The Washington times., 1919-09-13

PLEASE FIRST
DIVISIONCHIEF
fGen. McGIaChIin Glad Pershing
Is to Lead Division In Historic
March Wednesday.

NNA~ea ~
: Maj. Cen John J. McGlachlin, jr.,
commanding the First Division, ac-
companied by his chief Of STAFF and
aides. visited the War Department
this morning for a conference with
members Of the general staff in
charge OF the parade here Wednes-
day. Details relative to concentrating
the units at the east of the Capitol on
Wednesday morning. were discussed,
together With the schedules Of the
units Of theSdivision to arrive in the
Capitol between now and Wednesday.
At the conclusion Of the conference,
General McGlschlin expressed him
self pleased with the arrangements
made so far. and predicted the parade
here OF the First would be marked
with the success which accompanied
its appearance in New York Wednes-
day.
NJ Y.Reeeption PIeases
I'VE received great reception
there" General McGlachlin said, "and
the men were pleased with the man
Ber in which the New York crowds
received them, The parade here will
be similar 70. the one we held in New
York I have authorized all former
members Of the division 10 march
with US. as well as the members OF
the welfare organizations who actu-
ally served with the division in
france.
I'VE did not know until a little
while before we reached this country
that General Pershing was to parade
with US, and that the ceremonies
welcoming him home were to be CO.
incident with those in which the div
ision was to participate. The mem
bers Of the division are glad that
General Psrshing led them in New
York. and clad Of his leading us in
washington. Every soldier OF the
division loves the cOmmander-in-
chief. They are proud 20 march be-
hind him."
Cane In WVlth Pershing.
General McGachlin arrived yester-
dRy from New York on the train
which sbrouEht General Pershihg to
Washington. He opened headquar-
ters Of the First division on the sec
ond floor Of the War Department this
morning.
All morning the headquarters stan
OF the division were receiving numer-
Gus inquiries in person and by tele-
phone from hundreds or Washing
tonians iaduiring for the whereabouts
Of friends and relatives in the First
Division.
BeEinning. tomorrow. and lasting
until the parade Wednesday, the First
Division is going to have its picture
taken on the steps Of the Capitol. To-
morrow morning at 9:15 o'clock the
first unit viii leave Camp Meigs and
march to the east steps Of the Capi-
toL, where they will be photographed
by official photographers OF the War
Department and by battery of pri-
vate picture seekers and movie" men.
As soon as they have been snapped"
by the photographer the companies
and detachmepts will leave the Capt.
toll steps to make room for the next
unit. This process will continue for
three days.
Last Troops In wednesday.
It was anuounced today at the Wa:
Department that the last troops COM |
ing TO Washington will not detrain |
from their tourist cars until 6 a. m. on 4
the morning OF the parade. This will 1
prevent any congestion At the camps
near Washington, already overlooking |
with the transport and artillery 4
equipment OF the First Some Of the /
trains bearing the infantry and dis 4
mounted personnel Of the division will |
arrive Tuesday evening. The other
sections win arrive at short intervals
during the night.
Col. Robert y. Harper. chairman Of /
the citizens committee on arrange
ments. stated today he had been hoti-
ned by Percy F. Foster. chairman of
tire music committee. that a total Of |
fVe bands probably will be secured 10 4
be stationed along the line OF march. |
The addition Of the Washington Boy /
Scout Band 10 those already promised /
will make the fifth to be secured to
date.
Route of March Decorated.
L j. Murphy. chairman OF the /
committee on decoration has stated I
that plans arc successfully maturing |
for the decoration Of Pennsylvania /
sFenue on the day OF the parade, and |
that merchants along the thorough /
fare will begin displaying the Stars 1
and Stripes. Monday and Tuesday, /
from every window facing the street. /
The decoration will not be confined 1
70 the merchants on Pennsylvanla
avenue, however, and every nag IN /
Washington is expected 20 be flying 4
Wednesday.
The advance guard Of the motor
TRANSPORT train OF the division. COM
ing overland from New York, will !
arrive in Washington late this after
noon, il was announced At the War
Department this morning. The re-
'nainder Of the long convoy, includ-
ing SIS motor trucks, artillery .trac-
tors, automobiles, and motorcycles,
will reach the city tomorrow morn
ing. The transportation will be met
ss il enters the city by an officer who
directs each vehicle TO its proper sta
ton. Some, Of the cars will so to
Potomac Park, others 10 Leach. and
he remainder 70 Camp Meigs.
With the transport which is said to
5e the largest ever assembled for
one journey in the United States.
there viii be $50 officers and more
than 1000 enlisted men. Added 10 the