f the passing people and everywhere were in evidence. Bands were
playing the Star Spangled Banner, public meetings were held, addresses
were made and dinners given--all showing that the new feeling between
the countries was not only friendly but also most intensely cordial.
From the King and Queen to the humblest newsboy the enthusiasm was
everywhere to be seen." And what was true in London was true also
throughout the kingdom.

From the front General Pershing received the following telegram:

"DEAR GEN. PERSHING: In behalf of myself and the
whole army in France and Flanders I beg you to
accept for yourself and the troops of your command
my warmest greetings on American Independence Day.

"Fourth of July this year soldiers of America,
France and Great Britain will spend side by side
for the first time in history in defense of the
great principle of liberty, which is the proudest
inheritance and the most cherished possession of
their several nations.

"That liberty which the British, Americans and
French won for themselves they will not fail to
hold not only for themselves but for the world.
With the heartiest good wishes for you and your
gallant army,

"Yours very sincerely,
"D. HAIG,
"Field Marshal."

To this hearty message of congratulation and good will General Pershing
sent the following response to the Commander in Chief of the British
Army in France and Flanders:

"MY DEAR SIR DOUGLAS: Independence Day greetings
from the British armies in France, extended by its
distinguished Commander in Chief, are most deeply
appreciated by all ranks of the American forces.
The firm unity of purpose that on the Fourth of
July this year so strongly binds the great allied
nations together stands as a new declaration and a
new guarantee that the sacred principles of
liberty shall not perish but shall be extended to
all peoples.

"With the most earnest good wishes from myself and
entire command to you and our brave British
brothers in arms, I remain, always in great
respect and high esteem,

"Yours ver