The New York herald., 1922-11-27
CLEMENCEAU PAYS
TRIBUTE TO GRANT
Lays Wreath on Tomb and
Inspects Trophies Before
Leaving for Chicago.
WILL MODIFY SPEECH
French Statesman COnfers
With Col. House on Fu-
ture Course.
SEES ALL THE SIGHTS
Visitor Expresses Amazement
SEES ALL THE SIGHTS
Visitor Expresses Amazement
at Growth of City Since
First Trip.

called "quiet day of rest" here yes
terday before leaving for Chicago last
night. His rest in the afternoon con-
sisted of a visit to Grants Tomb to
place a wreath on the American hero's
sarcophagus, trip to the Aquarium
and drive that took him twice over
the distance from the Battery to the
upper Bronx.
Most of the morning NJ. Cleme menceau
was with friends at the home of Col.
e. M. House in East Seventy-fourth
street discussing the tone and charac-
ter of his future speeches. 1t was
said that the former French Premier
reached an agreement with Col. House
in this matter and consented to alter
his addresses little.
NJ. Clemenceau did not accept with
out reservation the changes which his
American friends have been requesting
him In the last few days to make. 1t
was said, but he did give his assent to
follow in a measure the advice of Col.
House, and his future treatment OF the
message he is bringing America will
show some modification.
NJ. Clemenceau turned deaf ear to a
number of committees who sought to
entertain him or to have his talk before
his departure for the West. and he did
not emerge from the seclusion Of Col.
Houses home until he left at 2 o'clock
for his trip of homage to Grants Tomb.
Silent Tribute to Grant.
Before leaving on this trip M. Clemen-
ceau expressed the desire to have Frank
L. Polk, Of whom he is fond. accompany
him. Accordingly the automobile which
had been placed at the French states
mans disposal was first sent for the
former Under Secretary Of State. Glenn
enceau was accompanied only by Mr..
Polk. Col. Stephen Bonsal. his liaison
officer. and Albert, his valet.
The visit to Grants Tomb was sim
pie but impressive. The party alighted
at the extreme south end of the ap-
proach and visitors to the memorial did
not at first recognize the former Pre-
mier. AS he advanced up the walk,
fowever, his presence became known,
and by the time he had reached the
door OF the rotunda crowd Of about 300
persons had gathered They remained
In respectful silence as the party en-
tcTeu, tncn lOHOWtQ lUSiue.
M. Clemenceau advanced slowly to the
marble railing which encircles the de-
pressed crypt and gazed down. Capt.
George B. Burnside. civil war veteran,
custodian of the memorial, asked Col.
Bonsal II he wished to descend the
stairs and personally lay the wreath on
the sarcophagus. NJ. Clemenceau shook
his head and said solemnly. "T remain
here" At the same time he indicated
that Col Bonsal carry out the duty of
placing the wreath.
While Col Bonsai, accompanied by
Albert, n world war veteran. descended
the stairs and laid the floral tribute on
the sarcophagus NJ. Clemenceau stood
with bowed head at the marble balus-
trade.
Has His Joke mt Aquarium.
Upon the return Of Col. Bonsal the
visitor accepted the invitation OF Capt.
Burnside to visit the trophy room on the
west side Of the rotunda. In this room
he was shown the battle flags, an en-
broidered picture of Gen. Grant lying In
state and q uniform of the Union Army
leader. He paid more attention to the
latter.
On leaving the tomb NJ. Clemenceau
was lDllOWtu DN lHt luiOhb wat
witnessed his silent tribute.
The party made "a fast trip down town.
passing through Greenwich Village. TO
the delight of the visitor. who had often
sat in Washington square when he lived
In New York and had watched the
children Mt play.
On arriving at the Aquarium the visi-
tor entered the historical building with
all the pleasant anticipation Of a small
boy going into circus tent. AS he
passed through the door he turned to
Col Bonsal and asked:
Can you tell fish from a zebra?'
A moment later. while standing before
the specimens of yellow perch. he con-
tinued the banter by pointing them out
to his companion. remarking:
"Ah. there's the zebra. See. he has
striped sides"
NJ. Clemenceau was conducted through
the building by Arthur II. Townsend
director OF the Aquarium Society. The
Tiger" insisted on seeing all the fish
on exhibition. and as he made his way
around, followed by the throng OF Sun
day visitors, he kept up a running fire
of humorous comment.