The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-05
PERSHING AND HAIC
EXCHANGE MESSAGES
Ne.U Declaration for Liberty
Seen in Union.
By the Associated Press.

PARIS. July Am a message TO Field
Marshal Sir Douglas Haig. Commander
in Chief of the British armies in France.
Gen. Pershing said:
MY DEAR SIR DOUGLAS: Indepen-
dence Day greetings from the British
armies in France. extended by its dis
tingushed Commander in Chief, are
most deeply appreciated by all ranks of
the American forces. The firm unity OF
purpose that on the Fourth of July
this year so strongly binds the great
allied nations together stands as a new
declaration and a new guarantee that
the sacred principles Of liberty shall not
perish but shall be extended to all peo-
pies.
with the most earnest good wishes
from myself and entire command to
you and our brave British brothers in
arms, l remain, always in great respect
and high esteem. Yours very sincerely,
John PERsHING."
The message of Gen. Pershing was in
reply to telegram sent by Field Mar
shall Haig, in which the British Com
mander in Chief said:
DEAR GEN. PERsHINo: In behalf OF
myself and the whole army In France
and Flanders ! beg you to accept for
yourself and the troops of your COM
mand my warmest greetings on Amer
lean Independence Day.
Fourth of July this year soldiers of
America. France and Great Britain will
spend side by side for the first time in
history in defence of the great principle
of liberty. which Is the proudest inheri-
| lance and the most cherished possession
of their several nations
THAT liberty which the British, Amer
he live
they will not fail to hold not only for
themselves but for the world. With
the heartiest good wishes for you and
your gallant army. Yours very sincerely,
"D. HAIG. Field Marshal"
Gen. Pershing received many tele-
| grams containing independence Day
greetings, among them one from Gen.
| Foch, who said
ut Is for independence we are all
| fighting With all our hearts we cele-
brate with you the anniversary OF In
dependence Day"
Gen. Pershing replied: ~ am deeply
touched by your cordial greetings The
| Allies celebrate this anniversary OF
| Americas independence day with the
| certainty that their common victory will
soon restore liberty and independence
| throughout the world"
| Gen. Pcrshing in replying to adj
dresses at the municipal hall of a GER
| tain city said that the action of France
| in making Americas holiday her own
| constituted "a new declaration OF in
dependence and a solemn oath that the
liberty for which France has long be Ell
shedding her blood and for which Amer
lea has begun to shed hers will surely
| triumph throughout the world.
This day" re continued, will live
forever in the memories of those who
have had the pleasure OF being here. I
thank God am permitted to be present
on this day. The same thoughts join
the peoples of France and America.
American children are singing the same
hymns as the French children. I am
deeply touched by the charming idea Of
bringing your children to the celebra-
ton"
| After addresses had been delivered by
the French authorities a short reception
was held In the City Hall, followed by
1 another reception at the French oficers
Club. Gems. Petsin and Castelnau dined
with Gen. Pershing In the evening. and
later a gala performance was given at
! the Municipal Theatre by artists from
the Paris Opera.