New-York tribune., 1919-07-09

new ideal". was not quite so freely ap-
plauded. There was a slight evidence
that the welcome was greeting TO the
returning President rather than
blanket approval Of his policies. There
was some cheering at this, the only
reference the President made TO the
opponents of his foreign policy in Con-
gress. but il was not nearly as general
as were the cheers that followed his
purely patriotic utterances.
At the conclusion Of his speech there
was rush of those on the stage to
grasp the hand Of the President. Both
men and women surrounded him and,
as they were automatically steered
aside by Secret Service operatives they
followed him ~ the door and out to
the waiting automobiles in Fifty-sixth
Street. Those seated in the auditorium
Of the hall made frantic efforts to
reach the stage. but were prevented
by the lines Of policemen, who guided
them to the exits as rapidly as the bulk
of the crowd would permit
Governor Extends Greeting
Mayor Hylan's introduction Of Gov
ernor Smith was brief. The Governors
speech also was brief.
"It was my privilege to bid god
speed to you, Mr.. President, as spokes-
man for the people Of the State OF New
York, when you went abroad to repre-
sent us at the peace table," said the
Governor, IL consider it greater honor
to greet you on your return after the
conclusion of your duties across the
seas. Mr.. President, we congratulate
YOU and welcome you home"
Mayor Hylan read an address or wei
come as chief executive of the city.
"Mr. President, as chief executive of
the City of New York, it gives me
the greatest pleasure to welcome you
home,' he said. "The people OF TINS
city are conscious of the honor OF be-
ing permitted to be the first to greet
and welcome you.
Europe TO take part in the delibera-
tions of the peace conference, the Eu-
ropean capitals have We'd with each
other in welcoming, honoring and ac-
claiming you.
Fluctuations on Safe Return
"The significance Of your visit and
your distinguished position as Chief
Magistrate of the American Republic
would prompt much cordiality. No less
sincere and spontaneous has been the
greeting of your fellow citizens to-
day. We felicitate you. Mr.. fresi-
dent. upon your safe return.
"The official reception committee OF
representative citizens has been privl-
legged to extend preliminary greet
ing to you in the harbor. To partici-
pants and spectators the sight was
magnificent, inspiring and one long TO
be remembered. We feel that you, Mr..
al nf a
reception We fully appreciate your
emotions at the first glimpse of the
coast line of your native land-the
country you love so we'll
"For many months the eyes Of the
world have been centred on Versailles.
There the plenipotentiaries of the
great powers Of the world have been
in conference in the framing of
document of tremendous import-the
treaty of peace-the approval Of which
marks the ending of the great war.
Draws Eyes of World Here
"You bring back to US the proposed
treaty representing the iabors of the
delegates at the peace conference. The
eyes of the world will now be directed
to our national capitol where the
treaty will be presented to the Senate
IOI TdtiHCdlibU. IL Will iceti'c III tHN
Senate Chamber the earnest and ser
ious consideration which a proposition
of such magnitude and fraught with
such tremendous possibilities should
receive. 1t is TO be expected that the
proposed charter for new era of
affairs in the world will arouse feel
ings both friendly and hostile. A new
pathway is TO be blazed in interna
tional affairs. and many will seek TO
know where the pathway ends upon
which the world will enter.
"As soon as your duties were ended
at the peace table, you Immediately re-
turned 10 report the result Of your
labors, which the American people are
so anxiously waiting 20 hear"
Mrs. Wilson Greeted
One cause of delay in the appear
ance of the Presidential party, at which
nobody complained. was private
greeting offered 10 Mrs. Wilson before
she entered the hall. AS a group OF
! automobiles stopped before the stage
entrance TO Carnegie Hall a committee