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Show no buse'lost -in movement of u. s. troops Tarls, June 30. Major General Pershing the American commander, on his roturn to his headquarters after a quick trip to the port of debarkation de-barkation of the first military expedition expe-dition from tho United States, which Is to tako part lnl the war' against Germany, said: "The landing of tho first American troops has been a complete success. In this remarkable transfer of a large force across the ocean onef the largest operations we have ever undertaken not a man or an nnlmal was lost or injured and there ova's not a single case of serious slckriess nothing but, a few unimportant cases of mumps. The men landed In splendid morale with keen, confident con-fident and eager spirit. Appearance of Men Inspiring. "Tho physical appearance of our men Is truly inspiring. They aro all fine husky young' follows, with the glow of energy and good health and physical vigor, which will make them a credit alongside any troops. They aro exceptionally well, camped and oared for, with substantial wooden barracks, good beds, good food and tho b'est sanitary arrangements. They are located on high ground. For all this wo are deeply Indebted to French co-operation with members of my staff." t |