Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-03

idSeFS SWarmeQ from the Nils anu
valleys to the railroad over which
the presidential train passed to pay
homage to America.
They shouted "vivas," waving hats
and handkerchiefs and flags and
forming picturesque groups which
were emphasized by the brilliant sun
shine. blue sky and green, luxuriant
landscape.
ON BOARD PRESIDENT WILSON'S
SPECIAL TRAIN, January 2.-The
Franco-Italian frontier was crossed
at Modane at 1890 o'clock this morn
ing by President Wilson's special
train. The presidential party was
bassador Page, Count Macchi di Gel
lere. Italian ambassador to the United
States, and the Prince of Udine, who
will accompany the party to Rome.
The presidential party caught its
hrst glimpse of the snow-capped
peaks OF the western Alps at break
fast time, while the train was crawl
ing slowly through the mountain
passes.
President Wilson rested today from
the continuous round of activities of
his English visit and is looking
forward with great pleasure to his
Officials Welcome at Turin.
TURIN, January 2-President Will
sons special train arrived here this
the station-@by the prefect of the
province. the mayor, the general
commanding the troops here and
other authorities. 81
Although the reception to the
American chief executive was unof1i-
the Italian and American colors,
while everywhere in the city the
Stars and Stripes were flown beside
the Italian flag
The Presidents train left a short
time later amid the enthusiastic
cheers of crowd which had gather
ed to greet the nations guest.
Dinner at Genoa.
GENOA January 2.-The President
and his party arrived here this even
some was at the station to meet the
train, and made arrangements for Mr.
Wilson to visit points of interest
when he arrived here on his return
from Rome on Sunday morning. On
that occasion he will present the
President set of richly bound
volumes of the work of Mazzini, and
will conduct Mr.. Wilson to the birth
place of Columbus and the tomb Of
Mazzini. The President will spend
three hours in Genoa on Sunday.
President Wilson's journey to Rome
took him through the maritime Alps
and over the Piedmont plains. At the
Franco Italian border. when the train
stopped at the frontier station, the
President walked about for exercise,
and by way of diversion bought some
picture post cards on sale in the pic
turesque village. He was cheered by
the Italian troops on his crossing the
border and at all the stations at
which the train made daylight stops.
An autographed portrait of Mr.. Will
son has been given a place of honor
in the city hall.
Sleep Is Undisturbed.
PISA, Thursday. January when
Pisa was reached by the presidential
his party had retired. Count di Gel
lere, Italian ambassador at Washing
ton, and Thomas Nelson Page, Ameri-
can ambassador to Italy. descended to
the station platform and conversed
with officials. The people have been
asked not to disturb the President by
cheering when the train passes
through towns and cities.
Bonfires lighted in honor of Mr..
Wilson have been seen at many places
along the way
Will Occupy Brussels. Palace Wing
BRUSSELS, January 2-President
Wilson during his visit to Brussels.
according to newspapers, will occupy
the wing of the royal palace formerly
used by the Princess Clementine. now
the wife of Prince Victor Napoleon.