New-York tribune., 1922-11-24
Cheering Masses, Tunes
of War and Military
Array Welcome Visitor
More Noisily Than N. Y.
Speaks for Peace,
He Assures Them
Mayor Clrley Gives Him
Gold Razor, a Puzzle
to ''Tiger'' and Valet
By Boyden Sparkes

BEST ON, Nov. 23.-Georges CIemen-
ceau was greeted by New England to-
day with an enthusiasm and a curl
osity about the "Tiger" that seemed
greater thar were shown by New York.
BY pageantry and some subtle chem
istry of the mind the war was made to
seem to live again when the old states
man entered Boston, where he is to re-
main for three days visit clipper
ary," "Madelon," ODE Victoire," "Sam-
bre ct Meuse" and other tunes to which
troops marched away and up to the
line filled the air. Crisp lines of ma
rines and sailors from the Boston Navy
Yard, regulars of the First Corps Area,
commanded by Major General Clarence
Edwards, New Englands hero; cavalry,
tanks, artillery and infantry of the
National Guard displayed themselves
before the pleased old man, so that one
of his French companions exclaimed;
"And it is America that accuses US
of militarism."
Makes Two Impromptu Talks
Everywhere in Boston M. Clemenceau
passed through streets that were kept
free of the masses of cheering spec
tators only by hundreds Of policemen
and soldiers. Tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock he is to make speech in
fremont Temple, but stirred by an
official welcome that began at the
South Station, was renewed at City
Hall and repeated in the Hall of Flags
at the State House, he expended some
Of his diminished energy by making
two fifteen minute talks In both of
these he pleaded for the renewal of
the entente between France and Amer
ica.
"The moment has come for de-
cision and that is why am here" he
told the crowds.
What we want is nothing; gesture
something to make Germany under.
stand without your coming back tc
Europe in arms"
Tonight, at the home of Francis
Lee Higginson jr., in Commonwealth
Avenue, the guest of honor is richer
than when the day began by one silk
tricolor and a gold safety razor, both
of which were formally presented at
the City Hall by Mayor James M
Curley. More shall be told about the
safety razor. Some day probably, it
will be displayed in a museum in
France.
The welcome of Boston began at the
South Station as M. Clemenceau stepped
from the Bethlehem, the private car
of Charles M, Schwab, in which he is
to do all his travelling in the United
States. Lieutenant Governor Alvin 7
Fuller greeted him as "Citizen of the
Republic of France and Pere de la
Victoire."
Major General Edwards was there
and Rear Admiral Henry E Wiley
Rear Admiral Newton A. McCully, F
u. C. j. Flamond; John Gardner Cool
idge, former secretary of the French
Embassy, and others.
They escorted the "Tiger" out into
Summer Street. There he was met by
yell from 10000 throats. A squadron
of cavalry brought lance sabers to the
straps on square chins as he leaned
back to survey them, his hand al
salute.
In Triumphant Parade
dense crowds all about, were lines o.
marines, doughboys and sailors. Will
the cavalry leading the way, tri
umphant ride began toward the City
Hall. NJ. Clemenceau left his automo
bile to enter that building through {
line of battle flags, flags that only ;
few years ago inspired American
soldiers in his own France.
Smiling happily, he was led to th'
Aldermatic Chamber, on the seconc
floor, pausing half way up to get hi'
breath. Mayor Curley, peering at tn,
visitor through horn-rimmed glasses
welcomed him, presented the silk fat
end then picked up small leather case
'It is something as pure as your low
for France" said the Mayor to th'
eagerly smiling Clemenceau.
at is gold" He said no more abou
it, but when the Tiger examined hi
gift tonight at the home of his hos
he discovered it was safety razor
He is sorely puzzled, but not more 81
than Albert, his valet.
The "Tiger's" eyes roved over th'
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