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the results we now commemorate; for so,
/ II VIC learn Alright the lesson Of the hour,
1 shail we be melted to transmit to the gem
erations which shall follow the precious
/ legacy which our fathers left to us-the love
/ OF liberty, prot cted 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
/ liant allies from across the sea. 1t was the
presence Of such allies which gave
fresh and vigorous impulse to the
hopes OF our countrymrn, when
/ well nigh disheartened by long series OF
/ disasters. II was their noble and generous
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 century ago. To their de-
scendants and representatives who are here
present rs honOred guests Of the Nation it is
my glad duty To offer cordial welcome. You
have right to share with us the aSSocia-
b tiOnS which cluster about the day when your
fathers fought side by side with our fathers
I in the cause which was here crowned with
/ success, and none OF the memories awakened
/ by this anniversary are more grateful to us
all than the reflection that the National
/ friendships here so closely cemented have
outasted the mutations Of a chaugeful CEN
/ fury. God grant, my cOuntrymcn, 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:
"The French Government has felt muca
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
heartily desires to respond in manner
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
National festival, has been looked upon By
us not only as an act of the highest courtesy,
but especially as mark Of fectionate re-
gard, having the noble aim OF cementing
yet more closely the ties which unite the
two Republics. In commemoration Of this
day, which represents one OF the grandest
events in the political existence OF
this country, the French Government
has sent mission composed Of special dell
eSates from the different departments, and
the French President, wishing to mark his
personal sympathy, has sent one OF his own
Aides de Camp. They thus desire to show
particularly their appreciation Of the grace
tul compliment paid to our country. Each
to the honor Of representing France on this
suspicious day. The Monument which Is
here to be erected will not only recall
glorious victory; it will perpetuate reCollec-
tiOns OF an ever faithful alliance, faithful
through the trials and vicis STUDIES Of an
eyentful century; and as the President OF
the French Republic has so truly said, it will
consecrate the union sprung from generous
and liberal aspirations, and which the
institutions we can now boast of in
common must necessarily Sirpnptbnn and
develop for the good Of both countries.
In coming to this Yorktown Gem
tennial, we come to celebrate the day which
the long and bitter struggle against great
Nation, now our mutual ally and
friend, who here, as under all the skies
where her flag has flOated, has left the inei-
faceable marks of her grand and cvilizing
spirit France is proud Of having
contributed to found this great Republic,
and her wishes for your prosperity are deep
and sincere. Mutual friendship is founded
on many affinities, tastes and aspirations,
which time cannot destroy; and future gem
erations, trust, will assist again, in this
same place, at the spectacle, Unprecedented
in history, OF two great nations renewing,
from century to century, a compact Of fra
ternal and imperishabe 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
pita!ity and friendly sentiments which have
been manifested to us in every place and
every sphere"
Marquis de Rochambeau then followed
with a graceful response in French, after
which Baron Steuben responded, in Ger
man, in an appropriate speech, which was
loudly applauded.
| NoclferOus cheers were then given for the
distinguished guests of the Nation.
Centennial ode was sung by the chorus.
Harrison Millard, of New York, sang
"God Save Our President from Harm"
! with good effect.
Robert G.. 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 1.-THE Star spangled Ban
ner."
James Baron Hope, of Virginia, then
read the Centennial poem with fine effect
Music by the band concluded the ceremo-
mics.
During the celebration the following order
was read by Secretary Blaine:
sin recognition OF the friendly relations
so long and so happily subsiSting between
Great Britain and the United STATES, in the
trust and confidence of peace and good will
between the two countries for all centuries
TO come, and especially as a mark OF the
profound respect entertained by the Ameri- !
can people for the iTlustrious sovereign and
gracious lady who sits upon the British
throne; 1t is hereby ordered that, at the
close of these ceremonies commemorative
OF the valOr and success Of our forefathers liz |
their patriotic struggle for independence,
the British flag shall be saluted by the
forces OF the army and navy of the United
States now at Yorktown. The Secretary OF /
War and the Secretary OF the NAVY will Siva |