Tensas gazette., 1917-11-30
jOFFRE PRAISES
OUR SOLDIERS
Marshal of France With General
Pershing Inspects Ameri-
can Forces.
CALL HERO OF Marine PAPA
United States Soldiers Wild With En-
thusiasm as French Idol Visits
Training Camp.-Pleased
With What He Sees.

American Field Headquarters,
France.-After two days visit with
the American troops Marshal Joflre
departed for home, his paternity en-
larged by good many American sons
papa" Joffre is kt only papa" TO
the poilus now, but the American SOL
diers claim him too.
The white-haired savior or the
Marine was tumultuously, eXcitedly
greeted by the American soldiers ev-
erywhere.
Accompanied by General Pershing,
Joffre swept through all the American
camps-and left the zone in state or
almost frenzied excitement and enthu-
siasm.
Stands With Pershing.
Thousands of SammieS glimpsed the
white-haired French idol for the hrst
time when they were passing In re-
view before him. They gaZed steadily
in response to the ringing commahu,
Eyes left" upon stout figure In req
breeches standing by PerShing'S size.
Beginning at ten o'clock in the morn
ing. Pershing showed off his first con-
tingent. Thousands of weather-beaten'
perfectly conditioned American hght-
ers. their ranks interspersed with nags
and bands. swept In waves across the
muddy tableland and dropped below
the hill crest. A moment later they
reappeared momentarily in the valley
beyond where their mud-colored ranks
merged into the autumn haze until per-
fectly blended and lost sight of.
The review was n thrilling panorama
Of bobbing. undulating rows OF steer
helmets as far as the eye could reach.
When the men had all passed by
Marshal Joffre made brief address
10 the officers.
After considering the various acts
of Germany. the marshal said. Amer
lea drew the sword and no one In
France doubted she would do great
things. He referred to the great power
of America in men, resourcefulnesS
md natural wealth and continued:
"In every way you have realized our
hopes. The best proof of your earnest
ness, your determination to help win
his war against autocracy may be
read in your eyes as | look into them.
Under the direction of General Per-
Shing you are getting ready to face the
enemy. Guided by that eminent chief,
Guided by the zeal with which your
great new armies are being perfected
YOU will move forward to gather the
laurels and glory that lie before you
Building Great War Machine.
"All the news I have from America
IS TO the effect that there, as well as
here. you are working In the same in.
tense manner. Guided by such men as
General Pershing, your secretary OF
war. Mr.. Baker. and your chief of
going ahead. and l am confident our
enemy will see before him OneNof the
most formidable war machines which
could ever he imagined.
"Our enemy believed in his foolish
pride that he could dominate the uni.
verse. Your reply to him has already
been most elOquent-more eloquent
than he ever dreamed. You have come
here to Join the allies in delivering hu-
manity from the would-be yoke of Ger
man intolerance. Let us continue to
be united and victory surely will be
ours"
Joffre and Pershing. with Generals
Sibert, Bundy and other generals. then
entered automobiles. and were whsked
away for miles through Il score of ham.
lets where women. children and old
men thronged the roadsides to cheer
the miracle man of 1914 and the great
| soldiers of the United States. their
newest allies.