, in uniform, were
next in line, General Hancock and staff fol-
lowing.
After a general handshaking, the proceed
ings were opened by prayer by Bishop Har-
ris. He invoked Divine blessing upon the
United States and the Republic of France,
and in conclusion asked Gods blessing upon
all the crowned heads Of the world.
The Poindexter Centennial Hymn was
then sung by choruses from Baltimore,
Richmond and Washington.
President Arthur was then introduced by
Secretary Blaine. and delivered the follow
ing address:
"Upon this soil. one hundred years ago,
our forefathers brought to q successful issue
Here and then was established. and, as we
trust, made secure on this continent for ages
yet to come, that principle of government
which is the very fiber of our political sys.
tem-the sovereignty OF the people. The
resentments which attended and. for the
time, survived the clash Of arms have long
since ceased to animate our hearts. 1t Is
with no feeling of eXultation over q
defeated foe that to-day we summon
up a remembrance of those events which
have made holy the ground wherein we
tread. Surely no such unworthy sentiment
could find harbor in our hearts so pr ofound-
ly thrilled with the expression OF sorrow
and sympathy which our National bereave.
ment has evolved from the people Of En-
gland and their august sovereign, but 1t Is
absolutely fitting that we should gather here
to refresh our souls with the contempla-
tion of the unfaltering patriotism, the sturdy
zeal and the sublime faith which achieved
the results we now commemorate; for SO,
if we learn Alright the lesson Of the hour,
shall we be melted to transmit to the gen.
erations which shall follow the precious
legacy which our fathers left to us-the love
of liberty, protected by law. OF that his
tOric scene which we here celebrate no
feature is more prominent and none more
touching than the participation of our gall
ant allies from across the sea. 1t was the
presence of such allies which gave
fresh and vigorous impulse to the
hopes of our countrymen, when
well nigh disheartened by long series Of
aid, extended in the darkest period OF the
struggle, which sped the coming of our tri.
umph, and made the capitulation at York
town possible a century ago. 10 their de.
scendants and representatives who are here
present as honored guests of the Nation it is
my glad duty to offer cordial welcome. You
have right to share with us the associa.
lions which cluster about the day when your
fathers fought side by side with our fathers
in the cause which was here crowned with
success, and none ofthe memories awakened
by this anniversary are more grateful to US
all than the reflection that the National
friendships here SO closely cemented have
outlasted the mutations of a changeful CEN
fury. God grant, my cOuntrymen, that they
may ever remain mistaken, and that ever
henceforth, with ourselves and with all
nations of the earth, we may be at peace"
The President was not interrupted during
the delivery of the address, but there was
great enthusiasm at the close.
Max Outrey then, in behalf of the French
delegation, was introduced by Secretary
Blaine, and delivered an address, in which
he said:
1.-THE French Government has felt much
touched by the friendly sentiments which
inspired the United States with the thought
OF asking France to participate in the cele.
bration of the Yorktown Centennial, and
worthy of both the Republics to the invita-
ton sent by the President of the United
States in behalf of the people of America.
The manifestations of public sympathy fol-
lowing the initiative taken by the Congress
of the United States, bidding France to this
us not only as an act of the highest courtesy.
but especially as mark of affectiOuate, re-
gard, having the noble aim Of cementing
yet more closely the ties which unite the
two Republics. France
is proud of having contributed to
10nhd this hi, great Republic and da her
and sincere. Mutual friendship is founded
on many atiinities, tastes and aspirations,
which time cannot destroy; and future gen.
eratiOns, l trust, will assist again, in this
same place, at the spectacle, unprecedented
in history, Of two great nations renewing,
from century to century, compact OF fra
ternal and imperishable affection. / will
not close without thanking the Federal
Government. the different States of the
Union of which the delegation have been
the guests, also the people of America, for
the sympathy and welcome extended to the
representatives Of France. Each of us will
treasure the recollection Of American hos
pitalty and friendly sentiments which have
been manifested to us in every place and
every sphere"
Marquis de Rochambeau then followed
with graceful response in French, after
which Baron Steuben responded, in Ger
man, in an appropriate speech, which was
loudly applauded.
VOciferous cheers were then given for the
distinguished guests of the Nation.
A Centennial ode was sung by the chorus.
Harrison Willard, of New York, sang
"God Save Our President from Harm"
with good effect.
Robert c. Winthrop, Of Massachusetts,,
then delivered his Grafton, which was
listened to with great interest. At the con-
clusion Mr.. Winthrop was loudly cheered,
the band playing ''The Star-Spangled Ban.
ner."
During the celebration the following order
was read by Secretary Blaine:
In recognition of the friendly relations