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PORTLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1918.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
PEACE DELEGATIONS
ARE TAKING FORM
Congress Expected to Be
gin Soon After Jan. 1. .
27 COUNTRIES ARE INCLUDED
Total Membership Estimated
Between 100 and 120.
WILSON WOULD SPEED UP
Great Britain, France, Italy and
United States Each Allotted -Five
Delegates.
PARIS, Dec. 2G. The personnel of
the peace congress gradually is taking
form, so that the American delegates
express the hope that the various
countries' delegates -will be announced
nnd the delegates arrive for the actual
commencement of the negotiations soon
after the opening of the New Tear.
A number of the main details 'of the
composition of the congress are now
fairly well settled as a result of recent
conferences. These indicate that the
total membership of the congress will
be between 100 and 120.
Twenty-seven countries will be rep
resented by delegations, Including
those which declared war and a num
ber which have come Into existence as
a . result of the war.
America Has Five Delegates.
The great powers, notably Great
Britain, France, the United States and
Italy, each have allotted five delegates,
while the other delegations will vary
from one to four members, according
to the size of the country and the in
terests involved. ,
"Word has been received that the Bel
gian and Portuguese delegations soon
will join the representatives of the
United States, who, thus far, are the
only members of tho peace congress to
arrive. The non-arrival of the others
have been the subject of considerable
p surprise and adverse comment, the
Americans taking the ground that they
arc here ready to proceed to business
but with the personnel of the congress
not yet announced.
It is understood that President Wil
son's visit to England is likely to re
sult in conveying quite definitely the
view that it is highly desirable that the
congress should be put into motion
with the least possible delay.
delegation Xow Forming.
"While the personnel of few delega
tions have been announced, unofficial
advices indicate that most of them will
be formed substantially as follows:
Belgium, Paul Ilymans, Foreign Min
ister; Emil Vandervelde, Minister of
Justice; Baron Van Den Heuvel, Mln
ister to the Vatican.
Portugal, Senor Egas Moniz, Foreign
Minister Espirito Santo Lima, Senor
Friere da Andrade, Senor Santos Viga
and Augusto Vasconcellos, Minister of
the Colonies.
Brazil, Nilo Pecanha, Foreign Minis
ter; Ruy Barbosa, Admiral Huet Bacel
lar and General Thompowsky.
Japan, Viscount Chinda, Ambassador
to Great Britain; Baron Matsui, Arnba
eador to France, and two other dele'
gates now on their way to Paris.
Serbia, Xikola P. Pachitch, Premier
Dr. M. R. Vesnitch and Dr. Cumbltch.
Greece, Premier Venlzelos and M.
1'olitis, Foreign Minister.
Lloyd OrorKe Head Britain.
Italy, Premier Orlando, Baron Son-
nino, Foreign Minister; Leonida Bis
tolati-Bergamaschi, Minister of Military
Aid and War Pensions; General Diaz.
commander-in-chief of the Italian
army; Admiral Paolo Thaon dl Revel
former chief of the naval staff.
Great Britain, David Lloyd George
Prime Minister; Arthur J. Balfour, For
eign Secretary; Andrew Bonar Law
Chancellor of the Exchequer, and
George Nicoll Barnes, Labor member of
the War Cabinet, and one other dele
bate who has not yet been designated
Lieutenant-General J. G. " Smuts and
General Botha, representing South
Africa, are expected to accompany the
British delegation, in which probably
also will be representatives of Canada,
Australia and India.
France Delegation Incomplete.
France, M. Clemenceau, Premier
Stephen Pichon, Foreign Minister, and
three others who have not yet been
announced, although the names
those mentioned as probable members
include Leon Bourgeois, former Pre
mier; Jules Cambon, general secretary
to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and
Captain Andre Tardieu, head of the
general commission for Franco-Amerl
can war matters, or former Premier
-Aristide Briand.
China Allotted One Delegate.
The foregoing delegations comprise
those of virtually all of the European
countries which have taken part in
the war except Roumania and the fou
enemy countries, whose delegates have
not yet been announced. China will
he represented by one person, probabl
the Ambassador to France. Siam an
Cuba and a number of South and Cen
tral American republics have not bee
heard from. .
