The Sneedville news. (Sneedville, Tenn.) 191?-19??, 1918-12-20

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Brest.-President Wilson and the
American peace ENJOYS landed in
France amid IA demonstration of popu-
lar enthusiasm and national sympathy
such as rarely. if ever. has been ac-
corded the head of foreign govern
ment visiting France. The President
left Brest for Paris, where the heart
Of France will acclaim him as the ma
tons guest. The landing of the Pres
ident was not only remarkable spec
tacle, with notable naval pageant for
its background, but ii also marked the
first entry of an American president
into personal contact with Europe and
its affairs.
Vast crowds watched the trip
ashore, and the fleets Of warships
roared Il salute as the last stage of
the journey was accomplished. On
the harbor boat going ashore the
President was seen standing on the
upper deck with Jules A. A. Jusserand,
French Ambassador to the United
States, who pointed out the historic
walls and monuments Of the ancient
city. AS the boat touched the pier the
French and American guards of honor
presented arms and the strains Of the
ar-Spangled Banner mingled with
the cheers of the great multitude.
Mrs. Wilson came up the gang plank
with General Pershing. She carried a
large bouquet and rs she passed the
American army nurses they handed her
an American flag. which she bore
proudly. The President was the last
to come ashore, amid great ap-
plause. He held his silk hat in his
hand; MS face was wreathed with
smiles and he bowed his acknowledge
ments To those about and 10 the masses
of people on the rising walls and ter
races of the city.
stephen Pichon. French Foreign
Minister, and Georges Leygues, Minis
ter of Marine, joined the President as
he stepped ashore and conducted him
to n beautifully decorated pavilion.
Here the first formal welcomes were
given President Wilson as the guest of
the French nation. IL was Il striking
picture as he stood there, surrounded
by old world statesmen, officials and
generals. The President met each
greeting with smile and Il hearty
handshakc. only speaking n few words
ms some well-known friend welcomed
him. AS the Mayor of Brest stepped
forward. President Wilson listened nj.
t,ntivcly Ia I'M address of welcome and
received with bow large parch.
mcnt roll, wound with the American
colors. containing the city Councils
greeting Ia him. Speaking in clear
voice. the President acknowledged the
greeting and from u manuscript rcat
n brief address in response.
Following the addresses the Prcsi-
DENTAL party drove through the Cours
Dal ot. where vast crowds were aS
semblcd Every foot Of the way was
lined with American soldiers in their
service Khaki. and along the road were
great stores of war material. recently
being rushed To the American front.
II gave the President his first glimpse
Of the American troops and material
on the fighting ground. Military hon
ors were accorded ns he passed and
large numbers of soldiers of duty
mingled with the ihrung in its en-
tbusiaStic tribute. \ singular feature
Of the welcome Ia the President was
the suppressed interest of the German
prisoners at BrcSt. II was evident
that their interest in the visitor was
as keen a. that az the huge crowd
thrunging the town. hut the authorities
kept these Germans in the background.
Among those who lined the route Ia
the station were delegations of pa
triotic So~icties and other organiza
iions and ihrongs uf people from The
ncighborinE localities. atiircd in gala
nH.a.