The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-12-28

(By John - In Nevin.)
London. Dec. Great Britain i'
deeply pleased ,day over the
speeches deliva by King George
and President WYfson at the state
banquet In Buckingham palace last
night. The presidents emphasis on
the words fright and Justice" cou-
pied with the statement, I'VE must
have courage to act upon our UNDER
standing" was interpreted in some
quarters as meaning that at least a
tentative agreement had been
reached in the informal conference
as to how a peace plan can be
worked out which will satisfy all OF
the allies as well as the United
States.
Busy Program.
A very busy program confronted
the president today. Following au
early breakfast, he motored to the
American embassy, where large dele
cations from various organizations
presented addresses. The reception
room at the embassy was crowded
with dignitaries. some in uniform and
others in formal mufti.
The first delegation received was
that representing the League of Ma
tions Union. 1t included Viscouut
Grey. head Of the union and former
foreign secretary of England: the
archbishop of Canterbury. H. H. AS
England: Lord Shaw, ex-president of
the union: viscount Bryce. former
British ambassador to the United
States: Sir Willoughby Dickinson
and Prof. Gilbert Murray. regis pro-
fessor OF Greek at Oxford.
Representing the international
League OF Nations (another British
oEsanAenti0 -spensorins an -fnterTlR-
tional Society Of powers for the pre-
vention Of wary were Lord Buckmas-
ter, former lord chancellor of Eng
land; Lord Farmoor. judicial mem-
ber Of the privy council: Rt. Rev.
Charles Gore, bishop Of Oxford, and
George p. Gooch, editor Of the Con-
temporary Review.
The English speaking unions, in
Guiding the Atlantic Union and the
British fellowship societies, were
represented by Maj. John e. L.
Wrench. organizer of the Overseas
club: Prof. George MacLean and
other wel1-known men.
A letter. signed by the sheriff of
Londops,ipvited President Wilson to
accept f1Se honorary fellowship Of
the Royal Institute Of Public Health,
'in recognition Of the presidents
valuable services in the advocacy OF
all measures leading to the better
ment OF health"
The deputation from the friends
Of the league of the nations commits
tee was headed by Lord Gamford.
Baron Rothsohild.
The Zionist movement was repre-
sented by Baron Rothschild.
There were delegations also from
the national, council of the Evangel-
ical Free churches and the trades
union council.
Returning to buckingham palace,
President and Mrs. Wilson then de-
farted for guild hall to receive an
address from the corporation Of the
city OF London. A tremendous ova-
ton was given the procession Of
three carriages as they passed
through the streets. They were at
tended by the sovereign's escort OF
household cavalry, and the process
sion moved through streets banked
with people who cheered and waved
flags. It was a repetition OF the ride
from Charing Cross station to Buck
ingham palace, although today Mr..
and Mrs. Wilson were not accom-
panied by the king and queen.
An imposing reception committee.
headed by the lord mayor, greeted
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson at the entrance.
A beautiful bouquet of flowers was
presented to Mrs. Wilson by the lord
mayors daughter.
After inspection Of the guard OF
honor by President Wilson, the party
moved into the main hall Of the
building where the court Of common
council sits. The sheriffs and other
oity officials participated in the cere-
monies that followed. The town
clerk read the resolution for the pre-
sentation Of the address. Then the
recorder read the address. A spe-
cial gold casket had been provided
in which to present the address to the
executive.
After the presentation. President
and Mrs. Wilson were guests OF the
lord mayor and mayoress at luncheon
at Mansion house.
The music at the, guild hall was
furnished by the royal artillery
band, which played both THE Star
SpanEled Banner. and "God Save
the King"