New-York tribune., 1906-04-28
STATUE GIVEN TO PARIS
Monument to Franklin Unveiled at
the TrocaderO.

Paris. April 27.-The Franklin celebration. pre-
ceding the unveiLng to-day Of the statue Of Ben
Janin Franklin, presented TO the city of Paris by
John H. Harjes the American banker, of this city.
held al the Palace of the Trocadero this after
noon. It was the occasion for a notable Franco
American demonstration. Former Presidents Lou
bet and Casmir- -Perier, the Cabinet ministers, the
diplomatic corps, the presidents of the Senate and
Chamber OF Deputies and prominent generals and
admirals were among those present. Trocadero
Square was occupied by the Republican Guards, and
the grandstand facing the statue was decorated
with the French and American colors. A battery
OF artillery fred salute of twenty-one guns as
the statue was unveiled. The Minister of Instruc-
ton. NJ. Barthou. behalf of the government,
pronounced euIogy OF Franklin in which he said:
France not only renders homage 70 Franklin. but
gives this official testimony OF her unWdVerlnS
friendship and fidelity 10 the great American Re
public. ..-1l..s
The formal exercises follows:
Address by Ambassador Mccormick
Grafton on Franklin by the delegate appointed
Henry smyth. Of the Boys High School, Philadel-
Reply by the representative Of the French gov
eminent, Minister Of Public Works Barthou
At the conclusion of the addresses the ceremony
was transferred to Trocadero Square where the
exercises continued follows;
Presentation Of the statue of Franklin 10 the
city Of Paris by Mr.. Harjes- ., ~,
dent OF the Municipal Council of Paris,
Opening the ceremony. the American Ambassa-
dor said. in part:
These celebrations have their practical value fo IN
Keeping the fires of patriotism alive with that love
OF Country which inspires the soldier TO leave nome
and family 10 take up for the defence OF its
On the Initiative of Frances ally his Maiesty the
Emperor of All the RussIas. The Hague Ir1ouhai
was established that governments might have a
court OF arbitration ready to tne cond nIu he sub
TntTed 10 it. But to-day the voice of pubic ssilu-
and that better aG4udna9ce sd enarnatio ceIebra
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never before for the cause Of general peace ana inc
be Peesdent Of the United States has already
shown in the practical form and with notapie ne
spponting a suitable person TO speak for the the
United states this occasion it was thefeIore 'Is
purpose only TO celebrate the nlceIIehaS E,,o ~
benjamin Franklin and by t1ls }oit % Irited
States. but with that broader aim which has found
its strongest international expression IN the
lshment Of The Hague Tribunal
In presenting the statue to the munlclpahty MI
Harjes said in part:
II was as an American citizen and more particu-
IaTv as long years resident of the city Of Phade-
q visible representation Of the great and eminent
man Benjamin Franklin, who was not only the best
OF citizens but also enthusiastic patriot, a re
n3wned irteact bPiIanIiT served in
variety OF fields OF scientific attainment.
II was this enlightened and hospitable land, whose
much moral and material support in furnishing him
with men. money and IN tact with every cry Eytnins ing
sion OF first ambassador and to acquire per
alliance is necessary TO continue among my fellow
citizens a sense OF lasting gratitude toward the
friendship which I trust will but grow and prosper
5 the years roll on
Ambassador Mccormick gave a dinner tonight at
the American Embassy 10 the French and American
officials who took part in the celebration. The
guests included Premier sarrien. the Minister Of
Foreign Affairs. NJ Bourgeois; the Minister of Pub
lie Works NJ. Barthou; Paul Doumer, President OF
the Chamber os Deputies: Jules Cambon. former
Ambassador al Washington; General BrIgere, NJ
Pallsin; governor of the Bank OF France; J. Pier
Paris; Baron Destournelles de Constant, NJ. Appel.
president of the Academy of Sciences and leading
members Of the diplomatic corps