New-York tribune., 1905-07-07
POMPF0R JOHN PAUL JONES
HONORS PAID IN PARIS.
Body of Founder of american NaUy
Handed OUer to This CoaSutru.

oignitaries Of France. the diplomatic representa-
tives OF many foreign governments and civil
and naval officials OF the United States the
body of Admiral John Paul Jones was to-day
formally delivered to the United States govern
rnent. The ceremony was one combining i'm
pressive dignity with brilliant military and naval
pomp. in which the soldiers and sailors OF
France and the sailors OF America united IN
rendering honors 70 the nlustr1ous founder OF
the American navy.
The occasion was probably without parallel
as the funeral was that OF Revolutionary hero
who had lain neglected In a foreign grave for
over hundred years.
Seldom has an occurrence awakened such
widespread interest II the French capital Dense
rhTongs packed the Champs Elysees and othef
principal thorOUgh1ares 10 witness the imposing
cortege. which for the elaborateness Of its mill
ta-y feature equaIled the martial display on the
occasion OF the visit OF King Alfonso
AMERICAN SAILORS IN PARIS STREETS.
The unusual sight OF large detachment OF
United States sailors and marines in the cen
tral ttoroughfares OF Paris to-day aroused
much interest and brought out an enthusiastic
greeting from the crowds along the line OF
march. The American naval contingent num-
be-ing five hundred men. with twenty-five Off
GERS left Cherbou-g IN two special trains al
O'clock this morning. arriving at the Inyalides
Railroad Station at lao a
II spite Of the hard nights ride the sailors
and marines presented fine appearance they
emerged from the station They were uni
formed as a landing party, wearing the regula-
ton CATERS and carrying rifles with fixed bay
onets. A company Of French infantry was
drawn " fronting the station TO receive the
Americans The latter formed in battalion and
urturled the American flag and naval ensign
A. the same moment the French troops came TO
VG-a afYrre aDSa rd 1z-aS IA
French hand struck up the ''Star-Spangled
Banner ard the great crowds which had surged
across the Alexander Bridge shouted ''Vive les
Annericains," ''T-ive IA France" the entire null
tiru6e uncovering respectfully while the AIneri-
can anthem was played.
Another outburst Of enthusiasm greeted the
-Marseillaise" and then the French escort took
up the line Of march across the Esplanade OF
the IuvaIides 10 the Avenue Piquet and thence
10 the Military School. All along the route
the streets were lined with dense crowds ca ger
&c see the Americans. Women waved their
handkerchiefs and miniature flags. and there
was q continuous shout Of ''Vive les Ameri-
cains."
The Americans made q most favorable i'm
preston by their sturdy, bronzed appearance
and the suartness OF their movements. They
we're received At the Military School by a
battalion Of French troops. drawn UP in the
great court Again the national anthems were
TIaved and salu1es were exchanged The Amer
tcans We're then taken within the Military
School which served as their barracks while
here.
DELIVERING THE BODY.
The ceremony OF delivering the body was held
n the American Church, on the Avenue de
rAln1a, AT $50 O'Clock in the afternoon, in the
presence Of a distinguished gathering Of the
highest official. military and naval dignitartes
OF France, the diplomatic representatives Of
many countries and the special ambassadors
and naval authorities sent from the United
States TO receive the body
Crowds had cOnverged on the avenues lead
ing 10 the church. The American naval de-
rachment arrived at 3 O'Clock and drew up n
battalion front before the edihce. where di-
vision Of French troops had already taken sta
ton
The interior Of the gothic edifce was deco
rated with plants and flowers At the foot Of the
chancel rested The coffin wound IN an American
flag and literally buried IN masses Of floral en-
blems. The French government had taken charge
Of the arrangements. and huissiers of the For
egn ONCE. wearing impressive silver chains,
acted as ushers.
AT the right Of the altar sat Ambassador Nc
Cormick Senior Special Ambassador Porter.
Junior Special Ambassador LOOMS, United
States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Rear Ad-
mirsl Sigsbee and other officers OF the American
squadron. Across the aisle sat Premier ROuvier
with other members Of his Cabinet practically
the entire diplomatic corps and officers OF the
army and navy. The members Of the diplomatic
corps were in fuu Uniform. presenting glitter
ing appearance. Scores OF American sailors in
the naves on either side OF the altar gave a
fitting background 10 the imposing scene
The formal ceremony consisted Of the delivery
Of the body by General Porter, as the finder and
custodian. 10 Francis 3. Looulis. Assistant Sec
retary Of STATE, representing the United States.
appointed TO receive il. and Mr.. Loomis COM
Eulssioning Admiral Sigsbee 10 transport IL 10
America
GENERAL PORTER'S ADDRESS.
Alter brief religious services General Porter.
wearing evening dress according 10 the French
custom. with The red sash OF the Grand Cross of
The Legion Of Honor across his breast, advanced
alongside the coffin and formally delivered the
body 70 lIr. LOOMS General Porter said:
This day America claims her nlustrious dead
j. L-le Der--r1-ancs uf my solemn duty have
me honor 70 deliver to the government OF the
LL-red States Lh-O 1gh you, its designated rep
reselIat-Ve. tle body OF Admiral Paul Jones 20
oe borne with appropriate marks OF distinction
~ the country upon whose arms his heroic deeds
anec SO much lusLre. 7 Is believed thaI It's
permanent internent in the land 10 whose inde-
pe11elce his msCChless victories essentially
contributed viii not be lacking II significance by
IRENE gratifcati0n 10 feel that the body OF this
intrepid commander IS 10 be conveyed across the
sea by war vessels q the navy Of which ne was
me 1onorec founder and 70 whose sailors his
name is stll an Inspiration snd that this nigh
mission is con1dso 50 gallant officer OF the
same noble profession as the distinguished ad-