The evening world., 1917-04-23

TO supply Mr.. Balfour with detailed
and specific information for the use
of your Government in case II Is re-
ouired.
The mornings schedule was worked
cut in minute detail and timed 10 the
minute.
Soon after 1880 o'clock Mr.. Balfour.
accompanied by the British Ambas-
sador. Sir Cecil Springfield, drove TO
the State Department Building and
pald formal call on Secretary Ian
ans.
Tho British Ambassador and Hugh
r. Gibson OF the state Department,
who has been detailed as Mr. Bal
sour's aide, remained with Secretary
Lansing and the British Foreign Min
ister only n short time and then with
drew, leaving the two high officials
together for a conference.
The conference between Mr.. Balfour
and Mr.. Lansing was not prolonged,
and at It's conclusion the two men
left the building TO cross over to the
white House, where the British For
elEn Minister was received by Presi-
dent Wilson.
As Mr.. Balfour left the state De-
partment Building several hundred
employees crowdlng the stairways and
co. .9idcrs Applauded and cheered
loudly. Mr.. Balfour acknowledged
the greetings by bowling and smiling
an he passed by with Mr. Lansing.
Surrounded by q small escort the
British Foreign Minister and the Sec
relary OF State crossed tho avenue
which separates the state Department
Building from the white House. and
lust before IL o'clock passed In tho
main entrance OF the Executive Man
saon where President Wilson, sur
rdunded by a party OF army and navy
aides, were waiting.
While Mr.. Balfour and Mr.. Lansing
were at the White House the naval
officers OF the British party, headed
by Admiral De Chair. went to the Of
fee OF Secretary Daniels. They were
accompanied by Rear Admiral Fletch-
er and other officers assigned to tho
party.
ssAs Mr.. Balfour passed in the White
House grounds. the silent sentinels"
Of the woman sunragists doing
peaceful picketing' around the
White House grounds. waved their
banners, and the British Foreign
Minister smiled broadly.
BRITISH ARMY OFFICERS At
WAR DEPARTMENT.
The army officers OF the British
mission, at the same time, went TO
the War Department to be received
by Secretary Baker. Maj. Gen.
Bridges, accompanied by his aides
were escorted first 20 tho office OF
Maj. Gen. Scott and staff, where they
were received by large party Of
American officers including Generals
Bliss, McCrain, Mcintyre, CroEier.
Weaver and others. A large number
OF officers OF lesser rank also wero
present.
The British officers were attired In
field uniforms Of khaki. while the
American officers were In full dress
uniforms OF blue. After Gen. Scott
rAd introduced Gen. Bridges and his
staff TO the American officers. all the
British guests were received by
secretary Baker.
Tho Naval Delegation meanwhile
had been received by Admiral Ben
son, Chief OF Operations, and left
cards for Assistant Secretary Roose-
volt.
The Presidents reception OF Mr..
Balfour was quite extraordinary. 1t
lasted three-quarters OF an hour. and.
while surrounded by all the formaiity
which might be expected at such an
occasion, the President and the Brit
lsh Minister talked freely and at
length.
After the formal greetings the Pres
ldent and Mr.. Balfour entered the
Blue Room with Secretary Lansing
and remained in earnest conversa-
ton for more than half an hour. The
military aides were not present at
the conference.
Assistant Secretary Phillips and
Mr.. Gibson accompanied Mr.. Balfour
10 the Capitol In a motor car. "A
Toe party was leaving the White
House grounds wild West show
parade was passing with a steam cal
Hope screeching God Save the King"
and the "Marseillaise." Somebody in
the crowd proposed three cheers for
Mr.. Balfour and the crowd roared
response willingly while the Brit
ish Minister smiled and bowed.
While the other calls were beins
made, Lord Cunliffe. Governor OF the
Bank OF England. paid visit e
Secretary McAdoo. He had Il short
talk with the Secretary and after.
ward mot the members OF the Federal