Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-05-16
BRITISH CHEER
YANK SOLDIERS
National Army Men on Way to
Front In France Parade
Through the Historic
Streets of London.
REVIEWED BY THE KING
Notables Turn Out to See Amer
lean T~roops-Welcomed By
Their Briton Broth
ers In Arms.
REVIEWED BY TIE KING

London. May 13.-Troops of the NJ
tional army of the United States ar
rived in London this morning for q
parade through the principal streets
of the city. There was a regiment OF
three battalions in line. The men were
crowds cheered them in the streets
and they We're reviewed by King
George and Ambassador Page.
The Americans came through the
archway Of the Horseguards parade
into Whitehall to begin the march
through the west end streets INC
thence to the embassy and Bucking-
met, including Premier Lloyd George,
Chancellor Bonar Law, Viscount Mil
ner and j. Austen Chamberlain, came
out on the balcony at the Wtlr office
and watched the scene with interest.
Premier Leads Cheers.
The premier. hands in pockets,
looked down intently until the last
American was out of sight. When the
American flag was carried past, Mr..
were taken UP by other members of
the war cabinet and by the people in
the streets.
Shortly before the troops swung in
TO view before the palace, King George
and Queen Mary walked from the pal
oNC I lle Slleel DelOEe llle lIOLl Sato
where they met Major General Biddle
of the American army. The king care
fully observed the men as they passed
in review II afterWard congratulated
the general on their appearance. He
then inspected the guard, while the
queen conversed with General Biddle.
Like Days of 1914.
The enthusiasm evinced everywhere
surpassed ven hat of the thrilling
days of 1914.
The stalwart American band headed
the first battalion, a Scotch guard
band, the second, and an Irish regi-
ment band, the third.
AS they swung down picturesque
l5irdcaga Walk, between the walls OF
cheering military and civilians with
tifes screaming and drums laundering,
these Americans were reminiscent of
"kitchener's mob.
! When the American oldiers de-
trained they were cheered by veteran
Tomrnies, Jocks, Maple-Leafers, An
Zacs II civilians bound for work,
early this morning az they marched
across Westminster bridge to their
temporary barracks.
Praise U. S. Achievements.
Secretary Bakers announcement
that 100000. American troops are in
France adds to the heartiness with
which American soldiers, Were greeted,
the London press declares.
This represents a really great
achievement" the Mail said, regarding
Bakers statement. America has had
immense difficulties. While it has not
overcome all, it is rapidly doing this
There need be no half-hearted en-
thusiasm about the fruits of the Amer
lean alliance" said the Express.
Their work begins to tell" said the
Times. AS their numbers grow, it
will tell more and more"
The king addressed the following
letter to the American soldiers in Eng
Ian: The British people welcome
you on your way to AXE -FOUR stand
beside the armies of the many nations
now fighting the great battle for hu-
maj freedom. The allies will gain
new heart and spirit III your com
pany.
Il wish 1 could shake the hand Of
each of you and bid O G~od-speed or
your mission"
Copies Of the letter viii. be handed
to very American soldier in England