Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-02-24

The storm which had hung over
the coast for two days passed off to
sea asst night ana the day opened
clear.
The meeting at Mechanics hall was
set for $3.50 o'clock in the afternoon.
All the baggage OF the presidential
party Of As persons vas brought
ashore and transferred to 4 special
train which was made ready to start
for Washington with the president
and his assistants 1T 4:30 .. m.
h Osipee, . former coast guard
cutter. ri the leader of the welcom-
ins f1otilla. She displayed the nag of
Rear Admiral Spencer 8. Wood, head
OF this naval district who was aboard;
the ship carried also the official
greeting party, INCLUDING Mayor
r. Edwards.
Six other steamers were crowded
with those who were fortunate in the
ticket distribution. Led by a snbma-
rine chaser and with eight other
submarine ch.sers Ranking thsm the
Meet proceeded down the harbor with
bands playing patriotic airs.
Every ship at h wharves in the
harbor displayed all the flags in its
lockers and every passenger on the
welcoming ships waved the Stars and
Stripes.
1He troops VINO came from france
transport were not forgotten in the
general celebration. Delegations from
the Red Cross. Y. M. C. A., knights
Of Columbus and Jewish welfare
board were,on board some Of the city
boats prepared to assist in extending
q hearty welcome to the soldiers.
ing gum. cigarettes stationery and
newspapers.
Gutter Carries Party.
Boston, Feb. 24.-After the presi-
dental party had been transferred to
the Ossipee and the presidents flag
as commandments of the navy
displaced tbs of Rear Admiral Wood
on the Ossipee and the cutter started
for Commonwealth pier. Aboard the
cutter Mayor Peters welcomed the ma
tons executive on his return to home
shores and to Boston.
The trip up the harbor, accompan-
led " the same convoy Of vessels that
was with the Ossipee on the way out,
was marked by the continuous sound
ing OF whistles by craft in the harbor,
and the Ossipee came abreast of. the
several forts the presidential salute
OF FL guns were fired. Conveying sea-
planes swept overhead, flying in cir
cles to keep abreast of the Ossipee.
When the Ossipee feared the Com
monwealth pier smany of the little
fleet OF boats which had escorted
her up the harbor, dropped astern,
but the submarine chasers which act
ed as. a guard. remained on duty.
They had orders to stand by until the
presidential party had disembarked.
A roar OF cheers greeted the presi-
dent as soon as the crowd on the pier
could make out the group in which
he stood on board the naval cutter.
He flourished his hat in acknowledge
ment and as the noise increased in
volume, bowed and smiled.
Rough Weather.
The weather was rough as the well
coming fleet made its way down the
harbor and several of the excursion
steamers seemed in imminent danger
OF o~verturning as the crowds rushed
to the sides for a view of the presi-
Rdent.
When the Oesipee came alongside,
President Wilson turned and shook
hands with Captain McC6uley of the
George Washington. and waved fare
we'll to the troops and others remain
ing aboard. Then the George Wash
tngtOn fired the presidential salute of
u guns and Immediately the other
boats took it up and for several min
utes there was a deafening roar. Be-
sides Mayor Peters. Governor Coolidge
and Ray T. Baker. director of NUM-
tions were on the Ossipee and Joined
in the official welcome to the presi-
dent as the cutter pushed off from
the side Of the giant liner.
Police on Job.
Special precautions had been taken
to safeguard the progress of the pres
ident n details of secret service
men and police detectives were numer-
GUS along the route. Fifty mounted
policemen headed the procession,
while troop A of the state mounted
guard acted as the presidents escort.
honor formed a double row on each
side of the street all the way from
the pier to the Copley- Plaza hotel,
where suites were reserved for the
presidential party and beyond that
point to Mechanics hall.
The men stood three feet apart
and strict orders were given that no
n was to be permitted to pass
through.
A detail Of 200 yeomen had places
as part Of the guard of honor neal
the viaduct and stood at attention
as the president passed.
Boston. Feb. 24.-President Will
sons reception in Boston today was
characterized by those who travelled
with him through Europe as being
fully as demonstrative as any he re-
ceived in England. France and Italy.
Crowd Welcome Ship.
Boston, Feb. 24.-Along the water
front crowds watched the welcoming
fleet circling about the George WASH
ington. Boats and factories let loose
their whistles when the Ossipee went
alongside the steamship and the
din could be heard for miles.
James II. Wilson. son Of Secretary