New Britain herald., 1921-08-22
VETERANS JEWELL A.E.F. MONUMENT
 in French Event
American Legion Delegates Assist

Flfrey. France. Aug. 21. Associated Press.)-Lorraine' monument to the American expeditionary forces, the dedication of which was one of the principal objects of the present visit of the American Legion delegation to France, was unveiled here today by the Legion's representatives in the presence of the whole countryside, Marshal Foch, Louis Barthou, Minis ter of War, and Am mba ssador Herrick participating in the ceremonies.
 The people of Flirey, who all speak more or less English as the result of their long association with the Amer jeans who held the sector, were deep ly affected, laughing and crying by turns as they exchanged greetings with their American friends.
 The Legionaries came in automo- piles from Metz, stopping on the way while Major John G. Emery, National Comma nder of the Legion, who served in the 1st division in the war, placed a wreath on the grave of Lieut.. Jeff erson Feigl. the first officer of the 1st division killed in France, Major Emery himself received from M. Marthou the insignia of Commander of the Legion of Honor and from Marshal Foch the War Cross with palm, in recognition of his having been wounded during the fighting in the Argonne and being cited in American army orders. Presi- dent Harding, General Pershing, Amba ssador Herrick, Major Emery, Marhal Foch and M. Barthou were
 The monument, unveiled today, which is blunt obelisk-shaped shaft, bearing bas-reliefs of two dough Loys' with appropriate inscriptions, stands beside the road, facing the village, between the village and the old fighting front. From the monu- rnent the trenches and entanglements of the former battle line are still wis lble. Flirey itself, where every house was destsroyed in the war. is now half rebuilt.
 In his address at the unveiling Ma jor Emery expressed the hope that the enemy of 1918 would always remem- Der three things:
 "First-We didn't trust them in the past and won't let hem trick us into impotency in the future. Second-We c kow the victory is ours, notWlth- standing thy assume to think other wise. Third-W emust always be pre- pared to speak to them in a language the understand"
 Marshal Foch told the Legionaries We must be strong; and we can have strength in peace only as we have il in war, through unity
 Besides the speakers there were many notable persons present, in cIuding Ambassador Jusserand, Major Gen. Henry T. Allen, commander O. the American Army of Occupation George w. Wickersham, Mrs. Douglas Robinson and Mrs. G. M. Minor, Pres ident General of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
 Major Emery brought the Mayor ot Tlirey an autographed photograph o1 President Harding, inscribed: ITO the people of FHrey, with cordial greet i1gs from the United States t; France" This will hang in the one room woode shack which serve Flirey as City Hall, school, Post Ofdc' and telegraph office.
 After the ceremony the representa- tives of the Legion went to Etain, tn, home of former President Poincare to dedicate a monument to the civil Lans there who were executed by tn Gerans. The ex-president received them in person. The party returned to Metz for the night.