New-York tribune., 1921-10-22
Beatty Arrives
And Is Given
Great Ovation
go, Of British Admiral,
M Hero of Jutland, Into
IIr;ted States Becomes
: Triumphal Procession
praises American Fleet
J .,nouds to Official We'll
ia came With Expression of
Hope in Arms Farley

r.,, Beatty, Admiral Of the Fleet
~ the North Sea and Of Brooks
~ the outstanding naval hero
,.,s World War. arrived in America
.nrd the Aquitania early yesterday
ing as the guest OF the American
n ,.,,sp, and was welcomed by officials
ns nation, state and city. as we'll
- thousands Of cheering people,
gE .ssi.red the path of his procession
sa' 'r,asdway and Fifth Avenue. Ac-
-g...rvinc Lord Beatty was his Amer
p~;ie. the former Miss Ethel Field,
s.. - laughter of Marshall Field, of
49, a;.svc and their son, the Honorable
TX, ySa oaeial reception of Lord Beatty,
u a. Games TO America also as Brit
4 u representative at the arms con-
s-.,cs commenced soon after the
assssn;s ; anchored at Quarantine,
sssn the naval tug Vigilant, with Rear
.:m;ral Hugh Rodman aboard, drew
a.rgside the great liner, dipped her
.s;nss and took the distinguished
,ssst his wife and son aboard.
me Tss city tug, John F. 'Hylan. carry
!. Commissioner Grover Whalen, at
- same time stood by, and the Police
essd played "The Star-Spangled Ban
-.ss and "God Save the King"
nher craft, some of them bearing
xsrirsrs of former Premier Venizelos,
.so . passenger, circled about the
IN. and hundreds of persons lined
st vessels side and cheered.
landing at Pier A, North River, Lord
ssstty was received by Lieutenant
4 dSssrnor jeremiah Wood, who well
wned him on behalf Of the Governor
!: the State. Major General Robert
4 - Billiard, Commander of the Depart
rsnt of the East, also waited at the
8ssr with a large military escort to
ssconne the Admiral. More than 1000
u 8wljeemen lined Broadway and Fifth
&l7snue and saluted the Legion's guest,
h ssa was preceded by an escort of
#roanted and motorcycle policemen.
# At City Hall Lord Beatty was well
Huned by Mayor Hylan, who read an
3,daress Of welcome, in which he ex-
dressed hopes for the success of the
4aming arms conference.
Impressed by Greeting
The British Admiral, replying to this
rlcome, said:
your Honor, | am deeply touched
& by the warmth of the welcome which
.is been extended to me to-day. That
welcome indicates truly and clearly
HAst the heart of this great city under
%lunds the work that has been done by
x3ee naval forces of the Allies during
HE war. The responsibilities which it
4vas my duty to shoulder during the
uar we're responsibilities as much to
&ae people Of this country as to those
G my own. f
81 "An American squadron commanded
M my gallant friend Admiral Rodman
#4hme to help me bear these RESPONSE
flities. 1t was source of great
8rength to us, besides being a token
on the bond that united our two ceun-
&rlss in the hour Of battle. | am happy,
Indeed, to have Admiral Rodman with
NJ once again in the pleasant task of
#rylng public expression to my graft
Aaae for your friendly reception.
i am here to-day at the invitation
the American Legion. legion which
Ian do much toward improving condi-
Mons Of humanity and leading US into
Ias way OF peace. When | accepted that
4EVtatlon / did so with real pleasure
me thought of making acquaintanses
3sl'h many of your great countrymen
Jffo assisted US and the Allies in pre-
ssiHng the world from being domi-
1''ea Dy German autocracy.
II Hope in Conference
I hope that the conference which
snout to take place will prove as
pai1ul as we all expect and hope it
Nil. In the mean time it would not
e wise or useful to say anythins
1so'e than that we are full of hope,
tuaf Honor thank you for the great
s0hor conferred upon me. and in CON
sH,hg That honor take it as an honor
sae grand fleet which ! commanded
prlng the war"
lieutenant Governor Wood. in re
iF.vinlg Lord Beatty, said in part:
victor Of Jutland Bank. Watchdog
tne seas, distinguished sailor Of
f.'sl britain, you come at a time wh en-
u world is slowly emerging from the
94aciysnlc conflict of the World War.
ssa the minds Of statesmen are
ns'chlng to find a proper solution to
ps varied and difficult domestic and
s'ssshational problems that confront
3E.sa, nation, and when the absorbing
ns0eln OF limitation of armament and
r. establishment of universal peace Is
.ecelve the attention of the repre-
5gssaslves of the Allied nations in con-
s.ence at Washington. On such a mis-
sua, SO potential in its possibilities
m. good to all nations, it is eminently
sang mat Great Britain should send
as accredited representative one of
ans qn,suhguished sons, the Admiral OF
Ias ", British Fleet.
iour our,scoming is a manifestation of
t. aoiuing friendship that exists be-
AYE ,s England and America, a friend
INK mat for over century has re-
fE'Asu honorable and unbroken and
pyssmitted pacific adjustment of
Pnsury of time.
.1s.,ompiete would be the welcome
ss' 'his state and nation accords you
we fail TO express America e
aasude for the part YOU PLAYED In
H. great war. England for centuries
b, oeeh a great sea power nation
H. navy has been her pride. and you
ss throughout your distinguished ser.
H. the Soudan, in China. and az
Nhpssssauef OF the first battle cruiser
ssssanron, and later as commander OF
! Es. urand Fleet in the World War
~ Ia WITH great distinction to voursel1
Hhsd.S,. your country upheld it's hiches,
4 sasN.loas and honor.
4 8s.asss.e.an can we forget the magnifcen,
/ In sss'ion o.:s Of the British navy with
lsAsy" gallant sailors, working to.
4 Id as co-trustees for the ssfet,
4 kaa ss,y,sserSation sa,s: of the lives of Amer.
1 ia - ssaaers Sns IN the journey across the
w Iosa lght on foreign shores"
Hal h 'sesat'y went directly from City
Sso n lne home of Marshall Field
W. rark Avenue. He will remair
sT sS1t York till Sunday night. wher
la. 20 to Washington and nav Of
lsa Il sais; e. He will 60 from Washing.
HAn.rs, Vnicago, and thence to the
ah ss Legion convention in Kansa.
hub sl.ef which he will return +.