The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-08

and welfare workers who had seen
service IN France. As the commander
approached there was a fanfare Of
trumpets.
Secretary Baker, who acted as mas
ter Of ceremonies, escorted Gen. Per-
shlng TO a platform, where he welcomed
HIM on behalf Of the nation. At the
close Of his address. Mr.. Baker handed
Gen. Pershing his permanent commits
sioh as a fun general In the American
army. The commander bowed his &C
Acknowledgements, and then, leaning over
the platform, handed the scroll TO his
son, Warren, who displayed all a small
boys delight in the proceedings.
Secretary Baker then introduced
United states Senator Wadsworth, who
extended the formal welcome of the
senate, and Representative Mondell,
majority leader OF the house of repre-
sentattves, who spoke for his associ-
ates. Mr. McAdoo voiced the welcome
NJ, Swacker greeted Gen, Pershing in
behalf Of the governor OF Missouri, his
home state. The leader of the army
responded briefly.
Chief Overwhelmed.
Gazing proudly upon the soldiers of
he First division, Gen. Pershing, in
response. declared the affectionate
words OF greeting overwhelmed him
with emotion. He was happy TO be
once again on American soil, he said.
The warmth of his reception made him
feel, he said, that II this Is to continue
! believe before many days I might
wish the wal had not come to an end"
Secretary Baker had been generous
In his compliments, Gen. Pershing said,
as TO my part In the war lie de-
clared, however, 1.-THE victory was only
won by the united efforts Of the ma
ton"
The American army at all times
felt, " he said, that 1t had the resolute
and unanimous support Of the people
at home.'
The general emphasized the achieve.
ments OF his troops, declaring the
morale OF our men was never for a mo-
ment shaken"
IAN credit is due to those brave fell
lows who faced without flinching and
with but little preparation, a well
drilled army. 1t is to them, Mr.. Sec
rotary and my friends. to whom we
owe the highest tribute for the winning
of the war"
Referring to those who had fallen
In battle, Gen. Pershing said:
Those men we left behind are In
the hands Of an a~ffectionate and CRATE
by Americans who go abroad and from
these graves new lessons Of patriotism
will be learned"
Gen. Pershing, at the close of his re-
marks, turned to Secretary Baker and
requested him to convey to President
Wilson his sincere thanks for the con-
fidence that had been displayed in him
as commander of the American eXpe-
dictionary forces. He also thanked Mr..
Baker for his confidence and the assist
ance he had given at all times,
AT the close Of the ceremonies at the
pier, Gen. Pershing and his party
boarded the New York police boat and
were taken to Manhattan. He landed
at the battery at 1920.
As the cavalcade passed into Broad
way II moved between surging throngs.
Streamers OF red, white and blue ribbon
were hurled from building to building
and from the windows came a storm of
confetti, which quickly cioivered the
pavement.
SO dense was the crowd which filled
the park, surrounded the building and
spread far out into the side streets that
the police reserves had difficulty in
forcing a pathway for Gen. Pershing's
car and those who followed. When the
commander started up the steps to the
a%ldermanic chamber, the cheering in
creased to almost a deafening thunder.
Half way up the broad stone flight,
Pershing turned and stood for a few
minutes at salute gazing out over the
broad expanse of upturned faces. He
entered the city hall at 1915 o'clock,