The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-05-18
COUNT De ROCHAMBEAU
ARRIVES In NEW YORK
Greeted Down the Bay by
Message From Mr.. Low.
To Remain in the City Until Tuesday,
When the Party Will Come to
Washington

Rochambeau, who is TO represent his an
cestor, General Rochambeau. at the IN
yelling Of the monument erected in WASH
ington in honor of the famous French
commander, arrived today on the French
liner La Touraine.
The other members Of the French mis-
sion accompanying him are Vicomte de
Chambrun. great grandson of the Marquis
de Lafayette; Jean Guillemin, third sec
rotary of the minister of foreign affairs,
VI. Delcasse; Robert de Billy. also an at
tache of the ministry of foreign affairs;
NJ Croiset. dean of the Sorbonne and
member of the Institut de France: Michel
Lagrave, French commissioner to the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Of st.
Louis. and Fernand Hamar. sculptor Of
the Rochambeau statue.
The Countess de Rochambeau. the Coun-
tess de Chambrun, Maurice WARMER. Eng
lish secretary to General Brugere. and E.
Wellhoff, private secretary to NJ. Lagraye.
accompany the French ENJOYS unofiicially.
Met Down the Bay.
Jules Boeufve. the chancellor Of the
French embassy at Washington. and the
prime mover in the movement to erect
monument to General Rochambeau in this
country, went down the bay on the reve-
nue. cutter Hudson to meet the party.
With him was the mayors private secre-
tary. James B. Reynolds, who carried
message of welcome from Mayor Low.
Prof. Adolphe Cohn. head OF the depart
ment of Romance languages at Columbia.
was also on the cutter, representing Pres
Dat ohn tad in.
vitation to Prof Croivetor and the other
members Of the mission to visit Columbia
University.
sThe count is a very distinguished look
ing gentleman of faultless attire who
wears monocle. He greeted Chancellor
Boeufve very affectionately and listened
with interest to the French of the mayors
secretary. After gracefully submitting to
the opportunities OF several photograph
ers. he consented no less gracefully to be
interviewed.
Admiration for Generosity.
First" said the count. "let me express
my admiration for the manner In which
America has come to the relief of the
people of Martinique. We heard of it not
two hours ago. when the pilot boarded
the ship. Not only have you given mil
lions. but you have given them quickly
and spontaneously. I may say. Every
thing in America is big. and the hearts of
its people are no exception
IF anything had been needed to in
crease the affection ever existing in
France for America and Americans this
solicitude on your rart in our hour OF
trial would have acc0mI lished IL. We
shall add this evidence OF your good will
toward us to the many already given and
will cherish the memory of them for
ever"
Spoke in French.
The count spoke in French. and when
he was told that the United States also
the debt incurred toward
France during the Revolutionary war. he
bowed solemnly and then began to talk
about the beauty and "enchantment" Of
the majestic entrance to the port OF New
York
He pointed to ferryboat and remarked |
that his father. who was guest OF the |
United States at the Philadelphia centen-
NAL in 1876. and at the Yorktown cele |
bration in 1881, had brought back 10 |
France with him a miniature model Of |
that particular style of water craft, and |
that he had very much wanted TO see |
full hedged one in action.
Still Private Individual.
Speaking about his official visit the !!
count insisted that until he had been re-
ceived at the White House by the Presi-
dent he was to be looked upon as pri-
vate individual. This reception will take
place on Thursday OF next week. The
party will remain at the Waldorf until |
Tuesday morning. when they leave to |
meet the rest of the French ENJOYS COM
ing on the French warship Gaulos.
Serviss. of California. is picked by his
mates to win the half-mile championship
at Berkeley oval. He has done. or at
least 1t is said that he has done. 1 min.
IS SO sec.