Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-24
QUEBEC ECHOES
TO MEMORY OF
ANCIENT DAYS
CHAMPLAIN CELEBRATION is
MOST SPECTACULAR
VICE PRESIDENT FAIRBANKS is
NOTED VISITOR
Magnificent PeIagic Pagent Feature
of Event-3ooth Anniversary of
Founding of City - Prince
of Wales Speaks
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
QUEBEC, July 23.-The prince of
Wales was the central figure today in
the magnificent spectacle of reproduc-
ing Quebecs historic past and ushering
in the three-hundredth anniversary of
the founding of the cityeby Champlain.
Aside from the spectacular features
of the event, 1t was the occasion for
notable exchange of addresses between
Vice President Fairbanks and the
prince of Wales in which each spoke
of the existing relations between the
United States and Great Britain, and
the prince delivered a message of good
will to the American government.
An enormous crowd filled the Places
des Armes, fronting the Champlain
monument, where the exercises were
held. Here the prince received the ad-
dresses of American and French rep
resentatives, the mayor of Quebec, and
finally Champlain himself reproduced
as in the days of old, coming from the
mimic reproduction of his original ship,
the Don de Dieu, with some 5000 fol-
lowers representing every phase of old
France in Canada.
1t was a splendid spectacle, carried
out under bright skies with a setting
of this picturesque old city and its
harbor filled with fleet of interna-
tionai warships. Tonight the city and
harbor are a blaze of lights.
Warshlps in Fight
The warships are outlined in electric
lights, marking every line of hull and
rigging, while the parliament and many
other buildings are similarly outlined.
From the citadel the prince is looking
across the st. Lawrence at a gigantic
display of fireworks on the heights of
Lewis, showing in fiery outlines por-
traits of King Edward, the falls Of
Montgomery and the battle of Wore
and Montcalm.
The prince of Wales, in replying to
the vice president, said:
saTbe king. whose earnest desire is
always to promote the best and closest
relations between nations, has especial
ly desired me, as his representative, to
convey to you, Mr.. Vice President of
the United States, and to your COL
leagues, not only a hearty welcome, but
also a warm expression of thanks, both
to 1t and to your government, for your
presence here on this auspicious occa-
sion.
your presence is not merely an tndf-
cation of your interest In this celebra-
ton; it is an outward and visible sign
of the friendship, concord and good
will between ourselves and the great
country which you represent with SO
much distinction, We think of the
United States as having given the eX-
annie of energy and courage in con-
ouering and cultivating the forests and
boundless prairies which now ylelo
harvests and illimitable wealth
I'VE recognize that the presence Oh
representatives of the United states
and France among us testlhes 10 tne
growth of the spirit of friendship be-
tween the nations. on that spirit tne
progress of humanity largely depends,
and 1 hope and believe true progress
will express itself more and more III
years to come.
'The high ideal of universal peace
and brotherhood may be far from re-
alization, but every act that promotes
harmony among nations points the way
toward its attainment. This celepra-
fion is such an act. for it appeals TO
Canada, to the British empire ana 10
the civilized world. -, -
IT therefore rejoice to be here, TO
take part with you during these mem
orable days in paying homage 10
Champlain and doing honor to que
bec." IT,, aioa
The historical procession which fleo
before the prince was remarkable
assenohlage of groups, representing
various periods, including Jacques
Cartier and his crew; King frames
and his court; King Henry lV ana tMht M
court of France; Champlain ana the
crew of the Don de Dieu; the discoV-
erers La Salle, toilette, Marquette; the
armies of Montcalm and wore ano
many other historical characters.