Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-08
Voices His Appreciation.


Gazing proudly upon the soldiers OF
Spouse. declared that the affectionate
words of greeting overwhelmed him
with emotion. He was happy to be
once again on American soil. he said
The warmth of his reception made
him feel, he said, that "if this is to
continue / believe that before many
days I might wish that the war had
not come to an end"
Secretary Baker had been generous
In his compliments. Gen. Pershing said
as to my part in the war" He de-
clared. however, that the victory
was won only by the united effort of
the nation"
THE American Army at all times
felt" he said, that it had the reso-
lutte and unanimous support of the
people at home"
Gives Credit to Troops.
The general emphasized the achieve
ments of his troops, declaring that
'the morale of our men was never for
a tmoment shaken"
"All credit is due to those brave fell
lows who faced without f1inching and
with but little preparation a well
Drilled army. 1t is to them, Mr.. Secre-
tdry and my friends, to whom we owe
the highest tribute for the winning
Of the war"
Referring tenderly to those who had
fallen in battle. Gen. Pershing said:
-"ThoSe whom we left behind are in
the hands of an affectionate and CRATE
f4l people. Their graves will be WIS.,
tied by Americans who go abroad, and
from these graves new lessons of pa
triotism will be learned"
Sends Thanks to President.
Gen. Pershing at the close of his re-
marks turned to Secretary Baker and
requested him to convey to President
Wilson his sincere thanks for the
confidence that had been displayed in
him as commander of the American
expeditionary forces" He also thanked
Mr.. Baker for his confidence and the
assistance he had given him at all
times.
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Lands in Manhattan.
AT the close of the ceremonies at the
pier Gen. Pershing and his party
boarded the New York police patrol
boat and were taken to Manhattan. He
Given Stirring Ovation.
While the greeting given Pershing
all the way up the bay and at the pier
at Hoboken was vociferos, IL dwin-
died into insignificance as the patrol
boat nosed its way into the slip in
the shadow of the towering skyscrap-
ers of lower Broadway. AS the trim
little craft was sighted there rose a
roar of cheers such as seldom. If ever
had been heard even in New York
haven of distinguished visitors from
every corner of the world
The Battery wall and the park back
Of 1t. as we'll as the surrounding
streets. were literally jammed with
men and women shouting franticaliy
IN a frenzy Of enthusiasm. AS the
general stepped ashore band swung
into the strains of THE Star Spangled
Banner" An escort of mounted police
formed guard of honor and the com
mander entered an autmobile with
Rodman Wanamaker. chairman of the
mayors committee on welcome, to be
escorted to the city hall, where he be-
came the official guest Of the city.
Moves Between Surging Throngs.
As the cavalcade passed into Broad
way it moved between suretne
fhrongs. which packed the sidewalks
on both sides all the way to City
Hal Park. While hundreds OF thou
sands stood in the street. tens OF thou
SANDS more clamored their greetings
from the great buildings which lined
the way. Streamers of red. white and
blae ribbon were hurled from build
ing to building and from the windows
came a storm Of confetti, which
quickly covered the pavement.
When Gen. Pershing stepped into
the automobile he seated himself as
f-preparing for comfortable ride.
He was not prepared, however, for
the unprecedented ovation which was
gwen him. AS the cheers grew into
. continuous roar. he arose and sa-
iufed and sat down again. But he
quickly found that this would not do
unless he was to appear deaf to such
q welcome as few men ever have been
given by the nations greatest city.
Waves Cap Around His Head.
Only a few blocks had been ira
versed when he stood in the car and
remained at salute. Finally. however,
he seemed carried away with the en-
thusiasm of those who were greeting
him. and himself waved his cap
around his head. He kept it waving
until the historic city hall was
sighted.
So dense was the crowd which filled
the park. surrounded the building and
spread far out into the side streets
that the police reserves had difficulty
in. forcing a pathway for Gen. Per-
sffing's car and those who followed.
When the commander started up the
steps to the aldermanic chamber the
cheering increased to an almost
deAfening thunder. Half way up the
bread stone flight Pershing turned
ana stood for few minutes at salute
gxiing out over the broad expanse
ofsupturned faces. He entered the city
hail at 10:45.
Shows Modesty in Speech.
Deeply touched by the warmth OF
hie reception, Gen. Pershing replied
totwelcoming addresses by declaring
that the personal compliments re-
humble services deserve"
lit would be very difficult for me
tosdeaeribe the emotion and the pride
insfhy heart on this occasion" he said
MY emotion on returning home. en-
pfsasized by the cordially of the re-
ception you have accorded me, il
mingled with pride for the qualities
1.-The great American Army which
1t was my fortune to command.
'Srhe circumstances that prompt
yusir welcome to me were founded or
foreign fields Of honor where those
undying principles of right and justice
for mankind.
heartened and cheered to its task as II
passed through your gates to fulhll Its
great mission. Your cheers added new
couraSe to it's task And when those
men come home the welcome you give
tbAm helps to make them feel vel
reDaid for their sacrifices.
Lauds New York's Part in War.
..New York citys part in the war
was great She sent forth her gallant