Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-04
St. Louis Extends
Glad Hand to
Marshal FOch

Marshal FOcn
ST Louis, Nov. Shy A. Po-
Hailed as one of our "old boys" Off
cially honored by two universities wei
coined and feted by the citizens OF
st. Louis, Ferdinand Foch, marshal of
France, now the nations guest, today
was shown American hospitality as
exemplified in the Middle West. Shar-
ing the honors was General Pershing,
introduced to his fellow "buddies' OF
the American Legion simply as
"Black Jack"
From early morning until late to-
night the city poured forth its hos
pitality to the two warriors in mag
nificent manner. Both expressed keen
delight at the reception accorded
them. The American warrior, deviat-
ling from his usual serious vein, IN
dulged in numerous pleaSantries as
he addressed members of the Amer
lean Legion in the city hall.
Marshal Foch called upon to adj
dress several throngs, expressed de-
light and appreciation OF the honofS
bestowed puon him and the cordlal
welcome shown him. Nisibly affected
by the bestowal of the honorary de-
gree of doctor of laws upon him by
the St. Louis University in an open
ouadranele before the student body
and members of other Cathollc
schools, the marshal declared ne
found it difficult to express himself.
A few minutes previously. from the
same platform. Archbishop John j..
Glennon had presented him COM
memorativc medallion on behalf or
| the fourth degree, Knights or Co''lm-
! bus. Twelve year old Elizabeth Fusz
received kisses on both checks from
| the marshal when she presented h'm
with a large bouquet on behalf of the
international Federation of Catholic
Alumni.
At the st. Louis University Marshal
Foch was hailed as "one Of our old
bows" by Rev NJ. !. O'Connor. the
| former student of Jesuit institution,
! in comforting the honorary degree OF
tn University.
In the afternoon, Marshal Foch
appeared before an assembiage OF
| French societies which extended
their welcome to him and then rest
ed before addressing the American
Legion at the City hall.
A banquet tonight by the chamber
of commerce concluded st. Louis
welcome. The marshal and his
party which included Hanford Mac
Nider of Mason City, Iowa. the new
national commander of the Ameri-
can Legion, was scheduled to leave
after midnight for indianapolis
where tomorrow he will be the Gucts
OF that city.
General Pershing left for Nash
vile on business
One of the features of the day was
q review of the Sixth Infantry, just
Camp Jackson, S. c., TO jefferson
Barracks. Mo. The regiment reached
East st. Louis two days ago, but was
held there to be given the oppor-
tunity of passing in review before its
French and American commanders.
The regiment was in command OF
Colonel Hunter 3. Nelson.
Disabled veterans sat in the re-
viewing stand and in front, forming
a guard of honor, We're overseas men
wearing French decorations.
1t was not until almost noon that
the vast majority of st. Louis citi-
Zens had opportunity to see the dis
tinguished guests. The breakfast at
the st. Louis club, functions at St.
Louis University and Washington
University and the visit to the statue
of st. Louis had kept the party out
of the business sections However,
along the entire route there were
large assemblases of people. includ-
ing children. 1t was holiday i'll
the schools.
When the business sections were
reached the crowd became inn
mense, practically every available
foot of space being occupied. VIM
dows Of Office buildings displayed
sea of faces. Mounted police picked
up the parade as it entered the bust
ness section and formed an escort to-
the Planters hotel, where luncheon
was served. The automobiles con-
veyng the party were decorated with
American flags and the French tri-
colors. oak leaves and yellow chrys-
anthemums