On the whole the lists given above
though unofficial and subject to
change, indicate that the delegation
have been virtually formed and tha
they soon will bo in a position to tak
uu the work of the congress.
CRIPPLED SUBMARINE
IS FINISHED BY TURK
SURVIVOR TEIXS OF SINKING
OF BRITISH DIVER.
Mangled Body of Captain Seen to
Go Overboard Others . Arc
Killed by Shell 1-irc.
LONDON, Wednesday, Dec. 23. (Via
Montreal.) The official report of the
sinking of tho famous British subma
rine E-14 off the Dardanelles early in
1918, with the loss of her commander.
Lieutenant - Commander Geoffrey
White, and all except seven of the
crew, has just been published.
The E-14 left Mudros January 27 and
proceeded up the Dardanelles to search
for tha Goeben. After diving under
ubmarine nets she found that tbe
Goeben had left a few hours previ
ously, so Commander White turned
aek, keeping a sharp lookout for en
emy craft.
A torpedo was fired at the ship which
carried the Goeben's ammunition, caus-
ng a heavy explosion, which extin
guished the submarine's lights and
sprung the fore hatch. Leaking badly
the submarine rose to the surface. The
forts immediately opened a heavy fire,
but did not hit her. She submerged
100 feet and continued on her course.
but, becoming unsteady. she was
brought to the surface, as she could
no longer be relied on under water.
Heavy fire immediately opened on both
ides of the straits and a shell hit the
hull, destroying the upper steering
gear.
An E-14 survivor says:
"The captain, seeing that escape was
hopeless, ran toward the shore. His
last words were "We are in God's
hands.' Only a few seconds later I
looked for him and saw his body.
mangled by shell fire, roll into the
water and go under. The last shell hit
the starboard side of our boat, killing
all near it, I believe. The submarine
soon after ran into a sand bank, close
nshore and the Turks picked up the
urvivors."
CLAIM TO ESTATE DENIED
Frederick W. Sharon Loses Suit for
Share of Millions.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26. Freder
ick William Sharon, of Tacoma, to
day lost his fight for a share of the
2,600,000 estate of the late Frederick
W. Sharon, of San Francisco, when the
State Supreme Court affirmed a decl-
on of the ' lower court denying his
laim. Sharon was a second cousin of
the "dec-sed7 "He" claimed to have been
adopted by the deceased in 1892, and
sought a child's share of the estate.
The decision ended litigation of two
years' standing.
Frederick W. Sharon was at one time
United States Senator from Nevada.
His estate was divided between his
widow, a daughter. Lady Florence
Hesketh, of the English Hobility. and
wo nieces and one grandniece. He had
big property interests here and in the
state of Washington-
RISH FREEDOM IS ASKED
Senator Phelan, of California,' In
troduces House Resolution.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 26. The Senate
held a brief session today and ad
journed until Monday.
Chairman Chamberlain, of the mill
tary committee, . announced that he
would address the Senate Monday on
the disposition and treatment of sol
diers abroad and in home cantonments.
Senator Phelan, of California, Demo
crat, introduced the House resolution
now before the foreign affairs com
mittee, proposing that the American
peace commissioners assist in obtaining
freedom for Ireland.
- FIRST ACTUAL PHOTOGRAPH OF THE SOLDIERS AND
- f i A i i I t hj,! j fc, . -f U: 5 k
life V-l &v, t Z-t l f ;A 1 iff -f v v V -cv
This photograph shows Phillpp Scheidemann, Socialist leader, proclaiming a republic at the statue of BismarcK In
The Reichstag building is shown in the background. How significant and predictive was the dedicative inscription. "Dem
building. laterally translated it means, "To the German people." It is now a people's government, still in its Infancy,
militaristic misrule, '
E
FULL OF
E
Hood Soldier Meets Child
hood Friend Abroad.
STORY TEEMS WITH INTEREST
Bride Arrives in Portland to
Visit With Relatives.
HUN ATROCITIES RECALLED
Mrs. Walter D. Copper, Driving Am
bulance at Vimy Ridge, Tells
"of Thrilling Experiences.
