New-York tribune., 1919-03-14
Wilson Lands in Vigor-
Gus Health and Takes
Train for the Capital
Met by Col. House
And Jusserand
Gets a Wireless Report
Before Arrival of Exact
Status of Peace Pact

BREST, France, March 10 (By Tho
Associated Press President and Mrs.
Wilson and the party which came with
them from the United States disem-
barked from the George Washington
here at 9:45 O'Clock tonight They
left for Paris at IL o'clock.
1t was 7:45 o'clock when the George
Washington entered the harbor.
Four American dcstroyers, the Var
nell, Tarbell, Wilsey, and Lee, picked
up the transport at sea and escorted
her into Brest.
Jusserand Welcomes Him
Though numerous decorations had
been hung out to welcome the Presi-
dent, his reception here was entirely
without ceremony. Those who went
aboard the George Washington to ex-
tend their greetings were the French
Ambassador to the United States and
Madame Jusserand, M. Leygucs, the
French Minister of Marine, and several
other representatives. of the French
government; Major General Eli A.
Helmick and Brigadier General Will
lam w. Harts Colonel House met tho
President at the dock
President Wilson was in excellent
health, apparently having benefited
by his period OF res. since he left hers
on February Is.
The Presidential party came ashore
on an American tug, on board of
which Mrs. Wilson was presented with
bouquet by NJ. Leygues. There was
little furry of mist during the trip
from the steamer, but this lasted only
short time.
Soldier Throng Awaits Him
Immense crowds of American SOL
diers stationed at Brest endeavorcd %
get view of the President, and tho
moonlight afforded an excellent chance.
aided by extra lights which had been
installed for the occasion. The SOL
diers awaited the President eagerly.
and ne raised his hat as he observed
their anxiety. Mrs. Wilson followed
the President, smiling graciously as
h. +Lo liz ta4u
the quay and the train.
The President inspected the French
guard of honor, consisting of several
companies of French marines dressed
in theix picturesque uniforms, who
were standing at present arms" The
President smiled at the men amiably
and then complimented the commander.
This was the last of the meagre cere-
monial before the President entrained
for Paris.
The railway station was lavishly
bedecked with Allied flags The STAR
Spangled Banner, with the French tri-
color, predominated in the decorative
scheme.
PARIS, March 13 (By The Associated
Press).-A telegram was received here
tonight from Colonel e. NJ. House,
who is with the Presidential party,
which said that the party expects to
arrived at the Invalides Station in
Paris at IL o'clock tomorrow morning.
ON BOARD THE U. S. s. GEORGE
WASHINGTON, March IS (By Wireless
to The Associated Press) To-day, the
last Of his voyage to Brest, President
Wilson put in several hours mapping
out his plans. He received wireless
dispatch outlining the situation with
regard to the phases Of the negotia-
tions which are to come up soon after
his arrival in Paris.
The voyage has been of great benefit
to President Wilson, who throughout
has obeyed the injunctions of Rear
Admiral Grayson, his personal physi.
clan, to rest. He has entirely recov-
cred from his cold and the fatigue
consequent on his hurried trip TO
Washington, and is in vigorous con-