Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-15
OUR FRENCH AND GERMAN GUESTS.
Their Movements To-day.

and Sherman called upon them. This morning
about II o'clock, the German guests went out for
they partooE of an oyster and champagne lunch
MI. Paul StrObach of Alabama, and Gen. Adams
who both speak FreDch and German, were with
tnem. 1t was on the program that about half past
II there should be reception at Secretary Baine's
at which the Germans and Frenchmen would be
introduced to each other by the Secretary. 1t was
French and German, left the Arlington in twelve
carriages for the Soldiers's Home. They were ac-
tary Hit, Assistant Secretary Walter Blaine, Mr..
Sevellon A. Brown, chief clerk OF the Department
Of Of State, General and Mrs Adams the French Min
From there all went to the races at the National
Fair, except the Secretary OF State, who returned
This evening, at O'Clock, the German guests
Will be entertained at dinner by Secretary Blaine.
Ihere Is no arranged program for tomorrow. The
guests will probably go to church-some to St Mat
theW's, and others to ST. Johns. In the afternoon
II is contemplated that there shall be another drive.
PLEASED WITH THEIR RECEPTION.
All OF the guests speak in the highest terms of
their reception here and elsewhere since they have
arrived in the United States They do not hesitate
which has been given them. There is only one
thing to which they object and that is the offering
breakfast They are accustomed only to cup
OF coffee and a roll for the matutinal meal.
INVITATION TO MAssAcH UsETTs.
Mr. Nathan Appleton arrived in the city this
morning. He came as the representative of the
city Of Boston and the state of Massachusetts to
invite the French and German guests to partake
OF the hospitality of that city and state, after they
have left Yorktown 1t is very likely that the in
vitation Will be accepted.
GRAND NIECE OF BARON sTEuBEN
Miss NJ. Ahmay who states that she is grand
niece of Baron Steuben, called upon the German
guests at the Arlington this morning, and after a
pleasant conversation invited them to attend ser
vice at st. Johns (P.E) church tomorrow where
Washington and other Presidents of the United
states have Worshipped, and they promised to do
so, If possible.
THE TRIP TO YORKTOWN.
At ten O'Clock next Monday@ morning the foreign
guests will leave from the arsenal for Yorktown,
on board the Kaatskill. There will be stop, as
heretofore stated in THE STAR, at Mount Vernon
AZ & Fortress Monroe the French guests will go
aboard their own war ship lying there to receive
them, and proceed in her to orktown, where they
VIII re1oin the Kaatslill, returning here with the
retary HIT, Mr.. Walker Blaine and Mr. s. A.
Brown will go with the guests Secretary Blaine
will also go along in the Kaatskill, and has invited
a number OF distinguished people to accomsany
the party.
THE ELECTRIC ILLUMINATION TONIGHT.
The illumination of Pennsylvania avenue by the
electric light will take place tonight at O'clock
Last night everything was supposed to be ready,
but at the last moment it was found that some of
the machinery was out OF gear. This has been
reInedied, and the exhibition will come off to-
night.
WELCOME ADDRESS IN BEHALF OF THE FRENCH RES
IDENTs OF WASHINGTON.
delegation Of the French residents of the Dis
trict OF Columbia waited upon our distinguished
French visitors at the Arlington yesterday after
noon at O'Clock, when an address of welcome was
delivered, In French, by Professor Larroque, the
following Is translation:
Genuen,en Detegdtes: In our capacity as French
cltHens, and insignificant as is our little colony
n nj
IN extending to you respectful welcome in this
beautiful capital of the United States We greet
have been officially invited by the free citizens of
free America to take part in the celebrating the an
niyersary of the capture of Yorktown, the last
stronghold OF tyranny among a generous peO-
liant sword Of France, in con junction l with fti
the American forces firmly planted the stars and
stripes. We greet you also gentlemen, as the
noble descendants OF those 1llustrious heroes La
fayette, Rochambeau, Elly, Grasse, viomesnil and
others, of that galaxy Of great Frenchmen, in
word, whose glorious names occupy distinguished
place In the annals OF American Independence by
mortal George Washington. Humble as we are.
we are proud of being your countrymen, especially
today To y fais as the high
members .a q a great and noble aens''a nation, a
the annals Of glory, Of France, to whom, until our
dying day, it Shall be our happiness and pride to
belong We are rejoiced to be able to tell you,
residing at Washington love and venerate In you
their adored native land. We should be glad to be
1t sufficiently numerous to testify you by deeds
worthy of you which should be more eloquent than
words, how dear to us is your presence here to-
day. But, alas! our good will which is powerless
midst OF ovation which surrounds you but accom-
pany and follow you with its most heartfelt and
ard. ardent wishes. The French colony in New York,
which is comparatively an immense one
has already undertaken to carry out our desires nv
magnificent demonstration in which We all 1oy-
f1E in 01r
soul feeling convinced that you will be able to saw
on your return to France that, While the United
states have performed their duty Of gratitude and
hospitality toward you with exquisite delcacy.
your countrymen have everywhere welcomed you
with patriotic accents and co4lal fraternity
Gentlemen Delegates: In the name OF France
which sends you to gather forher the palms OF tri
umph on that very spot where, century ago, your
heroic ancestors reaped such glory for her, in that
tney secured to this oppressed people by decisive
victory over an oppressive despotism the conquest
OF its liberties-in the name OF France say, gen.
tlemen, welcome!
Hurrah for France and the United States. Hurrah
for free and independent America! Hurrah for re-
publican france and her representatives among us!
CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE-The Senate in ex-
ecutive session to-day, confirmed the nominations
e,o OF Noah n c =, Mcfarland Of Kansas, to be commits
Sloner OF the general land Office James w. Siler of
Indiana, U.s. consul at Cape Town, and large
number of postmasters.
CHANGES OF STATIONS OF ARTILLERY REGIMENTS.
Orders will be issued from the War department
next Monday directing that the 80 and 5th art!l-
lery regiments exchange stations The third regi-
ment Is now in and about New York, except
company at Fortress Monroe. The 5th regiment is
IN the south-1n Georgia and Florida, with one
company In Kentucky. Orders viii also be issued
directing that the 4th and 1st artillery regiments
exc1ange stations. The 4th is in California and
the ISL IN New England, except a company at For
tresS Monroe. THESE changes will be made about
the 3st OF November. The horses and guns OF each
VIII not De transferred. There will be an exchange
ment.
Gov CULLON, of Illinois, and his staf1, consist
Ing OF ten or twelve officers, in handsome uni
lorms, arrived In this city to-day On their way
10 yorktown. He called upon the President. and
Ins afternoon paid visit to Secretary Lincoln by
Whom they were received in the reception room at
the War department. --- "'
iHE PROCEEDINGS IN THk SENATE this morning
were devoid Of interest, andsthe Senate, at 1920.
went INTO executive session. When the doors were
reopened the Senate, at IS o'clock, adjourned
POSTMASTER GENERAL JAxEs left for New York
last night, ne win return on Monday next Second
Assistant postmaster General Elmer returned
from New YORK last nightfsIn the absence OF
Gen. James ne Is acting Postmaster General