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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
Dire Fatrs Impending
For Returned Heroes

But their future is cur past and we
know their destnies.
There is Rochambeau himself, chief
figure among the French. He wIll 20
home to added honors. he viii take par;
presently In the movement for reform
and VIII receive from new government
a marshal's baton. Then a torrent cf
blood flows Others of his rank viii ~
across the frontier, but he is made OF
Steiner stun RE will retire to his es-
tatcs be dragged tG prison. viii be
barely saved from the guillotinc by the
Ninth Thermidor and will live on 10 re-
ceive the compliments Of the greatest
soldier of modern times and will die fall
of years and honors.
There is Lafayette. For him an Aus
trian prison is waiting. There Is Nio-
menil. who commanded the force which
took the redoubt He will die In hid
ing. wounded n defense of the Kings
palace against he onset OF n malu"ncd
PEOPLE on the 10Th OF August. There
is Damas wounded at the Yorktown re-
doubt. In a few years he will be a
fugitive and an exile fighting against
q
also AT tho rcdoubt. For him, too. ;hc
future holds a prison and long exile.
There is Lauzun. tv.o II the ancient
regime. the victor over Tarlton's horse,
the bearer OF the brave news 20 Yer
saillcs: he, too. will stay by France and
his end will b" the guillotine.
The prophet VINO should have foretoli
such fates as these for that gallant
company would have been laughed 10
scorn. For no men did disaster seem
more dis'aut than from those brave gen
tlcmcn Of France on shat October morn
ing. and yet tho future held FOR thom
exile. prison. and the guiliorine. Md
it was all inevitable, for the American
Revolution not only made a new nation.
but ia vas the beginning Of worldwide
movement. There was something strong
or than government or ministers. than
kings or politics. which brought he
French 20 America.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
England's Brief Term
OF Martial Rejoicing

Thus was a new situation created in
North America. Instead OF two rival
powers struggling Tor mastery, one
rciened supreme from the 81. Lawrence
10 Florida. The danger from the North.
dark with Indian warfare. which had so
long threatened the Atlantic colonies.
had passed away. The need Of the
strong support OF the mother country
against the power OF France had gone
and the position OF the colonies in their
relations with England was enormously
strengthened. laundering ministry. a
few meddlosome ana oppressive acts On
the part oi Parliament. a departure
from Walpolc's wise .aaz.m about
America "quiota non moyere" and mis-
chief would be afooi. 1t all came sooner
than anyone dreamed.
The rejoicings at the close Of the vic
torious war had hardly ended, the con
gratulations to tho great commoner"
had hardly ceased. the statue Of George
III was scarcely firm on its pedestal
when the Americans rose In wrath
against the Stamp Act. England gave
wav sufficiently TO make the colonies
realize their power and yet not so com
pletely as TO extinguish suspicion and
A.ostility. There was 4 lull, a period OF
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
WREATH PRESENTED
BY tiisdNIAL DANES
Laid on Base of Statue by
Miss Boud not.
Appropriate Remarks of Tribute to
Rochambcau, Lafayette and
La Belle France.

The Society CT the Colonial Danes OF
America sent TO the unwilling a Gepu-
tation representing the heroes OF the
Revolution. by their descendants CT
blood relations. among whom we're:
Washingtcns. Hamiltons. Livirgstons.
Boudinots schuylers. Lees. Moaroes
CAROLS. vikings. Rushes. Clymers.
Blackwells. descendants Of Lord Sterling
Chapter Three. Of Washington. was pre-
sided over by Miss Fowler. the great
granddaughter Of Count de Grass.
The presentation of the beautiful
wreath b. Miss Boulinot for the danes
was as follows:
For cur president. in her absence.
and in behalf OF the Society Of the Co
lonial DANES Of America. it is my pleas
ant duty to lay this wreath at the foot
OF this statue. in grateful remembrance
OF the service rendered our ancestors
by Lieutenant General L. Compile Dc Ro-
chambeau. marshal Of France. Further
am hidden TO extend n hearty welcome
10 he members of this special embassy
from France. coming so fan for the pur-
pose for which we are gathered here to-
day: among these we note the beloved
name Of Lafayette.
Monsieur lie Comte. and MalarGc lc
Comtesse de Rochamheau. and Mes
sieurs. ! pray you. In the name Of the
Colonial Danes of America, Soyez les
bien venus"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
STATUE AN IMPOSING
And ARTISTIC WORK
Replica of One Unveiled in
France in 1000.
Characteristic Pose of the Great French
Marshal as He Directed Troops
at Yorktown.

