Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-12-04
HONOR POLISH
HEROES PART
IN WORLD war
Entertained by Chamber Of
Commerce; Visit City
Hall and Fort
Omaha.

Eleven Polish heroes, guests OF
Omaha, received a real taste of
American democracy, when they
were banqueted by the Chamber Of
Commerce Tuesday noon. They
were seated with representative men
of the city, men of every creed and
walk of life, where no rank except
that of character and ability was
exhibited.
They also received a taste of
western hospitality, characteristic of
the most representative American
community of the United States.
H. H. Baldrige, Omaha attorney,
who introduced the speakers, said
that no people had fought more
nobly than had the Polish soldiers,
who had come from all countries to
fight under the flags of the allies.
Speaks in Polish.
Lieutenant Chodzko. leader. re-
piled in Polish, which was inter-
preted by Father Kalamaja of
Omaha. Lieutenant Chodzka wore
medals for deeds of valor upon the
breast of his French uniform.
Father Kalamaja, interpreting Lieu
tenant Chodzka's speech, said:
I'm the first place he expresses his
joy at being here today and his
thanks for the welcome that has
been extended to the Polish SOL
diers, who are touring this country.
Poland, for over 100 years in bonds,
is rising today and these men who
are here, representative of the Pol
ish army, allied with those forces
that fought against the central pow
ers, have given all they could give
to gain the victory.
Fought for Freedom.
"The Polish soldier fought not
only under his own colors but
fought also under the colors of the
Stars and Stripes and under the
leadership of our great general,
Pershing, and no matter where the
Pole fought, whether under the
Stars and Stripes or under the
white eagle, he fought for liberty
He fought for the freedom of all
nations and particularly his nation,
which has been in bondage for years
and which now is rising to the great
est Joy of the soldiers who fought
for liberty and Poland.
above all he expresses his great
est thanks to this country. which
we Polish respect and honor in
deed, for her freedom, for it was
her great president, Wilson. who
first had the courage to declare to
the world that an independent Po-
land with access to the seas must
arise if the world is to have peace
in the future.
Private Piskorski Tells Experiences.
Private Piskorski spoke in Eng
fish and told of his many expert
ences in the trenches. He enlisted
early in the war while living in this
country.
Father Gluba told his audience
that previous to l772 Poland was
the sentinel of the east until its in
was destroyed by Ger
many, Russia and Austria. He said
that he believed in Providence. and
that when this great war came
on and poland was unable to stand
as sentinel for civilization in the
east, God in his mighty providence,
called a new nation into existence,
to defend the world from
the barbarity of the Germans"
At the conclusion of the luncheon
and reception, the detachment es-
corted by the Fort Omaha band,
the banner of the Croix
de Guerre, marched up Farnam
street to the city hall.
Stand at Attention.
With punctillious military Ell
quet the detail stood at attention
inside the council railing until
Mayor Smith and the city commits
sioners presented themselves, when
they were accorded a salute.
The lieutenant in command, mod
est and boyish, closely observed
every minute detail of military Ell
quet. The band played the Pol
ish national hymn, after which
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