Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-01-01
king WELCOMES
WILSON IN LONDON
LONDON GIVES PRESIDENT BIG
SENDOFF; QUEEN ESCORTS
MRS. WILSON TO CARRIAGE.
BY Lowell MAllAff


LONDON, Dec. 26.-Amid booming
of guns and cheers of enormous
crowds, President Wilson was vel
coined to London this afternoon. King
George and Queen Mary met him at
the train. AS he left his car band
played "The Star Spangled Banner"
The king quickly stepped forward
when Wilson appeared and they shook
hands with the greatest cordially
Both smiled and exchanged apparent
pleasantries.
Then Mrs. Wilson advanced bearing
a huge bouquet. The queen and Prin-
cess Mary came up, smiling, and were
introduced.
I heartily welcome you to Eng
land" said the king to the president
L greatly appreciate it, 1 assure
you," replied Wilson.
King Introduces Lloyd George.
While the bands switched to the
Stars and Stripes Forever" the
troops stood stiffly at attention. The
king and President Wilson stood and
reviewed the kings guard in the train
shed. The king and President Wilson
engaged in a lively conversation as
they walked but the martial music
drowned out their voices.
The king next introduced Premier
Lloyd-George, who was waiting hest
tatingly for the signal to come for
ward. He advanced and shook hands
most cordially and lingeringIy.
NOtableS Await Wilson's Arrival.
There was an impressive gathering
OF notables at the station, including
Field Marshal Haig, Admiral Beatty.
Chancellor Bonar Law, Foreign Min
lister Balfour, Premier Hughes of
Australia, Premier Borden of Canada,
the Maharajah of Bikanir, Lord Cecil.
Lord Curzon, Sir Eric Geddes and
many others. They waited on the
platform for some time before the
train pulled in at 2:2O. Then the
crowd of distinguished personages
surged forward as eager as young
sters.
After number of them had been
formally introduced, the king sug-
gested that Wilson step into his car
riage.
Thousands Cheer President.
If you'll excuse me I'll just shake
hands with these men," said the pres
ident. He walked a dozen PAGES to a
group of American officers and shook
hands with them, then rejoined the
king, and entered the carriage.
As the royal conveyance CARRYING
the president and the king reached
the station exit, the first roar of well
come from the people went up. 1t in
creased in volume, tumultuous sea
of noise beating necessarily upon the
ear drums while the carriage moved
toward the papace. Held back by ranks
of troops, hundreds of thousands Of
Britisters, fourishing flags, waving
their hats and handkerchiefs cheered
themselves hOarSe. There was not a
break in the shouting, not once did it
diminish as the American president
bowling, smiling and doffing his hat
again and again in acknowledgment
rode in the royal coach along the two
mile route to Buckingham palace.
Railway Station i'm Gala Dress.
The president left his train at Char
ing Cross station in the midst of a
scene of splendor. In the murkey
train-sheds flags, pennants and ban
ners were suspended from the steel
framework, from the steel pillars and
entwined with bunting in decorations
that were strikingly effective.
Between ranks of United States
troops-a guard of honor-the pres
ident passed thru doors curtained in
scarlet velour and thence to court
yard where the royal carriage stood
under canopy, extending to the
Strand