The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-15
CIVIL TRIUMPH IN FRANCE.
NATIONAL MONDAY CELEBRATED
WITHOUT DISORDER.

The Military Strength of France DISPLAYED
In Pnri' ON the Anniversary of the las
tiles Fall = oubet Congratulate the
Army-SRtionnlist LnmentH DisreEardsd.
Special Gable Despatch 10 The suS.
PARIs. July l4.-To-day is the national holt
day In celebration Of tho fall OF the Bastile.
and Paris is enjoying itself nationally. The
sun shono brightly and everybody appeared
happy. despite the efforts OF the Nationalist
press to cast gloom upon the occasion by its
jercmiads against the Governmc Mt for per-
hitting the French nag to he dishonored at
Bergen. such being the Natlonaists stuuid
view Of an act Of International courtesy. Judg-
Ing France by Paris. which is never the most
level-headed part OF tho country, It appears
that the result OF strong and determined
Government Is already felt
The military review at IonGchamps to-day
was an unqualified success There was not
the slightest disorder. the threatened anti
Government manifestations being conspicu-
ously absent Tho whole world was repre-
sented at the review, the full Diplomatic Corps
being present. with the exception 81 tho repre-
sentatIvcs OF Russia who did not attend owing
to the official mourning fOrthe Czareyitch.
France. rcpossessed OF common sense cclc-
brated her national festival in Il spirit of fra
ternity. and good order prevailed everywhere
While France displayed her military strength
by the review % large body OF troops adj
mirably armed and disciplined. this strength
was subservicnt to tho civil authority. for to-
day tho DeroulGdes. Drumonts. Beaurepaires
and Rocheforts were forgotten or ignored.
President Loubet conveyed his impression to
Gen Gallilet. Minister OF War; in the following
letter:
The review which witnessed to-day de-
monstrated once again that the bearing and
discipline OF the troops left nothing 10 be
desired. We have seen deflle beside tho me-
tropoltan troops their gallant comrades from
Africa and the Soudan. who IN three years
campaign from the Atlantic to tho Rod Sea
boldly upbore the tricolor. The VACCINATIONS
which saluted the pupils OF the military school,
the troops OF all arms. and Major Marchand
and his brave companions bear witness to
Frances confidence In the national army. We
have been able for the first time TO show the
country the new artillery. which much preoc-
cupied the present Ministry and its prcdeces-
sors. Thanks to parliamentary assistance in
voting the necessary credits and the zeal OF all
concerned. we are proud OF the results that
were promptly obtained"
NJ Loubet ends by requesting Con Gallfret
to convey to the army his and the Governments
fluctuations.
Lave tonight a few insignificant arrests Of
disorderly persons were reported. There were
Examinations and fireworks tonight, tho bou-
levards were crowded with merrymakers. the
national theatres gave free performances. and
there werc dances everywhere.
Reports from the provinces show that no Sc
rous incidents occurred. At Rennes there
were few cries of Vive SaXcc." referring to
the military commander there who was re-
moved a few days ago
MN. Martin and Menant. French Consuls at
Havana and Santiago. have been created ON
Ger and Chevalier respectively Of the Legion OF
Honor.