New-York tribune., 1900-07-05

France
ACCEPTED BY PRESIDENT LOUBET
The President spoke but briefly. alIuding to the
traditional friendship of the TWO republics the en-
tre audience remaining standing uncovered until
the end of his remarks. He said:
Gentlemen: This magnificent monument conse
crates crates the time hOn0red friendship and union OF
ernment Of the United states the House Of Repre-
fb ~ .lreS anu me senate nave given adhesion 70
image OF this common ancestor. But the Initiative
nourshed by the beautiful examples of bistor and
nvsef Win 'IeionS I5 IONS, am happy to ASSOCIATE
States, and which / renew in the name Of entiTa
penetrated this moment by the same emotions and
lesson than feJe- 1t shows that among nations
go as among INDIVIDUALS the calculations of selfish
ness are often opposed their interests than
the generous movements of the heart. When
PIE win its independence he was not the plaything
9I 81 heroic toy- He served deep political object.
and liberty This friendship horn IN rbe brar5sr
ncod-o1-armS, has developed and strength hened
through the century which is ending. The gem
enfee6ed They win strive TO multiply the amica-
b TIe [eIatiqns and exchanges of sympathy between
a precious pledge TO the peace of the world and to
progress and humanity.
OTHER ADDRESSES AND A POEM
A brief address by Richard Thompson protector
OF the monument, followed, and then Mrs. Daniel
Manning. representing the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution spoke
poem by Frank Putnam. dedicated TO the occa-
sion was next read by Miss Tarquina l. voss-
At the conclusion Of the reading of the poem
General Porter entered the tribune and in intro
ducing Archbishop Ireland read the following let
ter received by the Archbishop from President Nc
Kinley:
Executive Mansion
Washington, June Il, 1900.
resolution of congress which voices in ttng terms
presentation France Of
America OF a statue OF General Lafayette II has
been selected 10 deliver the address OF This most
interesting occasion No more eminent representa-
have been chosen, and none who could better give
viii be raTefi II yo V5q i % 9IT RS2Pv Bo 8 70 b rance
erected by the French people. and convey nv hope
knighty soldier whom both republics are proud to
claim may serve as a new link of friendship be-
generous rivalry in striving for the good Of man
WILLIAM NTKINLEY
The Archbishop delivered an eloquent address in
French saying in part
Gilbert du Motier Marquis de Lafayette! On
love which our ReyoI11oGarT sres did hear 70 +bS
| tllustrious son Of old Auvergne! On that could
Hounce i BEFORE tb 6eopIe of Frsnc TI Ane2ica
the burden of hreside tale the Inspiration of the
the name Of him who was the Father of his CoGn-
~ tTeorge " NaSHIngJon 2 ana {ne E n4 ne o. nm Tho %
bert du Motier. MARQUIS de Lafayette
high distinction in the service Of ais own colnfr
| the endearments Of wife and chlld-a1 that am
/ bIt1cn could Covet OF opportunity promise the
youth of nineteen summers put resOlutely aside
fearful odds. and that at a momeaf When their
/ fortunes were at their lowest ebb and hope had
| agent If America in FFgirAe sadly confessed that
ana other volunteers Lafayette said: I will buy a
/ ship and take your men with me
Lafayette was ar all time The preuX Chevalier. sans
! French chivaIry were revived-a Roland a Bayard.
| a Dqguesclin lived again in the camps and on the
/ soul and by his grace Of manner. not less than by
1 his military prowess he won all hearts and be
Srf 5fs fne 10 lul I ' 49, ~ ris SOM az 8n1sTf
| honor and ber fair name More cheerfuIv even
| tban his American companions in arms he bore
the terrible har1ships Of the war again and again
clothing for hs men who knew him BY the familiar
In -Canp and in battle his influence was bOundless:
| a word Of cheer from his lips reused the dropping
them headIong against the enemy A visitor TO the
| American camp, The MARQUIS de Chastellux could
| spoken Of without manifest tokens OF attachment
Like all true soldiers ne loved glory. yet at the
| mere hint that the general gooG suggested other
plans he quickly relinquiShed the opportunity to
gain it. More than once when brilliant achieve
mentS were within reach he yielded Tor the sake
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ness Of that OF Lafayette before Yorktown
awaiting the coming OF Washington that the honor
Of victory might belong 10 his beloved Commander
in-Chisf
But much as Lafayette deserved and receives
love and honor in return for his personal services
the cause of America his chief title 10 the graft
tude Of people i that his heroic figure ever
looms Up before their euJranCed fancy as the
symbol Of the maguanmity which France as a na-
tiOn displayed toward our country in her labOrOuS
stru= gle for life and liberty, The value OF the aid
given by France in our war for Independence
is iuestmable. the JOY which the memory OF Il
awakenS in souls is that which comes 20
through the consciousness Of our National life It
self. France sent across the sea 70 shed their
blood for her brave soldiers and seamen, COM
manded by the very flower Of her nobility II was
Frances ships Of that protected our coasts
British naval occupa IiOn Of American waters 70
the harbor of New-YOrk- II was the cooperation
OF Frances army and that gave US the great
victory OF Yorktown The victory OF Yorktown
final and decisive. II the independence Of
America
The speaker was frequently applauded.
The ceremony concluded with American melodies.
finishing with The Stars and Stripes Forever
THE PRESIDENTS CONGRATULATIONS
Washington. July 4-The following telegrams
were made public at the White House to-day:
Paris. July 4
President Mckinley, Washington:
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