Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-11
NOT HOLIDAY
But TRIBUTE
VOLUNTARY
President and Governors
Stir Response With
Their Appeals.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE first
anniversary of the signing Of the
armistsce and the ending Of hostili-
ties In the world war was observed
generally today throughout the
United States.
Governors of nearly q dozen
states had proclaimed the day
legal holiday while many mayors
through proclamations and public
statements called attention to the
significance of the day.
President in Statement.
President Wilson in a statement
addressed to all Americans de-
clared "the reflections of Armistice
day will be filled with solemn pride
in the heroism Of those who died in
the country's service, and with
gratitude for the victory, both be-
cause of the thing from which it
has freed US. and because of the
opportunity 1t has given America
to show her sympathy with peacef1i
and justice in the councils Of ma
tions."
Remembered Gratefully.
General Pershing and Secretaries
Baker, Daniels and Lansing also
pointed out in statements to the
American people the deep and SOL
emn meaning Of the day. while
General March. chief OF stan, in a
message ITO The Veterans" as
serted:
'The first anniversary Of the
armistice finds the country holding
in most affectionate remembrance
the work you performed so cheer
fully and gallantly during your
service here and over seas. The
story of your participation in the
war will inspire future generations.
you have now turned your at
tention to civil problems, in which
the lessons you learned in war may
be aptly applied. Patriotism, self
control, and unity Of action make
for the future welfare of the coun-
try as we'll a. for the success IN
battle.
Expects Aid Now.
"You have stood fast under fire
and today your country ex-
poets you to stand as firmly in aid
ing your government and establish
ing the doctrines Of true American
ism so they will endure foreve:
Having passed through the great
struggle, you stand as an example
of idealism to coming generations
be inspired with the thought that
you must continue to be a good ex.
ample Of the glorious spirit which
actuated you in your fight for lib.
erty.
Some of you are still in uni.
form-some Of you are in civilian
clothes: respect the uniform you
wore and honor the country and
! nag for which you fought"
Washington observed the day
with exercises centering about the
planting Of two memorial trees ir
Lafayette Square opposite the
White house. The program called
for pronouncement of an invoca'
tion by Lieutenant Belvin W. May.
nard, the Flying Parson." of tht
air service. from plane in the all
through the use Of voice ampfiflier
Springfield Celebrates.
Springfield, ILL.,, Nov. 11.-Cele
bration Of Armistice day hegar
here before daylight this morning
and promises to continue into the
night.
Copying the spontaneous outburs
Of q year ago, persons in vehicles
and walking gathered down tow
and spent the early hours passing
about through the streets to th'
accompaniment of pandemonium
accomplished by the use Of til
horns, cowbells. tin pans and var
ious other noise making devices.
The days program included tn,
stoppage Of all industry in the cit.
for five minutes, beginning at II q
m, in memory Of the nation
heroic dead. A formal automobile
parade occupied part of the morn
ing and band concerts were sched
uled for different hours.
In the state arsenal tonight
Brigadier General w. X. Naylor o
the 33rd division, will deliver al
address. This is to be followed +.
q grand ball.
Celebration plans were arrange,
by the Springfield chapter of tn
American Legion,
Peoria Pays Homage.
Peoria, ILL.,. Nov. 11.-Armistic
day was quietly celebrated here to
day. At II O'Clock all traf1i
stopped and Peorians paused 70
one minute. Residents In on
neighborhood were awakened a
dawn by an unidentified buglel
who sounded reveille and tho
played "The. Star Spangled Ban
ner."
Louisville. KY, Nov. 11.-Louis
willie maid h0ma1a IN tho famO1