The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-12
FAYOLLE SEES UNITY
OF US. AND FRANCE
french General Says United
Action Necessary for Peace
Of World.
LAUDs AMERICAN TROOPS
Pays Soldiers Tribute at Din
ner of Lafayette-Marne
Day Committee.

li;to the strong cord which binds to-
2ether America and France when nearly
four hundred men and women of New
York honored Gen. Emile Fayolle OF the
French army ut a dinner at the Waldorf
Artoria Hotc..
Tales of American, heroism on the
Marine were retold by the French COM
nander who led the army at the second
battle and broke the spirit Of Germany.
The dinner was under the auspices OF
the Lafayette Marine Day Committee
and the Lafayette Day National Com
mittee.
The union of France and America 10
absolutely necessary to the peace of the
world" Gen. Fayolle said. speaking In
French. II speak not Of the interest OF
those two countries but OF the interests
of humanity
The General described the first battle
OF the Marine which stopped the Ger
mans as q French battle. but the second
which broke the German morale was
Franco-American, he said, and In GLOW.
ing terms he pictured the deeds Of this
American Army fighting side by side
with the French. The audience was
stirred by the thrilling description the
Frenchmnl gave Of the battle and time
and again broke into applause.
Promises Support to France.
America will not turn her back on
France DR.. Henry Van Dyke. poet and
former Ambassador, said. I'VE shall
not count the war won nor peace ac-
complished until France IS restored
whole and sound and safe against ag-
Eression or betrayal by her ancient foe"
The men and women. who with warm
hearts were eager to show their love
for France were on their feet In q
minute applaudng. When he could go
on. DR.. Van Dyke said
In our welcome TO you, sir. as
brave soldier and a famous General, we
would have you feel the warmth of
Americas friendship FOR France
THAT friendship Is our pride and our
treasure. DO not be disturbed by the
confused and confusing noise of an
American election. The Americans. like
ne French. are an excitable and talk
alive race. But underneath the talk are
convictions and sentiments not easily
changed. One of these is a sense of the
debt Of honor we owe TO France
Recounts Debt to France.
For the noble neart of Lafayette, who
prans to help us in our day of need,
honor to France!
For the long record OF achievement In
TT and science and literature, honor to
France!
For the steady faith that kept the
i,iea Of the republic alive through fierce
evolution. futile monarchy and false
empire honor 20 Frarce!
For the patience and industry with
which she renewed her strength after
the first German invasion, honor to
France!
FOR the heroism with which she re-
sisted the second German invasion and
poured out her best blood In defence of
freedom and right, and held the fort
without Hinching while she waited for
her friends to come up. honor to France
For the loyalty with which she con-
secrated the hour Of victory to the cause
of peace, and kept her word to enter the
League Of Nations against war. honor to
Francei
May our courage. our loyalty. our
devotion match hers. Our flag has
noated close to hers on fields Of bloody
strife May the tricolor and the Stars
and Stripes never be separated In the
councils of worldwide peace"
An Interested Guest.
Gen. Fayoile was much interested in
the American banquet. He laughed
heartily when the flashlight picture was
taken. and commented on American en-
ierprise.
This country is not as much concerned
now In Germany's guilt as In Frances
glory" James NJ Beck said In a happy
speech welcoming the General. The
Frenchmen visiting this country now
might think there was a reaction In SEN
tlmeht, but there Is not. the speaker said.
AS far as our allies and France are
concerned. we all know that the warm
gulf stream runs through our national
life," Mr.. Beck said. There Is no Ques-
ton that, excepting for a negligible
minority, the people of America want to
play their part in the reconstruction OF
our allies. and play It side by side with
France. We may not want to play II
with all the Powers, as there are some
with whom we have scant sympathy"
John Quinn had some sharp criticism |
for England and Lloyd George for not |
having taken sides with Poland against |
the BoishevikL He praised France for |
saving Poland and referred to the Brit |
ism ATTITUDE as revolving episode In
English history
At the conclusion Of the dinner Cas- |
ton Llebert, the French Consul General |
in New York. announced he had been |
commissioned by his Government to be- |
stow the Legion OF Honor on Charles !
stewart Dawson, chairman OF the Marne |
Day Committee. for his activities In |
keeping alive the memory OF the Marne.
Gen. Fayolle pinned the decoration on
Mr.. Dawson.
Guests at Victory Luncheon.
Gen. Fayolle and his star we're guests
~ luncheon given by the Victory Ha
Association at the Bankers Club yes
terday. Gen. Fayolle spoke in French
and his remarks were Interpreted by
CASTOR Licbert, the French Consul
General. lie sald II was his idea. eveA
before the war was over. to have the
names OF those who fell IN battle re
corded In French schools and churches.
and that he ndorsed the plan OF ths
Victory Hall Association to have a Hall
Of the Allies In the proposed memorial
THE example which New York sets
should bc followed in all the allied
countries" said he. 1T In the best
way TO cement the union between them
upon which depends lasting peace.'
Gen. George w. Wingate presided aud