New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-07

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ever great NAV have been his experience however
vide the circle of his friendships there will never
his childhooS and so il IS and so il should be- With
nations. The United States has grown groa, and
Of all the nations Of the earth We good neigh
nothing but goodwill and good wishes for any ma
ton Of the world but feelings toward France
must always be little warmer and our relations a
Of the Garth. She was the friend of cur childhood
She it Was mat showed her friendship to US when
make the nation. and made ii possible for us 10
Nation that paid It's soldiers in the Revolution with
the money which France loaned and gave us-she
tonight to honor its sister republic across the sea
and we, Sons Of the American Revolution. descend
ants OF those who stood at Yorktown side by side
with Frenchmen when American independence was
Won; we who have learned 10 honor La1syet,e and
Rochambeau ana DC Grasse as we do Washington
ami Greene and Putnam. may well be proud
% the of hUnT Francs hs
helped us TO start our National life
OUR DEBT TO FRANCE"
Mr. Logan then introduced DR.. John S. White,
10 respond to the toast, "Our Debt to France"
Dr. Whites address made In French. d.
Iectly. for the most part. to the French Consul
General a translation OF part of it reads as
follows:
We welcome you here tonight as the bearer Of
that affection and goodwill which your country has
always shown 10 US, ever since the day when your
own noble Lafayette ever loyal and true crushed
his sagaciiy. his knowledge of war and his bravery
IN the field Of battle More than any other one
by his personal service in the Virginia campaign
mated in the glorious victory al Yorktown
Let us lift our glasses to the DISTINGUISHED repre-
sentative Of the youngest Of republiCs-trst among
ssh in the domain Of scientific medicine the land
vthou, whose generous aid in our darkest hour il9
years ago. We could never have achieved our lib
erty and our Independence. Great applause)
At the conclusion Of the speech there were
cries Of 'Vive la France all over the room and
everybody drank the health of the sister Repub-
lie.
THE CONSULGENERALS RESPONSE.
NJ Bruwaert. the French Consul General.
replied after a most cordial reception. to Dr.
Whites address. He spoke in English, and
was constantly interrupted by applause. He
complimented the company upon its number Of
excellent French scholars, and said that the
cooking and the wines were quite French. He
knew there many present who objected 10
all things English. and therefore he would try
10 limit his language TO good American Here
voice from the rear convulsed the assembly by
CRYING "Oui. oui QUIZ The speaker de-
lighted to see the manifestations Of much
friendlness. and expressed the hope that the
sentiment was only in its youth. He hoped they
would all be Ambassadors TO France (cries OF
Porter, Porter.O. and he closed by inviting ALL
In the name Of the French people. to come and
taste French hospitality.
Mr. Logan read letter from Mr.. Depew, the
president Of the society, expressing his deep re-
greet that Illness kept him away, and the chair
man requested Edward Hagaman Hail. the reg
istrar Of the society. to frame suitable reply
which was read 10 the guests later and unani-
mousy approved.
LETTERS FROM NINE. BERNHARDT AND
OTHERS.
Mr.. Logan then introduced Henry Hall TO
read number Of letters received from distin-
guished persons who had been invited to be
present. Sarah Bernhardt's letter was most
enthusiastically received. She wrote:
"Quand Meme"
1t is with my whole heart that l contribute 10 the
tary Of the Treaty Of Alliance which has forever
united France and America. l.
love that grand Nation, and my only regret Is
that cannot go in person TO participate IN lis
long live the young and beautiful America-the
centre OF enthusiasm and outbursts whose echo re-
January p, 1897 SARAH BERNHAKDI'
William Bouguereau wrote follows:
Paris. January p. 1897.
Mr. President and Messrs Directors of he EnPTe
Gentlemen: Your honorable delegate. Colonel John
c. Calhoun has conveyed TO your desire for my
% commemora;e the treaty Of alliance concluded be-
tween America and France in l1le ,,,,, :,
BY you in the homage which YOU offer TO my native
land Your invitation h0nors me hsnly a9n , SIN ,,,L
heavy occupations the time required TO twice cross
In thanking YOU gentlemen in begging you 10 ex-
cuse M, permit me 20 assure you OF my warm
syrnpaihy In former times, your iustr!ous ances-
tors permitted the generals of friendly nation to
aid in their valiant struggle by all that an older eX
ttary Enowiedge
SIDE by side our soldiers and yopf b f2Hsh{ and
once YOUR liberty gained you could suffice for your
rank rank among the first Powers Of the earth
But the United S;ates Of America have no, been
ing Your vast territory, in perfecng your Industry
at the time YOU muipiy your mnlarIes J N4uF
uneGuaiiec HC ~ tbe Old world The American
wont5 nave ,rsveicd 10 profit ny the example and
counsels OF those whom they cal their masters and
aIr"sdy their original creations have ther place
among the most interesting works in our exh bitions
May the sacred memories and the pre, IS, re.a
peuaton OF Peace, the research OF Science ana the
ocsnt M President and gentlemen the members
O. NE Society Of Empire STATE the homage OF my
respect and OF my evil WILLIAM BoUGUEREAU.
TIL. MARQUIS de Grasse wrote as follows:
Paris January 81. 1897;
,.,ou,e 6e Grasse des Princes dAntibes, 20 the
Members Of the Empire state Society .i Sons OF
csnt,c Ag In The family of erase America is
Ioved Ike second fatherland. ana inns sentiment
te decreased with me by gratitude for the memo
rabe reception received in 1881 at the fetes OF the
am happy and proud TO be invited By society
whose noble ambition is 10 perpetuate the glory OF
The United States-of the people always the ad-
vance guard Of progress-who. far from lorgetlng
their ancient allies. love them across me ages A.
though Impossible 10 be with you in reality to-day
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