The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-25
Was Unveiled at Washington With the
\ Most Imposing Ceremonies
SENATOR LODGE ORATOR OF THE oCCA
Seldom Has an Event Presented So Many Brilliant
Features of Pomp and Military Pageantry.
Pledges of Friendship Exchanged.

OF people. the superb bronze statue II
General Count De Bochambeau, who
brought the forces Of France across the
sea at the hour Of greatest peril in the
American revolution, was unveiled today.
seldom hos an event presented SO many
brilliant features OF military pagenntry and
at the same time given occasion Cor the
manifestation Of the strong bonds Of friend.
ship existing between the French republic
and the United states.
For the first time 10 fits history the Ma
tional capital witnessed the sight Of rark
after rank of French seamen swinging
through Pennsylvania avenue ana mmglIng
their cheers with those Of the American
blue Jackets and soldiers, white at TIE
same time the French tri-colors we're en-
twlned with the Stars and stripes aud
the sound Of the "MarseiulSe' was heard
along with "The Star spanged Banner
When the Countess De Rochambeau, at
the conclusion OF President Rooseyeirs ad-
dress Of welcome caught up the cords to
the flags enveloplng the statue and he
massive bronze figure Of the great French
general emerged through the folds Of red
white and blue. the boom, boom, OF an ar
tirery salute came from battery Of heavy
National hymn, the "Marscllaisc" came
from the marine hand It was an inspiring
moment. and lei BY President Roosevelt
the entire assemblage Joined In cheering
GENERAL bRTGERES PLEDGE
OF EVERLASTING FRIENDSHIP,
Another demonstration occurred nj the
close OF General Brugeres address, WHOM
with characteristic French vehemence, be
gave this pledge Of uudyine Franco-Amcri
can friendship; "Eutrc voUs, cHtre nous;
a Va vie Ia mort tBetwccn you, Oc
tween Us; life 10 DEATH.
President Roosevelt ana the members Of
his cabinet arrived at the reviewing stand
ehcrtly before II oclock ana took position
lmmcdiatclv facing the druped nlure
Alongside the presidential party sot tine
French ambassador NJ CambUn, General
Bi1scre Vice Admiral Fourier and other
distinguished representatives OF the French
government and also the Count aud Coun
tess be RocMmbean and Count De LafaE
cite. descendants 81 the gallant soldiers
who fought with Washington
Rev. De- STAFFORD delivered az impressive
opening prayer Al It's conclusion President
Roosevelt stepped to the front Of the plat.
form and extended generous welcome to
the French guests.
fHhSlbENI ROOSEN ELT'S
Address OF WELCOME
IAo president spoke as follows:
Mr. Ambassador, and You. the Repre
sentative OF the Mighty .apuGlir OF
FrsUcc-i extend to you. on beuair az che
pc pie 81 the United States. tac warncst
uud most cordial greeting We appreciate
fully al hat Is implied in this auhussy
composed OF such nl.u as those who nan, ,
h . H r...,.
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o. '". l"tt Az "u' ''ui- ui tbr SInlEr o.
wa sD J" EEL N'', WIN que ,'iHl,r
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t4tiHeh 81" inc lhlieu Ntates. Of cry
-, I'm atean 20 nom me nonor ana the EI'
ut tuF lephnHt are dear. When ! say hat
~, r.. 'Iy rc NM , , PROOF Of the ilitnds
nc,rsspriiv ri,lsi,i., g. r 't''5 t ~ 10
pecullry peasant tc feel tGt after a
century ana q quarter ~ ia dependent *
sbo1ld frs MN t'' ;n , ,u rr,noh IeP4pii.
quarter we have Justified tlr cri a.
France made oH our behalf
THE CUBAN REP BI.lC
FARAl'iEL EAAAfLE.
nm sure my ituoW-Huzfns, thAt you
welcome the chauce which brings IL ID NJ
thar tho embaesy az thn Ernnot nan
.ho,,d .... -. "'" F'
"N"'N e'il' '' ""l au"''9 At lhr fcfy I'M
when WE, 10 our turn have done oar para
IN starting on the patb OF ipd.be,.I,,,..c n
sJs,o. ro,a,lta "a, -, "
tV'""''' "c 'eP"V"o OK Una cap
plause.l
MI. Ambassador, the American I. o1'e,
pecuhafy because they are tie American
people, and because the hist,rJ uf tn
lihted states has been So lnterwoycn with
wat france nus done for rs, also because
they are part OF the whole world whlcn
acknowledges aud must ever acknowle &c
W peculiar degree the headship Of France
AlonE SO many INES In the march OF pro
Rtess and elylnzaiion-the American p ople
throueh me extend their thanks 10 yuu, and
~ thelF name neg 70 express my ac-
MISUNDERSTANDING 70 the emhass, tnat h ~
SUU'us, neIe QUO 10 PRESIDENT Louhet and
az ~ Ine fteuch nation both Tor the dee
nuI t9t me maEhanlmous Feeling thai laid
pehhu the uoihs OF the deed. ANA I Ia n <
you.
COUNTESS DE ROCHANfBFAI'
THEN REMOVED THE Wells
As fhk presldcut Chased bi ,,,,., q,
Conntas. ~ poat.,,t'.'. ~ .'''',HS the
countess ne hoehaphtau drew aside the
wells developing the figure. Bringing into
view the massive bronze nronorti,, "A,
fo,oo,s Ero,,o,, ,,.,,,,,,,,,.,l ''''N w ="
''' '''e' s'uhiHhg proud
W Greet VITA arm outstretched directing The
fortunes OF war on the field az VANTAGE,
great cheer went nm from, t,,a,, -, ~. a.
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