New-York tribune., 1919-07-05

standing between France and America
has been one OF peoples, and to-day,
as in the past, the American people
stand as friends to the French people,
feeling with them in their problems
and difficulties and desiring to help
them as people to people.
History will have much to say of
Woodrow Wilson-the philosopher, the
statesman and the idealist-and we
who love him may confidently wait
for the verdict. But just now we are
chiefly concerned with Wilson the
peace maker, for what he has done in
that respect has been plainly in our
sight We have seen him lead his
countrymen into war against giant
autocracy.
Pays Tribute to Wilson
1--WE have seen him rear aloft the
banner of democracy and with trumpet
voice make clear its meaning. We
have seen him when the powers Of evil
against which he fought seemed near
accomplishing their design, but wheth-
er IN JOY or sadness, in triumph or
seeming defeat, we have not seen him
falt9r or despair as he worked without
ceaAng for the victory which he knew
must come at last.
Peace is here. Those who made it
and imposed it upon the enemy know
the limitations of human knowledge
and do not expect perfection in any
human act, but we hope it is peace
OF Justice. If / could define the in
most thought OF the man who came to
Europe to speak for America and has
seen in the league of nations the at
talnmsnt of a great hope for the peo-
pie, 1t would | am sure be this: "The
God who in the fulness of His wisdom
and in His own good time has at last
brought the nations together will not
let them fall asunder"
Tribute to French Troops
General Pershing, speaking at the
Pre- Catelan banquet to a toast, told
of the heroism Of French soldiers and
of the comradeship of France and
war.
1T is with feeling of profound
emotion that we Americans meet with
you on the eve of our national holiday"
he said France always has appealed
strongly to the imagination of Ameri-
cans. The history of France is replete
with the records of brave deeds of
her gallant men and the devotion of
her noble women on this battle-ground.
Generations of Frenchmen have
fought for their homes and fresides
against successive waves OF oppression
and in the crucible of fire there has
been moulded the sturdy French race
OF our day. 1t has remained for US to
see the elimination of this uniform
development of free people.
In the conflict now happily ended
the courage and bravery of your splen-
did pollu have given the world new
evidence Of your stability. The annals
OF war recount no greater heroism than
that of the French soldier at Verdun.
HIS determination has been fine ex-
ample TO MS American comrades, who
are proud TO have been associated with
MIN IN striking the final blow for lib
erty and humanity.
Through these associations the
comradeship Of the two nations has
Deen Hrniy cemented. The soul of
France and the soul of America arc
welded for all time We NAV now
go hand in hand together through the
years OF peace which our common sac
rlhces have won
Souvenir From France
Later in the afternoon there was q
scene OF great Franco-American frat
ernlzing at the Paris City Hall in
nonor of General Pershing, Rear Ad-
miral Harry S. Knapp, commanding the
American naval forces in European
waters, and their stats. There were
N Tuch music and patriotic speeches and
Premier Clenenceau presented Cen
eral Pershing with a souvenir sym-
oollzing Frances gratitude to West
70 Mt. where the souvenir will eventu-
ally find a place.
The day appropriately was wound up
with a series Of banquets, the principal
one of which was at the famous Pre-
Catelan, in the Bois de Boulogne. Min
lsrer Of Marine Leygues presided and
General Pershing. Ambassador Wallace
and Rear Admiral Knapp were the
guests OF honor. Pres dent Poincare
was represented by General Penelon.
Marshals Foch and Petaln and Generals
Dubal, Weig and Berrhelot also were
guests.
round of gayeties was provided for
American soldiers and sailors. who
found open house at the Y. NJ. C. A.
and other social centres, where there
was plenty Of dancing and refresh
ments. The rejoicings lasted we'll into
the night, and the boulevards presented
the animated scenes of the evenings
Of the signing of the armistice and the
peace treaty.