The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-11

fare of the nation, without thought of partisan feeling" declared President Wilson in his first public speech since the national election, delivered before a delegation of WilliamstoWn resi- dents and Williams college students, who greeted him here late yesterday.
 The President was welcomed by the students and townspeople after the christening of Eleanor Axson Sayre, the second child of his daughter, Mrs. rancis B. Sayre, and for whom he stood as godfather.
 'EUnite or Common Service'
 Mr. Wilson made a second speech here last night before several thous- and persons who came from nearby towns to congratulate him on his re- election.
 'I want to say that now the cam- paign is over we must think of only one thing, and that is not of parties but of the interest of the great coun- try we all love- the President de- clared "Let us forget all our differ ences and unite for common service. Only in that way can we work for the great Nation that has given us liberty and peace.
 The Presidents second speech of the day was delivered before crowd of men from North Adams, Pittsf1e1d and other towns, who came here by auto-s mobile, trolley and railroad trains and marched to the home of Francis B. Sayre, the Presidents son-in-law, where MT. Wilson is staying. The del egation surrounded MT. Sayre's home and cheered until the President ap- peared on the porch.
 A fife and drum corps played patri- otic airs. The majority of the people belonged to the North Adams Wilson and Marshall club. Automobile search lights were thrown on the porch and brought out the President in bold re- lief.
 s"We are here to congratulate you on your reelection" said William F. Grenier, president of the North Adams Wilson and Marshall club, Tn 1ntroduc- ing the President
 MT. Wilson, after thanking the crowd for "this generous outpouring," said he had come to Williamstown to avoid making speeches.
 "You will forgive me if I do not discuss public affairs" he added. AS the delegation began leaving a man called out, "Three cheers for Baby sayre!' and they were given. During the day the President was in communication with Democratic Ma tional headquarters regarding pro- gress of the counting of the ballots in the election. but made no statement. Cheered by Students. Soon after the arrival of the Presi- dential party at the home of his son. in-law, assistant to the President of Williams College, the delegation, headed by President H. A. Garfield of the college and Samuel P. B1agden, chairman of the Williamstown Com mon Council, marched to the Sayre home. The President spoke from the porch of the house and was cheeced enthusiastically by the students. "I came here to forget the field of politics and for a brief rest. I came simply to visit my daughter and to attend a simple ceremony here to- day." he said.
 The President referred to his ser-- vice as Chief Executive of Princeton University, saying he knew from ex- perience there was politics even in the running of a college.
 Politics" he continued, 'is after" all g. means of getting something done, It is a fight, but the man who does not love the fight has no red blood in his veins."
 Necessity for Fighting.
 MT. Wilson told story of a man having a vision in which he was of- fered a norn and sword and chose the horn. Immediately the vision van- ished and the man was cursed for taking the horn before the sword. He told the story to illustrate the neces- sity for fighting.
 MT. Garfield, son of President. Garfield, declared the Presidents words during the campaign had been full of wisdom and light" He added: 'We wish you godspeed in your great ofhce."
 When the President arrived here he found stack of telegrans three feet high congratulating him on his. re- election. They came from Cabinet members, Senators, Representatives, Government officials and leading Dem ocrats He will reply to none until his return to Washington, since no stenographer accompanied him.
 Soon after his arrival with Mrs. Will son. Miss Margaret Wilson, and Miss Helen Woodrow Bones, his cousin, the President went to St. Eohn's Protest ant Episcopal Church to attend the christening. The family party rode the few blocks to the church in an automobile. The baby cried con- tinuously. Inside the church only al few intimate friends of Mrs. Sayre x1,itpoSced the ceremony.
 The godfathers of the baby were the President and the Rev. James M. Sayre, brother of Francis B. Sayre. The godmothers were Miss Margaret Wilson. Mrs. w. G. McAdoo, her sis ter: Miss Blanch Nevin, aunt of MT. Savre and Mrs. R. H. Sayre. mother of MT. SaXre.
 The family party stood about the baptisnal font as the Rev. J. F. Car ter. rector of the church, read the ser vice. Afterward the President paid a call on President. Garfield.
 Last night the family had dinner together at the Sayre home. The President will remain here until 5:23 o'clock this afternoon and then will return to Washington, where he is due to arrive Sunday night. Tomor- row he will remain quietly with his family.
 On his way here the President was cheered by enthusiastic crowds at Troy and several other towns in New
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