The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-10-27

thon rung BY the choruses from baltimore,
Richmond and Washington.
President Arthur was then introduced By
Secretary Blaine, and delivered the following
address:
Upon this soil, 100 years ago, our fore.
fathers brought TO Z successful Issue thoi
heroic struggle for independence. Hero and
secure on this continent for ages yet to como,
that principle OF government which IL tho very
fiber Of our political system-tho sovereignty
OF the people. The resentments which attend
ed, and, for the time, survived the clash Of
arms, have long since ceased to AMI.
mate onr hearts. II ID with no feel.
si fos that TO- day se.. we summon up remembrance
OF those events which have made holy the
ground whereon We tread. Surely no such nm
worthy sentiments could 6nd harbor In our
hearts, 40 profoundly thrilled with the OF.
preston Of sorrow and sympathy which onr
national bereavement has evolved from the
people Of England and their angust. sover.
eign, but 1t h altogether fitting that We
should gather here 70 refresh our souls with
the contemplation Of ths unfaltering patriot
ism, the sturdy zeal and the sublime
faith which achieved the results We now COM
memorate; for SO, IL We learn Alright the lesson
Of the hour, shall We be melted to transmit to
the generation which shall follow the precious
legacy which our fathers left to us-the love of
liberty, protected by law. OF the historic scene
which we here celebrate no feature 10 more
prominent and none moro touching, than the
participation OF our gallant Allies from across
the sea.
1T was the presence OF the gallant allies
from across the sea which gave fresh and vigo-
rous impulse to the hopes OF our countrymen,
k~,
disasters. It was their noble and generous aid,
extended in the darkest period Of the struggle,
which sped the coming OF our triumph, and
made the capitulation 1t Yorktown possible
oentuay ago. To their descendants and repre-
sentatives, who are hero present - honorary
cordial welcome. You have right 10 share with
us the associations 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 OF the memories awAk-
ened by this anniversary are more grateful to ns
oil than the reflection that the national friend
ships here so closely ccmeDted have outlasted
the mutations Of 4 changeful century. God
grant, my countrymen, that they may ever re-
main unshaken. and that ever henceforth, with
ourselves and with all nations Of the earth, ws
may be at peace"
Max Outrey, them in behalf Of the Frerch
delegation, was introduced BY Secretary Blaine,
and delivered an address.
Mr.. Outrey said 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
celebration Of the Yorktown Centennial, and
heartily desires to respond in : manner
worthy of both republics 10 the invi-
tation sent by the President OF the United
Manifestations of public sympathy following
the initiative taken by the Congress OF the
United States bidding France to this national
festival, have been looked upon by us not only
% m act Of the highest courtesy, but especially
as . mark Of affectionate regard, having the
ties which unite the two republics In COM
mcmoration Of this day. which repre-
sents one OF the grandest events in
the political existence Of this conn.
try, the French Government has scnt
mission, composed Of SPECIAL delegates
from the different departments, and the Presi-
dent Of the French republic, wishing to mark
his personal sympathy, has sent one of his owr
aidcs-de-camp. They thus desire TO show
particularly their appreciation OF the graceful
compliment paid to our country. Each and
ell Of us are proud Of having been called 10 tho
honor Of representing France on this auspic.
ious day. Tho monument which il hero
glorious victory; il will perpetnate the
recolections OF an ever-faithful alliance faith
full through the trials and vicissitudes OF An
eventful century and. as the President Of the
French republic has 10 truly said, il will conse-
crate tho union spruns from generous and lib
can now boast OF in common must necessarily
strengthen and develop for tho good Of both
countries. In coming to this Yorktown centen-
niAl We como TO celebrate the day which ended
that long and bitter struggle against great
nation, nov our mutual ally and friend, who
Lr~~ III - - 49, -
fioated, has left incffaceable marks Of her
grand and civihsing spirit. We oome 10 cels-
brate tho glorious date when the horoes OF
independence were able 20 ct their dnal seal
to tho solemn proclamation Of tho Fourth OF
July, 1876. We como also 10 salute the
dawn Of that er. OF prosperity who're,
mis,ed ,sa y the s' inss''ieenos ii Of % her Pso M
pie to soar aud their energy to mani.
fest itself. and thus the power Of the United
States has strengthened and every year has
added to the prestige which surrounds her
star-sUangled banner.
When France brought from beyond the aeas
the CO, o,oueration Of her army and navy Ia
this valiant people engaged in the war foz
Dedrasse. and many other sci0ns Of our illus
trions families, came here, they yielded to Z
generous impulse, and came with disintarcsted
courage to sustain the cause Of liberty.
| A blessing went with their endeavors and gave
success to their arms. for when 100 years ago,
A. to-day, French and Americans grasped each
Others lands at Yorktown, they realized they
had helped to erect the cornerstone Of great
eaiace. But surely the most foresighted
among those men would have started had
he been able to look down the long vista
+, Of q century aud see at tho end thu
spno' w9n N then ,sa SsS,s. SSanS and xnss stssoeens
rounded her, now calm, radiant and beaminq
with the halo Of prosperity. The great Wash.
ington himself, whose genius foresaw the des-
tiny Of this country. could not have predicted
this. Truly tho United States have made, O.
pecially in these latter wears, gigantic STRIDES
along tho route to still greater progrcss
complished by An energetic and inteli
! gent nation, always - respectful Of its du
| ties ~ jealous or its rights. America In,
/ given . great example, and has been tht
cause Of rejoicing to I'll true lovers OF liberty
France is proud OF having contributed to fonnt
| this great republic aud her wishes for YOU
prosperity are deep and sincere. Mutual friend
| shipsis founded on many aiiinities. tastes AMI
| aspirations. which time cannot destrov. Nh,
| future generations, trust. will assist again il
this same place ut spectacle unprecedented i,
the history Of two great nations; renewing
from century to century, compact fraternal ant
impershable affection
will not close without thanking the Fclera
Government, tho different States OF the Unioi
/ OF which the delegation have been the guests
| also the people OF America, for the sympath,
and welcome extended to the representatives o
/ France. Each Of ns will treasure the rtcollec
ton Of American hospitality and friendly senti
ments which have been unaffected to NJ Il
every place and every sphere.
Marquis do Rochambean made graceful re
sponse in French. He said: "Citizens Of tn
United States, you have invited IA 70 celebrat
with you tho great achievement OF arms, ant
no have not hesitated TO brave the terrors Q
the ocean to say to you that what our father
did in 1881 we, their sons. would be willing /
do to-day, aud to attest our constant friend
| ship. and further show that We cher
ish the same sentiments Of oul
! fathers in those glorious days v
celebrate. In the name OF my CON
panions, who represent here the men VII
fought permit me 70 hope that the AttAchMen