Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-07
President of French Repub-
lie Addresses Pershing's
Fighting Men.
PARADE THRILLS
ALLY OFFICIALS
President Poincare Salutes Each Re9i-
mental Flag as II Passes-ExPresses
Happiness in Bringing Consratula-
tions Of French Republic to Americas
Fine Army-Ameriean Flag Flies on
Paris City Hall.
TBy the Associated Press.1 ]

American Training Camp in France.
Sept. 6 (Delayed).-Wearing their brit-
ish trench helmets and looking very
grim and warlike the American troops
nassed in review before President Poin-
care Of the French republic today
Massed in great solid squares and
marching quickly to spirited American
music, they presented spectacle OF
unusual martial splendor.
President Poincare, addressing the
troops. said he had witnessed their
demonstration with great emotion, ana
felt that events were ever bringing the
French and American peoples closer
and closer together.
General Petain There, Too.
The French president. accompanied
by Paul Painleve, minister of war and
marine; General Petain, and several
other French generals. was met at the
American field headquarters by Cen
eral Pershing and General Sibert. 1t
was the anniversary Of the birth OF La
fayette as we'll as that Of the begin
ming Of the battle Of the Marne. Pres
ident Poincare said he had especially
selected the date to pay his Visit TO
the American troops He Inspected
some American barracks and billettns
quarters in French villages and then
left to visit several historic spots on
the Marne battlefield.
The presidents reception was mark
ed by democratic simplicity. He was
dressed in his familiar blue knicker-
booker suit and leather leggings and
wore, as usual, a simple blue yachting
cap. .
The review was held on the top OF
nlateau in the American training area,
and when President Poincare and his
party arrived the troops were drawn
IN at attention In regiment squares the
new formation seemed wonderfully
formidable.
saIutes Regimsntal Flags.
Rands stationed here and there about
the field launched into the strains OF
the "Marsellaise" as the presidents
automobile, flying the tri-color. ap-
peared over the crest Of the hill. The
review proceeded Immediately. Pres1-
dent Poincare saluted the American
regimental flags as they passed. After
ward. while the men stood at ease, all
the officers. Of the expeditionary force
were detached and assembled ins a
semi circle about the president and his
party.
General Pershing then stepped for
ward and addressed them breidy In
presenting President Poincare The
president removed his cap as he began
to speak in a clear, far-reaching voice.
He spoke in French, but already ma
iority of the American officers are ac-
ouainted with the language
Speaks For France.
ut makes me very happy" he said.
ito be able to bring today the con-
pratulations of the French republic to
thi. fne army commanded by General
pershine. and which I have just seen
marching by me In such magnificent
manner, It 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 side
81 france to defend the soil Of the al
lies and to consecrate their lives II need
be to the cause Of liberty.
"As president Wilson said the other
day we are fighting for the same ends
The interests Of the free United States
,ra at stake. The allied armies are at
rr,ns with the enemy, whether it be In
Tranders. before Verdun, or on the
Isonzo.
.srodav In all Of the great cities OF
A america ia being celebrated the ami
yarsarv Of the birth Of Lafayette. To-
aev 7 will visit the tonbs Of the heroes
~ the battle Of the Marine, the men
who fell in the advance of that army
which now is fighting for the rights of
civilization.
"Thus our countries are today cele-
brating two common anniversaries,
which will inspire them in the struggle
In which they are engaged
The president concluded with the cry,
.T.one live President Wilson! Long
live the United States!"
s ~ : Soldiers Applaud.
president Poincare was applauded
warmly and then the officers gave
three cheers and tiger for him and
Frdnce. The cheering was taken up by
the troops in the distance and contin-
ned while the president was leaving the
f,eld One non commissioned officer
was greeted by some of his men when
-s.:.neda his command with the
question:
..What did he say?"
II don't know exactly" was the re-
bly,, "but, I think he said to give 'em
liell!!,"' q :. I gli =
.That's the stuff." yelled number
N nriyaf fes, and the word ran up and
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