Evening star., 1921-09-06

ests, but rather are they built on the
firm foundation Of historic mutual
service which cannot be shaken"
Secretary Hughes said:
Emphasizes Good WILL
Il deem 1t most fitting that there
bration the observance of the ami
versary of the first battle of the
Marine, for through that battle. turn
ing seemingly irretrievable retreat
into a magnificent victory. the pres
ervation Of those great principles of
human liberty and rights which
Lafayette cherished was ultimately
assured.
1T is further gratifying that in
this celebration the friendship and
good will which we entertain for
France will be appropriately empha-
sized. The relations between the two
countries are built on solid foun-
dation Of service and of mutual help
fulness in the cause Of free institu.
tions''
Ambassador Herrick cabled:
Lafayette and the Marne are names
inscribed forever on our banner. on
the banner of France and on the
hearts Of our citizens and hers.
I've rejoice that we stood beside
France for liberty at the second
Marine. and gratefully acknowledge
our indebtedness to Lafayette and to
France. our ally in the war for our
independence and the defender of lib
erty in the dark days of 1914.
Sees Future FriendshIp.
"As one to whom it was given to be
within the sound of the firing at the
battling for the common cause of
liberty on the same hallowed ground
four years later. 1 feel the assurance
that these two sisters in freedom
whose hands stretch out to each other
across the Atlantic will continue in
to safeguard the liberties common to
them both: and in contemplating the
splendid strides which France is
making in rising from the ruins Of
invasion. I find the certainty that her
virile and courageous people will con-
tinue to be worthy champions of that
great cause"
A message from Marshal Joffre said ::
''rhe name of Lafayette awakens che
same emotion in all Americans and all
Frenchmen: it recalls to each the re-
membrance Of the friendly nations
and their common ideal Of liberty.
May the memory Of the great French
man remain forever honored on both
shores of the Atlantic and may 1t re-
mind each generation Of all the blood
shed in common on the battleflelds Of
freedom"
I'VE honor the great French gen.
eral who cast his lot with our IA
the gallant men of the Marne-our
comrades in the world war;" said a
message from Gen. Pershing. May
these memories serve to unite the two
countries still more closely in bonds
of mutual confidence and friendship"
electric line at 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue at 2:05 o'clock. The
exercises at Mount Vernon will begin
Immediately after the arrival Of the
steamer and electric train.
Two Sets OF Exercises.
There are two sets of exercises at
Mount Vernon - one at the tomb Of
Washington and the other at the man
sion The Marine Band will provide the
music. Messages from President Hard
ing. President Poincare of France and
Marshal Foch will be read. Addresses
will be made by numerous speakers. in
cluding Prince de Bearn. charge DAFT
sentative Moore Of Virginia and John H.
Finley, honorary chairman Of the La
fayette-Marne day committee Of New
York.
Perhaps the salient feature Of the
celebration will be novel demonstra-
tion in the air over Mount Vernon.
which is designed to symbolise the
progress of civilization since the days Of
Washington and Lafayette. SQuadrons
of Army, Navy and Marine Corps niers.
provided with flowers and wreaths, will
circle over Mount Vernon during the ex-
ercises and strew them from the air
They will alight in time to place on the
tomb Of Washington wreaths borne from
this city.
Ceremony In Lafayette Park.
A similar commemorative ceremony
will be held at the statue of Lafayette in
= plr hill AInh 4.
in progress at Mount Vernon. The
statue will be decorated with flowers and
wreaths.
The celebration will close with a ban
ouet at the Chevy Chase Club tonight at
s O'Clock, at which members of the Dis
trict Lafayette Marne day COMMITTEES
will entertain the distinguished visitors
from New York and other cities