The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-13

The establishments look out on the Seine
and the terraces in front are becoming
popular rendezvous for foreign visitors,
who gather at the several pavilions. The
American Prohibitionists feel very strongly
on the matter of allowing the sale of liquor
in the American cafe, which forms part
Of their national pavilion.
The open letter column of the Paris
Herald offered an arena for wordy war
fare between the opponents of and the SYM
pathizers with the sale of liquor, which has
been highly interesting to Parisians, who
utterly fail to comprehend how such a sub
ject could form topic of discussion. AT
the headquarters of the American commits
sion 1t Is explained that those who have
been vehemently assaulting the idea OF an
American bar are acting under false inn
pressions, as no bar is to be located there.
The cafe. will be such as is found in all
American cities. Distinctive American food
can be had there, and American beverages
will be served to those dining
The Sunday question has popped up again
in condition athletic. Many of the most
important international contests have been
fixed for Sunday, and the participation of
the American athletes Is a matter OF doubt
unless the events in which they are entered
are changed to another day. Mr. Albert G..
Spalding, recently appointed director OF
athletic sports the United States COM
mission to the Paris exposition, arrived on
Friday, and after consulting with the
American officials, announced that he
would accept the position. He is unwilling
as yet to discuss his plans. but he hopes
for large representation Of Americans
and a good share of the prizes.
American music and the American musi-
clans received an extraordinary welcome
from Parisians and foreign listeners at the
exhibition this week. Sousa's band made its
debut and gave daily open air concerts on
the beautiful Esplando des Invalides- 1t is
no exaggeration to say that these perform
ances have been the feature of the exposi-
ton the past week: and while Americans
ofr,ro w de fod r., q
national airs and popular marches and
melodies the intense enthusiasm displayed
by the French audiences and the enco-
miums they have passed on the music and
its Interpretation have been most fattering
to Sousa's fellow countrymen. The climax
OF enthusiasm has been reached when on
each occasion, during the rendition of the
march, THE Stars and Stripes Forever,
the assemblage has stood bareheaded as
Old Glory was unfurled by two uniformed
American guards. The march is listened to
in silence, but upon its conclusion the au-
dience raises shouts. hurrahs, hats go
into the air and ladies throw flowers upon
the band stand. This demonstration Is not
confined to Americans. but Is joined In by
the French spectators. 1t has been tri-
umph for Sousa. Among those present have
been United States Ambassador Porter and
his family. Mr.. John K Gowdy and fami-
ly Mr.. and Mrs. Potter Palmer. Mrs King
DON Mrs Logan and Messrs. Myron Her.
rick and Webb Hayes.
This week has seen the Inauguration Of
number of foreign pavilions. including
those of Spain. Belgium. Sweden japan
and Denmark The German building will
be inaugurated on Monday next. but It's
semi-ofilcial opening took place on Wednes-
day In a way thoroughly characteristic OF
the Kaiser. Diplomats. high French on
present. each having received by telegram
frou Berlin IN invitation. signed by the
Kaiser A1uoo12 Thus The German Bmperor