New-York tribune., 1918-12-15

shing and Ambassador Jusserand; sew
enth. Admiral Benson and Captain Tar
dieu, French High Commissioners to the
United States and eighth, Admiral
Grayson General Harts and Lieutenant
Colonel Lobez.
Is Greeted by Senators
French Senators and Deputies, with
their families and friends, about five
thousand in all, filled the columned
porticos of the Chamber of Deputies,
and masscd trumpeters blew fanfare
as President Wilson's carriage crossed
the Concord Bridge and entered the
immense square. American flags were
draped on the colossal statues OF Lille
and Strasb )urg.
in tan tailor-madc suit and wearing
a picture hat with one dark plume,
shared in the applause.
The names of President Poincare
and Premier Clcmenccau were often
called out.
French colonial troops occupied
places of honor near the residence OF
Prince Murat, playing the music Of
their weird national anthem on reed
instruments until the Presidential
party entered the house.
Ovation at Murat Home
President Wilson reached Prince
Murat's residence at 10:4b o'clock. His
arrival was The signal for the hosting
of the American flag amid loud cheers
from the crowd. President Poncare
and Premier Clemcnceau took leave of
the Presidential party here and the
escorting troops returned to their bar
Il 11rt hn a
boulevards. Groups Of American
soldiers seen on the streets were warm
ly hailed by the people.
When President Wilson went to at
tend the luncheon given by President
Poincare, he left the Murat residence
at 12:40 o'clock and arrived at the
Palais de PEysee at 12:45. The pro-
cession made Its way through lines of
troops standing at present arms
Alighting at the Palais, President Will
sons party was met by President Poin-
care and others.
President Poincare's luncheon was
| attended by 200 guests The Presi-
Dental party arrived at 12:45 o'clock.
passing through the lines of the 11th
Alpine Chasseurs, who acted as a guard
of honor in the court.
Is Met by Poincare
The President of France and Nine.
Polncarc met their guests, and, Presi-
dent Poincare giving his arm to Mrs.
Wilson and President Wilson to Nine.
Foincare, they proceeded to the draw
ing room where the other guests were
assembled. Then, in accordance with
the French custom, M. Poincare pre-
sented the men and Nine. Poincare
presented the ladies to President and
Mrs. Wilson.
The tables set in the form of horse
/ shoe were decorated with red and white
roses and large punches of parma vio-
let's. The two Presidents were seated
side by side, with Nine. Poincar6 on
President Wilson'S right and Mrs. Will
son on President Poincares left. M.
Loubet, former President of France,
was to the left of Mrs. Wilson.
Many Eminent Guests
On the table in front of the Presi-
dents was mirror on which rested
ship of blue and white violets, with
two little American flags at the mast
heads. The other table decorations in
cluded two airplanes also made of
Vloiets.
The guests included the Presidents
of the Senate and Chamber, Premier
Clemenceau and his ministers, former
IfemlerS ana 1Ormer TOrelgn Ministers
and the Marshals Of France.
The Presidential party returned from
the Palais de pElysee to the Prince
Murat residence at 2 AS o'clock in the
afternoon. President and Mrs. Wilson
rode in an open carriage The crowds
along the way greeted them with re-
newed enthusiasm, throwing bouquets
for Mrs. Wilson into the carriage She
returned thanks to the crowd with her
smiles, while the Pres dent raised his
hat in acknowledgment.
Crowds All Along Line
The passage of the Presidential train
from Brest to Paris gave evidence of
the interest the population attached to
the Presidents visit. At every station
along the railway crowds of men, wom-
en- and children waited through the
night for the passing of the train,
hoping to catch glimpse of the Ameri-
can Executive. Through the night
along the route their cheers could be
heard as the train slid by in the dark
ness.
The 15sth Infantry, Arizona National
Guard, Colonel E. T. Grinstead COM
manding, has been detailed as a guard
OF honor during the stay of President
Wilson in Paris. It's band will be the
official band.