White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-15
ALSACE JOYFUL
AT DEL|vERANCE
FROM GERMANY
People Glad to Be Once More
Joined to France.
CELEBRATIONS EVERY WEEK

suS WkAun
~" Ciasses Join In the Demonstrations
Which Are Truly Representative az
the Aisatian splnt-Mew Order Of
Things Creates Most Difficult Prob
lens In History Of Aisace-econo-
mic ouestioa md the German pepu-
'ation Az Most Important Subjects
for Consideration.
A tour Of this charming little prov.
ince Of Alsace leaves no doubt in ones
mind about its utter Joy over being
c more In the arms of the mother
country. Whatever doubt n may
have had, "a visit to the cities, villages
and country districts Of Alsaee re-
moves this uncertainty, and everywhere
The native Alsatian has demonstrated
his enthusiasm and ardor for the
French republic. writes Carlisle Mae
Donald in the New York Herald.
Since the armistice many w~orldwise
persons have gone 10 Alsace to seek
proof of their skepticism, only 10 re-
main and sing the "MarseiIlaisee and
join In the more. or less continuous
celebration which a been going on
throughout Alsaee since the German
domination was removed. There IN no
question about 1.-THE people are gen.
timely glad to be once more Joined 10
France.
Makes Tour as Frances Guest
j have Just completed a comprehen.
sive survey Of Alsace IN company with
q large party OF allied correspondents,
during which we were the guests OF
the French government and the chief
officials of Alsace. Leaving Paris by
special train. we went direct I O Strass-
oourg, where the whole city was be-
dragged and en- fete. A luncheon was
rendered by the municipality and later
we visited the delightful old Venetian
quarter of the city. the cathedral. with
IT'S famous clock, and the tomb OF Mar
shal SAKE.
In the evening we were the guests
~ the French high commissioner, Mr..
Maringer. at a large banquet. While
the plate still bore the German eagle.
the hearts of those present and senti-
ments expressed by the speakers were
Enthusiastically French. Native Alsa.
tians. who had lived through the en-
tire German occupation. rejoiced that
the German mace had been removed
and expressed the firm hope that never
again would Boche Soldiers cross the
Rhine. The most prominent men of
S~trasbourg were present AT the ban
quet aud the whole spirit Of the event
was French.
We were pleasantly surprised TO be
introduced 10 n large group of pretty
Alsatian girls. members OF the best
families, who came Ia the French gov
eminent building following the ban
guet. The charm and v~ivaclousness of
the girls. who were attired in the na-
tive costume of Alsace, Don made US
forget there was such n thing as n
peace conference or n council of ten.
Later the assembled company Joined
hands and danced the native %farandoie
revel. the jazz being forgotten In the
enthusiasm for the old dance.
TorehIiaht Parade for Visitors.
Another interesting ven Of the eve
ming In our honor was a torehllght pa
rade formed by thousands of Stras
bourgers and several bands. The pro
cession passed the French building In
review and went winding through the.
quaint old streets Of Strasbourg. the
marchers singing and shouting. This
was no new affair. as ] learned Inter.
for ever since tho armistice hardly a
week has passed that there has not
been several of these demonstrations.
All classes Join In them and they are
truly representative Of the spirit Of the
Alsatians.
After the dance the festivities were
continued nj a kermesse. or large fair.
attended by several thousand persons.
A tabieau. symbolic OF the return OF
Alsace to France. brought forth pro-
ionged applause and cheers.
After this we paid a short visit TO
Germany, just across the Rhine from
Strasbourg. There we saw the Ger.
man at home. and l must say that
there were few who did not seem per
fectly well fed and contented under
French occupation. When questioned
they all ask for "fett." Returning. we
inspected the docks at Strasbourg'
which the Alsatians hope to develop.
Leaving S%trasbourg we visited colmar
and Mulhouse. and at both places were
enthusiastically welcomed by the citi
zens.
Considerable ground was covered In
an automobile ride through beautifn'
agricultural districts and picturesque
little villages. During .the entire trip
we were able to meet and talk with
many Alsatians In all walks OF life. so
that the impressions we received were
the result of a rather wide range OF
thought.
Fear Serious Economic Condition.