The Washington herald., 1922-11-12

administration policies indirectly
when he asserted that peace, could
be brought about only by "a sys-
tematic maintenance of a common
understanding and by the cultiva-
tion, not of amiable phrases and
hopes. but of active cooperation for
Justice"
There seemed to be no doubt that
the former President was better
than at his last two principal pub
lie appearances-the Inauguration
and last Armistice Day. But 1t was
only an outward betterment. won
with constant care. over a founda-
tion permanently crippled. His face
was a little fuller and had slightly
more color.
Addressed by Morgenthau.
Former Ambassador Henry Morgen-
thau. who was Wilson's representative
in Turkey. advanced from the crowd
to address Mr.. Wilson. He began by
saying that 1t would take him hours
to express his feeling for the former
President and his thoughts on the oc-
casion. Chuckling a little and smil-
ing. Wilson said: Don't do it,
This gathering" said Morgen-
thau. that you see before you repre-
sents the millions of Americans as
well as millions of other lands who
believe the world will find peace only
along the route pointed out by you.
Tuesday it was demonstrated that
the people are escaping from nate
rialism and selfishness and are pre-
pairing again to recognize their SOL
emn and inexorable duty towards
their fellow nations in Europe"
Hear. hear" broke in Wilson hap
Child Presents Flowers.
PLY.
Before Wilson began speaking a
little child, helped by her mother,
struggled up to him and placed two
baskets of flowers at his feet. Will
son painfully bent over. smiled at the
tot and shook her hand.
Long before o'clock. the hour set
for the demonstration. every vantage
point in front of the Wilson house
was taken by the admiring thousands.
People were perched in treetops, on
stone walls. leaning from windows
and the street was packed.
1t was announced after his ad-
dress that Mr.. Wilson would ap-
pear at the second story window.
SO that 'all could see him." As.
hN sNONN III NiC OPCH "AhoO", as IL
in a frame. the acclaim from be-
low grew in intensity and volume.
First. old songs of his native State,
Virginia, were sung-"Carry Me
Back to Old Virglnny" The in
valid stood listening attentively.
Joined by Mrs. Wilson.
He stood at the window alone
until at the last Mrs. Wilson put
her head over his shoulder. upon
demands from the crowd.
The demonstration was over in
less than an hour. and was con-
cluded as Wilson and his wife drove
out in their car for their after
noon ride. Their auto was filled
with flowers as they bowed a fare
well to the cheering multitude.
Just before Mr.. Wilson began his
speech. Miss Elizabeth Jewel Ed
wards. daughter of Gov. Edwards
of New Jersey: Miss Helen Sue
Trinkle. 6-year-old daughter of Gov.
Trinkle of Virginia; and Miss Olive
Chace. representing the children of
the District OF Columbia. stepped
forward and placed large baskets Of
flowers at his feet.
Inunks rIO"cT DOnOrs.
Thank you,' said the former
President as he beamed his appre--
citation. and shook the hands of the
three donors. Nestled among the
flowers were words of greeting
from the executives OF the two
States-the one his native State, the
other his adopted State.
A group of children representing
the Modern Health Crusaders. wear
ing white uniforms. headed by Nell
lie Mitchell LeFevre. 4-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Howard LeFevre, 2001 Sixteenth
street northwest. marched to the
feet of the man who was being hon
ored and added a huge bouquet of
chrysanthemums to the bank of
flowers.
Thank you. little girl" said Mr..
Wilson. to which the tot replied,
you're welcome"
War Mothers Present.
Following this presentation Mrs.
Caleb Jackson and group of
War Mothers of the unknown"
chapter laid bouquet upon the
steps. In the group. besides Mrs.
jackson, were the following
mothers whose sons fell among
the unknown in the world war:
Mrs. Ella F. Bruhl. Mrs. Margaret
Corbin. Mrs. Sarah l.. Morgan. Mrs.
E. Conley. Mrs. Mary Stanton and
Mrs. Florence Willis.
The musical program was pre-
sented by Mrs. Julia Culbreth'
Gray. Miss Netta Craig. Charles
Myers and Walter p. Gray. Mrs.
Charles. Hamilton Fred was In
charge of the chorus of thirty
voices.
The committee in charge of the
arrangements for the demonstra-
tion was: Mrs Kate Trenholm
Abrams, Mrs. Huston Thompson,
Mrs. oliver p. Newman, Mrs. Ste
phen Bonsal and Mrs. James w.
Copeland.