El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-19

Nth an Fl Pasosn, Mai. Gen. Hugh l. Scott, chief
M Of staff and military representative of the pTes
dent IN Russia, and another FL PasOan, Maj. Gen.
John J. Pershing, commanding the American forces IN
France the people Of this city and section have every
to feel that they are closely in touch with the great
events Of the time Incidentally there are three Texans n
the presidents cabinet It is pardOnabe pride that FL
Paso feels in the elevation Of military who have be-
closely attached to this city by ties of friendship
Gen PeIshing particularly, alludes to himself FL
Pasoan and calls this his home; and Gen. Scott became
one Of US during his extended residence here.
On the military judgment the acts and decisions Of
these two men, high deStinies hinge The situation IN
Russia critical that military considerations may lead
United States to play big part there, IN the effort to
bring TO bear the common enemy eftectual power.
Studying the situation the ground Gen Scott viii be IN
position advise the American government with sound
wisdom and practical knowledge best to proceed in
that Of And the west 'front.' Gen Pershing,
first the ground, viii almost certainly be retained In
command of United States field armies matter how
large they may become in course of time
Starting with only his personal staff Gen Pershng
viii be followed very by division Of perhaps $4,000
troops Il is be expected that the number Of officers
accompanying ths first expeditonary force viii be much
larger than the regulations require, since 1t viii be imPera
tive that many officers possible especially those Of
high rank shall become intimately familiar with the con-
dons Of modern from actual experience and observa
ton the field before the American forces IN large
bers thrown against the enemy.
Then, as time goes On, and viii be sent
over The field armies will be numbered by the hundreds
of thousands and eventually by the millions. Gen Perhng
has undoubtedly been selected the best fitted by
temperament ana experience, 10 exercise
supreme command It possible that IN Of time he
viii have as many under him the supreme com
msnders Of France, Britain, Russia
No one, out Of the military service questions Gen
Psrshings ability both professionally and personally, to
uphold he best traditions of American among the
trained soldiers of Europe. He is first Of all gentleman
the finest of the word, and the qualities Of his
personality are appreciated all they worth by MS
many friends here who have known him intimately. As
soldsr he is a professional of high attainments,
specialist scientist; but added to these qualifications,
which in certain might be almost negative far
aggressive constructive work goes Gen Pershng has
splendid dashing way about him. force Of determination
strength Of Will and relentless sense Of duty that make
for the field they make for discipline and for
respect within the organization he commands.
Gen PeEshing hard soldier fierce driver Of men
and minds; but mingled with that endowment necessary
TO successful commander, and valuable when Joined
with initiative and with safe judgment there In Gen.
Persngs strain of tenderness of fine responsive
ness to the deeper motives Of human action the sentiments
that distinguish well balanced from machines from
half developed humans He quiet thinker reflective
and philosophical Holding his emotions always under
pete control he not ashamed to reveal gimpses Of his
inner self thereby he proves the sterling quality Of
his manly heart.
Il by reason Of such contacts that human friendships
are formed and become intense and vital And the
serving under him quickly learn know and appreciate
side ofher commanders character He is just he is
apprecatiVe and he considerable while sometimes almost
ercessly exacting IN purely military He has
strong and genuine feeling for the enlisted He has
little patience with CASTE and is democratic Ii his attitude
toward his fellow men, matter what their work rank
Feeling strongly, he does, few words long