The New York herald., 1921-10-29

p. Nj. With him were Col Frank Par
ker. acting as honorary aid Brig. Gen.
Henri Desticker, Count Charles de
Chambrun. DR.. Paul Andre, Command
ant Jean de MERRY, Capt. Rene L'Hopi-
tai and Lieut.. Paul dc Soubreyan, his
staff officers. except for Count de
Chambrun. who Is counsellor OF the
French Embassy. On board the Vigiiant
the Marshal was further welcomed on
behalf of the American Legion, whose
special guest he is. by Franklin DOlier
and Delaney Kountze. BY this time the
Journey toward Pier A had begun. two
destroyers leading the way very care
fully for tine haze was hanging on al
though the sun overhead was now bright
and warm.
Immediately after getting his bearings
the Marshal made statement to the
press:
1T is a very great satisfaction for me
to come here and meet again my American
brothers in arms. These soldiers whom
had the honor TO lead I'm 1918 on the bat
tlefields of France were brave and gallant
in the performance OF the duties of war.
am now to have the deep pleasure OF
seeing them engaged in the works OF
peace. utilizing the same quality which
made their strength and glory through
out the war. 1t is likewise very great
JOY for me to visit them In their homes.
where they received the inspiration and
| training which animated them so power
fully.
But during my visit in the midst OF
the living. my thoughts remain with the
absent ones, the brave soldiers OF your
great country. who gave their lives for
our wars common cause. May all those
who mourn their dead be assured OF my
most profound sy-rSoathy. Their sacri-
flee has not been in vain. On II rests
the basis OF the peace of the world for
which we are working I'm common to-
day. inspired by the same sentiments
which united us upon the field OF bat
| tle."
Cheers From 10000.
| Following .he destroyers Barney and
Preston. the Vigilant passed Governors
! Island at 2:O7 p. NJ. BY that time Mar
! shal Foch who was wearing mill
tary overcoa.. had fished his favorite
pipe out Of a deep pocket and was
busy with the fumes of the tobacco.
| When he 'was told that another salute
was imminent he ended his smoke,
came on deck and stood at attention
at the rail as Fort Jay hammered out
nineteen reports.
at pier A 10 meet the cheers of 20.o0C
people massed between the Aquarium
and the Whitehall Building and be-
tween the water front and the distant
Custom House. Many Of them had been
there since the middle OF the morning
and it was crowd of interesting COM
plexion. 1t included thousands Of French
people who chatted with their char
acteristic animation. even when pressed
back by the police: a large contingent
of wounded veterans from the Fox Hills
Hospital the Lafayette Guards in full
, regalia and headed by their own band.
! twenty French veterans in full uniform
and the representatives OF many French
and American societies.
All the whistles anywhere about let go
as Foch appeared, and the crowd broke
into cheers. The Marshal chatted with
Pershing very gayly. then gave his at
tention to Gov. Miller, who made a brief
address Of welcome. Others in the group
were Charles NJ. Schwab and Rodman
! Wanamaller. chairman of the Mayors
committee. The Marshal replied, speak
ing in French. as his English is limited.
to assure the Governor OF his appre-