The Washington times., 1919-09-28
D. c. READY
TO WELCOME
BELGIAN KING
Plans Virtually Complete For
Entertainment Of Albert and
Queen Elizabeth.

Plans for the entertainment Of
Prince Albert, Queen Elizabeth and
Prince Leopold Of Belgium, somewhat
disarranged BY the illness Of Presi-
dent Wilson, are virtually completed
by the State Department. Assistant
Secretary, BreckinFidge Long will SO
to New York wednesday 70 extend q
formal welcome 70 the King and his
party when they arrive on the trans
port George Washington
Final plans, including the itinerary
Of the royal party in its tour across
the continent, viii be announced to-
morrow by the state Department.
Messages from the Presidents Hpe-
Cial train today stated that he had
abandoned his plans 20 80 to New
York to welcome the royal party.
Rigid rules Of international etiquette
require the royal visitors be enter
tained in the White House while
visiting the National Capital, but II
President Wilson's illness continues
serious and confines him 20 his room,
the Official reception OF the King viii
be postponed until after the trans
continental tour, it was said today.
ThFee Days at White HOuse.
The State Department has arranged
White House Saturday, Sunday and
Monday. then taking their departure
FOR the trip to- San Erancisco.
The Senate yesterday agreed to re-
cess ct p. m. next Saturday to greet
the King.
In addition to Secretary Long, the
party designated TO welcome the Bel
gian King. .include8 United States Min
lister TO Belgium and Mrs. Brand
WhitiOck, MAJ Gen. william n
WFights JEFFERSON CaRfey, secretary
Of the embassy Of the United states;
Colonel Patterson, aide 20 General
Wright; ]. ~, Ny0, Of the State De-
partment, and three representatives
OF press associations. The same party
viii travel with the royal party across
the continent
It was intimated BY. high oRiaiaIa
that General PerBhinE, q close friend
OF the King, may be in New York %
greet him, but as the general s. stin
in seclusion no confirmation Of the
fact is Obtainable.
Others In Regal Party.
Besides the King. Queen. and Prince
the royal party includes the Duke Of
Brabant, Baron de Carter de Mar
chienne, the Belgian ambassador to
AAG DAANG4 oA8AG8s Nug NV0uLGal Cull-
laine de Chairman -Chimay, lady in
waiting to her majesty; Lieut.. Gen.
Baron jacques, commander Of the
Third Division OF the Army: Colonel
Tilkens, Of the general stan, aide de
camp to his majesty. major Of artil-
lery; Count Guy d'Oultremont, adju-
tant OF the court; Max Leo Gerard
secretary to his majesty; Charles
GFRuI, secretary to her majesty:
Lieut. Of Cavalry GoRnet, officer Of
ordnance to his majesty; Lieut.. Col
<. NOlf, physician to their msje8ties,
and Poi le Teller. secretary Of the
Belgian embassy. In the party also
are one stenOgrapher and eLsven ser
wants.
Wireless messages from the George
today indicated that the
ship would dock Thursday.
The War Camp Community Service
has arranged a spectacular pageant
to be given on the East Capitol steps
in honor Of the King next Saturday.
A great chorus will sing the Belgian
national anthem and The Star-Span-
gled Banner"
It is expected the party will arrive
about Z o'clock Saturday evening and
will be driven to the White House BY
way Of the Capitol.