The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-10-24

from the pOTCQS OF the historic Old
courthouse, and there was no shelter
for his auditors except that afforded
by umbrellas and = few trees. He
made what he said was not intended
as sectional speech. He defended
the right OF the southern states to
secede and made mild thrust at the
north by observing that Massachu-
sets threat to: secede when the war
Of 1919 was about to be declared
furnished historic precedent for the
action of the southern states q half
century later. :,
Gov. Mann presided over the exer-
cises. Count de: Chambrun, military
attache of the French embassy at
Washington. spoke briefly. after
which Gov. Mann presented William
E. Andrew Of Washington, auditor of
the treasury. as the orator of the day.
Mr.. Andrews Address.
Mr.. Andrews dwelt upon the great
growth of the country in the 129
years since the. momentous event
which was commemorated in the days
events. He said. in part:
when We turn the page of Ameri-
can history and recount the proceed
ings of the constitutional convention
we again recognize the priceless value
and unwavering loyalty and the de.
voted patriotism of George Washing
ton, the father not only Of his coun.
try, but likewise the father of the
worlds liberty. Thus 1t appears that
Virginia helped to, create our national
flag, our national constitution and
our national union.
"On this occasion, however, our at.
tention Is directed especially to the
American victory over the British
forces on this field 1923 years ago to.
day.
Il congratulate most heartily the
Yorktown society upon its purpose tt
emphasize that event before the peo
pie Of this country and thus give tha
victory more distinct prominence II
the thoughts o fthe American people
"The surrender. of Lord Cornwalli.
to Gen. Washington on this fielt
marked practically the close of sever
years Of warfare. fraught with grea
sacrifices and suffering. When on,
recalls that long and perilous strug
! gle from Lexington to Yorktown the
, mind rests constantly upon th'
thoughts and deeds Of Virginia's son
who was 'first in war, first in peace
and first in the hearts of his country
men,"
The rain which had threatened
throughout the morning come down il
torrents while the parade was in pro
gress, but the sturdy soldiers ant
sailors finished their march.
/ Maj. William Smith commandinl
the Second battalion of coast artil
lery. was marshal, and rode at tn
head of his battalion, which was es
corted by the coast artillery band
Then came a battalion from the rev
enue cutters Onondaga and Apache
another battalion, from the scou
cruiser Birmingham. ana two com
panies Of apprentices from the Nor
folk navy yard: With colors fyin
and band playing martial airs, tn
column moved through the singl
street of the town On either sid
were the quaint huge chimneye
steep gabled houses, old when Corn
wallis surrendered, and to this da
| practically unchanged.
The line of march was thronge'
with men, women and children fron
all parts Of York county, and for tn
most part they remained undismaye'
in spite Of the rain. AS the parad
passed the ancient Grace church tn
sexton sounded the bell, which was
gift to the parish from her majest
Queen Anne.
Gov. Mann and stan arrived on tn
Commodore Maury at noon, comm
here from Norfolk. In a massiv
mansion built in 1899. the oldes
house in Yorktown, Mr.. and Mrs. Con
way Shields were hosts at luncheon
Their guests were Gov. Mann, Mrs
Mann. Maj. Henry Reed Hatfield, Q
Philadelphia, president of the York
town Historical association: Mrs
Hatfield, and DR.. Henry Morris. ais
of Philadelphia.