Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-01-02
Dr. and Mrs. Wilson to Be Guest of King Victor Emanuel and Will Visit Pope.

Paris, Jan. 1.-President Wilson to- night is enroute to Rome, where he will be the guest of King Victor Emanuel. During his stay in the Italian capital he will visit the Pope and also the Methodist College and will continue his conference with the King, Premier Orlando and Baron Sonnino, the foreign minister. Ihis visit will be the last to the ailled countries before the beginning or the peace conference.
 Immediately after breakfast this morning the President played golf for an hour.
 There was quiet family New Year's dinner at the Murat Mansion. No business was put before the Pres ident His only departure from the injunction of Admiral Grayson to de- vote the day to complete relaxation came in the afternoon when he re- ceived New Years call from Presl- dent and Madame Poincare, and later conferred with Colonel E. M. House.
 The conference in Rome with the Italian statesmen wih, in sense, be continuation of those held here when King Victor Emmanuel visited Paris. The results of President Will sons conferences with the British Premier, David Lloyd George, and l foreign minister Balfour, which have not vet been fully closed probably will have an important relation to the continuation of the conferences with i the Italian leaders.
 The working machinery of the American commission has been thor oughlv organized durine the Presi- dents absence in England and everv- thing is practically ready to begin h,,siness when he returns from Italy. There appears no reason for altering the forecast made four weeks ago that President Wilson intends to be hack in Washinpton before the clos ino of tho American conpress on Maroh Ath. or that. if necessary. he will return to France early in the spring. to continue his work.
 Rome. Tnnsdav, Dec 31.-Prenara flows for the reoant;on of President Wilson in Rome are being carried out activelv nipht and dav. The Via M9Hf0rN|n lG bpThTOfo aIiS ~'''> lencth from the railroad station to the "Onirinal." Runtinp fvino from flag staffs surmounted by gilded images of "Victorv."
 At the Capital where the President will be received by the municipality, which will confer on him the title "Citizen of Rome" the preparations are particularly elaborate. The spa cious halls of the Capital are being hung with priceless ancient tapestries and decorated with flowers and plants. All the shops are showing the Amer ican colors, and in their windows are portraits of President Wilson. The newspapers today print cuts of Pres. ident Wilson and also portraits of Washington and Lincoln These cuts serve as illustrations for long bio- graphical articles in which President Wilson's role in the war is dwelt upon.
 In the square at the station where the President will arrive, the flag staffs and shields with the arms of Redeemed Italian towns upon them, including those of Plume and Spalato. President Wilson will arrive at the Italian frontier on the morning of January 2, according to present plans. He will be met at the border by aides of King Victor Emmanuel, American Ambassador Page and Count Macchi di Cellere, Italian ambassador to the United States.
 Leaving the border the President will travel on special royal train ana will arrive in Rome at 1O:3O o'clock Friday morning. He will be met at the station by the king and queen, the members of the cabinet and mili- tary and civil authorities.
 Shortly after arriving at the Quir- inal, the residence of the king, Pres jdent Wilson. Mrs. Wilson and Miss Margaret Wilson will call on Dow ager Queen Margherita. In the even- ing there will be an official dinner at the Quirinal with an exchange of toasts btween the king and the Pres ident.
 1 Later, an illuminated parchment bestowing the freedom of the city will be given the President. while the municipality will present Mrs. Wilson with an artistic gold wolf, the em- blem of Rome. During the ceremony Prince Colonna will have with him the mayors of Trent, Triest, Gorizia, Plume and Zara.
 | On Saturday President Wilson will visit the Pantheon and will place wreaths on the @tombs of King Victor Emmanuel I. and King Humbert. He will then attend a special meeting of the T.yceum Academy, the oldest na- tional scientific institution. which will give him honorary membership. The.
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