A story full of romance, interminsled
with thrilling experiences as an am
bulance driver in France, is that told
by -Mrs. Walter D. Copper, before the
war, of London, England, now. of Hood
River, Or., who Just arrived In Port
land to visit with her war-husband's
family.
The story of her life since the sec
ond week In August, 1914, when she en
listed with the Voluntary Aide Detach
ment of the British army, is well
adapted to a moving picture theme, the
kind that reaches the heart and
touches every emotion of the average
American.
One day In London, not long after
the United States had entered the war,
the story goes, Sergeant Walter D.
Copper, of Hood River, Or., then a
member of the 18th United States
Engineers, with a number of his
friends, entered a T. M. C. A. hut
with the intention of securing some
thing good to eat.
Childhood Days Recalled.
'"Lead the way to the feed,7 they said,
and one of the canteen workers, Lillian
Johnston, invited the Americans and
two other canteen workers to her home
in London, where "the best dinner ob
tainable in England" was prepared and
eaten.
Conversation led Serjeant Copper and
Miss Johnston to discover that - they
had once known each other when little
children In Kansas. Miss Johnston was
born in Quincy, Mass., near Boston, and
had traveled about the United States
considerably before leaving for 'Eng
land 17 years ago. It' was a case of
loye at first sight, but after three days
the American unit went to France.
Couple Married by Proxy.
Correspondence was kept up, how
ever, and It was not long before a mar
riage ceremony by proxy was started,
and six months later completed. Mr.
Copper was in. Bordeaux, France, and
Miss Johnston in London when the cer
emony was finally performed. Since
the day that Sergeant Copper left Eng
land, however, he has not seen the
woman who became his wife.
Sergeant Copper ls now attached
with the 65th Engineers and so far as
is known here is still in France. He
is the son of Mrs. J. . W. Copper, of
1522 Cascade avenue. Hood River. Be
fore the war he practiced civil engi
neering in that city. Irs. Copper, for
the past week, has been visiting with
her husband's parents in Hood River
and is now with Mr. and Mrs. M. L.
Rogers. 1282 Haight avenue. Portland.
In 1914 and 1915 Mrs. Copper drove a
British army ambulance in France and
Concluded on Page 5. Column 2.)
PROXY
MARRfAG
ROMANO
Official Casualty Report.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 26. Casualty
'lists today ijontal- 4302 names, of
which S3 were killed In "action, 120
died of wounds, 14 of accident, three in
airplane accidents, 202 of disease, 906
wounded severely, 1615 degree Undetermined-
Rllcrhtlv and 141 mtHKlncr
Following is the tabulated summary
rtlia nonnrl.il T H . -if T.. , . 1
111 BtllUU ,.
I.OEt at sea .Hi
Did of wound. lo.x::7'
flcd of duKas. IH.oj.s
Died of accident L'.l 1M
Tola I deaths h.!)fi.
Wounded llrt..".4l
Miasinff and priaoncra. l.l"ti
Total casualties Hl.o33
4.30J
OKEWX.
Killed In artioi
F.ainbort, Billl. Corvalli. Or.
Bradley, Eric. Mrs. Alary J. Bradley. G."iO 12.
Taylor street. Portland. Or.
Iied of wounds
Johnson, Day tee. Wood burn. Or.
Uatea, Millard M. JlUlvboro, Or.
Oled of dlcae
Robertson. ( harlra A. fM.); Mrs. VI ra. Rob
ertson, 1?2 Sandy boulevard, Portland.
Wo-inded t vrr.y-
KtrlriKham, I-val I,., Imbler. Or.
Kouchnilsky. Waif red. Hillshoro, Or.
Btake. Marry, Murshfield. or.
Nicholl. Albert T. M ra. KJi.abeth Nlcholl, 4
Wim-hell Bt.. Portland, Or.
Franrftfovich. Iouta F., Mrs. Sarah Fran-
clseovtch, !IG7 Belmont at.. Portland. Or.
Watta. Darven J. tC'pl.j. Silerz. Or.
