New-York tribune., 1922-04-25
RedRecognition City Welcomes
Said to Gain i'm Citizen .Joffre
Hardins's Favor As Old Friend
Military Note Absent From
Affectionate Greeting to
Marine Hero. Who Shows
His Delight at Reception
Face No Longer WarW orn
Marshal Of France a Sturdy.
Bca,";"g Figure When He
Receives .Treedom of n. Y.

Marshal Jofre, hero Of the Marne. has
come TO New York once more. Not with
the pomp and tumultuous spendor OF
his entrance into tho city five years
ago. il must he said. when the memory
of his triumphs was still fresh in the
public mind. Then he was 1oflre the
celebrated soldier. Yesterday he was
JoFre, distinguished citizen OF France
en- tour Of the world, and so he was
welcomed
Though he was dressed IN the hori-
zon blue of the French military regi-
mentals, topped by the rcd cap OF the
marshal. with its gold trimmings.
daughter Germaine from his car at
Pennsylvania Station, 1t was gentle
face overcast with n shade Of fatigue
that beamed upon the group Of city
officials and eminent civilians who had
gathered there to greet hI-a.
No Pomp in Welcome Here
and women on station platforms. and
there was an occasional cheer in the
drive to City Hall. where he was ten
dered the freedom of the city by Mayor
Hylan. The bugle fanfares and tho
playing Of the French and American
national anthems during this ceremony
were the only sparks Of the military
spirit that were struck in salutation.
"1t is not the first time,' said the
Marshal with significant gesture of
head and hand in his reply to the re
marks Of the Mayor, that | am in
New York, Thirtyhve years ago on
returning from China | came through
America and visited several days.
When | quit here five years ago I re-
taired such 4 delightful memory that
| determined to return again. Since
have just been granted the freedom
of your city, I am one Of you and am
happy to be one of you"
Papa" Joffre is to remain here with
his family until Saturday, when he
sails on the Celtic. A warned program
has been prepared by the American Le
cion and city officials for his entertain
ment during mis- stay.
He arrived at 8 D. m. In his party
we've Lieutenant-Col lssaly, chief
of staff; Major Davy; MAJOR Or; Nal
lain. his personal physician: Major y.
S. Grant Sd. U. S. A., detailed az aid by
Burleigh L. S. n. G.; Daniel Willard,
president Of the Baltimore g. Ohio
Railroad. and Samuel Hill, of Seattle,
host Of the party.
Nation Joins in Greeting
They were greeted bv Major General
Robert Lee Bullard, representing the
army. and Captain c. T. Nogelge sang,
commandant Of the New York Navy
Yard. Thnre were present for the city
Grover Whalen, Commissioner Of Plant
and Structures, and Rooman Wana
maker; Captain Harrison X. Bird, Of
Governor Miller's staff; William F.
Deegan and r. L. Condor, for the
American Legion, and representatives
Of various French societies.
There WAS little hubbub as the ia
nous veteran stepped from the com
partment OF his special cav and re-
ceived the hande hakes of his 8elcomers.
He smiled, said few words in a soft
tone to each and bowed. It was re
marked that some lines that formerly
furrowed the corners Of his mouth had
disappeared and his face showed new
plumpness. He ovinced a simple pleas
ure in the cordiality of his welcome,
but remarked to those near him that
he felt bit fatigued
His countenancc shone. however,
when the crowds in the station began
to cheer as he was being escorted to
his automobile, waiting at the south
exit. The marshal responded to the
hurrahng by standing in his car and
waving his cap.
Crowds Salute Him in Passing
He was given rousiNg reception az
he came out Of the station onto Sev-
enth Avenue, where the lines Of people
were thickest. The party drove through
Thil ty-f!rst Street 30 Fifth Avenue.
thence to Ninth Street. to Lafayette
Street, and to City Hall The tri-color
appeared here and there at window
and while the streets were fairly filed
there was little cheering after the
party left The station.
At Lafayette Street the partr was
Joined by al escort of mounted po-
lice, which led the way to the hall.
A great cheer went up when Jotfre S
car entered the drive in front Of the
City Hall steps. The little park was
covered with civilians waving hats and
flags. AS the marshal stepped from his
autOm oblle the police escort stood at
attention while a city band gave a Fan
fare.
The hero Of France was led to the
Aidermanic Chamber, where he was
eulogized by the Mayor and given the
freedom of the city. In the course Of
his address the Mayor said:
"To-day Marshal Jof4re comes as
distinguished citizen of France We
are pleased to pay him personal
tribute. for he has displayed charm
Of individuality which bids fair to
rival his honorable career as 3 soldier
To you. Marshal Joffre | extend the
best wishes Of the citizenship OF New
York that you may long live to enjoy