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than good Roadway. and the journey up
haybor and river was extremely leisurely.
That was all the better for the sake of
the spectacle. as 1t gave opportunity for
those on board the welcoming craft to
see the President pretty near at hand
and to observe the interesting and anus
ing episodes 1t was at this juncture
that Col Osterreith. the Belgian, whose
breast was literally covered with decora-
lions, inquired anxiously II the signal
man had got his message to the Presi-
dent straight.
you are sure you made II thankful
Beigians. are your" asked the Colonel
In evident perturbation. 1T would never
do. you know, to have 1t go thirsty
Beigians'"
A few minutes before 2 o'clock the
guns OF Fort Hancock began TO drum
out the hrst of the Land salutes Of
twenty-one guns Wadsworth followed
Hancock and Hamilton Numbered in
with Wadsworth. For few minutes the
Quarantine waters resounded with the
thumb-crash Of heavy guns. the report
coming an appreciaply long time after
the fash and smoke pun was seen.
PRECEDENT on the bridge.
Mr.. Wilson was observed high up on
standing near Capt. McAuley. He wore
a black cutaway coat gray trousers and
cap, as was easily enough perceived
| from a distance of a few rods, and he
laughed or smiled continually. Every
thing caught his attention. His glance
wandered all over the water. Occasion
ally he leaned over the rail to swing his
cap spiritedly in salute to the Patrol or
to another OF the little boats creeping
1z,.. a. Va. y, t.,art
Maybe some OF his smiles were caused
by the doughboys who crowded the after
decks OF the big steamship. They were
a gay, and noisy crowd. not at all I'M
pressed by the fact that they we're trav-
cling with their Chief.
Throw me up a beer :" yelled a young
giant whose twang proved him a middle
Westerner. Throw me up beer, you
folks down there"
But. unfortunately or otherwise, there
was nothing 80 soothing to throw, for
tho Patrol was dry ship yesterday.
There had been rumors to the contrary,
but not even AdmirAls were successful in
the several Investigations conducted.
Pure, sparkling water was all that was
to be had for the homecoming celebra-
ton.
As Mr. Wilson smiled happily from the
bridge a black seaplane, looking like
nothing so much in the world as a scared
duck. came whiriing from out at sea,
Blanted down through the sunshine until
she winged not two hundred feet over
the George Washington and dipped
beautifully No Frenchman, no lady OF
fashion ever MADE more charming
bow than this air sdvsntursr with his
own notion of how Presidents should be
Baluted.
A roar OF delight and appreciation
went up from the ships. and then, in a
minute or two. the black duck was out OF
sight Rut the big dirgible was still In
easy vision. though away OF down to-
ward Ambrose Channel. She continued
to hover, as II loath TO leave a charming
spectacle. but finally turned about
Erandly and made of for her Long ISL
and shelter. The President watched her
interest eddy through Capt. McAuiey's
| binoculars.
Mrs. Wilson Takes In scene.
Mrs. Wilson came out on the prom
enade forward deck OF the George
Washington, leaned upon the rail and
watched for long time the kaleido'
scople picture. She stod almost under
meath the spot where the President was
observing the fine display In his honT'
With her was Rear Admiral Grayson
the Presidents physician.
| Some thoughtful persons fetched q
camp stool for Mr.. Wilson and he
dropped into It with apparent enjoy
ment, the better TO watch the parade
From time to time his glance wandered
10 the n,ainmast OF the George Wash
ington where the Presidential flag was
whipping the air. but mostly his gaze
was fastened upon the little craft that
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him into port. Fort Jay let go with &
crashing salute as Governors Island
SLID by, and then the President turned
toward the Statue Of Liberty. the same
! emotion In his heart, doubtless. al
moves any other American citizen who
1 has been many months away from his
country. 1t was ;35 p. NJ. when the
George Washington passed the Big Cir
and already II was apparent that The
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