Wonndcil (degree undHrrmlnrd)
Rankin. John M.. Junction t'ity. Or.
l'letchr. Arthur M. c?fr. ), Kunrene, Or.
Paul, Blair Frank 1. Paul. 010 it ax &.,
Portland, Or.
Holsheimer, Philip Peier. Bcaverton, Or.
Richardson, Cyril V Independence, Or.
ueiemiKs. f rank O., Astoria. Or.
t:iark. Karl K.. Albce. Or.
Seits. VU-ior M .. New burs'. Or.
Wonnded. derree. undetermined (previous
ly reported minting)
Wolfe, Barney, Ashland, Or.
Wounded slightly
Wythecombn. James W., Yamhill, Or.
Mack. Clinton K. Mrs. Kttu McElfish, 67
Jessup St., Portland. Or.
Hendricks, Curtis C, Oresham, Or.
Lawion, Maurice P. M rs. Acnes Lawion,
:i K. 21st at. N.. Portland, Or.
Hebelsen, Alfred P.. Jllllsboro, Or.
Panares, Theodore ?.. Mold man. Or.
Polio. k. Archie K., Airllc. Or.
Sirfc In hospital (previously reported
minting)
Harding, James F., Cottage, Grove, Or.
WASHINGTON.
Died of wounds
Karpinski. Stanley, East Tacoma, Wash.
Tied of accident
Parrett, Ueorgo C. Wag.), Seattle.
Died of dixfawe
Allen, William M. (Cpt., Seattle. Wash.
TeBcmeyer, Arthur (Cpl.). tiunnyslde. Wash
Wounded severely
Set wick, John, Seattle, Wash.
Stewart. Malcolm R.. Bothcll, Wash.
Howe. E) brid ce K., Tacoma, Waah.
Strickland. Roy A.. Beilevue, Wash,
Wounded (decree undetermined)
Turner, Harold L. Seattle. Wash.
Heikma. Hill to F., Kelno, Wash.
Miles. Jeo. D. Kng.-t'p!. . Spokane, Waah.
Neary, Edwin (1-t.J, Seattle. Wash.
Patton, Webster P., Seattle, Wash.
McDaniel. Kaiph, Adriy. Waah.
Dailey, Arthur R., Friday Harbor, Wash.
Street, Simon P.. Mayfleld, Wash.
Kayser, Harry W., Seattle. Wash.
I-eback. Klmer M-. llwaco. Waah.
Wright. Harold K. (Cpl.), Nooksaclr. Waah.
Johnson, Arvid. Mount v emon, W ash.
Wounded slichtly
Boiirfcette, Ralph J., iWttle. Wash.
Stif ter, Frank F., Spokane, W ssh.
Diebel, Jeor K.t Asotin. Wash.
Huhes. Leslie K. (Sjft.). Centralia. Wash.
Mend rick son, Oayle, A., Spokane, Wash.
Ekloff, Einar R, Seattle, Wash,
trause, Jacob, Granite, Wash.
Kirkby, Jese A., Sedro-Woolley. Wash.
Ferdon. Timot"hy E., Everett, Wash.
Ferguson, Jack, Sioux Falls. Idaho.
Plnalll, Giuseppe. Tajcoma, Wash. -
Mercer, F. O. tL.t.). Seattle, Wash.
Hudert, Tony A. (Cpl.), Prosser, Wash.
Misslns; in action
Catlln. Melvln C, Carson. Wash.
Merrlfleld, Cedrlc R., Seattle. Wash.
Severson, Mute, Seattle. Wash.
IDAHO.
Died of diweawe
Penrod. W. M.. Boise City, Idaho.
Wounded severely
Boyer, Wayne R., Hajrerman, Idaho.
Miller, Milton R.. Bancroft. Idaho.
Green, Delbert, Soda Springs, Idaho.
Harmoon. Paul A.. Buhl. Idaho.
Wounded, decree undetermined
Bedh. AucuMt (Cpl.). Pocatello, Idaho.
Knutson, Arthur O. (Cpl.), Norwood, Idaho.
Benson, Henry, Kamiah, Idaho.
Nelson. Cecil A.. Oakley. Idaho.
L.eeright, Worth R., Birley. Idaho.
