The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-23
Was Cheered by Govern.
ment Employees and
on the Streets.
SUFFS WAVE BANNERS.
Silent sentinels Win a Broad.
Smile From British
Premier.
(Ry Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 3D.
British Foreign Minister Balfour and
members OF the high commission here
to discuss the conduct of the war, be-
gan their first official day in Washing,
ton with round OF calls. the first of
which was at the State department.
Soon after 1890 Mr.. Balfour accom-.
panied by British Ambassador Sir Cecil
Spring.Rice. drove from the mansion
which has been given over to him to-
the State department building and paid
formal call on Secretary Lansing.
The British ambassador and Hugh L.
Gibson, OF the State department. who
has been detailed at Mr.. Balfour's aide,
remained with Secretary Lansing and
the British foreign minister only q
short time and then withdrew, leaving
the two high officials together. They
at once plunged into conference.
The conference between Mr.. Balfour
and Mr.. Lansing was not prolonged and
ct its conclusion the two men left the
building to cross over TO the White
House where the British Foreign Min.
lister was received by President VII.
son. AS Mr.. Balfour left the State de-.
partment building several hundred EN-.
, ployes erowdfng the stairway and COR
ridor, applauded loudly. Mr.. Ralfour
acknowledged greeting by bowling and
smiling as he passed by with MI. Ian.
sing.
Just before eleven o'clock they
passed into the main entrance Of the
executive mansion where President
Wilson surrounded by party OF army
o1d navy nidns waa waiting. iett1Et
While Mr.. Baltour and Mr.. Lansing
were at the White House the naval
officers of the British party headed by
Admiral de Chair, began arriving to
call on Secretary Daniels. They were
accompanied by Rear Admiral Fletch.
er and other officers assigned to the
rarity AS Mr.. Balfour passed into the
White House ground the Silent senu.
nels" Of women suffragtsts doing
peaceful pickoting" around the White
House waved banners and British For.
eign Minister smiled broadly.
The army officers on the British
mission at the same time were arrtF-'
ing at the War department TO be re-
ceived by Secretary Baker. Major Gen.
eral g. T. M. Bridges accompanied by
aides were escorted first to the Office
of Major General Scott, CHER OF sthn,
where they were received by large
party of American officers including
Generals Bliss, Mccain, Mcintyre. Gro.
zier, Weaver and others. A large NUM-
her of officers of lesser rank were also
present. 1.-THE British officers were at
tired in field uniforms Of khaki while
the American officers were in null
dress uniforms of blue. ssS
After General Scott had introduced
General Bridges and stan to nattonal
officers all British guests were ker
ceiyed by Secretary Baker.
The naval delegation meanwhile mad
been received by Admiral Benson.
chief of operations, and left cards LOT
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, WHO
was out of the city.
After q brief visit at the capitol MT.
Ralfour drove to the French embassy
IN he entertained at luncheon py
French Ambassador Jules ]. Jusserand.
AS the party left the White House
grounds wild west show parade was
passing with steam calliope screen.
ing God save the King" and the Mar
seIlaise." Somebody in the crowd PFC
nosed three cheers for Balfour and inc
crowd roared response willingly WINE
4he British minister smiled ana poWeu.