The evening world., 1917-05-01

the hero OF the Marne to his feet 20
respond in thunderous voice:
''vive les Etats Unis," he said.
And again. in ringing tones. Vivtani
predicted a magnificent victory for
democracy with the help OF the glo-
rio,ia country In whith you live"
ono hundred years ago Gen. Lafsy-
cite visited the American Senate but
fhe records tell no such story as that
Enacted there to-day.
EscoRTEp ~ SENATORS LODGE
AND HITCHCOCK.
The French party was escorted to
the chamber by Senators Hitchcock
and Lodge a. a committee. NJ. NiVi-
AMI accompanied Senator Hitchcock.
Marshal Joffrs was with Senator
Lodge and Admiral Chocheprat en-
tered with Ambassador Jusserand.
As they crossed the threshold OF the
chamber two small pages saluted
Eravely and Marshal Joffre as sravely
returned the greeting.
Amid applause from the floor and the
galleries NJ Viviani took place on
the rostr,im at the right Of Vice PFesi-
dent Marshall. while Marshal Joffre,
in full uniform stood at tho left. Mem
bers Of the Marshars staff and ofh-
cials OF the mission ranged themselves
at the left OF the chamber
When applause which lasted for
several minutes subsidized. the Vice
President said:
The Senate OF the United states
has had the pleasure and honor many
times of receiving distinguished Wis
i,ors TO tho republic. II had the honor
Of receiving Gen. Lafayette and now
nearly a century later, 1t has tho
honor Of welcoming the Vice Premier
of tho French Government and the
Marshal of France"
Senators and Representatives then
quickly lined up at the right OF the
chamber. NJ. ViviRnl. Marshal Jonre'
Admiral Chocheprat. Emile Hove
laaue, counselor. and Ambassador
Jusserand ranged themselves on tho
lowest step Of the rostrum. Each
Senator and each Representative
shook the hands OF each Of the visit
ing Frenchmen. those who could spoak
French stopping to chat moment,
then passing on.
Only once was the Handwriting dis
turbed by applause. That was when
Senator Stone OF Missouri filed by
grasping the hand OF Marshal Joffre
A ripple of handclapping came from
the galleries.
N. vIvIANI ADDRESSES SENATE
IN FRENCH.
In response to an invitation from
vice President Marshall. NJ. Vivian
then addressed the chamber. He
spoke in French. but frequently wa,
interrupted as those on the floor un.
-sndlng him were thrilled by his
- -
e party went d'.ectly from the
Senate Chamber &c the ONCE OF Vice
President Marshal and there spent
few minutes chui ing with Senators
In French. expr issinE principally
their great pleasure at the demon
stration they had received.
Dozens OF men and women who
had been unable 10 crowd into the
galleries waited In the corridors and
pressed forward 90 shake the hands
OF Joffre. over the hand OF "a little
bid woman with gray hair. who came
forward. Marshal Joffre bowed low
70 an aged doorkeeper the Marsha
raised his hand in n military salute.
As soon as he signs the ConscriptioI
Bill Mr.. Wilson will set dates fol
registering for tho draft. II is be
aioved May Is has been decided upon
The troops sent 20 France will re
lreive their final training close TO tn
,'treach atmosphere" under the gen
eral supervision OF French officer
who speak English. Two hundred an,
nifty French officers are coming a
once 70 the United States to help drll
the first army. America will he fur
nished all her artillery by France. .
as not 20 cumber transports wit
d. ordnance.
At conferences to-day betwee
Reno ViHsni, head OF the Freno
mission: Marshal Joffre, Admirs
Chrocheprat and Ambassador Jusser
and. important details OF the futuT
work OF the mission and that whic
It already has accomplished, wer
discussed at considerable length. Th
annfaRanca took place In the officlI