The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-11-10
|J0FFRE 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.
Headquarters,

American Field Headquarters
France.-After a two days visit will
the American troops Marshal Joffre
departed for home, his paternity en-
larged by a good many American sons
Papa" Joffre is not only papa" to
the poilus now, but the American SOL
diers 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 first
time when they were passing In re-
view before him. They gaZed steadily,
in response to the ringing command,
Eyes left" upon a 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 flags
and bands. swept in waves across the
muddy tableland and dropped below
the hill crest. A moment later they
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 thrilling panorama
of bObbing, undulating rows of steel
helmets as far as the eye could reach.
When the men had all passed by
Marshal Joffre made u brief address
TO the officers.
After considering the various acts
NJ 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
If America In men, resourcefulness
md natural wealth and continued:
in every way you have realized our
hopes. The best proof of your earnest
hess, your determination to help win |
his war against autocracy may be |
cad in your eyes as look into them.
Under the direction of General Per-
hing you are getting ready to face the
'nemy. Guided by that eminent chief, |
,uided by the zeal with which your
rrQof ornlinC hninn rnarcankA<Y |
'ou will move forward to gather the
aurels and glory that lie before you.
Building Great WAY Machine.
"All the news 1 have from America
5 to the effect that there. as well as
ere, you are working in the same in
ense manner. Guided by such men as 7
ienernl 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
lost formidable war machines which
ould ever be imagined.
"Our enemy believed in his foolish
ride that he could dominate the uni.
erse. Your reply to him has already
cen most eloquent-more eloquent
nan he ever dreamed. You have come
ere TO join the allies in delivering hu-
lanity from the would-be yoke of Ger
nan intolerance. Let us continue TO $
united and victory surely will be !
nrs."
Joifre and Pershing, with Generals !
bert, Bundy and other generals. then \
ltered automobiles, and were whisked
way for miles through score of ham, =
is where women. children and old :
en- thronged the roadsides to. cheer 7
e miracle man of 1914 and the great .,
'idiers of the United States, their a
west allies. :