Arizona republican., 1919-10-29
ALBERT CREDITS J. S. ARMY WITH ALLIED VICTORY
Belgian King Given Cordial Reception by Law Max ing Bodies in Visit to Sen- ate And House = Offers Tn anks to Americans Who Aided His People In War
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S. = Both houses of congress paused in their work today to greet the king of the Belgians, his consort and their son. It was the first visit of a king to the capitol and the law makers of the na- tion gave a cordial welcome to the democratic soldier-ruler of Europe's pfuckiest little state.
 King Albert is not given to long speeches. His address, first in the sen ate and then. in the house. ni.sae scarcely 500 words but in them he gave the American army credit for as surfing victory in the war, paid hom- age to the fallen and extended hls sympathy to the wounded.
 He expressed his admiration of the United States. acknowledged the debt of the makers of Belgium's constitu- tion to those who framed that of his country. predicted that the ties bind | ing the two nations never would be broken and offered thanks to all the Americans who aided his people in the war.
 Monarchs Royal Greeted There was little ceremonial in the visit to congress. but there was no mistaking the warmth of the greeting , given the royal Belgians and the earn | estness of the king in his addresses was evident The galleries were crowded Justice of the supreme court and senators and spectators rose and applauded vigorously as the tall, erect figure of the king strode down | the aisle beside Senator Lodge Be- hind him came the prince, escorted by Senator Hitchcock.
 l' A few moments later the hand | clapping changed to cheers as Queen Elizabeth gowned in white and wear ing a wine colored cloak of velvet, ap- peared in the executive gallery with the wife of Vice President Marshall. Staid members of the upper house i forgot their dignity in their admiration | for the little woman who had followed her husband through the trenches in Belgium.
 The king was escorted to a seat i beside Senator Cummins. who was presiding as president pro tenn. and who greeted him with high praise for his moral courage and his gallantry on the field. Prince Leopold was seated on his fathers right. Grouped about them, carrying the swords they
  were Lieutenant General Baron Jac. ! ques, one of Belgium's greatest mili- 1 tary leaders, Colonel Tilkens, aid to the king, and Major Count d'Outre- mont, adjutant of the court. With them were Major General William M. | Wright and Rear Admiral Andrew T. Long, the kings American aides; Am bassador Brand Whitlock and Baron Carter de Marchienne, the Belgian ambassador
 Albert Frequently Interrupted
 Albert was interrupted more than once by applause during his brief ad- dress and there was another demon stration of approval when he had fin ished. Later he and his son met the senators individually.
 | The scene in the house was repe- l tion of that in the senate. On the floor were the children of many of the numbers and their cheers were as en- thusiastic as those of their fathers The king was sighted before his com ing had been heralded and the house and galleries rose to greet him. There was another burst of applause when he was introduced and an even louder one when he had finished