The Rochambeau statue unveiled yes
tc. lay deserves TO be ranked among
the most imposing and artistic in Wash
ington. It Is a replica OF the one un-
yelled at vcnicnc. France. on June !,
1900. with ceremonies nearly as inter-
nationally significant as those OF yes
tcrlay. 1t depicts RocAambeau as he
stood directing the attack OF the Amcri-
can forces against Lord CORVALLIS at
YORKTOWN, October 10. 1871.
The figure faces Pennsylvania Ayennc
and tho great building Of the State
War. and Navy Departments, and stands
On q pedestal on the front Of which, in
bronze relief. Is a beautiful female fig
ure typical CT France and the Spirit Of
Liberty. bearing aloft the cntwined flags
Of America and France. while drawn
sword In her right hand is crossed be-
fcre the war eagle CT young America.
the whole emblematic Of the alliance CT
the two countries during the war of the
Revolution.
Rochambeau is represented in the uni
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
Heroic Magnanimity
OF French Commander

Through all these events. through all
the months of weary waiting. through
the weeks Of rapid march and the hur
rying days OF siege and battle there
shine out very brightly the fine qualities
of the French general. Nothing is more
difficult than the management in war Of
allied forces. Here there was never
jar. Rochambeau was large minded
enough 10 understand the greatness OF
Washington. to realize the height Of
mind and the power Of character which
invested the American leader with
dignity beyond aught that royal birth
or kingly title could confer. No small
iealousies marred their intercourse.
They wrought together for a common
cause. and the long experience. the
thorough training, the keen military in
telligence. the wisdom and honest pur
poses of Rochambeau were all freely
given to the Americans and their com
mander.
Honor and gratitude then to Rocham-
beau for what he did for us. and graft
tude and honor likewise to DE Grasso
and De Barras for, the sea power with
which they upheld and sustained both
Washington and Rochambeau.
But there is something more in the
story than this; something of deeper
meaning than the plans Of statesmen 10
humble a successful Zoe and take tardy
revenge for past defeats; something
more profound than the grasping of
young people at a friendly hand to draw
them forth from the stormy waters Of
4 desperate war for liberty. Look aeain
on those men gathered under the white
flag in the mellow October sunlight The
pride Of victory is in their hearts. for
they have done well for France: they
have cruelty avenged the less of Canada.
The world smiles upon them as the Brit
ish pass by and pile their arms. Han
PLY for them they cannot read the fu-
ture. They do not even grasp the mean
ing Of the war they have helped to bring
10 an end They cannot interpret
Times dark cveuis
Charging like ,su'cle-- clouds across the SKY.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
Darkest Hour of War
Before Dawn of Peace

He reached the GIFTED States at Il
dark hour for the American cause. The
first fervor Of resistance had cooled. the
active fighting had subsidized in the
North. Congress had grown feeble and
inert, government and finance both
dragged heavily and n seemed as If The
revolution. so successful in the field.
would founder upon the rocks Of
political and executive incapacity.
Washington and the army. in the midst
OF almost unparalleled difficulties alone
kept the cause alive. The coming OF
Rochambeau and his army was a great
good fortune and ye; its first result
was TO induce further relaxation 81 ef-
fort on the part OF Congress. Wash
ington. realizing all the event meant.
opened correspondence at cnCe with
Rochambeau. but IL was not until Sep
tcmber that he wGs able 10 meet the
French commander in person at Hart
ford. II Was q great relief to the heavi-
~ burdened general to meet such q man
as Rocbambeau. and yet even then. as
he turned back with lghtened heart
and lifted hoges. the news of Arnold
treason srlote him on his arrival at
nothing Rad rccn done. Rochsmbsau
was unwilling So move withou; further
re endorsements aud Washington was
struggling desperately 10 wriIg from &
fesiJating Congress and from reluctant
States he men. money and supplies alb
sglutely essential If the great oppor-
tuuity which had no" come was not to
pass awa- unused SO the winter wore
On and spring came and in May Wash
ington and Rochamb,au we're again in
consultation Washington was deter
mined 10 strike a fatal blow SONG
where. He considered Florida a.d the
scheme OF taking the British under Raw
don in The rear: he thought uf Virginia
where Cornwallis forced by Green
sirategem. was established with his
army: long and earnestly ne looked ~
New York. the chief scat Of British
power.
Rochambcau showed his military in
teliigcnce Ey banning strongly 10 Nir-
ginia iiut the oEo vital condition was
siil! lacking Washington fnew that he
must command the sea u only TO- a
month. at ihe point whore he was to
deliver the decisive blow. So the days
slipped 10y. the summer wanel. and then
OF q sudden the great condition sprang
into life. De Ora sse. 90 whom we owe
debt as great as 10 Rochambeau. APP
reared In the Chesapeake with his feet.
SO iouEer was ihcrc room TO- doubt
Cornwall. In Virginia was clearly now
the quarry for the allied forces.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
iafayCttr's Part i'll
Rise of Democracy

