The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1922-11-19

for the Battery. The big liner Paris
sent out a cheer from every deck and
portfolio. ''Madelon" the D. S. c. band
played, then the "Marseillaise," Star
Spangled Banner" and finally 1.-THE
sambre and Meuse," a march with bat
tie pictures cleaning through 1t.
Talks of the Old New York.
Clemenceau talked OF the New York
nc had known half a century gone. The
buildings were SO low, like that" he
said. and measured an inch with finger
and thumb. But Wall street" he
added cneerfully, that is always in the
same place. Is II not so?"
More reporters got at him. He told
them his feelings were "all of "A good
kind" Did he feel better after the
voyage?
'BetterY' said ne, assuming a frown
Il cannot feel better. because I am al
ready up to the most. l always feel
better"
In the midst of the interview he ex-
claimed sweetly: "You are quite graft
fed. aren't you? Yes7 Good-by." His
purpose in coming here? He would tell
that at the opera house.
Does anybody want to know tie
length of my nose?" was one of his
variations in spoonng the press Did
he have a message for the American
people? No no message.
Here M. Jusserand spoke n quiet word
in French and Clemenceau said II have
a mission--a mission / gave myself. I'll
let you know that.' Then. IT wish you
no harm. I wish you good luck. Good
bye" he said TO the reporters, while
Col. House and Frank Polk laughed
loudly at all this drollery and the guests
solemn expression. Passing the Statue
Of Liberty Clemenceau removed his hat
and held it against his shoulder.
The Fire Department Band took up the
musical Job at the Battery. Police
cavalry on horse and motorcycle cleared
the path up Broadway. This was the
noisest part OF the route. and the ticker
tape fairly smothered Clemenceau. but
he kept asking the committeeman who
rode with them: Broadway, when do
we get to Broadway"
American, French and the city flags
hung over the City Hall entrance. A
guard OF honor from Governors island
-doughboys In the old tin hats--were
lined up by the IRON renee across from
the steps. Clemenceau. coming out into
the open after the ceremony IN the hall,
could not resist that He trudged across
the asphalt and walked up and down
the lines, saying. Good good" "a II TO
himself. Espying a little girl. he
stopped and kissed her. The police
seillsise."
Only sign of WEAKNESS.
The only sign OF WEAKNESS was OBJ
served when the visitor stood In the AL
dermanc chamber. His head shook
little, that was all. His tactful hosts
did not tarry for general Handwriting.
but ushered him out when the speaking
was done.
on the way uptown Clemenceau passed
IN Lafayette street the site Of the old
Aston Library, where he read for days
at a time when he lived here. from 1865
TO 1859 Turning west into Ninth street
the procession passed the Hotel Lafay-
cite, another live spot In his memory,
and through the heart OF what was the
| French quarter. near Washington
| Square, In those days.
He had already passed on lower
Broadway the site Of Pfaffs restaurant,
which he eagerly inquired for. on the
| ride from the Battery up he recognized
! Trinity, st Paul's Chapel the City Hall
and Madison and Union Squares, little
else.
| The stars and Stripes and the Tricolor
were displayed on many buildings along
Fifth avenue. AT the Gibson home Mr..
Gibson was on the steps TO welcome his
guest.
The program for to-day includes n
motor trip to the grave OF Theodore
Roosevelt at oyster Bay. with n stop
at Otto H. Kahn's home. Cold Spring
Harbor. 1t is subject TO change. de-
pending on how Clemenceau feels. 1f
he goes he win start about 1880 o'clock
this morning.