New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-26
King GEORGE MEETS
PRESIDENT'S PARTY
At London STATION
Americans Accorded ALI HOnOrs
Ever Given ROyalty-ProCeS-
sion Passed Through Streets
Lined With Guards
RECEPTION AT DOVER
Y NO LESS ENTHUSIASTIC


No LESS ENTHUSIASTIC
Duke of Connaught and L. S. Am
bassador Davis at Pier at Dover to
Welcome Party Onto English Soil
Wilson Reviews Guard of Honor
From Naval Garrison at Channel
Port.
London, Dec. 26.-President and
Mrs. Wilson are in Buckingham
palace this afternoon after q journey
from Calais to London during which
they were accorded all the honors
ever given royalty. Never has
royal progress, except those of the
great national ceremonials excited
such interest here as the first state
visit of an American president.
Streets Crowded With People.
The drive of the short procession
from the station to the palace was
made through streets lined with the
Guards regiments in khaki. Fresh
buildings, while windows, balconies,
sidewalks and open spaces were
filled with people, many of whom
wore the American colors.
First came the sovereign's escort Of
troops from the Household cavalry.
Then came the carriages with King
George and President Wilson and
Queen Mary, Mrs. Wilson and Prin-
ces Mary These were followed by
three others, which passed almost un-
noticed, as all eyes were for Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson and the royal family.
Interesting Drive Through City
The route lay through a most in
teresting section of London. From
Charing Cross it ran along the north
side of Trafalgar Square, with the
Nelson monument towering on the
left and the National Gallery on the
right, it's gray walls almost covered
by huge American and British flags.
1t continued along Pail Mall turning
northward at st. James Place and up
ST. James street to Piccadilly.
Between Piccadilly and Bucking-
ham palace there stretches Green
Park which was dark with people.
The party drove past Wellington arch
along the southern side of the park,
then into the broad plaza before the
palace and through the iron gates,
into the palace forecourt.
Station Decorated With Flags.
Probably the most interesting part
of the spectacle for the president was
the people who were crowded every
where to greet him. The day being a
holiday. workingmen and women had
a chance to turn out, with their small
children They made the most of
their opportunity and to no stratum
of British humanity could the presi-
dent have made q stronger appeal.
The interior of the grinny old station,
where King George welcomed Mr..
wilson. was carpeted with red and
the walls and roofs were hidden
behind masses of flags.
The presidents trip to London was
carried out according to schedule.
His train, which left Dover at 1898
O'Clock, arrived at Charing Cross sta
ton here exactly on time.
Greatest Celebration Since 1887.
AS the presidents train crossed the
Thames and entered the station the
crowd cheered. A salute Of Al guns
were fired from the Tower of London
and in Hyde park.
The parade was witnessed by such
an Outpour1ng OF people ana 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 dark
horses, with two postillions in scar
let coats, white breeches and black
silk hats, with two footmen in long
buff overcoats sitting behind. The
coaches were escorted by squads OF
scarlet located outriders.
Guns Thunder, Crowds Cheer.
Enthusiastic scenes marked the
presidents arrival at the Charins
Cross station. AS he, accompanied by
King George, emerged from the
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