Across this square there stands the
statue OF Lafayette. He brought no
army Ike Rochambcau: no feet like De
Grasse. He came by no command OF his
King. Yet has BE- always been nearer
to the hearts OF Americans than any
man not OF their own people. The rca-
son Is not far 20 seek. He came OF his
own accord and brought with him the
sympathy OF France. He represented the
new spirit OF new time. the aspira-
lions. the hopes, the Visions which had
come out OF III" Intellectual revolution
wrought by Ncltairc. Rousseau, and the
TEc-clopedistca. Purposes Of state. al
,uia.ions of chances. selfish desires
might guide the French government, but
Lafayette was the living embodiment OF
the sympathy eli the French people for
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
OF FRENCH HEROES
ON AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE

York TO the Chesapeake. and thence to
Germantown.
The great, the golden moment so long
cd for b. Washington when he could
unite both land and sea power. had at
last arrived De Grasse was master OF
the bay Tho English fleet was scat
tered and divided. Clinton slumbered
in New York and CORVALLIS with some
5000 men was in Yorktown with the
united French and American armies
drawn close about him.
Fast followed the siege. nearer came
the inclosing lines. Lauzun dashed back
Tarlton's cavalry at the very beginning.
and every British sortic from that mo-
ment was ropulsed Day by day the
parallels were pushed forward and at
last Washington declared the advanced
British redoubts practicable FOR assault
The French. under Viomenil the grcna-
dierS Of Gatinois. the regiment OF Au-
yergne and Deus Points stormed enc. and
here the most famous OF the French
regiments recovered from their King
the proud motto o; "Auvergne sans
tache." Tho other redoubt was assign
ed TO the Americans under Lafayette.
led by Alexander Hamilton and John
Laurens. Both assaults. brilliantly de
livcred. We're successful. and the Ameri-
can lines included the ground which had
been so calamity won. \ desperate
sortie under Colonel Graham completely
repuised a vain attempt 10 escape by
water. and then all was over
On the 18th OF October CORVALLIS
surrendered. and on the following day
the British flied out and laid down their
arms. passing between the ordered lines
OF the French drawn up under the lilies
and the ranks of tine Americans stand
ing beneath the thirteen stars fixed on
that day in the armament OF nations.
The American Revolution had been
fought out and the new people had won.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25

the cause of the United states. Hc
came because he loved the cause and
mad faith In it, and so the American peo-
PIE gave faith and love to him.
/ And this impalpable spirit of the time
SURFING strongly but blindly IN France
was even then more powerful than mon
archs or cabinets or coalitions. IN
Anerica 1t passed for the first time IRON
the world OF speculation 20 the world o.
action. There in the new country. on the
edge of jhe yet unconquercd continent.
theory became practice and doctrines
lived as facts. There people had risen
up. Declaring that they were. weary OF
hings. had fought their own battle for
their own land. and won. The democrat
ic movement; had begun.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
French and English
Struggle for Dominion

