The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-09-11

| and marine; General retain ana sew
eral other French generals, was met
at the American field headquarters
by General Pershing and General ST.
bert. Today was the anniversary OF
| the birth of Lafayette as well as the
beginning of the battle of the Marine
| and President Poincare said that he
mad specially selected the date to
nav his first visit to the American
troops. He inspected several Ameri-
can barracks and billeting quarters
in French villages and then left to
visit some historic spots on the
Marne battlefield.
The French presidents reception
was marked by democratic simplicity.
He was dressed in his familiar blue
knickerbocker suit with leather leg
1 gings and wore, as usual, simple
blue yachting cap. The review was
held on the top of plateau in the
! American training area and when
President Poincare and his party ar
rived early this morning the troops
were drawn up to attention in regi-
mental squares, a formation which
seemed wonderfully formidable.
Bands stationed here and there
about the reviewing field launched
into the strains of the Marseillaise
as the presidents automobile, flying
the French tri-color, appeared over
the crest of the steep hill. The re-
view proceeded Immediately. Presi
dent Poincar saluted the American
and regimental flags as they passed.
expeditionary force were detached
and assembled in a semi-circle about
the president and his party. General
Pershing stepped forward and adj
dressed them briefly.
I'VE are being paid a great honor
today in the visit of the president of
| the republic to which we have come
to do our share in the fight for lib
erty," General Pershing said. This
happens also to be the anniversary
OF the beginning of the battle of the
Marine, a day which will ever stand
out in the history of the world 1t
is peculiarly fitting that this army
! should be so honored on this day, for
am sure it will give us still great
er feeling of patriotism and loyalty
| for the principles for which we shall
/ fight and will instill into us still
higher spirit for the accomplish
ment of the task which is before us.
1t will make us, the advance guard
of American forces, feel sill more
keenly the responsibility that has
been placed upon us"
Gen. Pershing then presented
President Poincare, and the presi-
dent, stepping into the semi-circle re-
moved his cap as he began to speak
in clear far-reaching voice. He
spoke in French, but already the ma
jority of the officers of the expedi-
tionary forces are acquainted with
the language, and they followed each
sentence closely.
1T makes me very happy" Presi-
dent Poincare said, ito be able to
bring today the congratulations OF
the French republic to this very fine
army commanded by Gen. Pershing
and which l have just seen marching
before me in such a magnificent man
ner. 1t 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
soil of the French to defend the COM
mon cause of the Allies and to con-
secrate their lives. If need be, to the
common cause OF liberty. AS Presi-
4 dent Wilson said the other day, we
are fighting for the same ends and
are at stake everywhere. The Allied
armies are at grips with the enemy,
whether it be in Flanders, before Yer
dun or on the Isonze.
! To-day in all of the great cities OF
| America is being celebrated the an
| niversary Of the birth of Lafayette
Today also l will visit the tombs oi
the heroes OF the battle OF the Marine
1 the men fallen in that advance guart
of the armies, which are now fight
ing for right and civilization. Thus
our two countries are celebrating to
day two common anniversaries which
must draw them still more closely
together and inspire them in tn,
struggle in which they are engaged.
| President Poincare concluded his
address with the cry;
Long live President Wilson,
Long live the limited Statasir