The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-05-29

Acknowledgements to the embassy that has
come here and to President Loubet and all
Of the French nation. both for the deed and
for the magnanimous spirit that laid be-y
hind the doing of the deed, and thank
vou." iApplause)
Veil Drawn Aside.
As the president closed his remarks.
aside the wells enveloping the figure,
bringing into view the massive bronze
proportions of the famous French
commander, standing proudly erect
with arm outstretched, directing the
fortunes of war on the field of York
town. A great cheer went up from
Frenchmen and Americans alike, and
at the same instant the marine band
broke into the inspiring strains of the
Marseillaise. As the French national
hymn died away, Ambassador Cambon
escorted to the front of the platform
the youthful sculptor, NJ. Hamar,
who executed the statue.
French Ambassador Speaks.
Then the ambassador, speaking in
French, delivered brief address. He
said inpart:
''The art of France and the generosity Of
an American congress are Joining this day
in the erection of monument to the men,
DRY of Marshal de Rochambeau. This is a
fitting tribute paid to the French military
leader who fought under Washington for
Americas independence. In the person of
Rochambeau we glorify jointly with their
commander, the army Of France, its regi-
ments, its officers unknown, its obscure
soldiery.
|" Expresses Appreciation.
''It is very great honor for me to speak
here as ambassador of the French republic
and to express to you all who represent here
the government, the magistracy and the
congress of the United States, our apprecia-
ton of the homage which you are now pay
ing to the man who carried to their closing
triumph, the 'fleurs de lis of ancient
France. To-day the French republic sends
you mission which is headed by the most
eminent of our general officers. Gen.
Pledge of Union.
"Rochambeau was a strict disciplinarian.
severe and courageous commander, care
full of the lives of his men. Thus he earned
for our army the esteem of your people,
and won for himself the affectionate devo-
ton of your great Washington.
"Hence it is thai. this monument becomes,
by the character of the struggle which it
recalls and of the man whom 1t glorifies,
monument and pledge Of union between two
nations. This friendship you have proven
to us. The French antilles have just suf-
fered the shock Of tragic event, of a
catastrophe the like of.which the world had
not witnessed for 20 centuries. The pies
ident of the United States, congress and
the American people have We'd with one
another in promptness to send relief to our
stricken countrymen. Permit me to avail
myself of this solemn occasion and to
thank publicly. in the name of my govern
ment and country, you, yourself, Mr.. Pres
ident, and the entire population of these
United States.
Ideals Bear Fruit.
"You have shown by this act that some-
thing new had taken birth between the ma
lions, that they might be united by bond
of dtsinterested sympathy and of mutual
good will, and that those ideals of justice
and of liberty for which our fathers fought
and bled together 120 years since, had really
borne fruit in the hearts of men.
Nor are these mere barren manifesto
lions. The world, gradually gaining in
self-consciousness, begins to frown more
and more severely on those who seek to dis
turb its peace; and when we measure the
work accomplished and the advance made
since Washington and Rochambeau fought
together for the good of humanity, We may
we'll conclude that they have not combatted
in vain.
"This monument shall bear witness to
this fact, and shall endure as symbol
thereof in the eyes of the generations to
come"
Ceremonies End.
Following the French ambassador,
Gen. Horace Porter, the United States
ambassador to France, made brief
address, and was followed by Senator
Lodge, of Massachusetts,. AS Mr..
Lodge closed the French band played
''The Star Spangled Banner" he clos
ing remarks of the day were made by
Gen. Brugere, of the French army.
Bishop Satterlee brought the cere-
monies to close with benediction and
the French and American forces passed
in review before the president.
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