Evening star., 1922-10-12
FOREIGN HEROES
HONOR UNKNOWN
Tablet and Wreath Placed
on Tomb by Visiting
Delegation.

In the twilight Of a perfect autumn
day European world war veterans
yesterday paid homage to the un-
known soldier dead at Arlington.
placing q tablet and metal wreath
upon the tomb.
The exercises followed the arrival
shortly before o'clock at Union sta
ton OF the group representing Eng
land, France. Belgium. Italy, Rumania.
Czeohoslovakia and Serbia who arc
delegates to the annual convention
Of the Federation of Interallied Vet
Grams at New Orleans.
Following the exercises they were
given an informal dinner at the Rae
quet Club. and at 8 o'clock were re-
ceived by President Harding at the
White House. They entrained at 10
o'clock last night for New Orleans
Cheering crowds greeted them at
Union station. where they were met
by a reception committee composed
OF commanders Of the American Le-
gion posts Of the District under the
command of Watson B. Miller as
sisted by a Committee composed of
Lieut. Col. H. N. Cootes. representing
the Army: Lieut.. ]. B. Heffernan. the
Navy. and Capt J. NJ. Arthur, the
Marine Corps.
BY Auto to Arlington.
The party proceeded to the Presi-
dents room IN the station. where
introduc.ions were completed. Under
military escort, with band playing,
and accompanied by motor cycle po-
lice. the veterans swiftly took their
way in automobiles to Arlington.
~IaV Vsix k~1
French chamber OF deputies and pres
ident of the Fedora ton of lnteraliied
Veterans. placed upon the tomb Of the
unknown soldier a white BILE tab
let, upon which had been chiseled
the words:
ITO the unknown hero of the
American people. the homage of his
allied comrades in arms who fought
Tor liberty by his side-1nternationaI al
Veterans Federation"
Marcel Heraud then presented a
gold palm on black slab on behalf
of the municipal council Of Paris, of
which he is a member
NJ Bertrand. ia making the presen-
tation, said that the veterans felt
that their first duty upon setting
and bow their heads before the tom b
Of the unknown American soldier. n.
HeraCd declared that although be-
yond question he Is your soldier. he
is our soldier also.
AmphitAeater Inspected.
AS darkness was falling. a quick in
spection of tho Arlington amphitheater
was made by the veterans, following
which automobiles were taken back to
the city. the party having supper at the
Racquet Club as guests Of the America n
Legion.
President Harding received the dele
gates in the blue room at the White
House after the supper. He said that
he hoped their visit would bring closer
the cordial relations between the
peoples Declaring that they had been
banded together as soldiers to save
civilization, he said that they now. in
, more pleasant associate had the op-
portunity to work for the upbuilding
of civiliza ton.
President Harding accepted from
Reni Nal. official painter of the French
ministry of war. a copy of the canvas
America" which shows ar American
soldier supporting a wounded French
soldier. NJ Bertrand thanked the Presi-
dent for his hearty welcome.
President Harding was photographed 4
with the visitors in the cas-: room at
the conclusion of the ceremonies. when
he greeted Capt William Appleby,
English delegate. who lost both eyes
in the second battle of Ypres.
The special train left onion station
, at 10 O'Clock. people in the station Civ
ing the veterans rouSing reception as
they entrained. The train is scheduled
to stop at Columbus, Ohio. and Filing
ton. ILL.,. where they are to be greeted
by American Legion posts.