New-York tribune., 1902-05-25
GENERAL PORTER'S ADDRESS.

OF the generations to come
GENERAL PORTER'S ADDRESS.
Following the French Ambassado General
Horace Porter. the United States Ambassador TO
France. spoke as follows:
Two years ago # became my pleasant IT duty 4t d to
tinguished French marshal erected IN nis native native
city, Nendome. When upon that occasion saw
housetops. heard national airs played through
all the streets and witnessed the touching demon
strations Of the people without regard to class ex
tessEe OF s ntI % y ~ @ fyiandeSn and alliance
made a century and quarter ago was sun potent
Upon returning from the lard of Rochambeau it
IS an especial pleasure participate in the inaugu
ration Of his statue in the land of Washington
Two countries claim share in the glory which II
banks of the Loire; it is fitting thar his statue
should stand on the banks Of the Potomac. -
In the heart of the nations capital IN presence
zens Of the Old World and the New in memory OF OF
a contest in which French and American blood
nostened the same soil in battling for common
cause meet to dedicate statue in honor of a
hero Of two contnents-the illustrious Rochambeau u
deeds. 10 testify that his name is not dead mem.
appreciation and emphasize the fidelity of affec-
ton In erecting yonder statue IN honor OF tnls
constrnctively monument 10 the memory of every
Frenchman who fought for the cause OF her ma, ma
fional Independence Its dedication celebrates the
joint victory which terminated struggle that gave
freedom 70 the American Colonies ana consecIa1so ,
all the New World eventually 10 hoerig anu INC
rights of man
ROCHAMBEAU AND WASHINGTON.
To fully appreciate the genuineness of Rccham-
beau's character as exemphhed IN ms american rc
ber of the old French nobility and the wearer OF
here 20 gain battles in interest of advanced re-
publican principles. 1t was rot his own country TOT
naming here 10 share in the prosperity wEieh
would follow success; he therefore did not nave the
powerful stimulus Of patriotism 70 animate him
se cane nad 90 or Ttii,ntiT uniformed and disci
Tsiiu ned n no
power Of the Old World. find himself associated
with the modest yeomanry Of the CUlch hies Who
constituted the American forces. who were nor
supplied with clothing enough TO cover their honor
able wounds, ana the march OF whose shoeess 5 Dsa
tsIions could be traced by the blood wnich noWed
from tneT r Leu ir9nosse and Rochambeau
had been given almost unrestricted liberty % g.
noaesty and msgnaninity of character and less
earnest spirit Of accommodation might have been
fayoP mpon plans presented by the American COM
nander; but he manifested from the outset an r ua
might facilitate the joint military operations upon
o9s it f5r han those which would conduce
the complete success Of the allied armies -,
In all their intercourse they both showed tnem-
selves adherents of the principle that it is me to
abandon the path Of ambition when II hecoineS 80
IN Ian landing upon her i5 t fnoreT sfa
siTe words. Il am the friend of their friends and
the foe Of their foes" His modesty was Proverbial
der Of yorktown: Lord CORVALLIS was ill.,, and
General oHara mar%ed out at ne ~, neag ord Oh re m
ne I notnted opposite to General Washington at
the head Of the American army. and said that, the
It was 70 the American general that he must look
There is a mute eloquence in the very attitude
oSesty Dl eRgei The oGtstretched arm which in life had
so often pointed out the path 10 victory. rs now
Generous Impulses of the living subjects heart in
divering attention from himself TO his lHustrious
Rocharbeau left this country crowned with the
laurels of success. and the bearer or every Ioken
stow If he were permitted TO return to earth ne
would in the matehless prosperly OF the e coo @
ernrnent for which the battles in America were were
fought He would ma tnat yne vForoys states
that the 100000 Of people had been swolen 70
100000 that the population had been strengthened
bv an Interviewing Of the stoutest fbres of other
nations and nurtured by the best blood OF many
bare existence in a few Atlantic States had moved
slacross vast continent and had been panteaa a even a
here all things changed except the sentiments OF
ine Living he d7Tet in the affections of his Amer
fcsn comrades: dead he is enshrined in the hearts
e HT1 4 precious legacy 10 the sons and a common
heritage OF ancient glory can never be divided.
TYPICAL OF PEACE AND GOODWILL.
This statue is not simply to commemorate war.
EST repubiic of the Old World and the oldest repub-
liz Of The New World Seas made US distant. COM
taxes place beneath the three resplendent coors
which at the present day are those or the respsc-
tive manners OF the sister republics Their folds
have right to be placed in close touch for the OLD
fie waved together in victory and were interviewed
IN peace. May the ruthless hand Of discord never
ne, me close BY quoting the eloquent words of
President Loubet the distinguished Chief Magis-
wears ago at The Inauguration of the statue OF La
@ fR the q F Fat IS f fendshe bore
comradeship OF arms. has developed ami grown
senerations which succeed will not sufes il 10 grow
weaksr."