The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-12-19
Bio OVATION GIVEN
WILSON AT BREST
CITY AFLAME WITH ENTHUsI
ASM OF FRENCH PEOPLE
Goes From Brest to Paris-ShOrt Of
fetal Reception Given Before De-
parture-Greatest Reception Ever
Accorded Amy Visitor.

Brest, Dec. 13.-President Wilson
landed in France precisely at 1924
o'clock this afternoon amid demon
stration of popular enthusiasm and
national sympathy such as rarely, if
ever, has been accorded sthe head Of
any foreign governing at visiting
France The president left Brest
AZ 4 o'clock this aftern n for Paris,
where the heart of France will ac-
claim him tomorrow as the nations
guest.
The landing of the president was
not only remarkable spectacle, with
notable naval pageant for its back
ground, but it also marked the first
entry Of an American president into
personal contact with Europe and its
affairs.
Although the presidential fleet ar
rived in Brest shortly after noon, it
was not until after 3 o'clock that
President and Mrs. Wilson embarked
on harbor boat and set foot on the
soil Of France. Vast crowds watch
"a the trip ashore and the fleets or
warships roared a salute as the last
stage of the journey was accomp-
lished
On the harbor boat going ashore
The president was seen standing on
The upper deck with Jules j. Jusser-
and, the French ambassador to the
United States, who pointed out the
historic falls and monuments Of the
ancient city.
All the boat touched the pier the
French and American guards of hon
or presented arms and the strains
ST sThe Star-Spangled Banner" min
gled with the cheers of the great
multitude.
Mrs. Wilson came up the gangplank
with Gen. Pershing. She carried
large bouquet, and as she passed the
American army nurses they handed
her an American flag, which she bore
proudly. AeaSss
The president was the last to come
ashore. amid great applause. He held
his silk hat in his hand, his face was
wreathed with smiles and he bowed
his acknowledgements to those about
and to the masses Of people on the
rising walls Of the terraces of the
city. Stephen Pichon, the French
foreign minister, and Georges Ley
gues. minister Of marine, joined the
president as he stepped ashore and
conducted him to d beautifully dec
Grated pavilion. Here the first for
NAL welcomes were given President
Wilson al the guest of the French
nation.
ii was a striking picture as he
stood there surrounded by old world
statesmen, officials and generals. The
president met each greeting with a
smile and hearty handshake, only
speaking a few words as some well
known friend welcomed him.
AIS the mayor Of Brest stepped for
ward. President Wilson listened at
tentively to an address of welcome
and received with bow a large
parchment roll wound with the
american colors, containing the city
councils greetings to him. Speaking
III clear voice, the president ac-
knowledged the greetings and from q
manuscript read a brief address in
nOnse.
Following the addresses the pres
idential party drove through the
Cours Daiot, where vast crowds were
assembled. Every foot Of the way
was lined with American soldiers in
their rusty service khaki and along
the road were great stores Of war ma
tefial, recently being rushed to the
American front. 1t gave the presi-
dent the first glimpse of the Ameri-
can troops and material on the fight
ing ground Military honors were
accorded as he passed and large num-
bers Of soldiers off duty mingled with
the throng in its enthusiastic tribute
s0 the president.