Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-12-28


outside the palace aud in Downing
Notwithstanding the rain, and cheered
his everv appearancs Each time they
saw President Wilson they demanded a
speech. but each time the president
shook his head negatively.
The newspapers today were filled
with tributes to the president which
undoubtedly have been the cause Of a
heightening in his personal popularity
in London.
1t is expected that another great
gathering will witness the progress of
the president to the Guild hall tomor-
row to receive the address of the lord
mayor.
London, Dec. 27.--President VIII
sons conferences today with British
statesmen are described in American
quarters as having been very satisfac-
tory The president spent more than
three hours before Premier Lloyd
Georges luncheon in most intimate
discussion with the premier and For
eien Secretary Ralfour at Buckingham
palace, going over the general aspects
of the fourteen points of his peace
program
No one particular phase was taken
up, but the whole discussion was a
general one. No official announce
ments were made of the results of the
conferences and afterward the presi-
dent continued the discussions with
the British statesmen at luncheon in
Downing street and later resumed
hem at Buckingham palace.
1t was learned that a great deal OF
progress was made in making clear
some phases Of the presidents points
which are uppermost in the minds OF
the British, principally as regards the
question Of British naval supremacy,
The discuss on ranged about the
freedom of the seas, the league Of ma
tions and the attendant proT ,sition of
the reduction of ornaments. None of
these three subjects was discussed
specifically or by itself q sthey are
considered inseparable in the final
analysis, so the first purpose of the
conference was to develop what
might be the differences of opinion
to the point where they might be clar.
flied
The presidents plans for returning
to France next Tuesday are not fully
matured. IL necessary he would r, =
main 20 continue the conferences The
results of today's meetings will deter
mine whether this will be necessary.
President Busy Early.
Mr.. Wilson was astiry early and
was busy with his secretary. There
were number of American callers
and the Duke of Connaught and Sir
Richard Herschell visited the palace
before the arrival of the premier. A.
j, Baifour, secretary of state for for
eign affairs, attended the conference
The company invited to meet Presi-
dent Wilson for the luncheon held to-
day at Premier Lloyd Georges resi-
dence comprised a small gathering OF
elder statesmen, the personnel includ-
ing the leaders in the last and the
present government and the heads OF
three of the political parties, consery-
alive, liberal and labor.
The luncheon gave occasion for the
first visit by Premier Asquith to the
premicrs official residence since the
liberal leader resigned his office. Ar
thur Henderson, the labor leader q
guest. is supporter of the idea OF
league of nations as advanced by
President Wilson.
The presidents conference with Pre-
mief Lloyd George and Foreign Secre-
Aii IpdILUuI luSleu Unlli close upon
1880 O'Clock, when the conferees left
| nseparate motor cars for the pre-
mier's residence in Downing street
me premier passed out the palace
gates first, and the crowd of some
5000 persons despite the rain that was
| falling, had gathered to see the pres-
dent, gave Mr. Lloyd George a pass.
ing cheer.
President Wilson, who was accom-
panied by Sir Charles Gust the king
! equerrY, followed almost immediate.
~, His car proceeded at a slow pace
and the people assembled gave him
| D hearty cheer which was repeated
again and again as the car passed
down the Mall towards the Official
residence of the premier The presi-
dent acknowledged the cheers by smil.
ing and bowling and lifting his hat.
Downing Street Throngcd.
1t was 1:40 o'clock when the presi-
cent drove up to number 10 Downing
street. He was the tenth of the
guests for the prime minister's uncn
con to arrive. lie was given an en-
| thusiastic greeting from the crowd.
| Downing street was thronged with
| as many people as could find stand
! Ing room on the side walk in front
| Of the foreign office, across from the
| prenier's house. out into Whitehall
! the crowd extended, hundreds of peo-
! PIE having waited patiently two hours
/ Tor an Opportunity to see and cheer
! President Wilson
| OF the luncheon guests, including
! representatives of all parties the Earl
| OF Reading was the first to arrive. He
was followed by former Premier AS
| m re
| Davis. the American ambassador
| Earl Curzon and Viscount Bryce. The
| premier himself, who was detained
| at the conference in Buckingham
/ Palace, came next and after him Ar
! thur Henderson, the labor leader,
! and Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor
of the eXchequer.
! Premier Lloyd George and Secrc-
/ tary Balfour were cheered by the
/ crowd, but il was evident that it was
President Wilson they We're waiting
! for Soon as his car reached the
| outskirts of the crowd in Whitehall
and turned into Downing street a
great cheer was raised. Through the
lane of people the car rapidly drew
mp at number 10, about a hundred
yards IN Downing street. Rear Adj
miral Grayson, who escorted the
president, stepped ont and was fol-
lowed by the president himself.
President Wilson. smiling genially
raised his hat and bowed. The crowd
cried for speech but the president
smiling and waving his hand, disap-
| peared into the house.
Premici' Given Painting.
When the dining room was cleared
/ Premier LLOYD George returned to II
with his guests to receive from Earl
and Countess of Albemarle a copy