The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-17
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 a two days visit with
the American troops Marshal Joffre
departed for home his paternity en-
Iarged by good many American sons
~Papa'' Joffre is not only papa to
the poiIus now, but the American sol
6ierS claim him too.
The white-haired savior of the
Marine was unanimously, 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 OF
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 command,
s'Eyes left" upon stout figure in red
breeches standing by Pershing's side.
Beginning at ten o'clock in the morn
ing. Pershing showed off his first CON
tingent. Thousands of weather-beaten,
perfectly conditioned American fight
ers. their ranks interspersed with hags
and bands. swept in waves across the
muddy tableland and dropped below
the hill crest. A moment later they
reappeared momentarily in the valley
bevond where their mud colOred ranks
merged into the autumn haze until per-
fectly blended and lost sight of.
The review was a 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 a brief address
to 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
and natural wealth and continued:
'1n every way you have realized our
hopes. The best proof of your earnest
ness, your determination to help win
this war against autocracy may be
read in your eyes as 1 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,
Tou will move forward to gather the
aurels and glory that lie before you.
Building Great War Machine.
"All the news 1 have from America
s to the effect that there, as well as
lere. you are working in the same In
ense manner. Guided by such men as
General Pershing. your secretary OF
var Mr.. Baker, and your chief OF
taft, General Bliss. you are rapidly
DING ahead, and / am confident our
nemy will see before him one of the
,ost formidable war machines which
ould ever be imagined.
"Our enemy believed in his foolish
ride that he could dominate the uni
arse. Your reply to him has already
zen most eIOQuent-mOre eloquent |
IAN he ever dreamed. You have come
ere to Join the allies in delivering hui
anity from the wouId-be yoke of Ger \
an Intolerance. Let us continue to
, united and victory surely will be
lrs" I
Joffre and Pershing with Generals q
bert, Bundy and other generals, then y
ltered automobiles, and were whisked C
way for miles through score of ham, I
is where women, children and old d
en- thronged the roadsides to cheer "
e miracle man of 1914 and the great I
Idiers of the United States, their n
west allies. e.
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