Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-04-26
Grand RECEPTION Ten
DERED FRENCH OFFICIALS
Commissioners Given Warm RECEIPT
ion by American Dignitaries.

| CuItSu otdtSS, ACduSu ny Iocuc VAVA-
ami, minister of justice and vice
premier, and marshal Joffre, hero
of the Marne and popular idol of
France, was welcomed to Washing
| ton today with heartfelt enthusiasm.
Tonight, after being warmly gree
ted by american officials and hailed
as illustrious friends by thousands,
who lined the streets as they cross
ed the city, the commissioners are
at the home of Henry White, a for
mer ambassador to France, as the
guests of the Uuted States govern.
ment.
Tomorrow the leading members,
M. Viviani, Marshal Joffre and ad-
miral Chocheprat will be received
by President Wilson and later there
will be preliminary conferences be-
tween the representatives. of the
French and American military and
naval chiefs. Before night the ad.
ministration will have in it's possess.
ion at least broad outline OF
Franse's view of American partici.
patton in the war.
Tribute to First U. 8. President.
The leading members of the miss
ion, coming up from Hampton
Roads aboard the presidential yacht
Mayflower, had their first view of
the national capital from point on
the Potomac river below Alexandria
soon after passing Mt. Vernon.
As the Mayflower cae abreast Of
the home Of the first president, the
Maine band played "The Star Span
gle. Banner" and the Frenchmen
lined the rail with heads barred and
stood at attention. At Alexandria,
rich in historic memories, the
commissioners saluted hundreds of
people who lined the riverfront
wharves waving their hats and
cheering, while factory whistles
/ shrieked ont a noSy welcome. /
Welcomed by Lansing.
Soon after the navy yard was
reached, and the party was received
by a group of American officials,
headed by secretary Lansing. The
secretary led the ceremony first by
shaking hands with NJ. Viviani and
Marshal Joffre and then with the
other officers. The meeting was no
mere prefunctory diplomatic affair
Once ashore the party quickly en-
tered motor cars and drove across
the city to the residence where they
are to be entertained during their
stay here.
All Washington Greets Them.
Clerks in the government depart
ments have been given permission
to leave their desks to join in well
coming the visitors, schools have
been dismissed and residents from
all over Washington have flocked
to the streets. From one end of the
city to the other there was an en-
thusiastic cheering as the French
men were recognized.
Everywhere the French tricolor
was in evidence. Frequently it ap-
peared in company with the Stars
and Stripes and the British union
jack.
Two troops of United States cav
airy acted as escort for the mission
and other regulars were stationed
about the White House.
Secret service men were quar-
tered nearby and searchlght has
been erected so that its rays can be
directed upon the entrance of the
house. Every precaution to insure
their safety has been taken.
M. Viviani Sees National Capital
M.Viviani took long walk thro-
ugh the residential section during
the afternoon.
He was greatly gratified at the
cordiality of the public reception
and to friends remarked that he was
especially delighted to have seen so
many school children among the
crowds.
Marshal Joffre spent the after
noon motoring through Rock Greek
park, at the edge of the city. The
marquis de Chambrum, accompani-
ed by the staff officers, will call
upon secretary Lansing.
Later M. Viviani, Marshal Joffre
and Admiral Chocheprat will cross
with the secretary from the state
departent to the White House,
where they will be received by Pres
ident Wilson. Then Marshal Joffre
will call upon Secretary Baker and
Admiral Chocheprat upon Secretary
Daniels. M. Viviani will 60 to the
capitol to call upon Vice President
Marshall.
In the afternoon the entire party
will be taken for motor trip.
They will be guests of honor at a
dinner at the White House in the
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