Kdlefsen. George C. Brigs. Idaho.
Wounded slightly
Armstrong. Luther M., Boise, Idaho.
Dailey, Robert S.. Briggs, Idaho.
Covert. Reuben E., Thatcher. Idaho.
Cole. Paul W. (Sort.), Columbia, Idaho.
Returned to duty (previously reported
mlMsinsT)
Kelley, Heber L., Idaho Falls. Idaho.
Alabama.
Killed In action
Crosby, S. E-, Village Springs, Ala.
Died of wounds
Falls, V. C Fayette. Ala.
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U. S. IDEALS TO BE
KEPT. SAYS-WILSON
America's Fighters.
PRESIDENT WELL RECEIVED
Chaumont Is Decorated
Honor of Executive.
in
YANKS GATHER IN FIELD
Six Selected Divisions Reviewed by
Mr. AYilson on Sloping Plata
Similar to Gettysburg.
CHAUMONT. Dec. 25. (By the Asso
ciated Press.) President Wilson, today
pledged himself to the American
troops in the field to attain a peace
which would preserve the fruits of the
sacrifices they have made.
Standing with bared head in a field
near Langres, over which Caesar
marched with his legions centuries
ago, the PresidenC told 10.000 Ameri
can infantry that, now that they had
done their part to win the Ideals for
which America entered the war, they
could depend upon him to see that
they were preserved.
The President came up from Paris
to SDend Christmas day with the men
who have done such a great part in
winning the war. Historic old Chau
mont, headquarters of the American
Army, did itself proud In its reception.
In its homely way It rivaled Paris and
In the depth of its sincerity it fully
equaled It.
Towa In Gala Carb.
The oldest Inhabitant waa out with
his age-old silk hat. the prettiest lit
tle girl was out In her best gown. The
streets were lined with American and
French troopa and the sidewalks were
choked with Frenchmen cheering
themselves hoarse.
" The moes-grown roofs of the houses
were loaded with folks from the coun
tryside, who cared nothing for the
raw. chill wind that swept over the land
or for the occasional rain or the touch
of snow.
Cold, gray cloud banks shut out the
sun and the ground waa wet and sod
den. But there was no dampness In
the welcome. Chaumont simply went
wild. The American troops, muddy,
cold and soaked, but happy, seemed just
as enthusiastic as the country people.
Trala Arrives Early.
'The President's train arrived at 9
o'clock in the morning and the party
went at once to the City Hall, where
there was a formal reception, speeches
and the presentation of flowers.
Less than a tenth of those invited
could crowd into the small room, which
already had in place a atablet com
memorating the President's visit. There
were speeches, all in French, by the
(Jeneral commanding the district, the
Mayor and the Prefect.
The President nodded appreciatively
and smiled Irom time to time. Just as
he began to make his reply, the mili
tary band In the square outside broke
Into the strains of "The Battle Hymn of
the Republic" and the President spoke
to the dramatic accompaniment of the
(Concluded on Pan. . Column 4.)
GERMAN GOVERNMENT.
eras
the Bismarck's Plats on November 3.
Deuachen Volke," on the front of the
but all-powerful after centuries of
.
NATION'S TRADE FLEET'
TO HAVE PROTECTION
WORLD ORGANIZATION" GUIDKS
AMERICAN COMMERCE.
I'nlted Slates Shipping Board Will
Open Permanent Offiees in
Many foreign Countries.
TARIS, Ecc..:6. (By the Associated!
Tress.) The United States Shipping
Koard has decided to create a perma
nent world organization for the pur
pose of handling the Government's
trade Tlect with the greatest effective
ness. "We will - open at once offices in
I-ondon. Paris and Koine." said Kd
ward X. Hurley, chairman of the board,
today. "From thee centers." Mr. Hurley
continued, "will be directed 10 or 12
other offices, such as Shanghai. Yoko
hama and Bombay, in the UaRt; Genoa,
in Italy: Buenos Aires, Valparaiso, anil
Rio de Janeiro, in Soirth America, and
at Rotterdam and Antwerp. Take, for
example, vessels brlncins supplies to
Belgium or Franco. It is of the great
est importance that we have a quick
turn around. It may he of advantage
to reroute a vessel on this ide to
India or to South Africa.
