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London. DEC. 37.-Prssident and
Mrs. Wilson wero h Buckingham pol
aos Thsrsday aftsrneon after . Jour
NY from Calais to London during
which they were accorded all the hon-
ors ever sivsn royalty Never has .
royal progress. except thoss Of great
national ceremon3als, excited such IN
forest here ~ De first stats visit Of
an Ansrican President.
The drive Of the short procession
from the station to the palace was
made through streets lined with the
guar1s regiments In khaki. Fresh
flagu hung overhead and covered the
buildings, while windows. Balconies.
sidewa1kA and open spaces were filled
with people. many OF whom wore the
American coIors.
It was brief spsetacle First cane
the sovereign's escort Of troops from
the household cavalry, with helmsts
and steel cnirasses. Then came the
carriages with King George and Pres
ident Wiison and Queen Mary, Mrs.
Wilson and Princess Mary. These
were followed by three others, which
passed. almost unsettled. ~ all eyes
were ON Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson and the
royal family.
Although the trip was short one.
lt NY through . most interesting sec
tion Of London. From Charing Cross
the route ran along the north side Of
Trafalgar square, with the Nelson
monument towering on the left and
the national gallery ON the right. It's
gray walls almost covered by huge
American and British flags.
1t continued along Pail Mall, turning
northward at st. James place and up
St. James street to Piccadilly = the
chief landmarks along this stage being
the solid. weather-worn buildmgs Of
the old London clubs now decked with
bunting they keep for special occa-
bsons.
The procession drove westward
along the north side Of Piccadilly.
passing tract Of clubs and big ho-
tsls and palstial residences. notably
the home Of the Dake Of Dsvonshirs.
With the Red Cross nag over II. and
The residence OF the Duks Of WellinE-
ton, Ct the entrance Of Hyde park.
Between Piccadtlly and Buckinsham
palace there stretches Green park.
witch was dark with people. The
party drove past Wellington arch and
alone tho southern side Of the park.
flanked On the right By the wall Of
the palace ground. and then Into the
broad piazza before the palace and
through the iron gates into the palace
forecourt.
Probably the most interesting part
Of the spectacle for the Presidsnt was
the people who were crowded every
whore to greet him. Tho day being
holiday, workingmen and women had
. chance to turn out with their small
children. They made the most Of their
opportunity and 10 no STRATUM Of Brit
ish humanity could the President
have made . stronger appeal.
Enthusidstic scenes marked the ar
rival at the Charing Cross station. AZ
the President, accompanied by King
George, emerged from the station the
crowds iamming the etreets broke into
prolonged cheers. At the same time
guns began to thunder out salute
and dosens Of airplanes scared over
head. The bells and chimes all over
the city also pealed . welcome.
During the procession flags. hats
and handkerchiefs wera waved. The
President was uncovered throughout
the drive to acknowledge the cheers.