The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-05

District.
builded this tribute TO the intrepid apostl,
| OF freedom. Legends Of liberty learned a
| IN Knees OF American mothers have foun.
| tie4f hottest EXPRESSION in this gift; ana
! S.YIy OF ireedom as they read the story ol
| christ have been watching and waiting
' with US f1r this sublime moment.
/ May the lovers of liberty from the utter.
| most parts OF the earth seek this sanctuar,
| as an Inspiration for the oppressed and a
promise or the redemption of mankind
throughout al the ages 10 come"
a signal was then given. and the boys
previously referred to. dressed In white fan
he; suits and sailor hats. and wearing tri-
eolor sashes. pulled the strings. releasing
the American flag enveloping IN. statue.
rs the flag dropped and the heroic statue
or L3tayette Offering his sword TO the
scene sStne or very great enthusiasm occurred;
! The whole assembly arose. cheered. and
waved hats. handksrchiefs and American
nass. while Scusa's band played a new and
specially composed march. Hail to the
spirit OF Liberty" When the ringing APP
plause had subsidized. President Loubet
again cheers broke forth. Americans and
FIenchnen uniting in hearty shouts OF
'NIve Loubet: vive la Erancer'
The President spoke but briefly, alluding
TO the traditional friendship of the two
Republics. the entire audience remaining
standing uncovered until the end OF his re-
marks.
Loubers speech.
President Loubet said: "Gentlenen-This
magnificent monument consecrates the time
honored friendship and union OF two great
nations. In generous impulse the Govern
rI:ent OF the United Ststes, by the House OF
Representatives ard tie Senate. has
given adhesion 10 he ceremony which
brings Us before the image Of This common
ancestor But tn. initiative OF this fete
springs from the school OF youth nour.shei
by the beautiful examples OF history and
FE.,r ~rrr
Il am happy 10 associate myself with the
cordial thanks which the Chambers have
already sent to the people of the United
States. and which l now renew in The name
of the entire France. The spectacle OF
these two Republics penetrated this monu-
ment by the same emotions and animated
by the same thoughts is not less a lesson
than a fete- II shows that among nations,
as aIdcng individuals. the calculations Of
seinshn' - are often more 10 their interests
than the generous movements OF the heart
When Lafayette crossed the ocean 10 help
= distant people win its Independence ne
Was not the piaything OF heroic folly.
He was not the plaything OF heroic foliy.
He served deep Political object He was
about 10 find the friendship OF two peoples
on tho common worship Of their motherland
and liberty. This friendship borne In the
brotherhood OF arms has developed and
strengthened through the century which Is
ending. The generations which follow US
viii not let IL become enfesbied- They Will
strive 10 multiply the amicable relations
and exchanges OF sympathy between the
two shores of the Atlantic and with US give
a precious pledge TO the peace of the world
and to progress and humanity
Mrs, Daniel Manning. representing the
Daughters of the American Revolution.
spoke She said. in part:
We have come together In this city OF
and historic interest 20 honor tho
memory OF the iilustYious Lafayette, and
sunny France extends a gracious welcome
TO US. The bells are ringing today through
out America to celebrate the birth OF our
Republic and the names of Lafayette and
\ g TON 70.
solubly linked In the hearto every Amer
lean with the Fourth OF July.
on this day on lasting foundations No
laid the corner stone of our Republic. which
our conpatriot helped us to rear. And to-
day. from city and village. from mountain
and valley. comes a spontaneous outburst
from every heart of America 10 swell the
note OF praise in our national celebration.
and none is more harmonious than the
sound That as mighty voice echoes the
This monument ia the loving gift Of the
Young people of America who have offered
II their treasures. ana the monument will
not only be a monument to a hero. but the
'ermanent memory of a great lfe In a thou
sand little minds: for one landmark of his
written In Ink. 1t is. with gratitude the
Daughters OF the American Revolution place
tablet upon this monument We know
hat srcat deeds are most safely deposited
n the remembrance OF mankind
We know that no tablet less broad than
he earth fseli can carry knowledge Of the
eady gone: that no monument can outlive |
he memory of the deeds OF Lafayette. Blu,
'ur object in placing this tablet IS TO give !
'ome proof of our gratitude To Lafayette |
md Of our conviction of the benefits he con- |
erred upon our land and of the happy in
luences that have been produced by the |
American Revolution upon the interests of |
|
and thus. with hands across the sea-
America joins In this tribute TO her-to our |
to the worlds Acknowledgements. the |
rieni of America. the felDw-soldier !
T. Washington. the patriot of two coun-
The ceremony concluded with American
melodies, finishing with The Stars and |
tripes Forever"
sreath has been placed on the portrait of |
he late Colonel de Viilebois- Mareuil which t
langs in the t;oer building al the EXPOSE
ion. He is the French Colonel who was
illed IN the South African war. Attached
o the wreath was the Inscription: ''In hon
r Of Colorei de Nillebois Mareuil the La.
ayette Of South Africa. from some Ameri-
ans"
The evening newspapers. especially the
'emps and the Journal des Debats, devoted
rticles to pointing out the Significance OF
he Washington and Lafayette statues in
uguratlon. They express the hope that |
ae existing, friendship. between the two
will never wither.
The Temps aliudes TO the national crisis
through which France is noE passing and |
banks her American friends for raising up
efore f'rerchmsn the image of Washipg |
on. which viii ever speak to them of peI /
-verance in struggles for liberty and use-
illness in the services OF the rotherIand
NJ. GTebaural. president OF the Paris afu-
icipal Council writes TO the papers pro
estinG at the fact that he and the Council
-erc not invited 10 be present at to-day's
-remony- We were vaguely invited yes-
,rday." he SAWS, but to-day not at All
The reason NJ. Grebaural was NOT invitaa |
as, II appears, owing to an unpiaa SAINT In |
deat which occurred at the fate last weaL |
hen. on the arrival OF President Louha, !
by VI. Waldeck-Rousseau ths
rennier. NJ. Grebaural. who is an extreme
ationalist. ostentatioUsiy withdrew JecIar
< his political opinions forbade him 60 !
eeting NJ. Waldeck-Rousseau The latter
Hsiring 10 avoid another such affront ~ |
Re Government and President eyident1 | ,
minated his wish that NJ. Grebaural he ~,
vited. nut
AerOnnut Baker Injured. !