"The Iondon, Paris or Antwerp of
fices would have precise information
and be able to consign a ship without
delay for its most efficient use. The
subordinate centers are essential prop
rriy 10 oireci our National fleet. They
will be managed by practical shipping
men who will be assigned to their posts
from the United States.
"There will bo no Interference with
the War Department's handling of
ships. The service of supply has really
done Its work admirably and we shall
not have any changes to make In that.
Our business will be with the trade
fleet."
Tl I 1 .
jireiior-uenerai itosslter has re
ceived instructions to proceed at once
to put the plan Into effect. The French
Belgian and Italian governments. It is
understood, will welcome representa
tlves In their capitals with whom they
can deal direct.
BELGIAN WAR CROSS WON
Taeoma Captain Decorated for Brat
cry at River Scheldt.
TACOMA. Wash.. Dec. 26. (Spectal.)
Captain Delprat Keen, of the 316th
Engineers, 91st Division, has been
decorated with the Belgian war cross
for signal bravery and courage under
fire. Captain Keen won his honor at
the River Scheldt, where many boys of
the 91st Division were killed or
wounded.
The details of his exploit were not
included in the letter he wrote to his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Keen, of
Tacoma. He enlisted early In the war
and was stationed at Camp Lewis for
many months.-
LIQUOR EXCESSES OPPOSED
General Perilling Orders Forces to
Observe Frencli Rule.
PARIS. Wednesday. Dec. 25 General
Pershing has issued an order to all
American commanders to co-operate
fully with the French government lr
measures against excessive use of al
cohollc liquors.
The French army rules regarding the
drinking of spirituous liquors and the
opening of liquor shops to soldiers, he
says, will be observed strictly by the
American forces.
10-COURSE MENUS TARGET
Hotel Men's Association Pledged Aid
to Food Programme.
CHICAGO. Dec 16. Action against
10-course menus was taken today by
the Hotelraen's Association of Chicago,
as a pari or tne reconstruction pro-
rramrae and alio to comply with re
quests of the National food admlnis
(ration.
It was decided to cut down the num
ber of dishes offered, but to retain
quality and Quantity.
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
The Weather.
TESTER DAY'S Maximum Temperature, 3S
decrees; minimum. 33 degrees.
TODAY'S Itain; moderate southerly winds.
lore inn.
Peace delegations are taking; form. Page 1
Clamorous London greets President. Page 1
Survivor tetla hrmv Turks finished crippled
euomanne. fage l.
Russians plead for early Intervention by en
tetite. Page X
Election results favor Sinn Felners. Page 2
Nation s trade, fleet to have protection
Page 1-
Muunoui ierman sailors in Benin sur
render. Page 4.
National.
Official casualty list. Page 1.
Secretary Houston urgos continuance
wheat price guarantee. Psge .
Move to confer life rank upon Army officers
may result in contest. 1'age 6.
lotnetic.
All America welcomes guardians of a
Page 4.
Japan will do her bit for civilization, says
envoy. 1'age
Socialists sometimes talk too much, says
Clarence S. Darrow. Page 5.
Pacific Northwest. 9
17. S. and allied Generals laud 91st Divi
sion's valor. Page 3 3.
f port a.
Main event for coming boxing smoker to be
announced today. Page 1-.
Physical education conference opens today,
Page U.
Commercial and Marine.
Larpe Increase In holiday produce movement.
Page 17.
Corn higher at Chicago on smallness of of
ferings. Pagolt.
Coppers only firm features of stock market.
Page J 7.
Government announr-os terms for wood car
riers now available. Page 13.
Portland and Vicinity.
Proxy marriage full of romance. Page
Concentration of state powers urged. Page 10.
Teachers of Oregon In executive council.
Page 13.
Government bureau finds work for soldiers,
Page 14.
.Weather report, da la a ad Precast. Face 14.
CLIO ROUS LONDON
GREETS PRESIDENT
England's Guest Accorded
Hearty Welcome.
SMILE WINS BRITISH HEARTS
Scene at Buckingham Palace
Without Parallel.
