Evening star., 1921-07-07
j. S. UN0RGANZED,
SAYS MR.. HERR|CK
Ambassador to France De-
cIares America Does Not
Realize World Power.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. July Tho need for
America to apply its great power for
world betterment in . concrete way
was emphasized last night by Myron
T. Herrick. reappointed ambassador to
France, in an address at q luncheon
given in his honor by the France
American Society. Mr.. Herrick sails
today for Paris. He is vice president
Of tho society.
Tn these tragic years since 1914"
said Ambassador Herrick, Il have
! resents this nation in any foreign
country, whether he be ambassador.
| consul or secretary, 10 soldier, 60
| Ing forth from great nation which
has perhaps not yet realized its own
power In the world and the need Of
| exercising that power in a concrete
way.
Says q. 8. Does Not Understand.
From our nation today" continued
he. every representative to every
nation takes up a sacred and serious
mission from the people Of the United
states America does not yet quite un-
derstand her part: her soul is great,
put IT Is not yet organized SO as to
function concrtely, as would a great
business organization.
nope that in years to come we
shall be able to function as a gov
eminent quickly and promptly. That
| Is what even those who are closest
TO- affairs. those at the center Of
things: do not seem to understand
how all nations are turning to us for
a,t.o solution OF their problems. the So
luton which alone will bring the
world to higher plane. and which
| can only come with that understand
ing
for her, with the feeling that the en-
bassy in Paris is not only near the
government but near the heart Of
France. I hope may accomplish
something Of what Canning predicted
when he said that America would
the old world" he added.
TeleEram From Presfdent.
In a telegram President Harding
Il desire to Join in spirit with those
present in tribute to Mr.. Herrick, and
! to share in their expressions Of esteem
and good wishes. The favorable i'm
preston made by Mr.. Herrick during
his former ofical residence in Paris
leaves no doubt OF the success of his
present mission, and 10 an assurance
OF the promotion Of good understand
Ing and most cordial relations be-
tween the United States and France"
| Ambassador Jusserand Of France
also wired his compliments on the
occasion.
Marshal Fsyolle Of France, who was
introduced ~ that simple soldier who
| did SO much to save civilization" paid
tribute to Mr.. Herrick's popularity
in France.
Correspondents Entertained.
French and American newspaper
correspondents and ofacials Of the
American Legion and the Knights Of
Columbus were guests last night at
q dinner given by DR.. Marcel Knecht,
chief or tho French bureau Of infor-
nation in tho United States, who sails
| Tor France today to conclude arrange
ments Tor tho visit Of Marshal Foch to
the United States In. October.
Marshal Foch will arrive here the
last week in October and go at once
to Kansas City to attend the national
convention Of tho American Legion
From there he will go to Chicago to be
the guest Of the Knights Of Columbus
at gala demonstration in his honor
on October 81. It was announced last
night by William P. Larkin, supreme
director of the order.
| DR.. Knecht announced that he would
| make arrangements. while in France,
for the visit there Of $50 members Of
the American Legion who will witness
to American dead by the French gov
| ernment at Fleury. Tho delegation
! will sail on August 3.
| Ambassador Herrick. in the course
| OF an address, in which he pledged
Americas enduring friendship for
France. paid tribute to tho American
| soldiers who died in France.