Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-11-14
BELGIAN ROYALTIES CALL ON PRESIDENT
WILSON LYING IN SICK ROOM.

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side. brief as it was. proved the
climax of the American visit of the
Belgian monarch. and he left
Washington late that night, hap
Ply man. to sail for home from New
port News at noon Oct. 3lsi, on the
transport, Geo. Washington. which
brought him to this country.
From the day he landed, the
pleasure of his tour had been
married by anxiety over the Presi-
dents condition and he had aban-
doncd hope of being able to see
him.
When he drove to the White
House Albert had little expectation
of being able 10 see the man for
whom he has expressed the highest
admiration. Only at the last mo-
mcnt, at the Presidents earnest re-
quest, did Rear Admiral Grayson.
his physician, consent TO brief
chat. The King went alone 10 the
sick room, operating the elevator
himself. His call lasted ten min
utcS.
The visitor seated himself at the
right OF inc bed, and the President
apoligiZed for not being able TO
rise, but the King expressed deep
qualification at being able TO see
him at all. Mr.. Wilson rmarked
that ii Was very happy occasion
and showed great interest in the
transcOntincntal tour of the Bel
Sian monarch.
The King related incidents Of the
journey, many of them amusing.
for he has Il keen sense of humor.
and spoke. Of, the remarkable de-
velopment OF the United States in
the twenty-Onc years since his pre-
viouS visit.
Mr.. Wilson asked about condi-
lions in Belgium, England and
listened eagerly to the replies. He
inquired particularly about Pre-
micrs Lloyd George and Clcmen-
ceau, voicing high regard for both
of them.
As the King was leaving he
leaned over the bed to shake Mr..
Wilson's hand again and said:
81 hope your ideas and ideals
will be carried out and. | believe
they will be-"
81 am very anxious to stay as
long as ! can Albert said repeat
eddy TO DR.. Grayson. Twill you let
me know when must go. but
please don't make ii too soon"
After the departure Of the King
the President expressed desire to
see Queen Elizabeth, who was hav-
ing tea with Mrs. Wilson. Dr.
, GraysOn consented, and Her Ma
JcSty went eagerly to the EXccu-
lives bedside, where she remained
five minutes, seated at The left side
Of In bed. She told Mr.. Wilson.
with one OF her charming smiles,
that she felt much at home with
persons who were i'll. One of her
hobbies is hospitals.
While Inc Queen was in the room
. the President fell draft from an
open window and asked for his old
gray sweater. which he chcriShcs.
despite the holes which mar its
symmetry. He apOlogiZcd for its
! appearance. rcmarking that it was
not much to look at but that il had
done faithful service.
/ The President in conversation
| with the Queen asked about her
son and said:
''lIc must be Il fine boy"
/ "1le is here. The Queen replied.
and am sure he would like so
much TO sec you"
"Wcll. what's The obicciion?'
asked The President.
! The Queen pointed TO Dr.. Gray
! son.
IL won't be responsible for that, -
said DR.. Grayson.
! American universities. the Queen
! held in high esteem. We know that
these centres of culture are the
hearth on which burn The fires Of
Justice, beauty and truth. There
fore, | am proud TO be admitted by
! Trinity College to The degree of
doctor Of letters.
"ThiS ceremony gives me The OPP
pOriunity Of expressing TO the Sis
, tcrS Of Notrc Dame dc Namur and
their pupils my deep gratitude for
the devotion and assistance they
have shown during our days Of
| trial.
II form The best wishes for the
| further success and prosperity Of
. Trinity College. which is 80 closely
connected with Belgium