Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-04

READY~FO
RE TU R N.
TO PARIS
Will Leave Washington Imme-
diateIy After Congress
AdjOurnS;; to Speak in
New York City.


Wilson tonight was ready to begin
the return journey to the peace con-
ference, having transacted in the
seven days Of his stay in Washing
ton all pending public business ex-
cept such as will engage his at
tention at the capitol in the final
hours tomorrow of this congress.
Immediately after adjournment he
will leave for New York on his way
to Paris. y
Working at top speed on the
last full day available to him in the
capitol, the president cleared his
desk sufficiently to get out for a
walk this afternoon with Mrs. Will
son, tramping briskly thsough mat
inee crowds and home-going war
workers. Large crowds followed
them and finally the police had to
intervene as traffic became impeded.
Several times the president stopped
to speak to wounded soldiers.
Receives Ambassador.
After opening the conference of
governors and mayors this morning
in the east room of the White
House, President Wilson had his
time clear for correspondence and
the signing Of bills until shortly af-
ter noon, when he received the new
ambassador from Argentina, DR..
Thomas A. Lebreton, who presented
his credentials. Later he received
a delegation representing farmer or
ganizations, who promised support
to the league of nations and suggest
ed amendments to the constitution
Secretaries Baker, Daniels and
Houston called at the executive Of
fee this afternoon and tonight A.
Mitchell Palmer, who becomes at
torney general tomorrow, conferred
with the president
In welcoming the new Argentine
envoy. Mr.. Wilson expressed appre-
citation for the friendship of the
great South American republic and
promised all possible assistance for
the maintenance of harmonious re-
lations between the two countries.
1T is a cause for congratulation,,"
Mr.. Wilson said, that notwithstand-
ing the confusion and dislocation of
interests inevitable in such a criti-
cal period, the relations between our
two countries have shown no strain
and the friendship between our peo-
pies has remained unimpared.
with the return of more stable
conditions many difficulties which
still hamper US will gradually de-
crease so that we can even now look
forward with hope to the full re-
Sumption of all normal activities.
Better Understanding.
ut is therefore propitious mo-
ment for us to strengthen further
the friendly ties that unite our ma
tions and our peoples more closely
together. By promoting closer re-
lations between them greater know
ledge and a more just appreciation
of each other will ensue and the
danger of misunderstanding will be
minimized. -.4
"You can rely on the cordial CO.
operation of this government i'll all
your efforts to attain this object"
Among the bills signed today by
the president were the rivers and
harbors appropriation bill and the
measure validating $2,700,000,00O
worth of informal war contracts.
Plans for the presidents de-
parture tonight remained I'M
changed. He will go from the cap
itol to the train, arriving in New
York about $3.50 p. m. He will GO
direct to the Metropolitan Opera
house to speak on the league of ma
tions.
Speaks With Taft.
New York, March 3.-Plans were
completed here late today for re-
ception of President Wilson tomor-
row night when he will speak from
the same platform with former
President Taft in advocacy of the
league Of nations, before sailing
again to take up his work at the
peace conference.
The president, it was announced
will arrive at the Pennsylvania sta
ton at 8;l5 p. m, and escorted by
the most elaborate police guard
ever arranged in this city. will pro-
ceed to the Metropolitan opera
house, where he is to speak.
The president will be met at the
station by Cleveland Fl. Dodge aud
Abram /. Elkus, former ambassador
to Turkey.
At least two sets of women pick.
cts are planning to be on duty
outside the Metropolitan when the
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