The sun., 1918-12-14

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 and terraces OF the city.
Here the first formal welcomes we're
given President Wilson as the guest of
the French nation. II was n striking
picture as he stood there, surrounded
by Old World statesmen. officials and
Generals. The President met each
greeting with a smile and a hearty
handshake, only speaking a few words
as some special friend welcomed him.
As the Mayor Of Brest stepped for
ward President Wilson listened atten-
lively to an address Of welcome and
received with bow large parchment
roll, wound with the American colors,
containing the City Councils greetings
to him. Speaking in a clear voice the
President acknowledged the greeting
and from manuscript read u brief
address In response.
Following tho addresses the Presi-
Dental party drove through the Cours
Dajot, where vast crowds were assem-
bled. Every foot Of the way was lined
with American soldiers in their rusty
service khaki, and along the road were
great stores OF war material. recently
being rushed to the American front.
1t gave the President his first glimpse
of the American troops and material
ha A&h
honors were accorded as he passed and
large numbers of soldiers of duty
mingled with the throng in its enthusi-
astic tribute.
Thanks Mayor Briefly.
The President delivered a brief ad-
dress after landing, thanking Mayor
Goude Of Brest for the Breton welcome
given him. He then drove through the
cheering crowds. the frantic ovation
continuing until he reached the rail-
way station.
Mayor Goude, in greeting President
Wilson, said
mfr. President, I feel the deepest
emotion in presenting to you the well
come of the Breton population. The
symbol under the auspices Of which
the legions OF your pacific citizens
sprsng to arms in the grand cause
of independence. Under the same
auspices to-day you bring to the tor
mented soil OF Europe the comfort OF
your authorized voice in the debates
which will calm our quarrels.
Mr.. President, upon this Breton
soil our hearts are unanimous in
saluting you as the messenger of Jus
tice and peace. Tomorrow 1t will be
cur entire nation which will acclaim
you, and our whole people will thrill
with enthusiasm over the eminent
statesman who is the champion of
their aspirations toward justice and
liberty.
This old Breton city has the honor
of first saluting you. In order to
perpetuate this honor to our descend
ants, the Municipal Council has asked
me to present you with an address
expressing their Joy at being priv
LEGGED to incline themselves before the
illustrious democrat who presides over
the destinies Of the great republic Of
the United States"
Address From Council.
The Mayor then presented the en-
crossed address Of the Council, which
said In part:
Being the first to welcome the
President of the United States to
France we respectfully salute the emil
nent statesman who so nobly personi-
fies the ideals OF liberty and the rights
Of man. In order to perpetuatc this
event through the ages we direct that
these proceedings be deposited in the
city archives. Long live President
Wilson! Long live the champion and
apostle OF international justice!"
The day broke dark and gloomy
over Brest. Heavy clouds shut out all
sunshine and sky, but the downpour
of rain, which prevailed yesterday,
abated during the night, and the wind
subsidized to a gentle breeze blowing
from the sea.
The days first ray Of sunlight fell
across the George Washington as she
anchored, while the huge reproduc-
ton OF the Statue OF Liberty on shore
was brilliantly illuminated as the sun
broke through the clouds
a singular feature OF the welcome
to the President was the suppressed
interest OF the German prisoners at
Brest. It was evident that their IN
terest in the visitor was as keen as
that OF the huge crowd thronging
the town, but the authorities kept
these Germans in the background.
Among those who lined the route to
the station were delegations OF
patriotic societies and other organiza-
tons and throngs Of people from the
nelghboring localities. attired in gala
Breton costumes.
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