New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-18

Inc HOlOS OI lNC CO4Hiuailuri ~
chief OF the army and navy at the
city's luncheon In his honor ri the
Hotel Biltmore yesterday inspired more
/ than good will and enthusiasm. To
many o. his listeners they seemed sig
nificant Of the present crisis be
fore the country, and filed with an
unimpassioned but patriotic promise
( that whatever the result Of interna-
tional negotiations, he had predeter-
mined his action in the light OF ma
tional sentiment and humanity's call,
as he saw and heard It.
President Wilson reached climax IN
his address when he declared that
america asks nothing for herself ex-
cept what she has right TO ask for
humanity itself"
Loud sslvos Of applause greeted this
remark. It was the only point at which
the President was interrupted for any
appreciable time, though his whole ad-
dress was received with unusual enthu-
siasm and frequent applause by the
800 diners.
Good cheer, picturesque decorations
and warmth OF hearth and hearts
awaited the President and his party
{ when they reached the Bltmore, after
/ the rain which fell during the review
of the land parade. The weather did
/ not dampen the enthusiasm Of the
crowds outside Standing with barred
head in his carriage, rs he was driven
/ from the reviewing stand to the hotel,
the President wss cheered TO the echo,
D a u ! a ! h.. IL,
/ chiefs were waved from the windows
Of the buildings. It had been the inten-
/ ton to drive the President through
/ Forty-third Street TO the Bitmore, but
/ finding the crowd too dense at this
point the escort continued up Fifth
Avenue to Forty-fifth Street, where 1t
turned and came back down Madison
Avenue 70 the hotel.
Cheers Greet President.
Accompanied by Acting Mayor
/ George McAneny and members of the
citizens committee, the President was
I taken 20 suite o. rooms set aside on
the eighteenth floor, where he held an
informal reception before entering the
banquet hail. Cornelius Nanderbllt,
chairman of the citizens committee,
called 10 pay his respects TO the Presi-
dent He did not attend the luncheon.
Hundreds Of men and women thronged
the corridors downstairs anxious TO
get a glimpse of the President, but few
of them were allowed above the first
floor except those who had tickets for
the luncheon.
The warm colors Of wistaria, dog
wood blossoms and japanese designs
in tapestry and lanterns blended with
the brilliant gold OF the uniforms Of
the many officers when the assemblage
has taken their seats The appearance
OF the President, escorted by Acting
Mayor McAncny and ". Butler Dun
can. vice chairman Of the citizens COM
mittee, was electrical in its effect. To
q man the diners arose and cheered
and waved handkerchiefs until the
guest had reached his seat
An incident which apparently added
10 the Presidents enjoyment Of the
occasion was the march Of ten little
girls, clad in white. from the Outdoor
School Of Education, az ll5 West Sew
enty-nnth Street. down the centre
aisle. They carried flags and flowers
and sang as they approached his table.
The song ram
Our county is America. our tsg "a red white and
blue.
10 hi. iard Of Wilson we ever Wtil be trl.
Children Present Bouquets.
As the little girls came abreast Of
the guest Of honor table President Will
son arose with joyous SIN ie on his
free, reached far over and shook hands
with his small serenaders. They pre-
scented him with their bouquets and a
large peace flag.
Many Of the Presidents friends came
over 20 his table 20 greet him during
the repsst. The Rev. Or. william r.
Manning, Of Trinity Church, offered a
prayer ~ lie opening Of the luncheon.
Mr.. McAnony presided as POSTMASTER,
being the only person 70 speak besides
the President. In introducing the
guest Of honor he said:
as is my high privilege. as acting
head Of the city government, to present
q you tbs commander IN chief Of the