Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-30
France Wants US.
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MARSHAL JoFFRE TELLS NEWS.
 PAPER CORRESPONDENTS so
TO HASTEN END OF WAR
A Censored Translation of Joffre's Statement Has Been Made Public by the State Department.

Washington, April 29.-Marshal Jof- ire told the people of America today through Washington newspaper cor respondents who called on him that that the flag of the United States soon will be flying on her battle lines.
 Victories sure to be won by the sol dfers Of the two republics. once more fighting shoulder to shoulder for 1ib- erty, declared the hero Of the Marne, will hasten the end of .he war and eighten the links of affection and es- reem which have ever united France
 The marshal! received the corres- pondents just before he and other members O. the French war mission started for visic ro the tomb of He was accompanied by Lieutenant Colonel Jean F'abry. the blue devil of France" his chief of staff and other officers of the commission. After shaking hands with the newspaper men he took from a pocket two type written sheets of paper and began to read in French. American and French officers stood just behind him at at tention.
 When the marshal concluded, mill itary aide read an English version, which he explained was hurriedly made and imperfect
 As the last word was read and the non- French speaking correspondents realized the importance of the mar shaPs remarks there was a burst of applause. then loud cheers.
 A Censored Translation.
 translation of Marshal Joffre's for nal statement issued by the state de- partment was expurSated and did not contain vital passages relating to the marshaFS previously known desire for the presence of an American force in France. The translation follows:
 The very cordial welcome given me by the city of Washington and the expressions of sympathy which reach ed me in states and cities throughout the United States have moved me deeply since they are a homage paid to the whole French army which I represent here.
 '.The heroism and resolution of the soldiers of France indeed deserve all the affection the United States has shown them. After having in a su- prene effort defeated and thrown back has untirinSly labored to increase and perfect it's efficiency. And now in the third year of the war it is attacking the enemy with greater visor and ma teria1 force than ever before
 Side by side with it and animated by no less heroic spirit stands the British army whose formation and development will ever remain the ad- mira tion of the world. The Germans have realized it's wonderful growth. Every encounter has made them feel the increasing menace of it's strength. The contempt they pretended to feel for it in the early days of the war has gradually become a dread more openly aVOwed each day.
 Led by its illustrious president, the United States has entered into this war. By the side of France in the defense of the ideals of mankind, the place of America is marked.
 France, which has long recognized the valor of the American soldiers, cherishes the confident hope that the flag of the United States will soon be unfurled on our fighting line. This is what Germany dreads-
 France and America will see with pride and joy the day when their sons are once more fighting shoulder to victories which they will certainly win will hasten the end of the war and will tighten the links of affection and which have ever united France and the United States"
 Invited to Ask Cues
 tions.
 When the cheering died away at the of the reading of the aides English translation, Emile Eoveiaque. general counsellor of the mission. in vited the correspondents to ask Ques rions.
 NJ. HoveIaoue or one Of the aides translated the questions and the mar shaI replied in French. The replies were most frank Only once it was ex- pIained that the marshal did not think he should discuss a detail asked about for the reason that the question still was under consideration by members Of Frances war mission and represen- tatives of the American government.
 Many Of the correspondents ques- tions were prompted by the knowl- edge that the marshal favors the sending of an American expeditionary force to France as soon as possible The last one asked. Marshal Joffre bowed low and left the room with his staff
 Later in the day the correspondents were informed that 1t was the desire of the French mission that their con- versations with the marshal should not be published until they had beer submitted to the state department and the approved text of the questions and answers would be given out later. Rene Vfviani. head of the French mis- sion. dined tonight with Henry White. Among those present was Archbishop Ireland
 Entertained by General Scott.
 Genera. Scott chief of staff of .be