Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-10
PRESIDENT APPEALS
TO BUSINESS MEN
Urges Them to Mobilize Re-
sources as a Means of Ma
ti0naI Defense.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, December
Io.-Preparedness by business
men to mobilize the resources OF
the nation as a measure of nation
al defense was urged by President
Wilson here today in a ringing
address before the Columbus
Chamber OF Commerce. His
words were given added signih-
canoe by the disputes pending be-
tween the United States and
Austria and Germany.
The Presidents address was ap
plauded by non-partisan audience of
100 men, including many of the lead
ing officials and business men of Ohio.
While he had not written it out in
advance. he had thought it over care
fully
The banking and currency law pass
was lauded by the President as a great
aid to foreign commerce. Until 1t was
passed there were hardly any foreign
branches of American banks.
He criticised the policy of protection.
Business, he declared, should be eff
cient. but it should not be organized
in order to secure monopolies.
Il, for my part" he said, Took for
ward to the future of American busi-
ness with confidence, because it has
changed it's point of view
He opposed the injection of politics
into business. He described himself
as militant democrat" and addsd
that the democratic party wanted to
help business.
President Wilson arrived here from
Washington at S:45 am. today to de-
liver two addresses and attend a pub
lie reception in the rotunda- of the
state capitol. He was greeted by an
enthusiastic crowd at the railroad sta
ton.
In spite of the cold weather the
streets between the station and the
Presidents hotel were lined with
crowds. which applauded as he passed.
The President had refused to consent
to parade escorting him and there
fore the reception was simple. He was
met at his private car by committee
led by Clifford Pinchot. former United
States forester. and William P. Tracy,
president of the Columbus Chamber of
Commerce.
A large guard of regular soldiers and
Ohio National Guardsmen and police
were on duty to protect the President.
The entire route between the station
Guardsmen and troop of cayalrymen
rode beside the Presidents automobile.
At the station and at the hotel special
details of police, kept back the crowds.
The applause for the President grew
in volume as he proceeded along High
street. until when he reached his hotel
it amounted to an ovation. He passed
some blocks. however. where the ap-
plause was slight. All the windows of
Buildings along the way were filled
ho fron t1x,
lifted his hat and bowed to the crowds.
At the hotel the door of his automobile
was opened by gorgeously liveried
negro footnlan, with bouquet of flow
when he saw his regalia. The lobby of
the hotel was packed with people, but
soldiers cleared the way for the Presi-
dent and for his party to reach his
hotel.
The hotel ceremonies were supposed
to be over. but the President asked to
meet all the members of the reception
committee. They were Introduced by
Senator Pomerene and Representative
Brumbaugh Of Ohio, who accompanied
and had breakfast with him this morn
ing.
Strolls Through the Streets.
Mr.. Wilson then decided to remain in
his room to work on the two addresses
he was scheduled to deliver later in
the day, but it was not long before
the clear. cold weather enticed the
President out, and he walked through
the business streets of Columbus, ac-
companied by secret service men. He
was quickly recognized and followed
by crowd. He stopped frequently to
look in shop windows. Several Times
he bowed and smiled to people who
spoke to him.
| After walking past the two halls
where he is to speak today the Presi-
dent picked his own course and walked
about a mile from the business section
Of the city. Before returning to the
hotel he travelled about three miles He
was accompanied by his physician, DIR.
Grayson: Secretary Joseph p. Tumulty
and about 100 citizens.
Workmen installing large plate
glass window had the pane across the
Presidents path, and he was compelled
to dodge 1t.
During his walk the. President re-
from a Scotch collie which followed
him for block. An eighty-year-
old lady meeting the party recognized
the executive, made little bow and
exclaimed Bless my soul, il 1t isn't
the President
Escorted to Masonic Temple.
A committee from the chamber of
commerce arrived at the hotel shortly
before noon TO escort the President to
the luncheon. American flags covered
the walls OF the large hall in the Ma
sonic Temple, in which the lunch was
held Eleven hundred men were pres
ent and 300 more had been turned
away. The balconies were filled with
women.
Tumultuous applause greeted the
President as he entered the hall. The
cheering lasted until the President sat
down. He arose as the people sang