The New York herald., 1921-07-16
HERRICK RECEPTION
IGNORES PRECEDENT
Almost Royal HOnors Paid to
American Envoy by French
President.
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Copyright, 1927 by THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, July Is.
French precedent as established by
the protocol was thrown aside by Presi-
dent AIillerand and Myron IT. Herrick
American Ambassador 10 France, to-day
when Mr.. Herrick presented his creden-
tials to the President in the grand salon
of the Elysee palace in the presence of
Premier BRAND NJ. de Fouquieres cf the
French Foreign Office, naval. military
and technical counsellors and attaches of
the American Embassy
President Millerand, after lauding AM
bassador HerriclS's previous service as
a diplomat, assured the Ambassador that
France is ready to work toward the es-
tablishment of peaceful and normal rela-
tions between the two peoples.
II feel sure" he said that this senti-
ment is in accord with the aspirations of
the American nation as interpreted dur
ing the last few days by President Har-
ding In taking the initiative In an inter
national conference In which France in
tends TO associate herself
Not only did Ambassador HerriclI
override the strict formality hitherto
observed by presenting fervent mes
sage and Il prayer for cooperation in
solving world problems for the benefit
of France and the United States and
world peace, but President Milerand
rendered to Ambassador Herrick honors
usually reserved for visiting monarchs.
Instead OF the usual cavalry squadron
escort, a whole company of the famous
l03d infantry, commanded by Col. BeZu.
lined the courtyard with colors flying
and bayonets fixed. while the regi-
mental band played 1.-The Star Spangled
Banner"
In addition, platoons Of the Garde
Republcaine and exceptional police SER
vice kept back the crowds as the AM
bassador, seated beside the Master of the
Protocol in all his gold braided diplo-
matte glory, drove in blue and gold
state carriage from the Embassy to the
Presidents mansion.
The ceremony lasted just under half
an hour. Ambassador Herrick's theme
was one of action instead of words. He
pledged himself to apply his best efforts
to assist in the practical work which Is
vital to the solution of the problems
under which France and the whole world
are staggering.
terial, as well as prosperity. will come
only through hard incessant labor and
economy" said Mr.. Herrick, "and in the
measure in which we respond to that
summons lies the future glory of France
and the United States and the peace of
the world"
Prior to the presentation of his creden-
tials Mr.. Herrick paid a call upon
Premier BRAND. accompanied by Sheldon
" Whitehouse, counsellor of the American
Embassy, and then went 10 the embassv.
where he started upon the actual duties
of his office.
The Ten'ps tLis afternoon says of the
new American Ambassador:
Paris received Mr.. Herrick with
warm, spontaneous enthusiasm, which
was meant both for his country and him.
self-for his country because of the
great assistance rendered in winning the
war. and because it now. desirous OF
using its power for lining peace, is
undertaking. TO prevent another conflict
AS for Mr.. Herrick. no Frenchman Will
ever forget what he Gid for France in
1914"