The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-11-02
THANKS OF AMERICA
FOR GENERAL FOCH
Marshal Of Franco Spends Busy DIV
III Washington. Cheering Crowds
Found Every where.

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Washington, Oct. 29.-Marsh,, Eor
olii'lnd Foch, soldier of France ant
citizen Of the world TODAY receivod
through President Harding and othc,
high government officials. the oncio,
thanks Of the American pconle fo,
having led it's sons to victory in the
world war.
onollcial Washington, represented
ny the man in the street, the clerks in
me government Offices and tho wo,,e,
at nome, also Joined in paying tribute
~ lhe distinguished French soldier
VINO declared that he was decplv i'm.
pressed with the warmth Of his greet.
ing. ' eiee'-
chcering crowds greeted him every
where while the average Wahinp-
lonlan has become accustomed to tho
presence OF notables, there was no
liilstaking the warmth Of tho eroot-
ing that was extended to the little erav
liaired man who humbled the army
from across the Rhine. The choors
that he received came from the heart,
as well as the lips and throats OF those
who uttered them.
Inc marshal accepted the homage
paid him with becoming modestv. His
rlght hand frequently came to his can
IN salute and smiles played across his
FEATURES. uie accepted the requests of
newspaper and motion picture pho
tosraphcrs, who trailed him eyerv-
where, with good grace, but ALWAYS
seemed to breathe sigh OF relief
when these formalities were over
When he reached Mount Vernon Iate
IN the afternoon distinct change
came over his countenance. The smile
was gone. He visited Washington's
tomb, where he laid a beautiful
wreath Of roses and chrysanthemums
on the grave of "The Father OF His
Country" There was no speech maxi
ing. negro attendant opened the
iron gate to let him inside He laid
the wreath On the tomb and stood in
silent prayer for several minutes.
Starting at 10 o'clock this morning
the marshal first paid his respects
to President Harding at the White
House and then went to the capitol,
where he was received by Vice Presi-
dent Coolidge, who hailed him as "the
man who saved both France and Amer
ca. Later he called at the state de-
partment whore General Pershing and
Assistant Secretary Wainwright greet
ed him. At the navy department he
shook hands with Secretary DENLY
and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt.
The official party then motored to
the home of former President Wilson,
where BRIG Gen. w. D. Connor, who
Is acting as honorary military aide,
was informed that Mr.. Wilson was not
receiving visitors. General Connor in
quired about the former presidents
health and then left the marshal's
card. Inquiry later developed that
Mr. Wilson had suffered a slight di-
gestiye upset
A return visit was next paid to the
capitol where cards were left for Chief
Justice Taft, who was not at his office
as the supreme court is In a brief re-
cess.
After brief rest at his hotel. the
marshal returned to the White House
for luncheon with Mr.. and Mrs. Hard
ing. The visit to Mount Vernon was
made late in the afternoon and upon
returning, the marshal's party motored
through Potomac park, where the new
Lincoln memorial was pointed out to
them
Marshal FOch tonight was the guest
Of Ambassador Jusserand at the
French embassy, where dinner
was given in his honor. He will
leave in a special train at $3.50 o'clock
tomorrow morning for Kansas City,
where he Is due at $3.50 Monday af-
ternoon. No official receptions will
be held en- route but brief stops will
be made In Kansas City the marshal
will address the national convention
Of the American Legion.
STILL ANOTHER STILL