Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-26
PRESIDENT GIVEN
ROYAL RECEPTION
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The Presidents trip to London
was carried out according to sched-
ule. His train. which left Dover at
1888 O'Clock, arrived at Charing
Cross station here exactly on time.
Guns Salute the President
AS the Presidents train crossed
the Thames and entered the station
the crowd checred. A salute of
forty-one 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
never had known except upon the
occasion of coronations and Of
Queen Victoria's jubilee in 1897.
The progress of the royal and
presidential party was in semi-state
coaches, each drawn by four horses.
with two postillions in scarlet coats,
which breeches and black silk hats,
with two footmen in long buff over
coats sitting behind. The coaches
were escorted by squads of scarlet
coated outriders.
Airplancs Soar Above Wilson
Enthusiastic scenes marked the
Presidents arrival at the Charing
Cross station. AS Sc, accompanied by
King George. emerged from the sta
tion the crowds repeatedly cheered
Guns thundered out salute and
dozens of airplanes scared overhead.
The bells and chimes throughout the
city also pealed a welcome.
During the procession from the
station, flags. hats and handker-'
chiefs were waved. The President
was uncovered throughout the drive
to acknowledge the cheers.
Royalty Grcets President
The scene inside the Charing Cross
station was no less cordial. The re-
Bception party included King George,
Queen Mary, Princess Mary. Premier
Lloyd George and all the members
of the cabinet. the heads of the army
and navy, premiers from the various
dominions, a representative of India
and other officials. There was a
guard of honor from the Scots
Guards, while the band of the Gren-
adler Guards played the Star Span
gled Banner The King and Queen
and Princess Mary greeted the
President.
Meets Lloyd George
President Wilson, accompanied by
King George and the Duke of Con-
naught, inspected the guard OF
honor. after which they returned to
n space Immediately in front of the
car in which they had travelled from
Dover. Premier Lloyd George and
the members of the reception COM
mittee were then presented to the
President.
Before the Presidents arrival it
seemed as though London was to
have it's coldest day of the winter.
There was ice in the streets and q
white frost on the grass. At il
o'clock streets in the West End were
filled with holiday throngs afoot and
in motorcars.
Dover, England. Dec. &c. - The
weather was bright and crisp this
morning and Dover wore a festal
with it's decorations and
it's animated throngs ready to well
come President and Mrs. Wilson
Their arrival was signaled by the
firing of royal salute. Large crowds
lined the admiralty pier and its
appearances long before theshrdl
approaches long before the President
came ashore.
/ The Duke of Connaught. with his
suite, accompanied by John w. Da-
Wis, the American ambassador, the
Earl of Reading. British ambassador
to the United States, Lord Herschell,
and the mayor and the corporation
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the visitors. The mayor presented
an address of welcome to the Presi-
dent.
President Wi-son then reviewed
the Guard on Honor from the naval
garrison of Dover.
The scene in the harbor as the
Presidential vessel entered was ami
mated. Airplanes and seaplanes cir
cled overhead while the warships in
the harbor which joined the shore
batteries in firing the salute were
gaily dressed with bunting. The
crews manned ships and cheered as
the presidential boat passed into the
harbor.
Salute From Dover Castle
AS the Brighton entered the harbor
the salute in honor of the President
was fired from Dover Castle. This
was the first time since the beginning
of the war that this honor had been
accorded any visitor. The Brighton
path was along the line of ships OF
the famous Dover patrol, all of which
were flying American flags and their
crews lining the rails. The bands,
which when the Brighton was sighted
had played God Save the King" now
took up the star Spangled Banner"
each ships whole company standing
at attention.
Flies Presidents Flag.
The Brighton was flying the Pres
ident's flag, Admiral Keyes' pennant
and the British naval ensign. Mrs.
Wilson, who was on deck, took the
greatest interest in the evolutions OF
the British destroyers.
The President, who appeared in
splendid spirits when he stepped
ashore, was Immediately greeted by
the Duke of Connaught and the other
members of the welcoming party.
After reviewing the Guard of Honor
he passed through the covered way
to the station, where the mayor and
the corporation in their scarlet robes
Of office extended formal welcome.
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