The Washington times., 1921-11-11
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TRIBUTES
GENEROUS
Former President Braves illness
To Pay Respects to Nations
Unknown Crusader.
by HARRY l.. ROGERS.
IntsrnstaSaaI News Services.

Woodrow Wilson, at whose
command 1000, 900 sons Of Amer
ica sprang forth to battle, today
rendered honor to one of those
warriors who returned like the cru
sader of old, not with his shield,
but upon It.
Woodrow Wilson, whose name
three years ago was on the lips OF
the CIVILIZED world, today came for
ward from his seclusion to pay
humble tribute to a fallen hero
v re name the world shall never
know.
Ovation All Along Line.
Ending his voluntary retirement 20
his s street home. Mr.. Wilson. In en-.
deavoring to do honor to the uni
Identified American soldier, FOUND
himself the recipient of one OF the
n.ost impressive tributes in the history
Of the nation.
From the moment he left the Capitol
with Mrs. Wilson at his side, the
progress of his carriage along Penn
sylvania avenue was marked by a
spontaneous ovation.
Among a distinguished company
which included the President OF the
United States and his cabinet. General
Pershing and the dignitaries OF nearly
a dozen nations, Mr.. Wilson alone was
applauded.
along the historic street from the
Capitol to the White House was quick
to recognize the former President. and
q prolonged cheer. interpellated by
cries of Its Mr.. Wilson" or "Hurrah
for Wilson,! followed in his wake. At
times. when the carriage stopped be-
cause Of congestion Mr.. Wilson was
compelled to bow and raise his hat
repeatedly.
~ was very glad to be there said
Mr.. Wilson, as he was assisted from
hte carriage at his home after the
procession. 1T was a beautiful day.
Mrs. Wilson echoed his feelings.
Embarrassing" Wilson Says.
Told that he alone in all the great
calvacade received an ovation. the
former President said:
1T was rather embarrassing to me.
because 1t came In a funeral pro-
cession."
1T was wonderful that the day
turned out so perfectly for the cere-
MONIES" Mrs. Wilson said.
Mr.. Wilson said he regretted he
would not be able to attend the cere-
monies in Arlington Cemetery. and In
reply to questions as to the reception
which admirers of Mr.. Wilson are
planning to tender him this afternoon.
Mrs. Wilson smilingly said:
That is q surprise. i believe, and
We are not supposed to know any
thing about II"
Rear Admiral Cary Il. Grayson. Mr..
Wilson's physician, who called at the
& street house Immediately aft The
parade. announced that Mr.. Wilson
experience.
th Much Improved.
AIr. Wilson'S condition seemed con-
siderably improved today over that of
his last previous public appearance
on March 4, when he drove from the
White House to the Capitol and partic-
ipated in the inaugural ceremonies
with President Harding. Throughput
his journey today he took an active,
eager interest in everything about
him. His color was good, his eyes
bright, and he smiled repeatedly as
he bowed to the cheering thousands.
He still has some difficulty in walk
ing, however. and when he emerged
from his home. he was leaning on his
cane and was supported by Mrs. VIII
son. and r. w. Boiling, brother of
Mrs. Wilson. In getting into the car
riage, which was OF the open Victoria
type, he was assisted by Mr.. Boiling
foot onto the steps of the vehicle.
Mr.. Wilson wore the conventional
frock coat, with striped trousers,
under a dark gray overcoat, in the
lapel Of which was a flaming red
pOppy.