The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-05
ALL PARIS HONORS
TROOPS FROMU.S.
PROLONGED ACCLAMATION FOL
LOWS ENTRANCE OF AMERICAN
BATTALION.
IS AFFECTED
Wounded French Soldiers Who Are Able
to Walk Rush Up TO the American
Ranks With the "Sammees" and the
"Teddies."


"Teddies."
Paris, Wednesday, July 4, AIS D. m
(Delayed)-When the 23Oth regiment of
the French territorials, with its band
escorted the battalion picked from the
regiments Of United States infantry
into the Court Of Honor as a part of
the independence Day celebration, the
court and the corridors of the Invalides
resounded with prolonged acclamation
OF the massed spectators that left Just
room enough for the troops to form a
hollow square.
Standing in the center were des.
cendants of soldiers Of the American
revolution with small flags in United
States colors and the colors of a major
general Of the United States army-a
flag Of red ground with two silver
stars, embroidered by French women;
| and American veterans who fought
with the French in the war of 1870
with the flag of the American volun.
teers in the French Foreign Legion.
A few surviving inmates from the
soldiers home stood behind as a guard
Of honor.
Alongside was a delegation from lie
Puy the nearest city to the birthplace
Of Lafayette, carrying a lace adorned
flag TO be presented to the American
troops.
Heads are Uncovered.
The head OF every spectator was un-
covered precisely at o'clock when the
American band struck up the Marseil-
laise. The simultaneous appearance Of
President Poincaire, General Pershing,
General Joffre, American Ambassador
Sharp and other dignitaries was the
signal for tremendous cheering. I'M
pressive silence prevailed when the
flags were presented to the American
troops. Gen. Pershing was apparently
affected. General Noix, governor Of the
lnvalides, received the flag of the
American Foreign Legion for the war
museum.
The colonel commanding the Ameri.
can battalion advanced and saluted
President Poincaire. The cheering broke
out again as President Poincaire shook
hands with General Pershing's official
party as the troops began TO file out of
the Court of Honor.
An airplane circling overhead fol-
lowed the line OF march.
Wounded Soldiers Join Ranks
Thousands OF French soldiers on
leave were along the route
Hundreds Of people rushed forward
TO shake hands with the American sol
diers. Other hundreds OF French soldiers
In trench work uniforms, stained and
dingy, Joined the marching troops
Some wore bandages on their heads and
others had arms in slings.
Children threw flowers in front of
the marching Americans. and flowers
were tossed from sidewalks and win.
dows The blooms were caught by the
American soldiers who stuck them in
their rifles or their belts.
The people called out affectionately
"Sammies," and "Teddies," The name
Teddy became suddenly popular as an
expression Of good will. perhaps be-
cause It is easily pronounced by the
French.
Children from the primary schools
were given the best places. Along the
Avenue Daumesnil there were thou.
sands OF them calling. Teddy. Teddy.
Teddy" and throwing flowers. The
American soldiers smiled and waved
hands at the children.
Eranah nffiaara tIu,fro CnIIs...
French military men frequently com.
mented on the soldierly appearance Of
the Americans
The mounted republicaug uard Joined
the escort near the city hall where the
parade was reviewed by the municipal
council. General Pershing and his, staff
were received there at the same time.
The crowds were enormous.
At Picpus cemetery, where General
Lafayette is buried. the American
troops passed through the arched gate
way TO the old convent where they rest.
ed In the large garden. In the little
burial ground adjoining were gathered
three or four hundred persons. includ.
Ing leading Americans and Frenchmen.
Wreath ON Iafayette's Grave.
II. Cleveland Coke. as delegate OF the
Sons OF the American Revolution from
the Empire States society, placed
wreath on the slab above the grave
OF Lafayette.
American Ambassador Sharp, Brand
Whitlock. minister 10 Belgium. NJ. Pain
ieve, French war minister. and Colonel
Stanton. the latter representing Gen.
eral Pershing. made addresses.
General Pershing himself. who occu.
pied one OF the few seats about the
tomb. said:
Il had intended TO say nothing. but
l feel so deeply the significance OF this
occasion that I do not desire II TO pass
without some expression on my part"
General Pershing spoke earnestly OF
the determination OF the American peo.
pie and the American government fight.
Ing alongside their allies I'm Europe 10
maintain the just cause OF liberty. His
remarks were received with tremendous
cheering.
Soldiers 10 Training CAMPS.
The American soldiers later marched
to their barracks nearby until this even.
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