Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-23


Empress Of lndia)
in medieval costume. escorting the mon
arch within his bailiwick, gave glimpse
Of the origin and recognition Of civil
rights by the Throne.
'The monarch, escorted by princes and
guarded by the military forces of the
realm. both regulars and volunteers ma
tionai ana Colonial. evidenced the strength
and permancncy OF the monarchical sys-
TEN with this people.
I'VE Americans glory in our country
and In its marvellous development in
hundred years. and duly assert ourselves
ON the Fourth Of July. The celebration
bv the Germans of the twenty-htth ami
vsrsary Of the battle of Sedan and the
founding Of the German empire which |
saw. was wonderful exhibition OF race
and national feeling. But the concen-
trated and irrepressible joy and pride
which preceded. accompanied, and follow
"a the Queen like resistless torrent,
sgrpassed anything ever witnessed be-
fore Though many races participated
,r. dominant. absorbing expression was
rrriisb. and the glory was England's.
.The enthusiasm and shouting were
fr different from those evoked by the
trrmphal procession of Roman con-
,.aror. Men and women expressed 10
each other and emphasized TO foreign
ers as the Colonials marched by that
they were not captives, chained to the
chariot Of their conQueror, but willing
subjects free citizens of one worldwide
empire. following their Sovereign
"White. yellow. and black soldiers
trooped by. each 'accelerating and in
creasing the tidal wave Of enthusiasm
and presenting a panorama of power
unequaned in history. The seeds Of this
power were in the American revolution
ana # expanded into this wonderful
spectacle by the principle Of self-govern-
lneut so trlumphantly indicated by the
United States.
UNCLE SANS PART.
Among the American spectators there
was no jealousy nor stint of praise and
applause. We could both glory in the
vitality and virility Of the mother coun-
try and rejoice -...shtiy. We were not
marching in the procession, but we were
present as a proud equal in all that con-
suutcs free people and a great nation.
1T was pleasing TO note our neighoors
oi Canada. They easily took the lead
anour the Colonlals. The fact that the
province OF Quebec was in rebellion
hn
that her premier. now here. is French
man and a Catholic. appealed TO the
Eariish Imagination. That the descend
ants of Montcalm and his country should
ve with the children Of Wolfe and his
soldiers I'm their loyalty and that
Canada has made a beginning by favor
rr Great Britain as against other ma
.7ls n her tariff, have touched both
.ta British heart and pocket.
Making due allowance for the exalta-
Ton OF the hour. Victoria will occupy
great place In the history of the nine
teenih century. Her influence for peace
las been a momentous consequence TO
Great Britain. Europe, and civilization.
"sho has always been cordial in her
ir.mdship and anxious for the loftiest
relationship With the United states. Her
messages sweet. tender, and womaniy,
70 the widow OF Lincoln and the dying
Garfield gave her warm welcome and a
permanent memory IN our American
homes.
I'm estimating her influence. we must
picture what might have occurred with
warlike or corrupt sovereign. and re-
tp8nize IN her power the accumulated
lorce Of sixty years OF wisdom as a
ruler, and as the best example OF wo-
man. wife. and mother"