New-York tribune., 1919-03-07
New York s'Thrills With
Pride for You and Your
Men, "MayorTells General
Leader Glad to Get Home
Thanks Citizens for RolIs-
ing Reception and Praises
VaIor of His Troops

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afternoon to lend hand and voice
10 those of the multitudes that had
bsen cheering Major General John r.
n'pvan end his men In the 27th Divi-
sian from The tme ef their arrival in
iiehaksh abeafd the Leviathaf.
Runner had u that the commander Of
uNsw Nefh's Own" division was 10 sp=
ssaF al the City Fathers hame al
naan Ga ha ereiaily welcomed Long
nafafa that hour the park was iammed,
When General 0'Ryan did arrive,
shortly after 4, the police had difficulty
in restraining the yelling throng-
Cheers broke loose when the Gordon of
mounted police in advance of the auto
mobiles bearing the history-making
party hove into sight.
The cheers became a babel of voices
as the car bearing General ORyan
drove up in front of the City Hall.
With him were Brigadier General Cor
nelius Vanderbilt and Rodman Wana-
maker, Of the Mayors Committee of
The mounted police meanwhile had
lined up on the plaza in front of the
City Hall, and as General O'Ryan
stepped out of his machine the bugler
blew shrill salute The returned
New Yorker clicked his heels at atten-
tion and saluted in response.
The party was met on the steps Of
the City Hall by Mayor Hylan and es-
corted to the Aldermanic chamber
There the police band, seated in the
gallery, struck up q lively tune of well
come.
The AIiermanic chamber itself was
taxed to its capacity. AS General
Organ mounted TIE rostrum, Mayor
IIylan at his side, the band played
The Star-Spangled Banner" followed
by the "Marseilaise" and "God Save
the King"
Cheers for General O'Ryan, his staff
and the men in his division were given
with vim. Formal proceedings start
cd with Mr.. Wanamaker's presentation
New York and all the United States is
proud Major General John F. Organ"
Official Welcome Extended
Reading his speech of welcome to
the fighter, Mayor Hylan said:
"ln behalf of the people of the City
ei New York I wish to extend to you
l1,. ,...+, u
regiments, battalions and companies
have glorfied themselves by their cour-
ageous conduct, and New York feels
Justly proud of its own division. The
supposed impregnable Hindenburg line,
which dehed all previous attempts of
our allies. crumpled before the in
YIncible 9th, and the men of your
now historic division wear the official
decorations of the United States
Great Britain and France.
The pamphlet issued by your divi-
SION, containing concentrations of the
nth. is rcplote with references to the
glorious gAllartry and sof-sacrificc Of
your men. You, General O'Ryan, have
been awarded the Distinguished Service
Medal for your heroic conduct in Elan
ders and Picardy. The splendid cour-
sge OF your men displayed itself at st.
Quentin and Cambrai, and added new
laufels TO those Of our allies.
NO more generous tribute could be
paid 10 the men of your division than
mat OF the commander in chief Of the
British forces after the succe ssful
campaign waged by your men on the
Hindenburg line which is generally
recognized as the most decisive event
OF the war.
"yor b.vo bo ,,p;o,,o J;-t;po+;o.
commanding the one division out of all
those that were sent TO France without
change Of commander.
TOO much praise cannot be given to
you and your valiant officers for their
services in the defence of justice and
humanity. The people of the entire
country, and particularly the City Of
New York, have been thrilled with
PRIDE and appreciation for the heroic
deeds o. you and your men. The re-
ception which Will be accorded will in
adequately express the depth of our
gratitude.
General O'Ryan and officers of the
zfth Division, again | welcome you to
our city-to your city-which will be
forever proud of you. You have served
your city, state and country faithfully
and nobly, and the services that you
and your gallant men have rendered
vii long be remembered by grateful
and loving people"
Replying to the welcome, General
VRyan said that he was in a posi-
uon worse than placing machine gun
nests on the Hindenburg line.
On behalf OF the Twenty-seventh
DIVISION, the officers and men, wish
% extend my thanks, through the
WWayor. 10 the good people of New
ai.ork for this welcome" he declared.
Inc average American soldier had
rasputation 20 make and he made it.
ms welcome ia more than justified.
J. another record the American sol
s'sr mt made is shown by the esteem in
~nlen ne is held by his comrades in
s.ms and more. the great respect held
tS' MN Dy his late enemy. The people
~ Hew York have good reason TO be-
nsFc tnat the goldicrs from New York
dDt only fought we'll but acted in a
,..s p.incd manner in their relations
"'yn IN tne French population"
ne returned veteran said that his
alTibion, the Twenty-seventh. was
nappy 70 be back. "And know" he
Tny.hciuded, that the Scyenty.seventh
D,,yylSion, another Of New York's own
tbii De just as glad when tbev get
'agk as we are to-day"
1naddeus G. Sweet, sneaker Of the
bnthsearnbly, welcomed General O,Ryan In
.shan of The state and Governor Smith.
s,,. yn. VIE unable 70 be present. "As
KY ieft the city" he said. "the state
~ you GodsDeed. Now that you re-
III. f'n we all cry, Well done. good and
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