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

! am nevertheless, In heart; and looking back in
thought to the Admiral. Count de Grasse, victor.
drink to the union OF the two navies. French and
ct Parn for Liberty and for Isqp 1
Cheyslier of the National Order Of the Legion of
DECORATED with the medal Of Tonkin
oi'cer OF the Royal order Of the Crown of Ru-
Cheyaler Of the Royal Order of Cambodge.
OHevaner OF the Imperial Order of the Dragon Of
""'''' Il Rue dc Prony. Paris.
Samuel e Morss. United States Consul-Gen.
eral at Paris sent the following letter:
co,,,,., ,., Paris, January o. 1897
state Society,", Sons OF the American Revolution.
care OF me Ign James b. Eusts, Amba ssador
Dear Sir very much appreciate and wish 10
IN SVu to,i he invitation you have extended
,u ga heN0iution, to attend the banquet be
give me great pleasure to be present UPON this occn
SiO'; ana IT,, regret sincerely that this Will be i'm
which il is nro %nsoShaahl Importance OF the event
r,iiIs manner becomes more apparent the years
as vi "" us pthchcent consequences. TO Europe
as wei as TO America manifest themselves more
VrarR. me wisdom. the patriotism and the love OF
memorials treaty of f T 9anf ad so w Tbs be tEe
o,aod at your baLque by eloquent tongues and by
bence Of nearly four years the French people
h %S ohE ilntenSiNed my respect and admiration for
o1eir achievements. many of the highest qualities
which they have shed oceans Of blood is Inherent in
mem. ana believe that the attachment of the
great masses OF them to free government is sin
SSHfc ana as HNcd that of the American people
mere are fnany-very many-points of resemblance
ana sympathy between ourselves and the French
nation. and am sure that. with proper effort. the
lies which already bind the two great republics Of
the world together could be strengthened nd multi
pied 10 the immense advantage Of both. and with
distinct gain TO the causes of civilization, progress
ana good government the world over. The French
Parliament mas already, with unanmiiy. sgnified
It's desire that general treaty of arbitration be-
tween France and the United States should he
made; surely the American people ready to re-
Spond with ike unaniInity. 20 This cordial
OF peace and goodwill. Let such treaty be made:
let II he supplemented by convention which shall
assure 10 the United States the benefit OF the most
favored nation as far the admission of
products TO French markets is concerned: let the
United states be represented at the international
Exposition OF 1900 in manner worthy of their
greatness, and the cordial relations between these
nations, which have never been interrupted for a
single moment since the execution of the original
treaty in lis. will be strengthened and fortified
as 10 insure TO each of them future rich in the
blessings of moral advancement and material pros
perity
ing this enterprise of international patriotism to the
attention of the leading representatives. Of the
french Government, of the descendants of Lafay-
cite. Rochambeau and De Grasse. and OF eminent
opponents of French letters. science and art. II
mas heen. indeed. TO me la Dor of love. and con-
graduate you and the society upon the very grace
1ul ana handsome manner in which these distin-
guished gentlemen and ladies have responded.
am sir, very sincerely YOURS