The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-07

quickly assembled. The eview pro-
ceeded Immediately, President Poin-
care saluting the American and reg1-
mental flags as they passed. After
ward while the men stood at ease, all
of the officers of the evolutionary
force were detached and assembled
in a semi-circ1e about the president
and his party. General Pershing
stepped forward and addressed them
briefly.
Pershing Introduces Poincare.
I'VE are being paid great honor
in the visit of the president of the
French republic to which we have
for liberty" General Pershing said
This happens also to be the anniver-
sary of the beginning of the battle OF
the Marine, a day which will eyer
stand out in the history of the world
1t is peculiarly fitting that this army
should be so honored on this day, for
am sure it will give US still greater
feeling of patriotism and loyalty for
the principles for which we shall fight
and will instill into Us a still higher
spirit of the accomplishment of the
task which is before us. 1t will make
us the advance guard of American
forces feel still more keenly the re-
sponsibility that has been placed
upon u.s."
General Pershing then presented
stepping into the semi-circle and re-
moving his cap as he began to speak
in a clear far-reaching voice. He
spoke in French but already a ma
jority of the officers of the expedi-
tionary force are acquainted with the
language and they followed each SEN
| tence closely.
Fills Him With Emotion.
1T makes me very happy" Presi-
dent Poincare said, ito be able to
bring today the congratulations of the
French race to this very fine army
commanded by General Pershing
which l have Just seen marching by
me in such a magnificent manner. 1t
| filled me with emotion at seeing so
| many gallant officers and so many
| brave soldiers who faced the dangers
| of the sea to come to the soil of
France to defend the common cause
| of the allies and to consecrate their
lives if need be to the common cause
of liberty.
Long Live Wilson and q. S. Az
! LAS President Wilson said the other
day we are fighting for the same ends
and the interests of the free United
States are at stake everywhere. The
allied army are at grips with the
| enemy whether it be in Flanders, be-
fore Verdun or on the open sea.
To-day in all OF the great cities OF
! America is being celebrated the an
niversary of the birth of Lafayette
| today also / shall visit the tombS OF
| the heroes of the battle of the Marine
the men who fell in that advance
guard of armies which are now fight
ing for right and civilization. Thus our
| two countries are combining today two
| common anniversaries which mus
draw them still more closely together
and inspire them in the struggle il
which they are engaged"
President Poincare referred brief!
to the gift of a flag from the mayor
| of Philadelphia to the municipal coun-
Gil of Paris and concluded his address
with this cry, Long live Presiden
Wilson; long live the United States
Said to "Give En- H"
President Poincare was warmly ap
plauded and then the officers gav'
three cheers and tiger. The cheering
was taken up by the troops in tn,
distance and continued while thu
president and his party were movin:
off the reviewing field. One commits
stoned officer who stood near the par
ty during the speech was greeted b,
some of his men when he rejoined hi
command with the question:
| what did he say?"
Il don't know exactly" was the re
ply, "but think he said to give 'en
h"
That's the stuff" yelled a numbe
of privates in chorus and the wor,
ran all up and down the lines annie
another outburst of cheering.