Evening journal., 1889-07-15
ONE CENT.
THE FALL OF THE BASTILE
The Centenary Celebrated by
Patriotic Frenchmen.
BOULANGsTs CHARGED UPON.

The nay in Paris and the Provinces.
New York Frenchmen Unfurl the Tri-
color Aiso--Lettera from Preaident Har-
rison, vice. President Morton and o.hers-
PARIS July l5 5-Iaguerre, Deroulede and
other Bouiangist deputies gathered at Place
de Ia Coneorde, to decorate the statue a
Strasburg and TO hold a meeting
As Deroulede was beginning to speak the
Police Commissioner Clement ordered him
to be silent After a protest Deroulede
stopped speaking, but he'd the crowd in.
cheers for BoulangeT.
The officer attemped 10 arrest him, but he
stoutly resisted, and the crowd came to his
rescue and roughly handled the officer. A
body OF police suddenly appeared and drove
the mob away. At the ofiise OF Le Presse
the crowd made demonstration and many
were arrested
The Tooth anniversary Of the fall of the
Basule was celebrated by pub ie meetings
and telcs in Paris and throughout the PROV
inees. Transparencies Leafing representa-
tions of Gen. Bpulanger we're displayed in
tie windows of the League of Patriots aud at
other ulangerst resorts Those devices
called forth few hootngs from passers-by,
hgi, With the exceptions OF the disorders in
the Place dc Ia Coneorde ead NJ the Office OF
Ia Presse, the day passed oit without disturb
arca Of any kind.
brilliant review Of the troops was held
today at Longchamps President Cainot
was heartily greeted by the great crow Us
fhut tgrtl "a xviff asa tho aitrbf
NEW YoRK, July l5-rhe French cis ms
of New YORK aud vicinity celebrated .ae
l0Otn anniversary Of the fail OF the Baslile
with a grand reception and concert at Wash
ington park. The large hail Of the park had
been specially decorated with profusion OF
r.7eolored flags and banners The exercise
opened with an official reception 10 Consul
General Brunwaert, IN which NJ. Henry
Mallaid, president Of the French centennial
committee, made the address OF welcome
The consul made a few remarks in response,
and was followed by Charles Willard, Dr.
Paul Gibier and Nj. Joseph Thown, president
of the French Benevolent society Letters
Of regret were read by NJ l. Lafour from
President Carnob Ferdinand De Lesseps,
President Harrison, Vice President Morton,
+. r Coudert, Mayor Grant, Governor Hill,
President Hariison's Wish.
President Harrisons letter was as follows.
May the homes Of France be perpstually
filed with prosperity, contentment and
peace, May the French republic ever live
among nations and in the steadfast love Of
its citizensn
Vice President Morton wrote as follows.
~ have the honor 10 acknowledge the ro-
ceipt II your esteemed favor of the 2lst ult,
and thank you for the complimentary terms
in which II is coucheL You are quite COR
rect Ia assuming my nnaterabls friendship
for the land OF your bTth. All the children
Of the American revo ution were taught to.
love the fair land of France, aud TO revere
and honor the great men she sent US, who 50
freely offered their lives and fortunes ia our
long struggle for freedom. ! may, there
fore, say that my affection for France was a
hereditary sentiment, and the kindness which
l received during my official residence in
Paris not only served TO create many warm
friendships but 10 increase my interest Ia
your native land. l offer you, gentlemen,
my heartiest congratulations on the grand
achievements Of your country during the.
century which has passed since It's birth to.
freedom and my best wishes for the happi-.
ness and prosperity OF the people OF our
sister republic in the Old World / am.
very respectfully youraT
Mr., OlevaiAnd's Sentiment
Ex-President Cleveland wrote; ~ send the
following sentiment: The friendship which
has long existed between the United States
E@d France " made more sacred and binding
by their common devotion 70 the doctrine Of
the popular rule and by the mission they
have undertaken 70 demonstrate the fitness
OF mankind Tor self government
Governor HlIi'H Letter.
Governor HUI sent fhe following sentiment:
''The French revolution Of l7sp-a glorious
epoch in the march 0f humanity toward lib.
erty and enlightenmmt--thel luaear OF which
Is not dimmed BY the sxce@aes that she M
trigues Of tyrAnts infamed Ia paopls mad
dened by years of wrong and Oppression
The fall of the Basssls rssoundsd over tha
world as the death knsll 81 daapoEEsin ana the
crying call Of frasdom 10 hhe people 10 assist
the right and maintain the dignity Of men.
The concert closed at O'Clock with the
band playing the '.Mmrseillaise. Ths festiv-
tiles we're resumed with parade Of the
French societies fro@ Washington square 10
Washington park aud Jones' wood, beginning
at 10 a. m.
Two Thousand Socialists Celebrate.
About 1000 Socialists from this city held a
picnic at Fort Wadsworth, s, l., 10 com
memorate the fall Of the Bastile. There were
many women and children present The men
all wore red, white and blue badges, and the
women red ribbons and dresses Of the same
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