The Washington times., 1919-10-29
KING VISITS TOMB
OF WASHINGTON
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departments. OF chief interest to
the Queen was the museum IN the
basement of the building where there
are stored hundreds of relics all Civ
ing mute testimony OF the great work
done in the war by the American Red
Cross.
The king ostenslbIy was deeply
touched by the spirit OF the occasion.
and took several opportunities to ex-
tend the thanks of himself and his
people for the valuable assistance
given his stricken country during the
war.
II was a momentous occasion in
the history OF the Red Cross as we'll
for il was to give thanks to the vari-
Gus American relief organizations and
the American Government that King
Albert. his royal consort and the heir
apparent Prince Leopold came to
America.
Baker Deeerates King.
Secretary of War Baker yesterday
presented King Albert with the dis
ttnguished service cross. following q
short ceremony at the Breckenridge
Long home, 2s29 Sixteenth street.
where the royal family is in residence
during their Washington visit Cen
ent at the ceremony.
As the reading OF the citation was
finished King Albert brought his
right hand to salute.
II am pleased to receive Ii in tho
presence of the commander-in-chief
OF the American expeditionarY
forces" said King Albert turning to
face General Pershing. He touched
the ribbon with the tips Of his fin
gers and glanced proudly at the
medal He wore no other decoration,
and General Pershing wore only the
war cross OF Belgium on his tunic.
Last night the King and Queen and
their son. Prince Leopold. the heir
apparent. were the guests at din
ner given by Vice President and Mrs
Marshall at the home of Mrs. Thomf 5
r. Walsh. 2020 Massachusetts, ave-
nue..
A unique feature of the dinner was
the comforting of the Order Of
Elizabeth. Queen of Belgium" on Mrs.
Walsh. in recognition of her notable
work for the relief of the Belgian
people during the war. This is the
Queens own decoration and the high
est honor that can be bestowed by
her.
After the Queen had left the din
ner table the entire company assem-
bied in large reception room The
Queen and Mrs Walsh were quietly
chatting together when the Queen
turned and with slight gesture
brought the audience to silence. She
then produced the decoration which
she had concealed in her tunic, and
turning again 70 Mrs. Walsh, ssid:f
Il pin this decoration on you in
behalf of the people of Belgium be-
cause OF your efforts TO relieve the
distress of humanity
The King, who had been standing
near by, then took Mrs. walsh's hand
and said:
May every blessing be yours is the
heartfelt wish OF the queen and my
self
Mrs Walsh was altogether the
most surprised person in the room.
The ceremony had been a distinct
surprise. but she was quick to re-
cover her eomposure and IN few
short and well-chosen remarks ex-
pressed her appreciation Of the honor.
Ts he Lan.ins,s Guestsa
This evening their majesties will be
the guests Of honor at a dinner to be
given by the Secretary OF State at his
residence 13z5 Eighteenth street
northwest
Tomorrow presents another strenu-
Gus program, including the comforting
Of degrees on King Albert by the
Catholic University and George WASH
ington University at Memorial Con-
tinental Hall and the conferring of a
degree on Queen Elizabeth by Trinity
College Admission to the exercises
viii be by card only.
The State Department announces
that the King and Queen will take
tea with Mrs. Wilson at the White