New-York tribune., 1921-10-29

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and feels that the union which has
cemented by what was accomplished d
under your leadership, Is an augury Of
what must continue For all time
"You honor us beyond the power Of
words to tell, by your visit here. We
trust we shall not overwhelm you with
the manifestations Of our affection,
but we extend to you welcome which
cannot be expressed In words, but
which Is indicated by what you have
witnessed this Afternoon, and which will
continue to be demonstrated during
your stay in this country, which we
hope will be as long a 8 possible.
"And for the State of New York,
which I have the honor now to repre-
sent, want to extend to you the hos
pitality Of the state and to express the
wish that our citizens may have the
honor of continuing this expression
which you witnessed this afternoon Of
their great affection, admiration, and
esteem"
Marshal Replies In French
Marshal Foch replied in French, Am
bassador Jusserand acting as his in
terpreter. At the third pause in the
translation Foch laughingly remarked
that he scarcely needed an interpreter,
SO quick was the response to every
word he said Many of the guests in
the Aldermanic chamber were French
and their enthusiasm ran high as the
leader Of the Allied armies replied as
follows:
81 lack words to express the senti-
ment I felt when l landed in this
beautiful city. The atmosphere of
sympathy around me touches me deeply.
am very happy to see tho city from
which came so many fighters whom I
had the honor to lead into battle. They
all shared the sentiment that led US
to victory.
81 want to express my gratitude to
the Mayor and officials of New York
for comforting upon me the freedom
of the city, document which will be
preserved for all time in the sacred
archives Of my family.
"In all the speeches made here I find
more than the expression Of one ma
tion. find the expression OF q union
over sacred cause which was
cemented by victory. It was a cause
that will never fail. The union will
continue in peace, as we'll as in war,
despite the many problems confronting
us. The union Of two democratic,
liberal nations like America and France
is indispensable. l am confident that
the union will live forever"
Crowds Line Uptown Streets
Immediately following the ceremony
at City Hall Marshal Foch proceeded to
the Pennsylvania Station. The route
was by Lafayette and Ninth streets to
Fifth Avenue, then across Thirty-third
Street to Seventh Avenue and in the
Thirty-frst Street entrance Of the sta
tion. The streets were lined with
crowds and the blizzard of Broadway
was repeated in multi-co1ored stream
ers. Fire bells were rung at the sta
tion on Lafayette Street and prisoners
peered through the bars Of the Tombs
as the great French general flashed
past.
At the station a police bugler sound
ed the call to attention with fourishes
and the patrolmen and mounted police
men came stitiy to attention as Foch
and his escort approached. They were
greeted by William H. Egan, Station
Master Extraordinary, who provided
further escort for the party on its way
to the train. The vaulted roof rang
with the cheers Of 10000 as they passed
through.
Marshal Foch stepped aboard his car
at 4:10 o'clock for Washington. The
late arrival of baggage caused some
delay In departing, which gave him q
chance to thapk the members Of his
escort and express appreciation for
the demonstration rendered him. The
train pulled out Of the station at 4:3E
p. m.
Busy Time for Police Details
The police had a busy time keeping
the crowds in check all along the line
Chief Inspector William J. Lahey made
arrangements for the escorts to &C.
company Marshal Foch and his party
from the Battery to City Hall and from
there to the Pennsylvania Station. The
police were in charge of Inspectors
Thomas Ryan and John J. O'Brien.
Along the limo of march $500 police
men were stationed. The mounted es-
cort was under the direction of Lieu
tenant Harry Eason and tho motor
cycle corps was led by Lieutenant An
thony Howe. Three hundred patrol
men reported for special duty at the
Battery.
The George Washington, which
brought General Pershing here an hour
or two in advance OF Marshal Foch, raced
for three days SO that the American
Genera! would land in time to greet
the French General. After arriving at
Pier A on the army boat Lexington
General Pershing was met by Dock
commissioner Hubert and General
Bullard. They proceeded to Battery
Park to wait for the arrival of Foch,
and were joined there by Governor
Miller, Assistant Secretary of War
Wainwright and other members of the
National Guard aud regular army.
Pershing Kisses Little Girl
AS General Pershing descended the
stairs TO go out on the pier 10 meet
Marshal Foch Miss Gladys Perkins, of
55S West ll1th Street, stepped from
the crowd and presented him with a
hugo bouquet of American Beauty
roses. General Pershing thanked the
little girl and kissed her.
TRY 1t again!" shouted some one in
the crowd.
Lucky mani" cried another.
After this incident the general pro-
ceeded to the pier and waited the ar
rival of the Vjgilant.
A sword will be presented to Marshal
Foch at Georgetown University, Wash
ington, by the jesuit universities, col
leges and high schools o: America. It
is to be given as testimonial to a
fellow aiumnus, for Marshal Foch was
educated at the College Of St Clement,
in Metz