Thus driven from the South the
French still held their grip on the
heritage OF Cartier. Champlain gave his
name to tie great lake of New England.
where rival nations were one day TO
fight for dominion. French mission
aries died for their faith among the red
men OF New York. Pere Marquette ez-
plored the West, and the gallant La
Sale bore the lilies of France from the
source to the mouth OF the Mississippi.
The French names mark the passing Of
the French discorerers from Montreal
to St Louis and from St. Louis to New
Orleans And while the 'Roi Soleil'
was raising his frowning fortress on the
banks of the 81. Lawrence, dispatching
Auvergnats and Normans and Bretons
TO settle Canada, and urging his ex-
plorers across the Continent. some 9TH
ers o. his best subjects. driven forth
into the world by revoked edicts and
certain things called dragonnades. were
bringing their wit and quick int@lli-
gence to strengthen and build UP the
English colonies and were growing up
not at all in the orderly way dear TO the
hear. OF grand monarch. but in rude.
vigorous. scrambling. independent fash
ion after the manner OF races who
found nations and establish States.
Presently it appeared that there was
not room enough even in the vast Wild
ernesses OF North Emerica for the rival
powers Of France and England. \ few
shots fired by sundry Nlrginians under
the command Of George Washington.
whose name. springins forth suddenly
from the back woods, was then first
heard in two continents, began stub
born war which ended only with the
fall OF the French power and the tri-
uinph Of England and the English col
onips.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
PRESIDENT RECEIVES
IRISH C0MPATRI0TS
Members of the American Irish Histo.-
lea, Society Gail at the
White House.

The President yesterday afternoon
granted an audience to the American
Irish Historical Society, the members Of
which were here in attendance upon
the ceremonies in connection with the
urvci!lng Of the. RoohambeIu statue.
The President Is himself rhar;cr men,
Der OF the organization. and the occa-
sion was accordingly the moro note
worthy. About $50 members % tn; Sc
ciety were present.
The reception took place in the east
room OF TIE White House. and the pres
entations were ma1c by Mr.. FRANK Il.
Travers. an old personal friend OF the
President. and Mr.. Edward Mosely. OF
the Interstate Commerce Commission OF
this city.
The Washington membership OF the So
ciety was represented by Mr.. J. d.
O'Cornell, Capt. Patrick O'Farrell. Ed
win Harrington. Mr.. Edwin Mosely. and
a number OF others.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
tomte de Rochamheau.
Valiant Field General.

! This statue Is the counterfeit present
nent OF the gallant figure of q gallant
gentleman. Born in 1925 OF noble fam
/ lily. native OF Vcndome. Jean Baptisie
! Donation de Vimeur. Comte de Rocham-
beau had just passed his ffty-fifth birth
1 day when he landed NJ Newport His ca
reer had been long and distinguished
His honors and his rank in The army had
been won in the field. not in the ante
chambers OF Versailles. In an age when
the greatest noblemen OF France thought
II no shame to seek advancement from
royal mistresses, by whose whiins min
listers rose and fell and the policies OF
state were decided. Rochambeau in time
OF peace turned from the court to IA.
regiment and his estates.
! He had shared in all the campaigns OF
France from the time when his elder
brothers death had taken him from the
church, in which he was about to become
a priest, and placed him in the army. at
the siege of Namur he earned the ran,;
of colonel by the surprise of an outpost
which led to the surrender of the town.
He was twice wounded at the hea q: hi q;
regiment at the battle OF Laufel6 10
captured the enemy's magazines al the
| siege Of Maestricht. and won the cross
| OF St. Louis leading the assault upon
the forts OF Minorca. He fought ihe
Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick ana cap
tured the fortress of Regensten in 1851.
At Crefeld he sustained for long time
the attack OF the Prussian army, he
took leading part "a the battle OF Min
den. and was again wounded at Klostcr-
camp.
After the peace Rochambeau was often
consulted by ministers. but never would
take Office. At last, in March. 1880. he
was made lieutenant general and sent
with the French army TO America.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
Ain ANCIENT GOLD MINE.
Discovery Of One Near Rome Worked
Ten Centuries Ago.

