Connecticut western news., 1889-05-08
FRANCES GREAT JUBILEE.
Opening of the Centennial Celebra.
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Opening of the Centennial Celebra-
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 A dispatch from Paris says In his journey to Versailles President Carnot proceeded through Chaville, where the President was en- sailes the President inaugurated the mem orial tablet affixed ts the building in which the States General met 100 years ago. The President and his escort then repaired to the Hall of Mirrors in the palace, where there was grand assemblage of Deputies and Senators.
 At the palace M. LeRoyer delivered the address of welcome to the President. In the course of his speech he said "It is no longer humble Deputies of the third estate, to whom even the privilege of standing upright was denied, but elected representatives of the nation, who lowing before their freely elected chief, pay tribute to the great dead to whom we owe our liberty. 1t becomes those old strugglers for liberty to remind us that the revolution bequeathed not only doctrines, but lessons. If the Revolution sinned by the audacity of it's dreams we sin by our want of self-abnegation, by our incomplete nowledge of our duties, by hesit aton to our policy. If the Revolution flew too high, we drag too low The date 1889 invites us to realize 8 union of hearts in love for our country and its institutions
 M. LeRoyer concluded by asking President Carnot to raise his volce in order to guide Frenchmen in the direction of mutual con- sessions.
 President Carnot replied as follows:
 With ardent hopes for the future, greet in the palace of the monarchy the representa- tives of nation that is now in complete pos session of herself that is mistress of her des- tinies, and that is in the full splendor and strength of liberty. The first thoughts on That immortal generation of 17S9, by dint of courage and many sacrifices secured for us benefits which we must bequeath to our sons as most precious inheritance Never can our gratitude equal the grandeur of the ser vices rendered by our fathers to France and to the human race" In conclusion the President said: 'The Revolution was based upon the rights of m man. It created new era in history and founded modern society. After many. cruel shocks, France has finally broken with the personal power of one man, whatever title he may take. She now recognizes as sole sovereign the laws enacted by the representatives, of the nation. Under the ngs of the Republic let us seek in spirit of mutual forbearance and concord, the irresistible strength of a united people and thus enable France to mantain her post in the vanguard of nations. Vive la Republiquep The Presidents speech was received with feryent applause. At the conclusion of the address the Presidential party ties, where they took luncheon. After | ward they went to the park, where the Presl- dent participated in the ceremonies attending the inauguration of the recently restored fountains Animmensc throng was gathered in the park and President Carnot received q most enthusiastic welcome. The weather was fine and the spectacle presented was bril- liant one. President Carnot and his party started on their return to Paris proceeding by the way of Vile Davray, St. Cloud, and the Bos de Boulogne.
 The Bishop of Versailles in an address to President Carnot said that though they had fallen victims in 17S9, they had shared in the movement for reform. The clergy had never ceased to give proofs of their readiness to sacrifice themselves for their country or their faith, and they still professed the same gen. erous sentiments. He continued: We never distinguished between the Church and France in our affections or prayers. We hold it to be Christian duty to salute with deference the representative of the national authority We congratulate you upon your escape from the assassin We rejoice that this tribute is paid to man whose dignity of character commands the respect of all parties"
 Dispatches from the principal towns in France show that the opening of the jubilee was observed with the greatest vivacity and enthusiasm.