New-York tribune., 1905-07-07

Iy contended. An that is mortal OF this illus
trious organizer Of victory on the sea hes III
yonder coffin beneath the folds OF our naIona4
standard.
when Congress adopted the present form Of
the American flag it embodied in the same reso-
luton the appointment OF Captain Jones to
command the ship Ranger When ne received
the news. history attributes TO him the following
''The flag and I are twins. Both born the
same hour from the same womb of destiny; we
carnot be parted in life or death
Alas! they were parted during 113 years. but,
happily. they are now reunited
Mr. LOOMS RECEIVES THE TRUST.
In receiving the trust, Special Ambassador
Loo1nis said:
It IS doubly generous on the part of France
70 surrender the dust of this hero at this
time for much OF his life was interviewer with
the French history Of his day, and had he been
permitted TO enjoy few years more Of health
II is known that he would have commanded the
fleets or France Jones died IN France at Just
about the period France had great need Of his
services, and Napoleon deplored his Untimely
death, which robbed him of a great admiral.
The conjunction OF these two warriors of genius
might have changed the history Of the world
America unfortunately exemplihed the idea
that republics ungrateful. and in the stress
OF the struggle OF building new country forgot
FOR time its great hero France, be it said
10 her credit remembered Jones in appropriate,
handsome and touching ways, showing, ever,
her intimate and splendid appreciation Of genius
NOW after the lapse Of more than a century.
through the persistent endeavors and patriotic
purpose OF General Porter. and with the ever
kindly and generous assistance of the French
government the body of John Paul Jones was
discovered.
I have the honor. in behalf of the President Of
the United States, TO accept the custody of the
casket which tnclOses it and TO commit the body
TO the worthy hands of Admiral Sgsbee. The
body viii be borne over seas Paul Jones
loved back TO the land he served so well, where
am confident. the justice and generosity of a
great people will move them TO render fitting
homage TO the memory Of one of the foremost
men OF thelr history, man 10 whom all the
world awards ungrudgingly august need
Of immortal fame.
ADMIRAL sIGsBEE REPRESENTS NAVY.
Admiral Sigsbee, in taking charge Of the body,
said:
1 am here IN command Of a squadron of United
states war vessels charged with the transporta-
Lon Ion OF Lhe body OF Paul Jones to the United
St9Ies' since he was the greatest of earlier
naval commanders, II is appropriate that his
Docy De transferred 20 the guardianship of the
naval service, and the President of the United
states decided that his body be deposited at
Annapolis. It cannot be doubted that its pres
ence IN that institution will serve as an inspira-
uon ana example 10 future generations Of the
navy. The President had this object in mind
When he chose the Naval Academy. It will be
remembered that this body Of a naval officer
was discovered through the initiative and efforts
OF graduate Of the Military Academy at West
Folnt The army and navy Of the United States
therefore come together in patriotic and fra
ternal sentiment on this occasion General Por-
ter may be assured of the appreciation Of his
labors which is shared by the whole naval ser
ever regard him atfectionately. The occasion
has also served TO bring together in the remen-
brance Of our joint history that Of the army
and navy Of France and the army and navy Of
the United States.
am directed. Mr.. Ambassador, in nv orders
10 receive from you this BODY which Won have
decided 10 transfer to me in Paris I hereby ac-
cept the honor and the further responsibility
with the assurance that my command will bear
the body OF Paul Jones most reverently to its
final resting place in the Naval Academy at An
napolis.
BROOKLYNS SAILORS CARRY BODY.
AS the surpnced choir took up My Country.
'Tis Of Thee" the entire assemblage rose and
joined in the strains of the patriotic hymn.
Eight brawny sailors from the Brooklyn then
stepped forward. and raising the coffin on their
shoulders bore it slowly from the church TO the
waiting gun carriage. This was draped with
the national colors and was drawn by six black
horses. The coffin was covered with flags and
flowers. and took the place OF the unIimbered
gun
The cortege formed. and proceeded
along the Avenue de PAIma. the Champs
Elysees, across the Alexander Bridge 10 the Es-
planade des Invalides. Republican Guards lined
each side Of the avenues holding back the dense
throngs. while the converging streets were
closed by barriers TO prevent crush
Heading the procession came a squadron OF
cuirassiers in gnttering helmets and breast
vision OF infantry under General Frey. After
them runbIed the gun caisson bearing the
flower laden coffin. with guards Of American
sailors either side Back OF the coffin was
long line Of distinguished officials, headed by
Ambassador Mccormick. Special Ambassadors
Porter and Loomis Premier Rouvter and his
Cabinet, the foreign Ambassadors and French
generals and adrnirals. all walking, according TO
the French custom. The appearance Of the de-
tachment Of five hundred American sailors and
marines was the signal for enthusiasm all along
the line. Another French division, composed OF
infantry, cavalry and artillery, closed the cor
tege
Arriving at the EspIanade des Invaudes an
imposing picture presented. The French
government had erected a large pavilion in
which TO deposit the coffin The pavilion was
richly hung with crimson velvet with martial
emblens and battle axes entw1ned flags and a
row Of brass field pieces along the front. Nearby
rose the gilded dome OF the tomb Of Napoleon.
The coffin was deposited in the centre of the
pavilion while the cortege passed. rendering
military honors. Later II was borne TO the In
valides railroad station and placed in a funeral
car. where, guarded by French and American
sailors II started for Cherbourg at 10 o'clock
tonight.
Ambassador Mccormick gave a dinner to-
night at the embassy in honor Of the visiting
American officials. The guests included Premier
Rouvfer and other mem bers OF the Cabinet, Rear
Admiral Sigsbee and the commanders Of the
American squadron Admiral Fournier, COM
rnander Of the French Mediterranean squadron;
General Brugere commanding general OF the
army: Special Ambassadors Porter and Loouis.
United States Senator Lodge, United States