ROME. MAY %. Governor Martini re-
ports TO the government the discovery
near Asmara. In Erytheria, Of gold
mine whlah cvidenly was worked by the
natives over n thousand wears ago.
There are seven lcng galleries and
ether workings. together with tools, etc
All OF them will Doe Of the greatest in
tercst 10 antiquarians. Is there appears
to be plenty Of gold let. the governor
proposes to resume the long suspended
work OF the ancients.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25

form worn BY him at the battle that de-
cidcd the future of the thirteen colo
MES: in his left hand is plan CT the
field while his right arm is extended.
the index finger pointing toward the
British forces
Bears Significant Inscription.
This inscription appears on the north
side OF the pedestal;
I'VE have been
Contemporaries ana Fellow
workers In the Cause
OF
LIBERTY,
And We Have Lived Together
As Brothers Should Do
In Harmonious Friendship"
WASHINGTON TO
ROCHAMBEAU.
February /, l1Si.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
Golden Moment Seized
For Striking Great Blow.

Time forbids me 10 tell the brilliant
story Of that campaign; OF the name!
In which De Garras was induced to BRING
his squadron from the North: Of The
alroitncss with which Clinton was Dc
ceiyed in New York; OF The skill and
rapidly with which the French and
American armies were hurried from New
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25

smiling. deceptive calm. then the storm
broke again and this time there was not
wisdom enough left in London 10 allay
H. The little minds which Burke de-
clared so ill-suitcd to a great empire
were in full control and the empire be-
gan in consequence TO show an ominous
ard ever widening rent
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25

When tic statrc to the memory OF
Rochanbeau was dedicated in vcndomc.
NJ Jules Boeufve. chancellor CT the
French embassy to the United States.
was present. and it was to his thought
and action that is DE the erection OF
the replica that was unveiled in Wash
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
McKin'cy's Recommendation.

Ambassador Porter presented the
matter to TIE attention Of President
Mckinley, and by him it was recon-
mended to Congress. The latter aDpro-
priatcd s22.5C0 for the purchase Of the
replica and the construction of tho
foundation and pedestal. 1T the same
time a fund OF $4,000 was appropriated
fer the entertainment Of the official
representatives of the French govern
ment and of the families OF Rochambeau
and Lafayette. who were invited TO at
tend the rnveiling.
The cath of May was selected for the
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25

formal dedication because it was on
that date that the CoUat de Rocham-
beau. afterw ard marshal. entered the
army CT France.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
Decoration Day Excursion to Pen-Mar
ard GettYsburg.

Via Il. < o. II. H., un,rr auspices Washington
Division X. Of 4. Rate. SIS TO Pen Mar;
s22j to Gcttyshug. Children half fare. Sc
cure tickets % the coUmittee and ~ y. s q.
station morning ot the excursion. Train leaves
" as.I.ngton $40 a. M. May 90.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
Tie WINDSOR HOTEL,

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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25
Grafton or the Day at the
Rochanbeau Statue
Dedication.
HISTORIC REVIEW BY Mr. LODGE
Massachusetts Senator auis
Gallant Bearers of the
Fleur-ie-liS.
THEIR AID ON LAND AND SEA

Hopes Of Struggling Patriots, Fal,eEing
IN Discouragenent Of Defeat, Revived
by Valiant Deeds and Magnificent
Sacrifices OF Sturdy Sens Of France.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25

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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-25

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The Hawaiian gazette., 1902-05-23
THE COMING FIESTA.

The plea of the Ministerial Union
that the fiesta should not be had II IT
leads to excuses, is one that might be
used against a fourth of July celebra-
ton or any public holiday affair in
which people are given chance to en-
JOY themselves in their own way. Some
men. out for a holiday, so to extremes
in their personal conduct; but when
these afflict the peace or disturb the
order of the community the police have
a duty to perform and they generally
act with promptness. 1t Is better to
leave such things to them than to step
in between the public and its rational
pleasures so as to keep individuals in
check. That is the spirit of the old
Puritans, the most meddlesome of
bigots. and 1t is not one for such an
intelligent ministry of that of Homo
lulu to adopt.
At the same time the Christian pub
lie may rest assured that a fiesta in
the hands of the merchants Will not be
planned or permitted to give a bad
name to the town. What we are going
to have is n big fair on American
lines. with plenty of fun and merry
making, public spectacles and sports
a good thing at any time whether small
like fiesta or big like an exposition.