Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-21
ESCH WELCOMES
THE PERSHING ARMY
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bling in the square, where formal
ceremonies were held.
The advance guard later advanced
on beyond Esch, but division head-
quarters was established there for
the night.
Al Fontoy the streets were deco
rated and civilians Were out in force
to receive the Americans.
Nowhere are the Germans inten-
tionally damaging property, SO far as
as is known. The army report Of
Tuesday said ii appeared that every
where the Germans were observing
the terms of the armis.tce.
Raises Voices For French
The historic event accomplished
at > o'clock Yesterday afternoon
when Marshal Pctain, commander
in-chief OF the French armies, made
his ENTITY INTO Metz. the great strong
hold OF Lorraine and the pivot Of
Germany's effort to crush France,
may be said more than any other
happening 10 consecrate the victory
of the Allies in this war. The occa-
sion, in which the French Comman-
der figured for the first time as a
Marshal of France, also gave rise to
one of the most picturesque demon
strations ever carried out by the peo-
ple.of Lorraine,
From early in the morning all the
roads leading to Metz were crowded
with LorraineTs on their way to the
city TO raise their voices there for
Marshal Petain and for France. Peo-
pie unacCustOmed to any tongue
than the German for years began
brushing up their knowledge of
French in preparation for this occa-
cfa nI+hnnyh tho "a inrffy ~
the population undoubtedly has q
perfect acquaintance with no other
tongue than the German, little of
that language was heard In the
streets yesterday,
KaiScr's Statue I'm Chains
Other things German had disap-
peared overnight, including the stat
ues of the German rulers. which had
been hauled down by the citizens.
William | mad toppled over from the
horse of his equestrian monument,
while Frederick III, who for many
long years had pointed Il menacing
finger at France from the pedestal
upon which he stood. had come down
with rope around his neck. Former
Emperor william IL was still left to
figure grotesQuely rs a statue on the
facade ot the cathedral. The hands
had been chained during the night
and into them had been put band
with this Inscription. sic transit
gloria mundi."
In contrast. flags were flying from
the statues OF French heroes still
standing in Metz.
These preparations were made
Monday night after tho departure OF
the Germans, and yesterday every
inhabitant OF the city, with the eX-
ception of those OF German origin.
was out early in readiness to receive
Marshal Petain. The marshal made
his triumphal entry with II siaff or
Allied officers at tho head of the IA
nous seth Division.
Following WAS n long procession
of Lorraine societies and other
groups, including q great number OF
girls In the national costume OF Lor-
raine. This procession met the mar
shal ut the Port dc France and con-
Quoted him In triumph to the Espla-
made where, surrounded by re-
markable group OF generals and
other high officers. he received the
troops that had earned the honor by
contributing to the Victories OF the.
Allies on almost every battlefield OF
France.
The day was one OF notable en-
thusiasm throughout, which dusk
failed to diminish. Bands with torch
es appeared an soon as the light be-
gan TO fade and Jubilant professions
continued gaily to circulate through
the town until 4 late hour. Mean
while from the French lines all
around the fortress there was a bril-
liant display of fireworks which
brightly lighted the sky, signal
fuses and star shells serving as sky
rockets.
Consldcratc of Germans
1t would DE untrue to say that all
Metz was gay. a considerable num-
ber of Germans still remained. Some
of them tried to put a good coun-
tenance on the situation and Join in
the throngs out of doors, but their
glum faces were mostly seen from
open windows, peering out with
curiosity mingled with interest.
Those Germans that were met with
in the crowds were treated with
consideration that prevented painful
incidents.