Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-08

New York. Sept. S.-General Per-
ihing is home again. Standing on the
bridge Of the huge Lcviathan. itself
symbolic of victory over Germany, the
commander OF the greatest force ever
gathered under the Stars and Stripes
eme slowly up the bay today, world
1med. and hailed as conquering hero
fould be. Sad faced, stern and i'm
tessive. the commander in chief of
Ne American forces might have been
linking of the day twenty seven
(onths ago when he slipped secretly
It OF the harbor to France to pre-
Iare the way for the hosts that were
b follow
Then he was only a major general.
Ne came back today with four stars
In his shoulders-the fourth in Amer
IAN history to be given the rank of
FUN general.
j Dawn barely had broken when the
jLeviathan loomed thru the mists Oft
Ambrose lightship. Steaming slowly
thru the narrow passageway the great
steamship was greeted by convoy of
six destroyers with seaplanes over
head. The sorts which guard the har-
Dor doomed a general salute. While the
guns still echoed, whistles from ves-
fsels, sturdy tugs, gaily decorated ferry
boats, and the sirens of factories on
whore Joined in discordant salutation.
The shores of Staten Inland and Man
hattan were lined with thousands.
Met BY Baker.
General Pershing stepped ashore at
p.20 o'clock. Waiting for him at the
End OF the gang plank was Secretary
il,aker. with hands outstretched. Be-
kf1ind. Mr. Baker was Senator Warren,
OF Wyoming. General Pershing's faith
erin law, with. William G. McxAdoo,
former secretary of the treasury. Back
Of this little group were Gen. Peyton
G. March. chief Of staff. a score of gen.
erals and members of the mayors s
,ommittce of welcome
~ After the first greetings were over
General Pershing made this statement
to the Associated Press:
There isn't anything Of consequence
to say in circumstances like these. 1t
Is overwhelming, overpowering. To say
that am glad to be home is super
fluous. I accept this in the name OF
the brave fellows who came over and
served to the best Of their ability,
making our success possible"
Reads Letter From Wilson.
After the informal greetings were
over Secretary Baker welccxaed the
commander-in-chief of the expedition
airy forces in behalf Of the United
States. After expressing his own
gratitude for the SERVICES Of General
Pershing. he read letter from Presi-
dent Wilson telling Of his regret at not
being able to join in the reception and
commander -in-chief of the army and
havy.
Bakers Greeting.
In welcoming General Pershing Sec
ftary Baker said in part:
About two and a half years ago by
le presidents direction, had the
n @nor Of designating you to lead the
q fmies Of the United States in France.
pday you return, your mission accom-
tshed. with victory written on the
nners Of the greatest army the ma
se35sn has ever had, and with the price,
jss foundations of liberty and free
pm saved for US and for the worl,
~ the result OF our participation in
3 he world war. The task intrusted to
tiyon required all the Imagination, all
1 the energy, and all the genius of a
great commander. From the first you
had the complete confidence Of the
president and the secretary Of war.
,rhis confidence remained unshaken to
the end.
From the beginning you had all
the support the people Of the United
States could give you. You and your
! :.,-css |. & army embodied for them their
country and their country's cause.
They worked with devotion and self
sacrifice 20 sustain and supply you
With troops and equipment. Their
hearts went overseas with you and
their prayers for your welfare and that,
of your mon were constant.
Doubtless the confidence and affec-
tion OF your fellow citizens were an
inspiration to you in the hours Of prep
aration and In the hours of battle, and
,the supberb exploits OF the army under
your command were in turn an In
Vibration to our national effort.
The great victories are now won.
Your magnificent army has returned,
and the soldiers who once marched
thru tSe thickcts OF the Argonne are
.:ss..ii. flied with nigh mem
sorie1 OF great deeds. and carrying into,
slifc the Inspiration which membership
III that great company and sacrifice
Tor that great cause endangered. Your
return closes the history of the AM
iertcan expeditionary forces. The presi-
49,
t0s speak on behalf OF the nation a word
Of creating. In his enforced absence
ne has directed mo to speak It.
iss n bid you welcome. gratefully, on
Behalf of the country yon have served.
and on behalf OF the people whose
sons you have let" W
Central Figure In World War.
"a Rhen eongress conferred the perrna-