The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20

1874. under the lag of Andrew Jackson. will dispute if. They fought, once more, on that day. for the sacred cause of in- dependence, and they fought to the sound of the ''Marseiilaiss' and of the .,chant Du Depart
 France the sower.
 "A few years ago. the French Republic decided to have q new dis engraved for its coins. Orders were given to the most celebrated engravers and masterpieces is- sued from their hands. The order for one of the smallest silver coins had been given to the renowned engraver Roty. His idea was to represent France as Sower throwing seed by handfuls to the rising sun. ee
 '.The effect was instantaneous. All France recognized herself. Certainly, France does not disdain rich and abun- dant harvess: still. and this is her purest than to reap. France represented as . reaper would not have excited the least enthusiasm. The sower enraptured every one: she becomes each day. more and more the classic emblem of France: from the small coins, she has passed to the large ones and from the large ones to the postage stamps. She will go further stili.
 France recognized herself in this sym boi and she was right. her whole past. her present. her future are there express ed by 6 gesture. such she was. such she will ever be-; good blood cannot Iie.
 From this hand outstretched toward the rising sun. towards the eternal dawn of ideas, have fallen some of the most fertile seeds which have ever been eown. She showed liberty and liberty has grown she sowed upon our sof. she sowed it upon the plains of America, in the vaileys of Italy. on the flelds of Morea, and still in other lands. and everywhere the seed
 Famous French Sewers.
 Who were Descarfea, Pascal. Pasteur7 Who was Lafayette. that French sol- dier and an American gsneraif Each one, after his fashion. like your immortal Washington. the model of great citizens. was . sower.
 ..Thev were not reapsrs; if they reaped any harvest 1t was harvest of glory, of human gratitude, intangible possessions; more precious than any others.
 "Of all the seeds. of all the pearls, which France has ever sown. beyond it's beautiful than your city, this pearl Nk the ocean. M
 "she owes her existence to those hardy adventures Of the forest. those 'coureurp de bois' who, in the seventeenth and eigh- teenth centuries. descended Into the Inys- terious and unknown valley of the Mis- slssippi. leaving French towns as land- marks. Of their course; among those most worthy Of admiration. your Bien- viIIe. whom no reserve could ever dis hearten, and who kept unbroiken his faith in the future In the midst of the worst disasteras This worthy ofsspring of a family originally from pieppe, afterwards Canadian. one of tho fourteen children of Charles Le Moyne, fourteen, twelve of whom were boys. ninA Of whom have left their marks in history, three died in bats tie and three were Governors of Prov inces, this father of Louisiana. founded on a desert shore in houses with los walks. which were not snake proof, under bark roofs which were not rain proof, lGpears) what was destined to become &our radiant city Ten years after its formulation. he heard with pride song sung throughout the straess ot hla town which saId:
 Cosaragsous Spirit Survives.
 ]" New Orleans Is as beautiful as Paris
 Gardens have taken the place of fot- ests 'coufeurs de b0is' have ceased to 'courir' and have become planters. But their courageous and disinterested spirit survives: 1t lives in your midst: 1t in- spires the master minds of this Great Republic, whose marvellous development excites the admiration of the Old World; it also survives amonst us.
 'tWhen you read the story of African or Asiatic explorations, made by modern French 'coureurs de bois' some of tho most humble origin, others of the most intelligent, but all animated by the same ardor, and who have died in such great numbers, without a complaint, as their ancestors did, salute them in thought; recognize your brothers. France. ever faithful, produces other LaSalles and oth- CT Bienvilles.
 '"rhe Great Sower sows forever.
 Regarding the ceremony, which brings us together today, all has been said or is going to be said. in words that I cannot equal. and expressed myself last spring, among your brothers of Saint Louis, upon this subject with infinitely less elo- quence.
 '.American brothers of New Orleans, I bring you greetings from the old mother country, who is proud of your prog ess, of your peace, of your liberty, of your wealth; prouL to think that you are pros porous and that you stin keep tender memory of her. under the shadow of the starry banner"
 A particularly warm reception was given to Senor J. Tuero Odonnell, the Spanish Consul, and his brief address upon the celebration was warmly ap- plauded Admiral Wise made a short and happy address as the representative of the United States Government. Presi- dent Francis of the St. Louis fair was the last speaker. In closing his address, he said:
 Speech of Francis.
 'T trust you will not consider it im- proper for me, on behalf of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, to join in the well come New Orleans has so gracefully ex- tended to the distinguished representa- lives of foreign countries who honor us with their presence. and to express the hope that St. Louis may, during the com ing year. have the pleasure of entertain ing these guests and many more from the countries whence they come, as well as an unnumbered host from all other countries"
 A luncheon in the Supreme Court room followed the exercises. Afterwards, the guests saw the troops pass in review before the Governor. The military pageant included marines from the Amerl- can and French warships. The foreigners made a fine impression by their soldlerly apearance and were enthusiastically ap- plauded along the route of the parade.
 Tonight the diplomatic. naval and other visitors attended a gala performance of Carmen at the French opera house and were given the seats of honor in the horseshoe of the handsome theatre. New Orleans society attended in force. The perYormance concluded with a grand apotheosis and the rendering of national anthems by the bands of the French and United States men of war. The opera orchestra and the one hundred and fifty voices of the troupe assisted. The effect was inspiring.