Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 301, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 December 1917 — Pershing and Men Renew Devotion Pledge To Our Cause [ARTICLE]

Pershing and Men Renew Devotion Pledge To Our Cause

Wash?, "ton, Dec. 25.—Renewed pledges o demotion to the cause of democracy from all ranks of the American expeditionary forces in France were given in a Christmas message from General Pershing to the chief of staff of the army. The cablegram, made public tonight by the War Department, said: Please extend to the President and the Secretary of War holiday greetings and best wishes for success of our arms during the coming year, and convey to them ranks of the American expeditionary forces in France renewed pledges of devotion to our sacred cause. Likewise express our greetings to our comrades at home, coupled with full confidence in the patriotism, courage and devotion to the flag.