El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-09-08
CEN. PERSHING
LANDS At n. Y.
Great Welcome Is Accord
ed Commander by Repre-
sentatives of Nation.


dents party were secretary Of war
Baker. Gen. Peyton c. March. chief Of
staff. other high officers and mem
bers OF congress.
Gen. Pershings first day on the
home shore was filled with receptions,
luncheons and concluded with a
theater party. The program follows:
8 a. m--Arrived aboard the Levia-
than, pier, Hoboken.
SIS a. m.-Greeted by secretary
Baker.
10 a. m.-Welcomed at city hall by
mayor Hylan and city officials Ad-
! dresses by mayor Hylan, Gen Per-
shing and others.
IL a. m.-Formal procession from
city hall 70 the Waldorf-Astoria no.
tel where Gen. Pershing viii stay
while in the city.
L noon-Luncheon at the Waldorf.
The afternoon will be devoted to
Informal visits and receptions
$50 p. m.-Private dinner at Ritz
Carlton to Pershing and staff by Rod
man Wanamaker.
$50 D. m.-Party will attend Hip
podrome performance.
Relatives Greet General.
Miss May Pershing and Mrs. But
Ter, sisters OF Gen Pershing, from
Lincoln. Neb.; Mrs. Paddock, the gem
erals sisterinlaw. and his nephew,
James Pershing, 5r- met the COM
manderinchief as he left the Levin
tian with his son. Warren Pershing,
ten years old, and his brother, James
Pershing. Gen. Pershing, with his
staff viii occupy the entire third
floor OF the Waldorf Astoria hotel.
Gen. Pershing stepped ashore at
$3.50 o'clock. Waiting Tor him at the
end of the gang plank was secretary
Baker. with hands outstretched- Be
hind Mr. Baker were senator War
Na HaaH. &c
tatherinlaWr and Mrs. Warren with
William McAdoo, former secretary OF
the treasury. Back Of this little
group We're Gen. PeytOn c. March,
chief OF staff, a score OF generals
and members OF the mayors commit
tee OF welcome
After the first greetings were over
Gen. Pershing made this statement 70
the Associated Press;
ssThere isn't anything OF eonse-
quence TO shy in circumstances
like these. II f. overwhelming,
OVerpoWerinE. To say that 4 am
glad 70 be home T. superfluous.
1 accept This IN the name OF the
brave fellows who came over and
served 20 the best OF their nbil-
fty, milking our success possible"
After the informal greetings were
over. secretary Baker welcomed the
commanderinchie in behalf OF the
United States After expressing his
own gratitude for the services OF
Gen. Pershing he read a letter from
president Wilson, telling OF his re-
greet at not being able 70 join in the
In welcoming Gen. Pershing. sec
rotary Baker said.
Address By Secretary Baker.
ABOUT two and a half years ago,
by the presidents direction. had
the honor OF designating you TO lead
the armies Of the United states in
mission accomplished. with victory
written on the banners OF the great
est army the nation has ever had,
and with the priceless foundations OF
liberty and freedom saved for US and
for the world as the result OF our
participation in the world war.
THE task entrusted 70 you re-
quired ali the ina ginstion, all the
energy, and all the genius OF a great
commander. From the first you had
the complete confidence OF the presi-
dent and the secretary OF war. This
confidence remained mistaken 70 the
Prom the beginning you had all
the support the people OF the United
states could give You and your
great army embodied for them
their country and their country
cause. They worked with devotion
and self sacrifice to sustain and sup
ply you with troops and equipment
Their hearts went overseas with you
and their prayers for your welfare
and that OF your men were constant.
Doubtless the confidence and az
lection OF your fellow citizens were
an inspiration TO you in the hours OF
preparation and in the hours OF bat
tie and the superb exploits OF the
army under your command were IN
turn an Inspiration 70 our national
effort
The great victories are now
Won. Your magnificent army
has returned and the soldiers
who cnce marched through the
thickets Of the Argoune are cfti-
Eena again, filled with high
memories Of great deeds and
carrying into life the inspiration