Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-16
DOWN WITH THE BAsrILE.
Frenchmen Again Rejoice Over the Blow
for Liberation in 1888

PARIS, July 14.-EXtensive prepara-
tiOns were made Tor the celebration to-
day of the national fete day, but heavy
gale prevailed last night which, to a great
extent, destroyed the decorations through
out the city. The unveiling in the place
Chateau de Eau of the great statue of the
Republic, which was one of the chief
features of the days festivities, took
place this morning with appropriate cere-
monies in the presence of Senators and
members of the Chamber of Deputies. the
Municipal Councillors and a vast con-
| course of people. The weather during
the ceremony was cloudy.
The Project of the Seine in his address.
pointing to the statue, in the right
hand of which is an olive
branch as an emblem of peace, said:
"The Republic holds in her hand an
olive branch, showing that the period of
violence is passed and that universal
suffrage has replaced revolution"
france, he said, is unwilling to impose
her own will upon other nations, but
wishes to live at home free and respected.
The President of the municipality also
spoke. He said that he should have been
happy had an act of clemency marked
the ceremony. This remark referred to
the refusal of the government to grant
amnesty to the Anarchists.
There was a grand review of troops
this afternoon by President Grevy and the
Ministers. On the arrival of the Presi-
dent and his Cabinet at the reviewing
ground they were greeted with shouts of
"Vive la Republiquev
NEW ORLEANS, July 1.-THE French
population of this city to-day celebrated
the anniversary of the fall of the Bastile,
the French national holiday, by the firing
of salutes, display of flags throughout
the city, the erection of a trIumphal arch
on Canal street, which was richly en-
bellished and decorated and by a grand
festival at the West End for the benefit of
the Charity Hospital. There were also
tournaments, music, balls and fireworks.
Many places of business were closed this
afternoon in honor of the occasion,
NEW YORK, July 1.-THE French ma
tiOnal festival, cOmmemorating the cap
ture and destruction of the Bastile, was
celebrated to-day by the French resi-
dents of this city. Delegates represent
ing all the French associations met early
this morning and with the Guards La
fayette marched, under command of NJ.
Bergeret, formerly General of the
Commune at Paris, to the office
of NJ. Albert Lefaivre, the French
Consul General. They were accOmpa-
MED by band, and carried with them
French and American flags. There felici-
tous speeches were made and NJ. Lafaivre
expressed his qualification at seeing the
union of the French and American ma
tional banners, adding that the name of
Lafayette would always be a pledge to
close friendship between the two nations.
An informal reception was then held and
the societies went to an uptown park,
where the day was celebrated with
games, dancing and an address by the
Consul General OF France.
MEXICO, July 14.-The storming of the
Bastile was celebrated by the French
colony here to-day with much enthusi-
asm. Two banqUets and a ball were given
by the French. Houses were decorated,
and the principal streets of the city were
gay with bunting.
LIMA, July 14.-There were great fes-
tlvities among the French residents here
to-day ON the anniversary Of the taking of
the RaStilp