The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-06-02
A MILITARY HERO
That's What the People OF
France are Making OF
Marehands


Paris June i-Marenand ia here. Ihese
"a ereaj enthusiasm but no noisy demon-
etraflous. a few flags hav, 5een unfurl-
od in his honor. Every one 10 sees s.
rsvorably impressed with him.
lie arrived in Paris at 10 o'clock this
morning and has been ON the move ever
since. lie attended the state lunche IN,
at ghe m.mstry of marine, where he
received "a gold medal and "a sword ci
honor THE Nue was prominently sym
lolizcd. too. on the sword handle, by "a
,rooJdle and palm tree.
THE company cat luncheon was chiefly
official Many udmirals, generals and
..fher ua1uI and military commanders ot-
sended: nd mey wese all in ful dress
uniform. Marchand as the cmef guest,
to5l< Aladame I.oci,roy the wife of the
marine minister into the banquetang
ROOM The gracious and suh more at
tractive daughter in law of Victor Hugo
wore q helitrope satin gown shot with
green. Her daughter, now Madame Hugo
Charcot. was in light blue lowered foul
ard with a corsage of venice guperre.
At lunch, on Marchand pleaded with Mad
anne Lockroy. for nis Senegalee Sharp
shootets 10 have "A chance to visit Paris.
He told her that bhe prospect was their
great inc. ntive 10 cxcrtion rn the march
across Africa Whenever their courage
tagged Nlarchand cried 10 them
Boys, another strong effort 60 make
sure of seeing Paris"
Madame Lockroy repeated what DE said,
talking across She table TO her husband; 4;
and all the company sympathized with
the explorer. tt is now seutled that his
brave blacks are TO come to Paris
After q tour Of the other minlsteries,
Major Marchand reached the military
club. The space in front of tlIe building
had been cleared by tire police and the
explorer arrival was the signal for an
outburst Of cheering. There We're inn
mense crowds tn the neighBorinU streets
thc windows were hlled with spectators
and the roofs were covered with people.
Major Marchand and Captain Barauer
apo5rcd on tho balcony OF the club IN
response 20 cries, which were then r,
doubled. The demonstrations continue I
to late horc in the evening. the crowds
raradng and shouting the now familiar
cries and singing the "Marseillas."
A royahst band, carrying a flag, was
dispersed ty the police and an attempt
10 create a demonstration in favor Of
De Roulde was quickly drowned by Tho
cheers Tor Marchand and the army
A dramatic scene occurred at the mill
tary club N the course OF the event lg.
Major Marchand in response TO loud
cheering appdared upon the balcony
with the minister OF marine and the min
ister Of wa-. on either side OF him and
shouted:
'Be united. Vive lie France Viye IA
Republique' The throngs want wild W, n
excitement.
The chamber Of deputies this evening
adopted O resolution OF thanks 10 Major
Marchand FOR his SERVICES IN Africa and
to Gmer2i Gallienes for his brilliant adj
minlstrauon in Madagascar The reyoIu-
tim was opposed by Alber, Joseph Woier|
revplut lofnIy socialist. deputy for ST.
Denis who was vigorously hooted
Ihe military clubs reception to the
members OF the mission was q very
brilliant affair General Zurlndcn. mat.
ary governor of Paris. other high Off
eers of rank ana uho minister. were pres.
aut. Speeches We're made By NJ T.ocRr1v|
'tnd General Zurlinden, who paid eloquert d
tributes TO the work of the expedition.
Major Marchand after brief expr,sss,oo
ot thanks, made "a tour uf the rooms
shaking hands with those present. whncI
tire band played martial music. u
Marchand locke hero after Victor Nm
so's heart. lie Is silent, thoughtful. mod
as' without bashfulness lie might also
'e an American so strong an improsaln
ioes he give Of unaffected stoioism ana
he dauntless frmness His face IS deem,
lhed and care-worn; but the sweetness ~
ls countenance IS sdndescribable. lie seems
se1tlfmess itself when the lines relax jnto
IA smile.