The sun., 1919-06-20
HELP PROMISED
IN RESTORATION
OF THE NATION
At Brussels President De-
clares Now Is Time to
Extend Credits. =.
SAYS ALLIES PLAN RELIEF
VIII Urge Elevation of Lega-
ton to an Embassy-Ova-
ton Follows Address.

BRUSSELS, June 19.-The King and
Queen of the Belgians said goodby
to Presidest and Mrs. Wilson tonight
after day of functions and sight
seeing that taxed the energies OF every
individual in the American party.
The President made three speeches
and an extended tour Of the battle
fields. and attended a luncheon and a
formal dinner by the King. Had
there been any doubt relative to the
feeling between Americans and Bel
gians. It was removed in the Chamber
OF Deputies, when the President was
warmly applauded by the members
and those gathered in the galleries.
In a simple, straightforward manner
he brought them to the realization
thae America was not dealing with the
past, that now is the time for cred
its, and 1t is proposed to extend them.
The President in the course OF his
speech said he had in mind to sug-
gest to Congress to elevate the lega-
tho post Of Minister to Ambassador.
With King Albert the President en-
tered the Chamber OF Deputies to the
minute fixed. while Mrs. Wilson. Miss
Margaret Wilson and the Queen were
escorted to their seats. The hall was
filled. every members seat being taken.
and the galleries were crowded with
men and women. at least one-third of
the women still wearing mourning. The
scene was relieved of It's sombre aspect.
however. by the large number OF modlsh
gowns.
Tells of Gratitude to United States.
The President. with the King. was
seated on the floor OF the House. directly
In front OF the Speaker. The Queen
and Mrs. Wilson occupied places to the
Speakers, left
The Belgian Minister Of Foreign AZ
fairs. Paul Hymsns. expressed graft
tude at the part America played in the
war. He referred specifically to the work
done by Herbert Hoover. who was pres
ent and was forced to arse and ac-
knowledge the applause of the Chamber.
More than once the President, and even
Mrs. Wilson. were obliged to bow ac-
knowleo gments when references were
made TO them.
The audience appeared more curious
than anything else when the President
began to speak and the first applause
was somewhat perfunctory. But as he
proceeded and as he made plain that
ha 1laI Uia I'd d nh
jectY cf charity appreciation reached a
climax. expressed In warm and hearty
applause.
At the conclusion OF his address the
whole Chamber arose and gave the
President an ovation. The guests were
conducted later through the historic
rooms. including the Senate chamber.
where the English nurse Edith Cavell.
was tried and sentenced by the Germans.
Before leaving the President signed
The Gold Book" and at 8 80 the Presi-
Dental and royal party. amid renewed
plaudits. took automobiles for Malnes
In the ruins OF the library OF Lou
vain. destroyed by the Germans in 1914,
the degree Of doctor of laws was con-
ferred to-day on President Wilson by
the University OF Louvafn.
In the Chamber OF Deputies the Presl-
dent OF that body. In a brief speech Of
welcome, said that President Wilson
could give no better pledge for repara-
ton and the reconstruction of Belgium
than his decision to come and see for
himself the terrible destruction wrought.
I'VE are convinced that in this great
effort" he added, I'VE can count upon the
the American people, as upon yourself.
Belgium will never forget the help given
to her by her great sister. America"