Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-27

IIdlH WHICH lelL DOVeT dL 1Z: 3o O'CLOCK arrived at Charing Cross station on time.
 Salute Fired From Tower.
 AS the presidents train crossed the Thames and entered the station great cheer went up from the crowd A salute of fl guns was fired from the tower of London and in Hyde Park.
 The parade was witnessed by such an outpouring of people and amid such enthusiasm as London had never known except upon the occasion of c1ronations and of Queen Victoria5s Jubilee in 1S97 There was general agreement among Londoners that no visiting head of a state had ever been given such an ovation as that accorded the American president.
 The progress of the royal and presi- dential part was in semi-state coaches each drawn by four dark horses, vita two postillions in scarlet coats, white fcotmen fin long buff overcoats sitting behind. The coaches were escorted by squads of scarlet coated outriders.
 As the president, accompanied by King George. emerged from the Char ing Cross. station the crowds tanning the streets broke into prolonged cheer ing. Guns began to thunder out sal ute and dozens of airplanes scared overhead. Bells and chimes all over the city pealed welcome. k4
 The president was uncovered thru out the drive to acknowledge the cheers. ,[
 The scene inside the Charing Cross station was not less cordial. The re- ception party included iKng George, Queen Mary, Princess Mary, Premier Lloyd Georfe, and all the members of the cabinet, the heads of the army and navy, premiers of the dominions, a representative of India and other off cials. There was a guard of honor from the Scota Guards, while the band of the Grenadier Guards played the Star Spangled Banner"
 The king and queen and Princess Mary greeted President Wilson with cordiality, and they evidently were impressed most favorably with the general reception to him. President Wilson, accompanied by King George and the Duke of Connaught. inspected the guard of honor. Premier Lloyd
  ion committee were then presented to the president.
 Cold Weather But WarM Welcome.
 Before the p~esidengys arrival it seemed as though London was to have it's coldest day of the winter. There was ice in the streets anl neither the rain nor the fog which usually prevails m December. Before II o'clock the streets in the West End were filled with holiday thropgs.
 Across St. James street was huge blue banner with the words The Citizens of Westminster Well come President Wilson," in gold let ters.
 Sightseers poured in during the morning from all points. There were thousands of soldiers and sailors, hundreds of school children shep- herded by nuns and teachers. burnt cork -minstrels with banjos, bishops in place gaiters, generals in various uniforms, and women and girls i'll Christmas furs. T Many brought luncheons.
 From government buildings in Whitehall, British and American fls,-s were flying from the same staff. Photographs of President Wilson were displayed in wlndows all along his route to Buckingham palace.
 The procession to Buckingham ralace was short one. There were intervals of one hundred feet be- tween the units. First came de- tachment of police and then gen
 eral snd his staff with the troops
 of the Household cavalry four
 abreast in khaki and with drawn
 swords. Next came the kings car l riage in which President Wilson sat at the right of King George. The
 Duke of Conn aught sat opposite
 them. Another troops of cavalry
 followed and then camo the carrla "e
 with Queen Mary with Mrs. Wllsol
 on the right and Princess Mary fac'
 ing them. Then came a third cav
 alry troop and after it the lemam'
 ing carriages of the procession. Tho gleaming coats of the out ' riders scattered along the process
 sion gave an effective dash of color The king was dress d in she Gervic' uniform of British field marshal He remained GOV ered throughout tl' journey, permitting President Wilson to accept the demonstrations. Mrs Wilson carried a large bouquet Q flowers and wore blaackk. Quael
 Mark was dressed in a dark kcoS tune with a light colorcd kat As soon as President Wilson an' his party entered Ruclkingham pal : acc the crowds outside, lncludin !. several hundred wounded soldiers Il 7 the palace yard '6egan cheerlne = Then came shouts of i've want Mli
 son. we want Wilson
 } In response the president and Ms 5 Wilson, together with King Geote , and Queen Mary, soon appeared Q 3 tho secCnd floor balcony. their ar , pearance was the signal for renew , ed cheering and the crowd. especial : ly the wounded men. began ca,i;n { for d speech. President Wilson laughed a' ', waved his hand indicating hc w1c' , rather not spsakk. Mrs. Wllso F waved a small Union Jack. lh