New Britain herald., 1917-05-07
OLD GLORY PROMISE
 l. OF ALLIED VICTORY
FiViani Pays Beautiful Tribute to
 Flag in St. Louis Speech :
CITY TURNS OUT EN MASSE

New York Plans Reception on Giean-
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 St. Louis. May 7.-The welcome accorded: former Premier viviani, Marshal Jonre and other members of the French war mission at the Colis- cum last night was outdone today when the distinguished visitors took part in . parade that crossed the city,.
 As thousands left their homes early in the day to gain vantage points along the route, it was recalled that this was the second anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania, the first great submarine oftense against the United States
 The parade was preceded by a breakfast in honor of the city's guests at the Missouri Athletic association, which was attended by 700 prominent citizens Mayor. .Kiel welcomed the visitors to the city and former Pre- mier viviai1i responded. At the plate of each guest at the breakfast was a miniature French flag.
 During the breakfast gold medals of honor were presented to former Premier viviani and Marshall Joffre on behalf of the French society of St. Louis.
 At the. conclusion of the parade the French mission were driven to their special. train, which left for Spring field. Ills. where Marshal Joffre will place a. palm leaf on the tomb of Lincoln.
 Flag Soul of Fatheeland.
 The of1cial translation of the speech of former Premier Viviani at the Coliseum last night given out to- day, contains the following passage:
 How often have we seen our gdn- erals hand over flags to our children? How often have we seen our children leave for the hell of the fighting line. their heads erect, their hearts fun of virile joy?v For they knew that they were defending their fatherland. All of them, they kept their eyes fixed on the flag, on the flag which Is the sym bol of liberty and, justice. s.s .''And just as we were about to pre- servo the hag from any Atain, just - our ch1l ldfpn gWntild rather die whore theY sthQd than permit that sacred flag to fan to the ground. just as we realized that it was the soul of tho fatherland, that was being carried for ward in folds of the tri-color flag, in the same way-because all people are one in that-it Is the soul of the American fatherland which shines ra- diant through the stars of the Ameri- can flag and MT. Mayor was right when he said that already 1t Is bring ing us the promise of final. victory.
 'Tomorrow that flag, will be waved on the battlehelds Tomorrow 1t also will know the glory of conflict for. 1t was never meant to sleep in peace In Q hall to be placed over a monument and to feel only the gentle breath of a pacific mind. Because 1t was tho sym bol of free fatherland 1t was meant to face the risks of battlehelds and to return glory, so that you may keep 1t in g temple high enough and sacred enough to pay back the homage which is due to it."
 New York to Honor Commissions. New York, May 7.-Plans have been completed for New, York's reception to the French and British war com missions and, according to announce ments today. a program is contemplat- ed that will eclipse anything since Dewey Day..
 The French commission Is expected to reach New York Wednesday and almost at the same spot where La Fayette landed in 1894. They will be met by an escort of cavalry and taken to City hall, where the official welcome will be extended. The British commission Is expected to reach the city on Friday. During the visit of the French and British commissioners degrees will be con- ferred by Columbia university. Seated in Columbia's historic chair which once belonged to Benjamin Franklin. first envoy of the United States to