Evening star., 1914-08-19
KISSES SHOWERED
ON BRITISH TROOPS
Continental Maidens Also Deck
Cavalry With Flowers After
Fighting Men Land.
SOLDIERS STIR ENTHUSIASM
TO THE HIGHEST PITCH
Expeditionary Force Gets Stirring
Message From King George-Word
of Warning From Kitchener.

of Warning From Kitchener.
BRl- SSELS. via Paris. August ls
Sos am.-The British eXpeditionary
force complete has been landed The
soldiers received an enthusiastic recep-
tion from the population as they mafcn-
ed to the allotted positions. The harness
of the cavalry was decked with nowers
by village maidens.
LONDON. August 1s.-The dispatch
from Brussels may refer to the Landing
of the British troops in France or 10
the landing of an expedition in Belgium
not vet announced by the British war
bureau.
To the Daily Telegraph comes story
from Boulogne of the experiences OF the
British soldiers there.
The people of this CITY," says the dis
patch have given over their ordinary
,itality to the men of the British army
who are on their way to the front.
Greeted With Enthusiasm.
"A Scottish battalion. which was first
20 leave for the battle line, was greeted
everywhere with vast enthusiasm. All
the townspeople have learned to use the
English words Good luck and Good
by
AS the Kilties swung down the hill
toward the train the crowd pressed
forward to shake the hands OF each sol
dier. and express delight at the Scotch-
men once more fighting for France.
AS the soldiers approached to the
station, to the sound of the bagpfpes,
enthusiastic The soldiers marched
gayly, and were not abashed even when
some old woman or young maid rushed
out to bestow kiss. This frequently
You can't help liking these big strap
ping men. One remarked:
They call US the die-hards. and we
shall live up to our name when we meet
AS they left the crowd sang The Mar
seillaise to which the soldiers replied
With God Save the King
London Is Stirred.
Since the ban Of secrecy has been re-
moved from British troop movements and
the official press bureau has admitted
the arrival of British troops In France,
great enthusiasm is exhibited every
where in London over the safe arrival of
the soldiers on the continent and over the
reports showing they were heartily re-
ceived by the French.
Americans returning to England from
the continent say the French soldiers
greeted their English comrades with
''Hurrah for the English! Hurrah for
King Georger' and the English soldiers
replied with "Hurrah for France!''
The troops Of the allies fraternized i'm
mediately, and tourists say there was
every indication that all orders were car
ried out with expedition and perfection Of
detail as a result of the complete har-
mony between the French and British
general stafs.
King Georges Message.
A stirring message from King George
to the expeditionary force was read out
to each regiment as it left Its port Of de-
follows:
You are leaving home to fight for the
safety and honor Of my empire.
Belgium. whose country we are pledg-
ed to defend. has been attacked and
France is about to be invaded by the
same powerful foe.
II have implicit confidence in you. my
soldiers. Duty Is your watchword, and
/ know your duty will be nobly done. I
shall follow your every movement with
the DEEPEST interest and shall mark with
eager satisfaction your daily progress
Indeed. your welfare will never be ab-
sent from my thoughts.
II pray to God to bless and guard you
and to bring you back victorious
Kitchener's Soldierly HomfIy.
Field Marshal Earl Kitchener's soldier
~ hornily to the men of the British ex-
peditionary force which he directed that
every soldier should keep in his active
service paybook was -textually as fol-
lows:
You are ordered abroad as a soldier
Of the king to help our French comrades
against the invasion of a common enemy.
you have to perform a task which
will need your courage. your energy and
your patience.
Remember that the honor OF the Brit
ish army depends on your individual con-
duct.
"It will be your duty not only to set
an example of discipline and perfect
steadiness under fire, but also to main
tain the most friendly relations with those
whom you are helping In this strug-
gle.
THE operations in which you will be
engaged will for the most part take place
IN a friendly country and you can do
your own country no better service than
in showing yourself in France and Bel
GUM in the true character of a Brit
ish soldier by being invariably courteous,
consderate and kind.
Cautioned Against Rioting.
Never do anything likely to in1ure OF
destroy property and always look upon
rioting as a disgraceful act.
You are sure to meet with q welcome
and to be trusted Your conduct must
Justify that welcome and that trust
"Your duty cannot be done unless your
health is sound. 80 keep constantly on
your guard against any excesses.
'In this new experience you may hnd
temptation both in wine and women. You
must entirely resist both temptations and
while treating all women with perfect
courtesy you should avoid any intimacy.
DO your duty bravely. Fear God and
honor the king.
(SignedD KITCHENER,