The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-12
OF WALES
REACHES CAPITAL
ASNAT|0N'S GUEST
Will Visit President Wilson
Today-Is Officially Wei
coined by the Vice
President


Washington, November 12.-With sim
plicity in keeping with ideals of democ-
racy. Edward. Prince of Wales, was
welcomed to Washington today and be-
came the guest of the nation.
Owing partly to the illness of President
Wilson, which prevented his personal
participation. the reception ceremonies on
the arrival of the prince were very in
formal, although Vice President Marshall.
members of the cabinet, and high officers
of the navy and army stood In driz-
ziing rain at the station to greet the dis
tinguished visitor.
The more formal welcome was extendz
ed tonight by Mr.. Marshall, acting for
the President at his dinner given in the
princes honor at the Perry Belmont
home, set aside for those of the royal
party during its three-day stay in Wash
ington.
After the brief greetings on his arrival
and ride through wet streets behind
"a cavalry escort Prince Edwards time
was taken up with receiving formal calls
until he brokwe away to pay a brieffvisit
to the White House and make personal
inquiries as TO the health of the Presi-
dent. He was received by Mrs. Wilson
and Miss Margaret Wilson. but will not
see Mr. Wilson until Thursday. The
prince then will be Mrs. Wilson's guest at
tea and will visit Mr. Wilson in his sick
room. Rear Admiral Grayson, the Pres
dents physician. having arranged for the
call today.
NO ADVANCE NOTICE
Throughout the stay of the prince in
Washington a wide degree of elasticity
will characterize his schedule, and no adj
vance announcements as to times and
s<xf n o vie &c Will he AZ a
Officials in charge of events are seeking
to avoid as far as possible the crowds
which marked every movement of King
Albert and his party during their visit
Much has been left. also, to the election
of the prince himself. He has before
him, however. rather arduous pro-
gramme, including the decoration here
and in New Yirk of some 200 American
sa ilors and soldiers for services during
the war. Beyond those ceremonies here
and in New York, his visit to Mount
vernon, a reception tomorrow night to
greet members Of Congress and a few
other set engagements, Prince Edward
will dispose of much of his time as he
sees fit.
viscount Gray. personal representative
of King George in this country as British
ambassador, and the full staff. civil.
military and naval, of the embassy, were
at the station to meet the prince.
In reference to the fact that he was
coming as the guest of the United States,
however, they stood back until Mr.. Mar
shall and the American official party
ad greeted him. The gathering of Amer
lcan and British officials in formal dress,
despite the rain, and Of the high officers
of the armies and navies Of both coun-
tries, made an imposing escort for the
Youthful visitor, however, even before
he passed through the lines Of troops to
waiting automobile.
A big crowd had gathered in the sta
ton building and around the entrance.
defying the weather for glimpse Of the
prince. The greeting they extended was
hearty and spontaneous and whenever
he appeared on the streets the prince
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