Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-05
AMERICANS IN PARIS
BANQUET FEATURE OF FOURTH
OF JULY CELEBRATION.

The feature OF the Fourth of July observ-
the American Chamber of Commerce at
the Hotel DUAL d'Orsay. at which Ambassa-
dor Mccormick discussed Our National
housekeeping
Minister of Agriculture Ruau spoke on
behalf of the French government, refer
ing to the close friendship uniting the
two nations, and concluding with a grace
full reference to the visit Of Representa-
tive and Mrs Nicholas Longworth. who are
expected to arrive in Paris today.
Ambassador McCormick's address at
tracted much attention. as 1t was devoted
principally to the national housekeeping
which is now being prosecuted under the
directing hand Of President Roosevelt.
The ambassador said:
Other Presidents have had periods Of
difffculty. Ltncoln's was in Kidding the
country OF the curse Of slavery at the cost
OF fratrfcidal war; No one can doubt
that we In like manner will rid ourselves
OF the sores that now affect the body
polite The best Augury Is that we have a
man at the head of the nation who is not
afraid to grapple with the problems OF the
day, as Washington and Lincoln grappled
with the problems Of their time. The vast
majority Of the people now as then uphold
the hands Of their chosen leader"
LIE ABUSE OF w ealth.
Mr.. Mccormick pointed out that uncon-
trolled wealth and power often led to
abuses, whether the heads of the church
or the state, or of a corporation and
therefore, system of checks and balances
is required to restrain abuses without di-
minishing individual effort
Commenting on recent foreign criticism,
Mr.. Mccormick said
The London Times. that great expo
nent of English opposition. has declared
that while all countries, contained their
share of Pharisees and foolish individuals,
yet the mass OF the people of the United
States is made up of those believing in
performance of duty and the fulfillment OF
honest obligations"
The ambassador pointed out that Amer
ica's contributions to the industries In the
lines of steam electricity the submarine
capie, the air brake and the grain thrash
er and binder not alone material
achievements, but also spiritual, tightening
the burdens of labor and adding to the
comforts of the poor.
our laws he continued, Should be
so drawn as to protect and encourage cor
porations in fulfilling their honest duty to
the public. No one begrudges wealth and
position acquired by those performing an
honest duty, inside or outside, of corpora
tons: but those falling below the honorab HE
standard in the mad chase for wealth com
init a crime against the public and their
Worthier associates deserving of the fullest
punishment"
In conclusion Mr. Mccormick said:
1--WE do not fear that the surface condi-
tons developed in our national housecIean-
ing have shaken the faith or lessened the
esteem Of our lifelong friends, the govern
ment and people of France"
Ambassador Mccormick gave a retention
Yesterday afternoon to practically the en-
tire American colony in Paris.
Celebrations at Other Places Abroad.
Hundreds of Norwegian Americans who
went to visit their native country on the
occasion of the coronation of King Haakon
ana to commemorate the second fndepend-
ence OF Norway celebrated American INDIE
pendence day at Christiani demonstratIve-
~. fhey assembled in the large hall of the
university, where addresses were made in
the English and Norwegian Languages av
pressing their pride in their American citf-
zenship and their admiration of the great
republic. On behalf of the Americans Col.
RUNNER praised the Norwegian immi-
grants in the United States for their many
virtues Last night the band of Norwegian
porn american students of ST Olafs Col
iege; at Northfield. Mimi. gave a concert
a. tlle Iivoh Garden. where the stars and
STRIPES We're unfurled and cheered. a most
impressive demonstration ensuing
fuHy 500 persons, mostly Americans At
tenueu the fourth OF July reception at the
american embassy Dorchester House. Lon
oon, which was beautifully decorated with
mowers. The lawns were covered with avn
ings and tents flying the American coinre
ana great American flag futtered over the
main entrance. Ambassador WhiteIaW Reid
and Mrs. Reid, assisted by Representa i've
Longworth and Mrs. Longworth, received
the guests.
American tourists at Copenhagen and the
American colony resident in the Danish
capital celebrated the Fourth of July in tba
customary manner. All the large hotels
and many private houses displayed the
stars and stripes The reception at the
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eral dinners were given at night bv Danisb
Americans. at which King Frederick and
President Roosevelt were toasted Dances
and fireworks followed in some cases.
About 400 Americans at Berlin celebrat ted
the Fourth of July by an excursion on the
River Spree to- Grunau, where there was a
base ball game and other sports Dinner
was served in large grove. where the ex-
cursionistS were addressed by A D. Moves
of New York After the dinner there was
dancing. The celebration, which is an an
nual feature of American life in Berlin, had
the largest attendance of any of the series
The Fourth of July was celebrated at
Rome by reception given at the American
embassy, Ambassador White going there
purposely from the country to receive the
guests Over 800 Americans were nresent
Including Mgr. Kennedy, rector of the
American College An excursion into the
country was also organized in honor of the
day, and ball was given in the evening
For the first time in several years indie
pendence day was celebrated under the an
spices of the American embassy at Vienna
yesterday. The Viennese American Medi-
cal Association had arranged for Its mem
bers base ball game. dinner and dancing
at a lovely spot near Vienna, where numer-
Gus other Americans on invitation of the
embassy gathered early this afternoon and
spent the remainder of the day In enjoy-
ment. There were speeches during the din
ner by attaches of the embassy, but Am
bassador Francis was not present
The American Independence day was cell
ebrated In Havana yesterday more than on
any anniversary since Intervention The
mayor of Havana granted immunity from
the penalties for the discharge of fireworks.
ETC. The municipal and government bands
gave concerts of American music The
American flag was generally displayed and
was enthusiastically saluted and cheered
by Cubans as well as by Americans At the
American Club banquet at night Edwin ".
Morgan, the American minister, responded
to the toast of President Roosevelt, and
William Daniels offered toast in honor of
President Palma. There was much enthu-
g