The Washington times., 1902-05-25

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lean people which led them to erect
monuments not onlv to the American
soldiers Of the War OF the Revolution.
but also to erect statues OF the for
| oigrers who had aided them in that
struggle. He told of the unwilling in
Paris Of statues of Lafayette and Wash
| Irston. That occasinr. he said. was
filled with much the same sentiment
as the one of Yesterday.
General -Brugerc then delved into his
| tory and read number of extracts
from letters written by Rochamheau to
Washington and by Washington to
| Rochambeau. in which they had ex-
| changed opinions regarding the mat
| tiers Of national interest they had in
/ common. and throughout which there
was evident the feelings OF friendship
with which they have always been as
| sociated.
| In all of General Brugere's speech
| there was rich vein of sentimental ,
reference. His admiration for america
and Americans was clearly evident in
/ his words.
| When the applause which greeted tine
closing of his remarks died away.
Bishop Satterloe delii cred the benedic-
ton He said
Almighty Father. the God OF nations.
bless and perpetuate those sacred men,
cries which bind the Unite states OF
America and the Republic II France o.
gether. and grant Tat each common
wealth may stand among the nations as
a witness for the true principles OF lib
crty. fraternity. and equality.
"Bless the rulers with wisdom and
the people with honorable industry.
sound learning. and pure manners.
Increase among all nations the spirit
OF unity. peace, and concord. and may
the Lord bless us and keep us The
Lord make his face 20 shine upon us.
and be gracious unto us. The Lord lift
up his countenance upon US. and give
us peace. both now and evermore.
Amen"
Rush From Seats.
At the conclusion OF the bencdiction.
there started a wild rush from the seats
to Pennsylvania Avenue 1t YVES there
that the parade and review OF the troops
BY the President was to be held.
The President stopped them. With
hand uplifted. he said:
Let the crowd keep hack" The crowd
did keep back. every man and woman
and child stopping promptly, Then arm
in-arr1 with Ambassador Cam5on. Pres
ident Roosevelt descended from the
stand. He promenaded entirely around
the statue. and then walked across the
Avenue. Ambassador Cambon and Herr
Won Hollebcn. the German ambassador.
following him to the reviewing stand.
The officers OF the French mission and
the members of the diplomatic CORPS
followed and went TO seats reserved for
them in the stand
1t has been MAN. years since the fight
ing forces of arother cation have march
cd in the streets Of Washington with
the cavalry. the artillery. and infantry
OF the United States.
In the reviewing stand the President
stood with Ambassador Cambon. Baron
Won Holleben. and General Brugere at
hi- side. General Brugere watched
with critical eye the United States troops
IS they passed by. and compiimented
President Roosevelt on their appear
lnce. The President admired The ap-
pearance OF the sailors from the Gaul-
OILS.
Reviewed by President.
platoon of bicycle police passed the
-cviewing stand at 12:35 O'Clock. Gen.
:. b. VI. Young. commanding the entiro
Military escort. and his staff headed the
-clumn. The military contingent was
made up CT two brirades. the FIRST con-
listing Of all regular troops. under COM
nand OF Col E. d. Dimmick. command
ing the Second Cavalry. stationed at
Fort Myer. anC the second brigade con-
Guart Of the District of Columbia, I'M
der command OF Gen. George II. Harries.
All the troops had been thoroughly
drenehed by the hard downpour of rain.
Prior to the review several soldiers were
overcome by the heat. and were con-
veyed to the Emergency Hospital in the
ambularces of the hospital corps. Three
engineers were at one time stricken by
the heat, with such effect that they had
to be removed to the hospital. Sergeant
Hamilton. of the Signal Corps. was also
overcome by the heat. as was a small
boy who climbed a tree in an endeavor
TO secure a snap shot ct the President
The Engineers Band, playing Hail to
the Chief" followed the general staff.
and was followed in turn by battalion
of engineers. commanded by Major w.
NJ Black. Then. in the order named.
came the following commands; Battalion
of marines commanded by Major c. A.
noyen: battalion of French sailors. COM
manded by Lieut.. +. NJ. Urvoy. The
Frenehmen were critically regarded.
They were preceded by their drum corps
and band. which played quick step
widely different from that usually play
ed by field music in this country, and
which appeared to have less cadence
Then marched battalion Of seamen
from the American battleships which
escorted the GauIois up Chesapeake Bay.
They were commanded by Lieut.. B. w.
Wells. and followed In order by tins
Fourth Field Battery Of Artillery. Capt.
F. NJ Fcote commanding; Squadron 4.
Second L. $. Cavalry. Capt. l. II. Brett.
Hospital Corps Company,
Capt. +. Z. Reynolds. commanding.
The District Militia.
The brigade of the District National
Guard was preceded by the general stan.
Gen. George II. Earries commanding.
The brigade appeared to splendid ad-