New-York tribune., 1918-12-24

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suite in buckingham Palace, reserved
exclusively for royal guests until
now, will be occupied by Presi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson during their
stay in London. In the years of it's
interesting history it has had within
its walls many crowned heads, one OF
the latest but the least mentioned at
the present time being the former
German Emperor
1t was given its name during Queen
Nlctoria's reign and was always known
as the house of the King Of the Bel
gians when royalty was entertained
here.
AT the request of President Wilson,
who evidently found that too much is
being crowded into his short stay in
England, the proposed dinner at Ian
caster House on Saturday night has
been eliminated This was to have
been function second only to the
banquet at Buckingham Palace Friday
night. Instead Of the Lancaster House
banquet Premier Lloyd George will en-
tertain the President at dinner Satur-
day to meet the War Cabinet.
Those in charge Of the details of the
arrangements, particularly the officials
at Bucl ingham Palace, are at times
puzzled over the niceties Of etiquette,
the result of the unique situation that
there VIII be no royal guests at the
palace. These puzzles. however, have
been only of momentary duration, en-
cept among some of the aged attend
ants, who have been casting about for
guidance. 1t is understood that they
have been informed that it will be
plain "Mr. Wilson" and Mrs. Wilson,"
much to their relief.
Big Ovation Planned
The first organized scheme of street
decoration in London since the begin
ming of the war is being arranged for
President Wilson's visit. There was a
big display of flags when the armistice
was declared and likewise for the re-
ception Of Marshal F'och and Field
Marshal Haig, but these demonstra-
tions were entirely spontaneous and
lacking in harmony
1t is understood, however, that for
been decided that the entire route
from the railway station to Bucking-
ham Palace shall be elahorately and
systematically decked with standards
linked by streamers. Some Of the
poles for this purpose have already
been erected near the palace. The
Stars and Stripes will be the predom-
lnant feature of the decorations, and
the flags of the Allies Will also be used
To help make the scheme effective
the Department of Public Works has
the route to apply to the department
for the loan Of bunting
Problem in Etiquette
The DECORATIONS of the City Of Lon
don for the Presidents visit will like
wise be upon splendid scale
The various government departments
were busily engaged to-day in perfect
ing the details of the preparations for
the Pres sident's entertainment. There
was likewise considerable activity at
is not only the first head of a repub-
lie to make stay at the palace, but
the first as guest of honor to be ac-
companied by his wife. AS the wife
of President has no official status,
the court has problem in etiquette to
decide regarding Mrs. Wilson.
The Charing Cross Station, where
the President will enter London will
he gayly decorated. The Guards will
furnish guard of honor and a band,
and at buckingham Palace the Kings
Guard and the Welsh Guards will await
the Presidents coming.
These troops viii mount guard
the quadrangle in front of the Palace
throughout the Presidents stay. On
ceremonial occasions his carriage Will
be followed by the sovereign's escort
of Household Cavalry.
When President and Mrs. Wilson ar
rive at Manchester on Sunday evening
after their visit to Carlisle they will
be conducted to the Town Hall. re-
naming there as guests of the Lord
Mayor and Lady Mayoress. Secretary