Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-16
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City Brilliantly Lighted.

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City Brilliantly Lighted.
The city probably was moro bril-
liantly illuminated last night than
ever before. Electrical devices erect
ed in honor Of President Wilson
blazed in all parts of the capital. The
words give Wilson" outlined in
electric lights. were displayed at
of-arms of the United States fire.
quentIy was outlined in red, white
and blue.
The exterior Of the chamber Of
deputies was outlined in lights. The
headquarters of the American peace
electric sign bearing the motto: ''E
Pluribus Unurn" The building &C.
cupied by the American Red Cross
was ablaze with lights, and huge
electric sign stretching across the
Rue Royale from the French naval
building to the peace mission head
quarters bore the slogan, "Vive Will
son"
The immense searchlight on the
Eiffel tower, heretofore used in
searching the sky for raiding air
craft, radiated over the city. carry
ing a message of peace.
All public buildings and monu-
Notables Sign Visitors Book.
Thousands of names already have
been inscribed on the great visitors
book in the entrance of the Murat
mansion, President Wilson's tempo
rary residence. Not only have all the
prominent men of the official world
called and signed the book. but also
the leaders of society.
The name of scarcely any prince
duke or marquis is absent. Side by
side with the names of eminent men
of science and art are the names of
humber persons. Among the names
are those of Cardinal Annette, the
Archbishop of Paris. and the Jap
anese ambassador, Keishiro Matsul.
Comment on His Attitude.
Paris newspapers, in discussing this
afternoon the Sunday activities of the
President, note that he Joined Wig
orously in the singing at the Ameri-
can Presbyterian Church. The Presl-
dent wore a black morning coat,
gray trousers and high hat.
One reporter was struck by the fact
that he did not take a seat in the
first row of pews but sat In the eighth
row. Another reporter notes tnat the
President paid great attention to the
preacher DISCOURSE
The Temps says that he wore the
same air Of serenity as on his arrival
on Saturday-"not severity as we
misprinted yesterday"
Discuss Presidents Welcome.
The friendliness of the welcome
given President Wilson and the cor
dial tone of the speeches delivered
at the luncheon in the palace of the
Elysee was also dwelt upon by the
newspapers. L'Homme Libre declares
that Saturdays manifestation was a
triumphant welcome to a great man.
The presence of President Wilson in
France, says the Petit Journal. is an
assurance of the practical and assid-
uous cooperation of two great de-
mocracies in the world in the pur-
suit of the same ideals.
THE speech of President Poincare.'
the Journal comments. was not only
a magnificent piece Of oratory. but
also set forth the problems of the
peace conference, asserting that peace
demands justice and security. The re-
ply of President Wilson was tactful.
French public opinion will be par
ticularly grateful to him for the
tribute which he paid to our long
sufferings. Justice, of which President
Wilson has made himself the cham
pion, will know how to safeguard
President Wilson, in full agreement
with all the allies. declares the Matin,
wants a peace of justice and security.
The welcome given him. by the people
of Paris, it adds, voted confidence in
him for the future. while thanking
him for the past.
The Petit Journal quotes President