New-York tribune., 1919-07-09
1000 .Wait3HOurs
To Hail President
Official Welcome OF City
and State Is Ciren VIII
son at Carnegie Hall

The fact that the President was
slightly more than three hours and
one.half late in keeping his appoint
ment with the occupants Of Carnegie
Hall did not detract in the slightest
degree from the enthusiasm of the well
come that was accorded him when ne
nnally stepped upon the stage.
Nearly 1000 men and women arose
and cheered for several minutes when
the slender figure OF the nations cX-
ecutive was recognized among the smii-
ing members of his official family.
The time Of the arrival was 5:35
o'clock. The time the doors were
closed to those seeking seats was z
o'clock. thus causing a wait of exactly
three hours and thirty-five minutes.
The welcome was lifted out of the
routine Of organized enthusiasm by an
event that sent the blood surging
through the veins of every one IN the
audience. The tired musicians mad
PLAYED their entire repertory in an ell
fort to prevent the throng from suiler-
ing the pains of ennui. Just before
the President emerged from the wings
Of the stage the inspired leader mad
begun "Glory. Glory, HalleluJah.
Wilson Appears During Song
Then a policeman lifted the corner
Of the canopy of flags that stood a.
one end of the stage and the smile OF
President Wilson was recognized
Cleveland II. Dodge, cane IN hand;
lifted up his arms and his voice ana
began singing the words. AS ne oeac
time with his came the entire audi-
ence Joined IN the hymn. The Presi-
ltqAtial party paused until the concur
sion of the stanza.
A moment later a cheer went up
that caused the patient crowd TO 1orget
,he hardness of the seats and the
length Of the wait. The cheering con
tinued for nearly five minutes. Ihen
the band broke in with the national
anthem. -, ,,., ,y
demanded a voice from some place IN
tie upper part of the house.
The answer came in three prolonged
cheers.
Rodman Wanamaker, chairman OF the
executive committee which arranged
the reception Tor the President, was
TIE first speaker. He was repeatedly
interrupted by applause. as he praised
the work of the President at the peace
conference.
"Credit to His Country"
"He has been a tremendous credit
70 his United States, to his people, to
his faQ--which has always and ever
stood for truth and patriotism. offering
freedom to all and for all the world"
Aaid Mr.. Wanamaker. Vain glory is
not what we have given our flesh and
plood for, nor for what we have gwen
our true American heerts.
"Our President brings us the unih-
cation Of the soul OF TINS country and
Of our allies God bless themD. Remem-
Der, gentlemen, new era is forming.
Our President has tried, more than
any man, to protect and stand for the
liberty Of the people. We must give
him every help that is in us. Party
feelings must be cast aside. Inc wnole
spirit Of America must stand by him.
n. perchance, there are different inter
pretations and infections necessary.
believe no one will welcome sugges-
tions more than he.
"But this moment needs very serl-
ous and most intelligent reflection. we
are forming a league for those who are
20 come after US, that they may i've as
this beloved country has ever lived for
them, surrounding them with the great
freedom Of our forefathers.
Interpreted Flags Ideals
"Our President has interpreted the
Stars and Stripes, our flag, Ola
Glory. as has not been the great
privilege of any one since the days OIL
the War of independence. We know
what we went over there TO do. Every
American who went over there carried
with him heart bigger than a noun
tain for justice and Righteousness.
After the introductions by Mr.. Wanna
maker and Mayor Hylan. President
Wilson stood for several minutes IN
silence. looking over the faces before
him. When ne spoke the silence was
such that his conver sational voice car
ried 70 the topmost gallery. From the
Arst sentence il was evident that his
auditors were in complete sympathy
with him.
The Presidents reference 10 the nu-
merous speeches 10 be made from the
mind. but that this one was 20 be from
the heart. was greeted with another
outburst Of cheering. Likewise his
references 10 the attitude of Europe
toward the American soldier.
"The very presence OF the American
soldier in the occupied zones was ac-
espted BY representatives OF these
other powers az evidence that the army
vas there only to guard and protect
them" he said.
New Ideal Not Acclaimed
But the reference 10 chose persons
who evidently do not understand this