The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-05-29
WAS FRIEND IN NEED
Statue OF Count de Rochambeau
Unveiled at Washington.
NOTABLE ASSEMBLY PRESENT
Ceremonies Brilliant in the Extreme.
Stars and Stripes Entertwined
With the TricoIor of French
Republic.

AmlC the enthusiastic QenOnSlId d.
tions Of a great concourse of people,
the superb bronze statue of Count de
Rochambeau, who brought the forces
of France across the seas at the hour
of greatest peril in the American revo-
luton, was unveiled at the national
capital Saturday. Seldom has an
event presented so many brilliant fea-
lures Of military pageantry and at the
same time given occasion for the mani
festation of the strong bonds of friend
ship existing between the French re-
public and the United States. For the
first time in it's history Washington
city witnessed the sight Of rank on
rank of French seamen swinging
through Pennsylvania avenue and
mingling their cheers with those OF the
American blue jackets and soldiers,
while at the same time the French
tricolor was entwined with the stars
and stripes and the sound of the MAR
seillaise' was heard along with the
Star Spangled Banner"
The ceremony of unvei!ing occurred
at the southwest corner Of Lafayette
square, almost directly opposite the
white house, where the massive figure
of the French general has been erect
ed. Surrounding the figure were great
stands to accommodate the many dis
tinguished officials and guests invited
to take part in the exercises. On ev-
cry hand the colors of France and
America were blended.
Distinguished Gathering.
Within this amphitheatre were gath.
cred representatives Of every branch
of the government, including the pres
ident of the United States and mem
bers Of his cabinet, the chief justice
and associate justices Of the United
States supreme court, the lieutenant
general Of the army and the admiral OF
the navy, senators and representa-
tives. Not less distinguished was the
representation of France, designated
by President Loubet, and Including
General Brugere, the highest field OIL
Ger in the French army; Vice Adml-
raj Fournier, inspector general OF the
French navy, the venerable General
Count Chalendar, the descendants OF
Rochambeau and Lafayette, and 9TH
ers distinguished in French military,
official, literary and artistic life. With
them were the French ambassador, M.
Cambon, and the entire staff Of the
French embassy, all in brilliant dip
lomatic uniform, while the diplomatic
corps was represented by the German,
Russian, Italian and Mexican ambas-
sadors and the ministers from many
foreign countries.
President Roosevelt and the men,
bers Of the cabinet we're escorted from
the white house by file Of minute
men, dressed in the uniform OF CONT
mental days. When the president ar
rived at the presidential stand the en-
tire assemblage arose and greeted him
with lusty cheers. After an impress
sive invocation by Rev. STAFFORD, who
took the place of Cardinal Gibbons,
Preside: t Roosevelt delivered the ad-
dress of welcome. He spoke in strong
voice and with great earnestness'
pausing frequently at the outbursts OF
applause.
Countess Rochambeau Unveils.
AS the president concluded his ad-
dress the Countess Rochambeau
caught up the cords to the flags envel-
opins the statue and the massive
bronze figure emerged through the
folds of red, white and blue At the
same time the "boom," boom" OF an
artillery salute came from a battery
of heavy guns near by, and the strains
of the French national hymn, the
"Marseillaise" came from the marine
band. It was an inspiring moment,
and led by President Roosevelt, the en-
tire assemb!age joined in cheering. An
other demonstration occurred at the
close of General Brugere's address,,
when, with characteristic French We
hemence he gave this pledge of INDY
ing F'ranco-American friendship:
Entire vous, entire nous; la vie, a
Ia mort"
Between you. between us; IN hie'
in DEATH
The ceremonies were the culmlna-
tion of the efforts of M. Jules BoeufVe,
of the French embassy, extending over
the last two years. He has sought 10
strengthen the bonds Of friendship be-
tween the two countries, and to this
end has urged to successful conclu-
sion the legislation by which the
statue was made possible.