New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-01-04
king At STATION
TO MEET WILSON
Greeting Of Emmanuel Is Most
Friendly and Cordial

Rome, Jan (By the Associated
Press. Rome was astir early today.
Seemingly the entire population
streamed toward the station, where
President Wilson was to be welcomed
by King Victor Emmanuel. Hours be-
fore the arrival Of the presidential
train, crowds packed the Via Natiol-
ale, which was lined with double rows
Of soldiers
At 10 o'clock the expectation of
the throngs was intense. Flags were
everywhere huttering in the breeze,
every window and balcony was filled
with eager watchers and the roofs
were black with people. Even in
trees and high on lamp posts We're
men and women clinging to vantage
points.
At 1880 there came the first distant
shouts Of "Vive America" which was
taken up by the crowd. An engine
whistle was heard In the distance
and loud shouts broke forth, rising
into deafeni1g roar as the presi-
Dental train rolled into the station.
Inside the station were the king
and queen and all the members of the
cabinet headed by Premier Orlando
and Foreign Minister Sonnio;
members of the diplomatic corps,
presidents of the senate and chamber
of deputies, members of parliament,
and military and naval authorities.
President Wilson was the first to
alight from the train. He shook
hands with King Victor Emmanuel,
who introduced him to Queen Helena.
In the meantime. Mrs. Wilson and
Miss Margaret Wilson Joined them.
The king welcomed Mr.. Wilson cor
fiQl 1Iy n 10 fo Ian jfa1 in
troduced members of the party to the
official welcoming delegation. The
king said to Mr.. WILSON,:
II hope you will feel at home
here"
ITO be in Rome is one Of my great
est pleasures answered Mt Wilson.
The king and Mr.. Wilson then re-
viewed a company of soldiers drawn
up at the station while the band
played The Star Spangled Banner
After a short conversation IN the roy
al waiting room, the king and Mr..
Wilson appeared in front of the sta
ton. A great outourst Of enthusiasm
followed, cannOns being fired, soldiers
presenting arms and the historic bell
on the capitol ringing, which is done
only on greatest national occasions
At the Plaza Esedra, Prince Pros
rounded by aldermen and lveried SER
wants, awaited the arrival of the pro
cession. Prince Colonna delivered an
address In which he welcomed the
president In the name of the Eternal
City and expressed the gratitude of
Rome and Italy for all America did
material and spiritually to win the
war.
The moment Prince Colonna's ad-
dress was over, the cheering broke
forth once more with redoubled Vigor.
The procession turned down the Via
Rationale, a long straight thorough
fare leading almost directly to the
Quirinal. The smile of the president
caused an ovation which became more
trem endous as he drove along. From
windows flowers were shoWered upon
Mrs. Wilson and Miss Wisor.
The king and president drove in the
same carriage with the queen and
Mrs. Wilson in the next.
When the presidential party arriv-
ed at the Quiriaal the military bugles
blared forth and the guard Of honor
presented arms, while the square, al
ready full, became packed to it's ca
pacity with the people pouring in
from all sides and calling loudly for
Presiden Wilson to appear on the
balcony.
The president and Mrs Wilson, to-
gether with their royal hosts, re-
sponded to the call At their appear
ance on the balcony the crowd went
wild, cheering madiy for President
Wilson and America. The presiden-
tial party was obliged to appear sew
eral times on the balcoay to satisfy
the clamors Of the people.
All the way down the coast on his
way to Rome Mr.. Wilson was given
most cordial greeting. He dis
played greatest interest in historic
landmarks along the railway, which
a few months ago was carrying troop
trains transporting soldiers north to
stem the rush of the invader. British
soldiers in a large camp cheered the
presidents train as it passed by. For
two hours this morning the tra1l
skirted the Mediterranean