El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-15

: chine guns and large quantities OF
material"
Forced Armisfice.
With the American army holding
the heights dominating Sedan, the re-
port said. and the German line OF
communications definitely sundered
recognising that nothing but cessa-
tion OF hostilities could save his
armies from complete disaster, he ap-
pealed for an immediate armistice-"
Cen Pershing's report follows in
detail the growth Of the American
overseas forces from the date Of bis
departure with a small staff, May 28,
1917, until IL numbered more than
100000 men Every step Of Organl-
zation, every conference with the al
lied generals and the important de-
cisions reached are recorded
Gen. Pershing closes his report
with the following Appreciation"
in this brief summary Of the
achievements Of the American expe-
dictionary forces II would be impOs-
slble TO cite in detail the splendid
ability. loyalty and efficiency that
characterized the service Of both com
bat and non com Blatant individuals
and organizations. The most strik-
ing quality Of both officers and men
was the resourcetul energy and com
mon sense employed. under all cir
cumstances, in handling their prob
lens.
THE highest praise is due the com
manders OF armies, corps and divis-
ions, and their subordinate leaders,
who labored loyalty and ably toward
the accomplishment OF our task. sup
pressing personal opinions and ambi-
lions in the pursuit OF the common
aim; Gnd TO their stats, who de-
veloped. with battle experience. into
splendid teams without superiors in
any army.
ITO NY chiefs Of staff. Mai. Cen
James G. Harbord, who was later
placed in command Of the service Of
supply, and Mai Gen James W Nc
highly efficient service in a post OF
Erear responsibility
The important work Of the star
at general headquarters in orgauiza-
ton and administra ton was char
acterized By exceptional ability and
fine spirit Of cooperation No chief
ever had a more loyal and efficient 4
body OF assistants.
sThe officers and men Of the ser
7ices Of supply fully realized the i'm I
1ortanc6 Of their duties, and the .'p- I
sratfons OF that vast business system 1
were conducted in manner which
won for them the praise Of all They /
deserve their full share in the VIC
tory.
'The American civilians IN Europe, I
both IN official and private life. were
decidedly patriotic and loyal and in
variably lent announcement AID
lelpfulness to the armies abroad.
Women Are Praised.
THE various societies. especially
their women. including those Of the
theatrical profession, and our army
nurses, played a most important part
70 Frightening the lives Of our troops
md IN giving aid and comfort 10 our
sick and wounded.
The navy in European waters,
lnder command Of admiral Sims, at
III times cordially aided the army To
rival OF our armies and their SUD
plies. II IS most gratifying 10 record
hat there has never been sucn per
iect understanding between these LW O
branches Of the service.
"Our armies were conscious OF the
support and cooperation or an
branches OF the government Behind !
hem stood the entire American peO-
lie, whose ardent patriotism a1u SYM
Iathy inspired our troops with deep
ense Of oblizati0n, 4 loyalty and
Z devotion to the country cause
ever equaled in our history
Finally. the memory u The IN
oldiers Of the line tllls me win
-reatest admiration To them. again
ay tie supreme tribute Their de-
otiOn, their valor and their sacri-
ICES viii live forever in the hearts
4 their grateful countrymeE-
an closing this report, ar. Secre-
AIRY. I desire to record my deep ap
recitation Of the unqualified support
.ccorded me throughout The war by {
he president and yourself Ny task ]
vas sinpuded By your confidence
nd wise counsel"