The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-07-07
CHAMP LAIN DAY At
HISTORIC FORT
T|CONDEROGA
Distinguished Speakers Repre-
senting Four Nations
OVER 10000 PEOPLE ATTEND
Vermont Represented by Gov George
n. Prouty and Congressman Da-
vld J. Foster

Ticonderoga, n. Y, July 7.-Meet-
/ ing in terms of friendship on the spot
where their ancestors clashed in
bloody conflict more than 100 years
ago, representatives of France, Eng
land, Canada and the United States
yesterday recalled In prose and verse
the memorable events connected with
historic Fort Ticonderoga and laud-
ed the heroes who played such impor-
tant parts in making this gateway
on the great war trail" United
States possession.
Graced by the participation of Pres
ldent William III. Taft, the cele-
bration of the Booth anniversary of
Lake Champlain brought together dis
! tinguished speakers not only of the
three nations principally concerned,
but was made even more worldwide
by the presence of Admiral Uri of the
Imperial Japanese navy, whose brief
address, conveying the kindly senti-
ments of his country, was received
with prolonged applause by the
great throng on the grounds.
at from 10000 to $4,000 persons, who
swarmed through the partially re-
stored ruins of the old fort which Is
all that Is left to mark the scene OF
so many bloody engagements, wit
messed the various events OF the day,
and cheered the lofty sentiments OF
the notable speakers.
The part taken by Vermonters In
the exercises was prominent one,
addresses made by Gov. George H.
Prouty and Congressman David j.
Foster receiving round after round OF
applause, as they told of the kindly
feelings of citizens in their state to-
ward their brethren Of New York and
dwelt upon the gratitude felt for the
hearty cooperation which has thus
far made the tercentenary celebration
sucn success.
The days events opened with a
sham battle between the $50 Indians,
many of whom are descendants OF
the original Algonquin and lriquois
tribes, and 'Champlain." striking
portrayal of the original engagement
which eventually cost France the con
tro of this country. Later another
sham battle between men represent
ing the French and English troops
furnished an entertaining and in
structive feature. The parade, which
followed, was participated in by the
10th regiment of New York volun-
teers including 1000 men. 1t was an
imposing array and was greeted with
enthusiasm.
Ambassadors Jusserand and Bryce
and President Taft all committed
their respective countries TO policies
of peace and expressed the hope that
neer again would the peace among the
| great nations of tne world be inter
rupted by war.
Governor Hughes who was called
upon first, delivered forcible ad-
dress, dwelling upon the lives and
characters of heroes whose deeds are
so intimately associated with this
fighting ground"
He was followed by Governor Prou-
ty OF Vermont whose speech was a
happy mixture of wit and sentiment.
He thanked the New Workers for their
assistance in making Vermonts plan
for concentrating the discovery of
Lake Champlain so successful. The
governor referred to old time disputes
between New York and Vermont and
the kindly feeling which now exists
between them. He said that we
had to send over an Ethan Allen in
the name of the Continental Congress
and Jehovah" to make the New York
ers see things right and that the pur-
pose evidently had been accomplished
Governor Prouty's little speech was
one of the hits" of the day.
After brief remarks by Ex-Mayor
Seth Low of New York city and vice
Admiral Uriu, Congressman ID. J. Fos-
ter of Burlington was introduced. MT
Foster paid graceful tribute to the
principal guests of the day including
President Taft and Vice Admiral Nriu
the representative of the japanese
government the British ambassador
James Bryce and Ambassador Jusser-
and of France.
Ambassador Jusserand was most re-
licitous In his expression of peace and
good will toward America toward
Great Britain and toward all the
world.
Ambassador Bryce took up this
theme and declared that, although ne
was surrounded by marital scenes and
men of arms, he himself was man
of peace.
President Taft, speaking next, also
took up the theme of peace.
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