Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-12
English Crown
Prince Guest of
Nation at Capital

Washington, Nov. ll-With q SIM
plicity complying with ideals Of de-
mocracy. Edward. Prince Of Wales,
was welcomed TO Washington today
and became the guest Of the nation.
Owing partly TO the illness OF Pres
ident Wilson. which prevented his
personal participation. the reception
ceremonies on the arrival Of
the prince were very INFORM
a., although Vive President Mar
shall. members Of the cabinet and
several high officers Of The army and
navy stood in q drixxiing rain at the
station 10 greet the distinguished Wis
itor.
The more formal welcome was ex-
tended tonight by Mr.. Marshail. act
ing for the President, at his dinner
given IN the princes honor at the
Perry Belmont home. aet aside frr
the use Of the royal party during its
tnree-day stay in Washington.
After the brief greetings on his ar
rival and ride through the s.reets
4
wards time was taken up with re-
ceiving formal calls until he broke
away TO pay a brief visit to the White
House and make personal inquiries
as to the health Of the President.
He was received by Mrs Wilson
and Miss Margaret Wilson, hut viii
not see Mr.. Wilson until Thursday
The prince then will be Mrs Wilson s
guest at tea and vii! visit Mr. VIII
son IN his sick room. Rear Admiral
Grayson, the President's physician,
having arranged for the call today.
Throughout the stay Of the prince
IN washington a wide degree of
chastity will characterize his sched-
uie and no advance announcements
as to times and places Of his VISITS
will ne made, Officials in, charge Of
eveu1s are seeking TO avoid az Car as
possible the crowds which marked
every movement Of King Albert and
his party during their visit Nueh has
been left, also. to the election er the
prince himself
He has before him. hpweve1 !,
rather arduous program, including
the decoration here and IN New York
OF some 200 American sailors, soi-
ciers and nurses for SERVICES during
the war. Beyond, these ceremuatex
here and New York, his visit TO
Mount Vernon. q reception tumor-
r"w night to meet members Of Com
Eress and a. few other set enrare-
ments. Prince Edward will dispose
Of much of his time Us he seas fit-
Viscounf Grey. pers0nni represen-
tative Of King George IN this ceun-
try as British Ambassador and the
full staff. civil military and naval.
OF the embassy were at the station
to meet the prince. In Difference To
the fact that he was coming as the
guest OF the United States they
stood back until Mr.. MarshaIl and
the American ofncial party has
greeted him. The gathering of
American and British officials In
formal dress. despite the rain and
the high officers Of the aSysSas and
navies Of both COUNTRIES. made An
impressing escort for the youthful
visitor. even before he paAsed
through the lines Of troops to an
automobile.
A big crowd had gathered. defying
the weather for a glimpse Of the
prince The greeting they extended
was hearty and spontaneous aRd
whenever he appaarsd an the styasts
the prince vas made aware of a
feeling Of popular friendltnsss.
The prince, following the dinner
tonight. paid viait To the National
Press Club. where an infnrma, re-
ception was held and the newspanav-
men of Washington were presented
IN ha