UNIFORAIED WOMEN IN LINE
American Sailor, Wating Stars anil
Stripes, Originates Cry,
"We Want Wilson."
BY JOSEPH w. ukicu;.
(Copyrlclil. by th N-w York World, pub
lished by arrangement.
I.OXDOS, Dec. 26. (Special cable.)
When President Wilson stepped
throucrh the portals of C'harinjr "ros.s
station this afternoon and entered tho
semi-state carriage with King: George,
London eaVe a mighty t-hout of welcome
to the American President, such as no
ruler who haa ever visited these chores
has ever been accorded. It was a
fchout that set abalze a mighty multi
tude, and- which traveled just ahead
of the President's carriage the whole
way, through streeets packed with peo
ple for tho full two miles through
which the Presidential procession made
Its way to Buckingham Palace.
There has been no outpouring of tho
people of London since the troops re
turned from tho South African war as
is compared with today's congrega
tion of people from all parts of the
United Kingdom, which easily is Lon
don's greatest outpouring of people
from the whole Kmpire because of the
thousands of Britons from overseas
who assembled along the route of the
procession.
Smile Winn People.
The Presidential smile won a place
in the hearts of the Britons' as It did
among the populace of Paris. His face
lighted up with a smile is the great
multitude accorded him a welcome that
pales all attempts at comparison, tino
must picture a densely massed popula
tion over whose heads waved countless
flags and which gave vent to a mighty
burst of cheering to come within strik
ing distance of picturing the more out
ward demonstration.
It was 2:30 P. M. when the mighty
army of sightseers had their attention
attracted skyward by the numerous air
planes which had accompanied the
President to London after a magnifi
cent welcome at Dover, and it set
everyone alive with expectancy, for
they realized down all this great "Presi
dential avenue" that the King and
Queen and Cabinet Ministers ware
greeting the President and Mrs. Wilawu
In Charing Cross station.
A short time before the King and
Queen and Princess .Mary had received
a great ovation from the millions of
spectators as they Journeyed toward
the station. And other welcomes were
accorded the white-haired Foreign (Sec
retary, Mr. Balfour, as he went afoot
through the street past the World's of
fice In company with Lord Robert Cecil,
as did many other Ministers.
Women Line Route,
Vnlts from the Army and Navy air
force. Women's Army Auxiliary Corps,
Women's Royal Air Force and Women'a
Royal Naval Force lined the route of
the Presidential procession. On many
of the sidewalks the people were plant
ed from 12 to 13 deep, while In the
street intersection and before Bucking
ham Palace there were Just a-s dense
masses, many in the background re
signing themselves to no sight of the
President, but happy to have had a
chance of Joining In the mighty cheers
soon to rend the air.
It Is the first ovation to the head
of a foreign nation when women in
His Majesty's service in uniform helped
the men of the service to line the road,
and they gave a picturesque setting
which delighted the thousands who
saw it.
The guard of honor at Charing Cro.
station were men of the Scots Guards,
many of whom had been wounded two
and three times during the war. and
an unarmed guard of American Ma
rines, infantry detachment and a de
tachment of American soldiers lined up
within the station. The Guards' band
struck up "The Star-Spangled Banner"
as the President arrived.
Wonnded Wi Cratch en.
Once in the carriages, the procession
started for Buckingham Palace imme
diately, preceded by the sovereign's
escort of Life Guards In khaki, and
these veterans nearly all wore one or
more wound stripes. Along the whoKe
processional route were hundreds "f
wounded from the hospitals of London,
and during the tumultuous cheering
and waving of flags, many crutches
were hoisted Ioft to wave a welconye
to the President.' Others were care
fully lifted to taxi tops or helped to
roofs of big army motor lorries, which
appeared at many street intersection.
The Presidential high hat was raised
aloft and made Its first wide sweep a
the carriage in which he was riding by
the King's side emerged into the street
outside of Charing Cross Station In.
answer to the first great triumphant
cheer which waited him. and which
wreathed his face S . s::.is us it did
that of the King.
The Joy-bells of St. Martin's rever
berated through tho still wintry a:r
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