The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-06

He spoke Of the marvellous displays of bravery, heroic deeds of action Y ctorious achievements and of the lationGl glory that have been obtain ed by the t-hearted lads of the 26th Division eal the 1O2nd Ambu4 lance corps of whom the city, the state, the nation is proud. These boys of the Yankee division ably assisted in making history every hour. They went through the fire and blosG of battle uneomplaing1y, with determi- nation and persistenCy until they rid the suffering world of the disease of world dominion and made her safe for humanity. Those boys have woven new bond for humanity Every man, regardless of race, color or religion has been brought to learn that there 1R no such word as preju- dice against another and that the soul of every man Is the same.
 Major General Edwards, represent ing America, in action and words, is a man with a stern yet observant look, which bespeaks command and obedience. However, his delightful humor, distinguished personality, and friendly appearance made him an instant favorite with all.
 Those lads have learned many things" said General Edwards, dur ing the course of his address, land when they come back you will find them somewhat different. Their language will be somewhat different. Yet they have done more praying than they did since they left their mothers knees Over there there is no place for bishops, nor deans. These boys, who left this place have seen men die; they have gained respect for humanity. They learned g. sense Of proportion and they are now the finest nateria. y, mentally and mor- ally. They will stand no nonsence. If they will not like a mayor or con gressrnan, they will say "Bill, put up someone else, or we shoot him down. And Lord pity the man who stands on a soap box and breaches against this land of democracy. They will do more in solving the reconstruction problem than any other man or earth"
 You people of this Nutmeg state can be Eretty proud of what youl boys did I always say that neye1 make comparisons, and in my divis ion I never allowed any distinction between the National Guard and Ma tionaI Army. The Regular army, tn, National Guard and the Nationa' army,-why, they are the army o the United States from end to end. I did not matter VI etherr a man was ; graduate of West Point or of any thing else in this country, as long a he could stay ace high with his bat tahon.'
 "Therea is a weakness in our mill tary system The great clement i leadership and nothing but war de terminates that leadership The mel depend solely upon their leaders. On would say, give me that captain, an I'll go through hell with him; whiI another would say, That guy is easy tie a baby ribbon on him and sen him home to mamma"
 To gain the respect of the me. you must bootlick them, and gra the bayonet and growI and svea sometimes like the privates. The do swear sometimes, but that is thei only manifestation: it's nervOuSn esE and you have to forgive them. Tn easiest way to gain the boys con tempt is by letting them shirk thei duty"
 The General told how he organize the division and of the battle o Seicheprey and of the battle at Che min des Danes, where in a period O 24 hours they used up 5000 shells.
 When I think of some of tho Con necticut names prominent in thos battles think of the best fighters i the world" he said. He named Col onel J. l.. Howard of Stamford, Lieu Devine of Bridgeport, and also Lieu Ioc81hart- Private Clark. young Mol gan Bullzley, Captain Felsted and Ma jor Rowe, all of whom stand for ga. lantry of action.