The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-11
Stirring Messages From
'pershing, Baker, Others

Washington. Nov. 1t.--u NJ Sion
the occasion Of the second anniversary
of the signing OF the armistice whasn
ended the ilsnting Of the great war. me me
following statements were issued 10 tho
nation and the world;
From Gen. persnina.
Gen. John J. Pershing--'eThe second
anniversary OF armistice day, nnos uh-
Diminished the appreciation Of those wiz wno
Victory achieved on Nov. II. 1913. This
day will come 20 represent 70 the civ-
ilized world that Independence Gay
means TO Americans. 1t struck tne
death knell OF autocratic rule ana r..
right IL marks. a new epoch In hls-
tory, and establishes a dividing line pe-
tween the old order and tho new.
TN our own country The guarantee lor
good government lieH IN StHa WhheMsnb H
OF the young patriotic Citizens wno e com. .t.
sias'iia aimee lie aecompIirbmdnt e feir sacesd
Wartime fI,isaIon, have fetAfiI iIed 10 peace
time pursuits with d discrimination 20
keep ever before them ana their neiEn-
bors and coinmuniuea the ideals ior
of the nation viii be well. directed. and
fully safeguared by this great citizen
army OF veterans is beyond doubt.
"In celebration Of the twentieth cen
tury independence day we should pause
in prayerful tribute TO the memory OF
those young Americans and those sons
OF our allies who gave their lives to
perpetuate our liberties. Their sacri-
fice was for us and our future and their
purpose must remain our purpose"
From Gen. March.
Maj,-Gan, I'eyton G, March, CHIEF OF
staff--"On the second anniversary OF
Armistice day. we turn our thougnts
from the strife OF politics. from the urge
Of business. 10 acclaim again our army
in the world war ! have recently IN.
spected our cemeteries in France WIN
cannot conceive OF any difference Of
opinion as TO. the aftermath or the war
making us ever forgetful OF the spiendld
sacrifices OF our army and OF the Thole
people during the war. Their record
of achievement and self denial VIII for-
ever be national inspiration." ,
From Secretary Baker.
Secretary OF War Newton ID. Baker
To-day, on the second anniversary OF
the ,Armistlce day our eyes should ne
turned toward France; toward that hni-
lowed ground which covers the bodies
OF American dead.
Upon those OF uh that are living
peacefully because those men had the
will to die; upon those Of us partiou-
larly who are intimately concerned with
the nations defensc' there ~ placed
solemn obligation to our fallen. Their
deeds, their determination. their sacri-
Ace must not die with them. II is for
us to emblazon their glory In impcrish-
able memorials: 10 engrnve their devo-
ton on our hearts and the hearts OF
our countrymen; and to dedicate our
selves to perpetuation OF the principles
for which they fell.
To-day the army salutes its own--lts
fallen heroes"
From Secretary Daniels.
Secretary OF the Navy Josephus Daniels
The thrill Of Joy and satisfaction
which ennobled America two years
ago touch an our rcopie. We lived
that day on the mountains OF gratitude
and happiness hccaiae the vnlor Of our
best beloved on sen and land had &c.
cured for mankind the blessings Of
peace with the fruits OF victory.
This happiness was heightened be-
cause anxiety was removed from every
mothers heart. The days that ave
succeeded have caused many Of uB 20
lose the holy Joy OF that day.ln OBJ
serving the second anniversary which
will be ever sacred In our memories.
let us all roconsecrate OH
selves TO the spirit Of high patriotism
and service and sacrihce which made
Armistice day n national day OF re-
joicing. The battles Of peace challenge
us TO dedicate ourselves TO the same
ideals which gave immortal glogy 10 our
American youth Of l9i7-i9iS."