Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-31
KING OF BELG|ANS
VISITS PRESIDENT
Rulers of Two Nations Chat
Briefly at Wilson'S
Bedside.
ALBERT WILL LEAVE TODAY
Comes to Newport News to Board
Steamer for Return
Trip.
ALBERT WILL LEAVE TODAY
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WASHINGTON. oct 30.-Kin5 Al.
bert and President Wilson clasped
hands today. The meeting at the Pros.
ident's bedside, brief as IL was. proved
the climax Of the American visit OF
the BelEian monarch. and he left Wash
ington tonight a happy man, TO sail
Tor homo from Newport News at noon
tomorrow on the transport George
washington. which brought him to this
country. From the day he landed the
pleasure OF his tour has been marred
by anxiety over the Presidents condi-
tion. and he had abandoned hope OF
being able to see him.
when he drove to the White House
ALBERT had little expectation of being
abIe TO see tie man for whom he has
expressed the highest admiration. Only
at the last moment. at the Presidents
earnest request. did Rear Admiral
Grayson, his physician. consent to a
nriei chat The King went alone tc
INC SICK room. operating the elevator
himself. His call lasted ten minutes
Greets President I'm bed.
The visitor seated himself at the
r!s'ht OF tie bed, and the President
apologized for not being able to rise
tion at being able TO see him at all
MI. Wilson remarked that II was a
very happy occasion. and showed Crea,
interest In the transcontinental tour OF
the Belgian monarchs.
Albert related incidents of the iour.
ney. many of them amusing for he
has keen sense Of humor and smoke
~ the remarkable development OF the
Onited states in tie twenty-one yea Rs
which have elapsed since his previous
visit =.
Mr. Wilson asked about conditions in
belsium, England and France and lis
tened eagerly to Albert.s replies. He
Lloyd George and Ciemenceau. voicine
nigh regard for both OF them.
AS His Majesty was leaving ne
leaned over the bed TO shake Mr.. viii
sons hand again. and said:
Il hope your ideas and ideals will be
carried out. and believe tley will be .
i am very anxious to stay as long as
can" Albert said repeatedly to DR.,
irayson. will you let me know when
l must go. but please don't make II
too soon"
Queen yisits President.
After the departure OF the King. the
President expressed desire to see
Queen Elizabeth. who was having tea
with Mrs. Wilson. DIR. Grayson con-
sented. and Her Majesty went eagerly
to the executives bedside, where she
remained five minutes. seated at the
left side of the bed. She told Mr.. wilson
VII with one OF Ter charming smiles. tina
she lelt much at home with persons
hospitals 10
While Elizabeth was in the room the
resident felt a draft from an open
Wlnaow and asked for his old gray
sweater whic.l he cherishes despite the
holes which mar its symmetry He
apoiogized for its appearance. remark :
ing ing mat 1t was not much to look at.
In his chat with the Queen, Mr.. vii
son said he wished he might see Prince
Leopold. Her Majesty looked in
quiri9giy at DR.. Grayson. who said he
Then the President took the decision
into his own hands and the heir an.
parent was summoned
rom une n,y,n youthful Leopold entered the
room with all boys embarrassment
and seemed rather i'll at ease in the
presence of the President. but he was
soon put at ease by questions about his
him how much he looked like his
father. adding:
Your father is every inch man.
and hope you will follow In his foot
Presents History of. People.
While the Queen was with the
President, Albert chatted with Miss
Margaret Wilson and Mrs. Francis r.
Sayre. ti He brought from the sick room.
anfaed autner.nsas Gsarsfgliy under his arm an
tory OF the American People," which
the President had presented to him.
Or. Grayson, said his patient had
the Belgian monarchs, and that their
visit seemed to have done him good
My doctor tells me I'm getting bet
ter" the President said to both his
callers. 1T hope he Is telling the truth
and do feel much better"
For the Belgians this probably was
the busiest day they have had in this
country; Their activities began before
8 O'Clock when the King went to An
napolis to review the midshipmen Of
the Naval Academy and the Queen went
to Baltimore to inspect two hospitals.
Part Of the afternoon was devoted by
both Of them TO receiving honorary
degrees Albert was made a doctor OF
laws both by George WASHINGTON Uni
letters by Trinity College.
Both Of the rulers were. greeted by
Cardinal Gibbons. chancellor OF the
the trustees of Trinity. The venerable
pfelate welcomed them affectionately
and hailed the King as "one OF the
most inspiring heroes Of ancient or
Dinner Is Given Royalty.
Their Majesties and Prince Leopold
were entertained at dinner tonight by
Baron dc Cartier do Marchienne their
AMBASSADOR to the United States. and
ciuded fSt the &c British % and ne French mes ann nm
bassadors. There was a reception after
the dinner.
The royal special, which has carried
the Belgian party more than 5000
miles. will complete its service at Old
Point Comfort at O'clock tomorrow.
It Will be, sidetrncked for several hours
at some quict spot 80 the passengers
will be, refreshed for their laHt hours
In this country. Before embarking on
the George Washington the BeIgians
VIII witness the fopding OF two new
dry docks sat the Norfolk nayy.yard