New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-14

ADDRESS By Mr.. BRYCE.
Parade Of american and Foreign
Soldiers, Sailors and Marines.

in America was celebrated to-day jamestown
Island. forty miles up the James River under most
favorable weather conditions. The exercises were
under the auspices OF the Society for the Preserva-
tion OF Virginia Antiquities. Joseph Bryan, OF
Richmond. presided and the invocation offered
by Bishop Randolph, of the Diocese of Southern
Virginia The opening address was delivered py
Governor Swanson of Virginia. and Ambassador
Bryce Of Great Britain followed with address,
his subject being Greetings from the Old World to
the New Lieutenant Governor Ellison of Nir-
giniatntroduced Governor Swanson. and Mr. Bryan
introduced Ambassador Bryce. choir composed
OF students from William and Mary College. at
Williamsburg. attended. and Bishop Gibson of the
Diocese OF Virginia. and other clergy took part
Among those present was Lady Evelyn Grey.
daughter of Earl Grey, Governor General Of Canada.
Ambassador Bryce said in part:
The oak of English dominion on the Continent of
North America lay hidden in the that was
planted this island in the James River, just
the germ OF English dominion in the East was 70 be
f9nnd n The charter that had been granted by
years before this very settlement here.
The landing at jamestown was one of the great
compared for its momentous consequences with
oyeTt!hrow Of the Persian Empire by Alexander,
the conquest of Gaul by Clovis with the taking of
with the discoveTy Of America By GonmbnS But
did any idea of the magnitude OF this event rise in
Set to the building Of their fort called after their
win Mneat! There Is nothing to show that they
OF the legends which cluster around some of the
leading figures, and especially of Captain John
smith and The delishtfui Pocahontas. the NsgsiGaa
theme 10 Virginians, more competent to deal with
this We note in them two qualities One Of these
the Split Of adventure was common to them. with
many others who had crossed the western sea- but
IN the other quality countrymen and your fore
country though it's freedom had not Vet been
placed on secure foundation, and the spirit OF
3rncpe and traons of me 'H Common aw Of
ever been framed, is the most fully pervaded
the development of personal self-reliance and ind
vldual responsibility The spirit showed Itself very
spirit prompted Vrgina's action when unwise
and feelings Of the eoionists blundered into CON
aict which ended in their severance from England;
IN hat oonct e how iT the @ of virginia
Inatured BY the experience of nearly two centuries
bore its part. end most distinguished part in
Union four Of its. first five Presidents; how one of
10 become almost it's second author-of all this
Yearly hfty Years ago dark days descended upon
Virgin Virginia War GENE With all the evils that war
and Notwithstanding borne with the characterize
Rob E 81 one e the nest c iGg Of hat
age. But out OF the storm there emerged Land
siss, come down from early colonial DAYS The
HpRh had dew ever o e6 stnq o GTe the r
Of states the antsgontsm Of North and South, have
Carolina OF Calhoun end the Illinois of Lincoln. can
81 lock back without bitterness on those Virginia
fame. The problems that occupy the minds OF
with p bounderes Ee%er % %ss there in
this country so strong sense that. whatever the
ie5 aB HG union Of 9e
ana Will be preserved II guarantees your material
triotism
your eyes should look back the seas TO the
sEce1t S from n, Gm wTs for bsf
have melted away .nto the blue. Between YOU /
such as perhaps there never was before in the days
Of your political connection. To-day she rejoices
Is proud OF you and among her many achievements /
thst she laid the foundation or your vast and |
sage to ArneSica would be on this 5 Anniversary
Of the birth OF the American nation
BY the President OF the United States. who made
reference TO England which deeply touched u.s. and
for which We thank him. had the honor of trans
uniting 70 the President The greeting from the !
Or the occasion Of the celebrations commemo-
a. jamestown and the birth OF the American ma 1
waTInest congratulations to the United states gov
gne on the m9gnSent fsd and dsye0R o
the first rank among the greatest nations OF the /
culture and peaceful civilization The connection
which must ever exist in history between the Brit
and VIII contribute 10 increase and foster ties of
affection between the two peoples
These words express the sentiment OF the British
people-their sentiment OF affection and OF pride, OF
Thsf You may may DO in ME the future HS %
II might venture TO add any words in which |
and their would desire TO convey their view OF
the teachings of that history. I would ask: Could |
fourteen centuries of national life and seven cen
furies Of slow but steady constitutional develop |
rnent send to her mighty daughter a better mes /
cherish together liberty and law? They always ]
,nsepara6le Without liberty there is no true law.
arbitrary ruler selfish class. and ceases to be (
.uer mere rs no true hberty, TOT anarchy means
nat the rights OF the gentle and weak are over,
liberty with law gradually remoulded from age /
70 age 20 suit the changing needs Of the people
ress and the peace both Of England and America.
The celebration at the exposition to-day was |
ushered in by a salute Of seventeen guns from |
Fortress Monnoe incident to the arrival Old !
Point Comfort at s:5 a. OF General Kuroki his |
STAFF and party, accompanied by General o. T. |
Wood Is official escort. General Kuroki and party
were met at the Old Point Comfort pier by Gem
ersl Grant and Major Strong. the latter command /
ing Fortress Monroe.
After breakfast General Kuroki and party In a |
special boat, reviewed the feet of American and |
foreign warships in Hampton Roads after which
they landed at the jamestown exposition grounds |
for the exercises of the day which included an ad-
dress BY President Harry st. George Tucker of |
the Exposition Company. and parade and review
OF the Federal troops in camp at the exposition,
together with sailors and marines landed from the
American and foreign warshps in Hampton Roads
ell being reviewed by General Kuroki, Sir Zero
ljuin, the Duke of the Abruzzi Generals Grant and
Wood and other American and foreign army and
navy officials
IRE parade. with eight thousand men in line was
beautiful spectacle. The foreign bands played
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