Show The Yorktown Celebration Washington 31Secretary Evrt3 hag expressed great interest m the centennial exhibition at Yorktown Va and tho state department will in its correspondence with the French government make a strong point of its importance and the earnest dc eire of the United States government that the French will take an active and hearty part in the ceremonies Most of the governors of tbe original thirteen states have appointed com nuBLers to represent them in this matter and a programme of novel and varied features has already been suggested which will be enthusiastically enthusiasti-cally worked up A formal invitation will be sent to the French to participate partici-pate in the ceremonies and the Frenoh society in New York is now I in correspondence on the subject It is understood the descendants of Lafayette La-fayette will attend with ft French fleet and at least one regiment of French troops is expected One week is to be set aside for tbe reception and entertainment of the French guests and an extensive parade ground will be laid out and festiveities of all kinds including concerts etc provided |