Evening star., 1922-12-06
TIGER BOWS HEAD
T0UNKNOWN HERO
Noted Frenchman Places
Wreath on Tomb, Also Visits
Washington's Shrine.
SPEAKS AT WAR COLLEGE
Praises Part of America in World
Confict-Cheered by
Officers.
SPEAKS AT WAR COLLEGE

Georges Clemenceau. win MS sec
ond days program in Washington
calling for perhaps the most strenu-
GUS labors Of his visit to the nations
capital. laid 4 magnificent wreath on
the tomb OF the unknown soldier at
Arlington this morning, addressed an
audience OF Army officers which
crowded the auditorium at the War
College. and departed on the sylph
from the navy yard for Mount
Vernon.
Leaving the home of Henry White.
his host in Washington. at 9:15 this
morning. NJ. Clemenceau. accompanied
by Lieut.. Col. Stephen Bonsal. U. S.
A. as aide, and also by his valet. AL
bert, motored direc. to Arlington.
A second beautiful day favored the
Tiger" and he left his motor to ap-
proach the tomb of the unknown
soldier in bright sunshine, with the
temperature not too cold for comfort.
Goes to War College.
There was a little gathering there
to witness.the brief ceremony. a few
persons, most OF them women and
many carrying cameras, stood about
as the former premier approached the
hallowed spot.
All was quiet, save for the slight
clicking of numerous, ever-present
by Col. Bonsal; took the wreath and
slowly, reverently placed 1t above the
spot where lies Americas unknown,
sleeping on soil brought from
France, where he gave his life.
AS the white-haired old Frenchman
head in perfect silence. he looked in
tantly at the wreath. He paused to
reflect And 1t seemed. to those who
observed, that the lines of his face
softened, as he thought Of the sacrt-
fee of America in the great cause
Leaving Arlington, NJ. Clemenceau
motored directly to the War College.
where he was warmly greeted by
Maj. Gen. E. F. McGlachlin, who
presided at the brief exercises which
followed, with the Secretary Of War
in attendance.
Praise for the work of the Amer
ican forces in the world war and a
plea for the re-entry Of the United
States into European affairs were
contained in the former premier's re-
marks to the students and personnel
of the War College. He told them
that France and England were glad
close, but he didn't believe it would
have displeased the Americans If it
had gone a little longer"
Damages Net Repaired.
Applause greeted the remark of NJ
Clemenceau. when, in referring to Presi-
dent Wilson's fourteen points, he said
that one of these provided that Ger
many should repair damages and the
terms Of the armistice said that If the
points were not fulfilled, America and
the allies would 60 on
"Our damages are not repaired and
you did not 90 on" he said.
When America withdrew, he said.
Germany's courage was increased. They
thought they could get the better of us,
he went on, and continued: And thus
far they seem to have succeeded
Americas heart is in the same
place and some day we will meet
again" he told the officers was the
France. France :And that day peace SsA will Iii
be insured. not only in America, but
in Europe, and you will have achieved
one Of the greatest heights reached
by mankind.
Three cheers and a tiger were
given for the distinguished guest by
the officers at. the War College as he
withdrew. M. Clemenceau. seemed
much pleased at the tribute, and
smilde bright acknowledgment.
/ PFesenteA With Roses.
The party then moved swiftly. to
the Washington navy yard, where the
former war premier Of France waa
the Navy Band. Going aboard the
"Sylph." tho party left the yard al
11.16 o'clock for Mount Vernon.
II. Clemenceau WIS presented with
q basket OF American beauty roses
round Of visits. The presentation vaa
made BY Q COMMITTEES. Of colofed citi.
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