Arizona republican., 1919-01-05
PRESIDENT EXPECTS
 PLANS TO BE READY

Continued from Page One) ought to be, I dare say, in government itself, the spirit of science. that is to say. the Spirit of disinterestedness, the spirit of seeking after the truth, so far as the truth is ready to be applied to human circumstances. Because. after all, the problem of politics is to satisfy | men in the arrangements of their lives is to realize for them, so far as pos sible, the objects which they have en- tertained generation after generation, and have seen so often proposed
 Therefore. I have often thought that | the universities and academies of | science have their part in simplifying i the problems of political affairs, and | thus assisting to advance human life along the lines of political structure and political action.
 Tt is very delightful to draw apart ! for a little while into this quiet place and feel that familiar touch of thought i and of knowledge, which it has been my privilege to know familiarly through so great a part of my life. l If l have come out on a more adven- turous and disordered stage. l hope that l have not lost the recollection. 1 and may in some sense be assisted by councils such as yours
 President Wilson drove from the PalaZZo del Drago, the residence of Ambassador Page, to the Vatican ac- companied by Monsisnor Charles O'Hearn. rector of the American col 1 lege. Thousands gathered along the streets cheered and waved their hats when the automobile passed.
 As the president entered the Swiss guard. in multi-colored uniforms. de- signed by Raphael. presented arms. Crossing the courtyard the presidential automobile reached san Damasco, in the center of the apostolic palace, where a detachment of gendarmes heralded it's coming with bugles, and at the same time rendered military honors.
 At the foot of the grand staircase, leading to the pontifica apartment. the president was met by Monsignor Can ati. secretary of the congress of cerc- monials. with four Swiss guards in full uniform, and two door keepers in the characteristic costumes.
 The president and Monsignor Canati shook hands. the secretary extending formal welcome. Led by "palla- frenieres. ancient officials who used 10 hold the bit of the white mule which 1 the pope rode in processions. they made their way to Clementine hall. one of the largest and most beautiful in the vatican. where twenty four Swiss guards with halbreds presented arms.
 | President Wilson was met by the | whole pontifical court, headed by the major Domo, Monsignor Tacci, the master Of the chamber the grand steward and the commander of the 1 Swiss guard.
 Virtually no introduction was nee essary. as the pontiff came forward to meet the president, holding out his hand The conversation lasted about twenty minutes the president afterward leaving with the same cor tese and the same hOnors to pay | ! visit to Cardinal Gasparri, the papal secretary of state. This visit over, President Wilson was escorted to his | automobile with the same ceremonial as on his arrival.
 Immense crowds lined the route to the vatican from the residence or | Thomas Nelson Page. the American ambassador, cheering and waving flags, their shouts ringing loud and clear Everywhere continuous shower of flowers fell upon the presi-
 
 drowned the profusion of noise.
 At the vatican the Swiss guard stood at attention and presented arms. The uniforms of the papal functionaries rivaled in splendor the priceless fres- coes and harmonized with the gran deur' of the whole scene.
 The halbreds of the Swiss guards | gave the scene a medieval touch. while l the rich traDDiDpS of the rardjna Is gave an additional touch of color to the picture. From the window in the grand hall where Pope Benedict and | President Wilson sat. all of Rome and St. Peters square could be seen. The square was q mass of cheering people. President Wilson after talking with the pontiff for a moment, arose. walked to tne window and waved his hat in acknowledgement of the shouts of the crowd.