New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-05-31
ROCHAMBEAU IN NEWPORT.
GENERAL BRUGERE PLACES WREATH
ON DE TERNAYS GRAVE-AR-
RIVAL IN BOSTON.

Newport. r. l., May 30.-Having honored in
Washington the memory of the Count de Ro-
chambeau, the commander of the French army
in America in the Revolutionary War. the MEM
bers Of the French mission came to Newport to-
day to offer a tribute to lie Chevalier de Ter
nay, the commander of the fleet of war vessels
which conveyed the Rochambeau soldiers to
Newport, their landing place. The tribute of
France to its naval hero was paid by placing
upon the tomb of De Ternay, In the modest and
secluded Trinity Churchyard wreath of laurel
sent by President LOubet of the French Re-
public.
The day was overcast. but this could hardly
lessen the spirit Of the occasion for which New
port had been preparing for many weeks and
to the fitting celebration of which the officials
of city. State and government had lent them
selves. Viewpoints streets bore the garb Of
Memorial Day. but the colors OF the French Re-
public mingled tastefulIy with the American
emblem. Through these streets the members
OF the French mission were escorted by a large
body of sailors. marines and soldiers 10 take
part In the various features of the programme
arranged in their honor.
When the distinguished foreigners arrived at
the railroad station here at 8 o'clock. they were
received by Governor Charles ID. Kimball of
Rhode Island. with his stan. Mayor Patrick ].
Boyle, of Newport. and the members of the City
Council and other special committees. and also
by Asa Bird Gardiner. OF New York. the presi-
dent OF the Rhode Island Society of the Order of
the Cincinnati outside the station was the New
port Artillery Company. the original members
OF which served under the Count de Rocham-
beau
After an exchange Of greetings the line of
march was taken up for the burial place Of De
Ternay. About two thousand five hundred men
were In line. The route passed the old State
House and the house occupied by the Count de
Rochamheau In lIsO. Here child, Miss Flor
ence Hodsen. presented to the Count de Rocham-
beau bouquet of white roses The COUNT
kissed the little girl.
General Brugere placed the wreath of France
upon De Ternay's grave. After looking at the
tablet the church placed in honor of De
Ternay, the procession moved to the Casino
where the parade was reviewed The visitors
later driven about Newport and then to a
luncheon at the Casino.
The luncheon was entirely Informal During
its progress. however, Assistant Secretary OF
State Perce proposed a toast to President
ernor Kimbail, who gave a toast to President
Roosevelt, and by Ambassador CambOn who
toasted the State of Rhode Island
At the railroad station a larger crowd had
assembled. and when, at 3 O'clock the special
train bearing the members of the mission
started for Boston they were cheered.
Boston. May 3O.-The Count de Rochambeau
and the other members of the French mission
arrived here at o'clock from Newport. The
guests met at the Back Bay station by
NJ. j. Curran. private secretary to Mayor Col
Inns. and welcomed to Boston. Immediately the
visitors were driven to the Somerset where
special apartments had been reserved After a
needed rest the French guests had dinner
Afterward some of them went to the ''Pops"
and some to the theatres where sections had
been reserved. Others, somewhat fatigued by
travelling. retired early, to be in readiness for
the various features of to-morrOw's programme
In Boston and Cambridge.
call will be made at the State House a
visit paid to Harvard University and I'm the
evening the party will be the guests OF the CITY
of Boston at dinner at the Hotel Somerset