Arizona republican., 1918-12-25
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Republican A. P. Leased Wire] WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-Christmas eve found the American people prepar- ing for a Christmas day of peace. Four Christmas days in world at war-upon one of which the United States was engaged actively in the conflict-seemed to have intensified the dominant spirit of the season. the spirit of peace and good will Immed- .ately upon the ending of hostilities, the American people began preparations for the holiday season. and tonight it appeared that Christmas of 1918 would be a memorable one in the nations history.
 In all sections of the country, return ing soldiers and sailors will be the cen ter of tomorrow celebration, although hundreds of thousands of these who aided in making peaceful Christmas possible yet remain abroad. All efforts have been directed toward carrying to them the Christmas cheer of home The Red Cross announced tonight that ev- pery member of the American expedf- tionary forces was assured of a Christ mas box.
 President Gables Home Folks
 To the folks at home, President Will son, himself spending Christmas in an-
 
 at the preliminary meetings of the peace conference, sent message of as surance that the boys in France were fin fine form and in fine spirits The presidents message, which was cabled to this country from France. was giv- sn out tonight at the White House.
 Messages also were exchanged be- Tween the American armies in France and the forces at home, General Per- shinS sending a message to General March. chief of staff. to which the lat ter replied. General Pershing's message follows:
 Generals Exchange Greetinqs
 Please accept for the officers and men of the American army in the United States cordial Christmas greet ings and best wishes for the coming year, from the American expeditionarv force"
 General March replied:
 Christmas greetings to yourself and the American expeditionary forces A happy New Year and speedy return home'
 Secretary Daniels sent broadcast bv wireless to the units of the navy, in all parts of the world, a Christmas mes sage reading as follows:
 Noicing the sentiments of the whole world, winch is proud of the achieve ments of the American navy I sen6 Christmas greetings with congratula- tions upon high achievements. All ir the navy will celebrate this Christmas with knowledge of the appreciation oi The American people. for the important part they bore in bringing peace or earth this Christmas day.
 Navy Not Unremembered
 The navy never so well deserved the confidence of the people and i never possessed it in so large meas ure. It is safely anchored in the affec tions of all Amerivans. This though must give happiness to all in the ser vice. My good wishes for happy Christmas 10 all in the navy and to al who are near and dear to them"
 Major General George Barnett. com manding the marine corps. sent the fol lowing message to every marine static, in this country and abroad:
 'The major general commandant de sires to wish every officer and man merry Christmas and . happy Nev Year. and to thank one and all for years hard work wonderfully wei lone"
 In extending holiday greetings ct our own country and to the nations o the earth, Searetasy of the Treasur NTldSS Setlu lildl lilc IeTNenL prayer o every patriot should he. that thi Christmas day of 1918 may be the sur harbinger of peace on earth, goo will to men, that will endure for ever.'
 Hoover Wishes Happiness
 Food Administrator Hoover who in Europe arranging relief for the peo ples of the war deva stated countrie. cabled his greetings to all food admin istration officials and employees. with message to the American people, 'tha some task yet remains before us,'' a Europe will be another six months i s.recovering from it's main food diff entities"