Great Falls daily tribune., 1919-01-05
Thousands at Station as
Train Rolls in, Roar
Welcome.
KING AND QUEEN FIRST
TO EXTEND GREETINGS
Windows, Roofs, Lamp
Posts Black With Folk
Seeking Glimpse.

Rome, Friday, Jan. 3.-(By the Asso-
ciated Press Rome was astlr early
this morning. Seemingly the entire pop
uIation streamed toward the station,
where President Wilson was welcomed
by King Victor Emmanuel. The day had
been made national holiday
The crowds thronged the streets over
which MIR. Wilson was to drive on his
way to the Quirinal. Hours before the
arrival Of the presidential train crowds
packed the Via Nazionale, which was
lined with double rcws Of soldiers. Flags
were everywhere fluttering, every win
dow and balcony was filled with eager
watchers, and the roofs we're black with
people. Even in trees and high on lamp
posts there were men and women.
At 1880 there came the first distant
shouts Of SViva America" which was
taken up by the crowd. Like wave the
crowds rose on tiptees to catch a tlrst
glimpse Of the president. An engine
whistle was heard in the distance and
loud shouts broke forth, rising into q
deafening roar as the presidential train
rolled into the station.
King and Queen Greet Him.
Inside the station were the king and
queen and all members Of the cabinet,
headed by Premier Orlando and Foreign
Minister Sonnino, wearers Of the collars
Of the Order Of Annunziata, ranking as
cousins of the king. Members Of the
diplomatic corps, presidents OF the SEN
ate and chamber of deputies, members OF
parliament and military and naval au-
thorities were present.
When his train stopped President Will
son was the first to alight. lie shook
hands with King Victor Emmanuel, who
introduced him to Queen Helena. Ia the
meantime Mrs. Wilson and Miss Marga-
ret Wilson Joined them. The king vel
coined Mr.. Wilson cordially to the Italian
capital and introduced members OF the
marty to the official welcoming delega-
ton. The king said to Mr.. Wilson:
II hope you will feel at home here"
"rro Be- ID Rome is one of my greatest
pleasures" answered Mr.. Wilson.
Tho king and Mr.. Wilson then re-
viewed a company Of soldiers drawn up
at the station, while the band played
"The Star Spangled Banner After
short conversation in the royal waiting
room. the king and Mr.. Wilson appeared
in front Of the station.
Mayor Expresses Rome's Welcome.
This was the signal for great out
burst Of enthusiasm, cannons being fred
soldiers presenting arms and the historic
bell on the capitol ringing, which is done
only on greatest national occasions.
At the Plaza Esedra. Prince Prospero
Colonna. the mayor of Rome, surrounded
bv aldermen and liveried servants, await
ed the arrival of the procession. Prince
CoIonna delivered an address, in which
he welcomed the president in the name
of the Eternal City and expressed the
gratitude Of Rome and Italy for ali
America did materially and spiritually to-
ward winning the war. The moment
Prince Colonnas address was over the
cheering broke forth with redoubled vi
gor. -
The procession turned down the Via
Naxionale, long straight thorefare
leading along directly to the Quirlnai
The smile Of the president caused al
ovation which became more tremendous
as he drove along. From windows flow
ers were showered upon Mrs. Wilson
They acknowledged the peoples saluta
tions, their bows producing even great
er outbursts Of enthusiasm.
Reception at Palace.
When President Wilson and his part,
reached the Quirinal they were conduct
ed inside the palace to the throne room
where there was an informal reception
Mrs. Wilson and Queen Helena chattet
for a few moments, while the presiden
talked earnestly with King Flcto
Emanuel Premier Orlando ard others
The massive staircases were hnet
with the young men Of the kings house
hold guard.
The president then was conducted o.
tour Of the rooms of the palace givel
over to hospital uses. Scores Of Italian
soldiers greeted him from their beas Q
standing on their crutcles. Tie presl
dent smiled continuously or waved greet
ings to the men with his hat as b
passed.
Sleep Adjoining Hospital Wards.
The president walked with the kin
and Mrs. Wilson with the queen. 1t wa
explained to the visitors that the roya
family had not lived in the palace sine
the beginning of the war, all it's room
now being given over to Red Cross worl
The members of the presidents part
will sleep in portions of rooms that hav
been screened from the adjoining hos
pitai wards by tapestries and hanging,
President and Mrs. Wilson later too
luncheon with the royal family at th
Villa Savoy, which is just. outside th
walls Of the city, standing in a magnif5
cent park.
The president took advantage of til
1leasant weather conditions to take
stroll in the park Of the villa. King Viz
tor Emmanuel accompanied him and th
two had a long conversation during the
Z, walk.
CINcHED
"Isn't he rather fast, dear?" asked th
anxious mother
~ r,amao replied the girl. "but