New-York tribune., 1920-06-14
Cheering Throng Creets
Nominee and His Wife
When They Arrive at
Washington Station
Another Crowd at
Home Creets Him
Senator Will Go to Marion
After Several Davs'
Work in Washington

From The Trtbune's Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON. June Ex-senator
Wrrren G. Harding, Republican candi-
date for the Presidency, upon his ar
riva! here late tonight was accorded u
greeting which rivaled in volume of
noise and waving of American flags the
reception rendered President Wilson
upon his return from the Paris peace
conference.
For several minutes the Ohio SEN
ator was overwhelmed by the cordiality
of the greeting, and, though protected
by a special detail of police which
sought vainly to keep the crowds back,
the candidate was compelled to hold
an imprOmptu reception of handShak-
ing for his admirers.
Anticipating the extent of the re-
ception, the police officials of the Union
Station and a special detail from head
quarters had roped off the east portion
of the terminal concourse leading to
the Presidential suite in the station.
Leaving the Pennsylvania train, which
approached the gate nearest the Presi-
dents special room Of the station,
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ators Lodge and Smoot and other Re-
publican leaders who participated in
the convention, walked briskly toward
the station where the Senator's auto
mobile was waiting.
Members of the Ohio Society of
Washington and close personal friends
of the Senator were the first to recog-
nize him. The great cheer they started
was the signal for the band just out
side the concourse to burst forth with
patriotic march. In step with this
air Senator Harding proceeded toward
the Presidential suite.
To the accompaniment of .~Hurrah
for Harding" and similar salutes from
the throng! Senator Harding began a
period of handshaking and greetings,
which continued until the police were
able to control. the throng and assist
the candidate through the Presidential
suite to his car.
Warm Greeting for Mrs. Harding
Upon reaching his automobile, Sen
ator Harding posed for the photog
raphers, waved a greeting to the cheer
ing crowd and frequently bowed his
appreciation. When Mrs. Harding
reached the automobile another wild
demonstration was accorded her as she
was dSSloleu lliCO Inc duIOluODIlc ny neT
husband
In the car with the Hardings we're
George Christian, the Senator's sccre-
tary, and Fred Starek, an Ohio news
paper man.
Ovatons also we're accorded Senators
Lodge and Smoot, and other Senators
were greeted as they were recognized
by the crowd.
Senator Harding told newspaper men
he had nothing to say tonight. He
was all tired out, he said.
Senator Harding plans to remain in
Washington only a few days. He will
confer with other Republican leaders
and members of the national committe G
tomorrow morning and then concentrate
on clearing up his business here, some
of which was left unfinished in the
closing days Of Congress. With Mrs.
Harding he will go to their home in
Marion, Ohio. to remain throughout
the summer.
Senator Harding said he had made
no definite plans for the summer ex-
cept for the necessary political con-
ferences that will precede the cam
paign days. most of which. he hoped,
would be held at Marion, where he de-
sired to rest as much as possible.
Many Messages Await Nominee
Awaiting the return of Senator
Harding in his Office was a huge pile of
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