New-York tribune., 1921-11-13
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talking earnestly with one Of the civil
ian advisers of the British delegation.
NJ. BRAND arrived, and with him
Rene Viviani. Jules J. Jusserand and
VI. Sarraut. They took their places at
the green table with members of their
advisory organization in chairs at their
backs. Major General Kunishike Ia
naka, Of the imperial Japanese army
and Vice-Admiral KANT Kato entered
each accompanied by group of officers
of their respective services.
Prince Tckugawa. president of the
Japanese House of Peers, in frock coat,
had found his place besides NJ. JUS
scrand, and beside him were Admiral
Baron Kato and Baron Kijuro Shide-
hara, Ambassador at Washington. At
the end of the table, and elbow to
elbow with the Japanese delegate, was
Chao-chu WI. of the Chinese delega-
tioon. and beyond him DR.. Chung hui
Wang, chief justice of the Supreme
Court; DR.. Koo and Minister SEE. The
Dutch. Belgian, Italian. West Indian,
New Zealand. Australian and Canadian
representatives, ranged around in their
places. That left only the top of the
horseshoe unoccupied.
Mrs. Harding Applaudcd
The white haired Balfour came and
took his place. Beside MIN sat Lord Lee
of Fareham and Sir Auckland Geddes,
British Ambassador at Washington
That left only five vacant chairs around
the council table, and then there was q
burst OF applause. The American dele
gates had entered.
In single file they strobe in. Mr..
Hughes leading, and behind him, in or
der, Senator Lodge, Elihu Root and
Senator Underwood. There was now
only one vacant chair. 1t was then
twenty minutes past 10 o'clock. Mr..
Hughes and Mr.. Balfour were chatting.
Again those in the galleries and on the
floor got to their feet and began to ap-
plaud. Mrs. Harding had entered the
box where sat Chief Justice Taft and
Vice-President Coolidge. Secretary
Christian escorted her.
NO more than seated was the gather
Ing before it arose once more to greet
the President of the United States. He
appeared in doorway beneath the box
occupied by Mrs. Harding and quickly
walked the half dozen steps to the
high backed chair reserved for him at
the head of the table.
Once more the assemblage rose as
Mr.. Hughes, speaking in English,
said:
Prayer will be offered by Rev. DR..
Abernathy."
He is the minister of Calvary Bap-
tist Church. where the Hardings attend
services.
"Almight God" began DR.. Alternately,
1--WE thank Thee for the coming of this
eventful day. We have seen it coming
from afar and now we rejoice at its
dawning. May it bring untold bless
ings to a troubled world"
The Presidents head was bowed on
his hand.
Give US the ability to think clearly,
us to think less often of our rights
and more often of our duties and our
responsibilities"
General Pershing, behind the Presi-
dent. stood stiffly, his eyes closed.
MAY we be intent on knowing Thy
will, and knowing it have the courage
to do it; and may the findings of this
conference be so wise, so far reaching
and so beneficial that this world may
take new hope and fresh courage.
Amen"
Mr.. Hughes sat down with the rest,
but rose Immediately to announce:
"The President of the United States u
Again the assemblage stood up. AS
seats were resumed Mr. Harding began
to speak at first his voice was not as
full of power as ordinarily, but as he
progressed he became more and more
natural in his delivery.
"Here is a meeting I can we'll be-
lieve," the President said, (which is an