Evening star., 1923-06-11
PRESDENT|A!LPARTY
.. REACHES CAPITAL
Nc. and Mrs. Harding J. Rested E's st,
by Week End Voyage
II; 2.:o: on MayfloWer. - :

.SSbGent anu MIS-. Ildlulps
tuTned to Washington shortly after
so'clpck this morning, and despite
thAirENenuous day in Delaware Sat
ursday, they both appeared benefited
sreatly by. the cruise. home aboard
tEfh presidential yacht Mayfower.
They will remember their long
Journey through Delaware. In many
respects it was a revelation to them,
and, as both of them expressed it
afterward, if the people of that state
enjoyed having them as guests their
JOY was nothing to compare with
that given the executive and the first
lady of the land.
Next to the warmth and heartneSs
of the greetings accorded the presi-
dental party from the time they
arrived in Wilmington before noon
Saturday until the Mayfiower was
boarded for the journey home at z
o'clock Sunday morning, the Presl-
dent was most impressed with the
beauty of the scenery, the evidence
of agricultural industry everywhere
in the rural districts and the attrac-
tiveness and quaintnesS of the Varl-
Gus towns and villages through which
he passed. He remarked once 70
Senator Ball that the latter should
did. industrious and beautiful state;
He seemed to be greatly impressed
with the good roads and the ract that
virtually all Of the rural land along
the. route was In cultivation.
= Greeting Is Cheering.
OF course, he could not help but be
impressed with the manner in which
the little state opened it's heart to
hi,h ha
claimed by the many thousands of
men, women and children.
The Presidents belief that it was
the office and not the man that WAS
being proclaimed pleased him All the
more, because, as he said. IN referring
TO it, "It is splendid and inspiring TO
see this reverence shown the PRESIDENT
of the United States. 1t shows that
the citizens have respect for the Of
fee. The occupant of the White
House could not help but feel that the
republic is secure when he sees such
evidence OF enthusiasm and re
spect."
The fact that young men and wom-
en- and children figured so conspicu-
ously in the receptions in the various
towns and villages and along the
roadways was especially pleasing to
the executive 'It has become a hobby
of mine to do everything within my
power to inspire the proper training
OF Il6 younger SiidI tAicS
may be properly qualified TO take
upon their shoulders when the time
comes the burdens of this great ma
tion,' he declared.
Had to Speak.
At the end of his tour through the
state the executive jokingly referred
to the frequency with which he made
addresses that day. He said with
La
day before leaving the capital that
he, would make no speeches, but, as
he explained. II had to yield. /
could not help expressing my appre
citation after the manner 4 was take n
into the hearts of the citizens OF Del
aware. / could not remain dumb to
the honor and courtesy shown me
everywhere.
Day Causes Fatigue.
1t was natural that the presiden-
tial party. even the President himself,
was somewhat fatigued when it
reached Lewes. Del, the end of the
trip. Although it was two hours
after midnight and f1ve hours past
the hour originally scheduled for the
party's arrival, the whole town was
out to greet them. Wnen the resi-
dents enthusiastically gathered about
the, caravan. OF automoolles at Iae
ed and addressed them for a mo-
ment or two.
Senator Ball has given me a happy
day, but a busy one" he said smil-
ingly to the admiring throng. L
would be inhuman if did not say
a word of appreciation after you have
remained up so long and late TO
greet me; It convinces me me. tnas mar
most loyal and hopeful people in the
world. With such a backbone this
republic cannot help but carry-on.,
Mr.. Hardings voice was low ana
somewhat hoarss. Iie There haa taa Deen sntira =
day and the ride from Milford, where
the limitations into the Tall Cedars
Of Lebanon. were staged, 10 LeWes
was d4sagreeably cold. Inc iate.
the citizens along. this last lap or the
Journey. At Georgetown, Harberson
and Coolsprtng, houses were Drill
liantly lighted and many persons
were out to cheer and wave.
Amazed at Denominations.
The President was amazed at these
demonstrations. The caravan did not
come to a stop in these places. but
in acknowledgment Of the demon
stration Mrs. Harding. who rode by
the Presidents side, switched on the
electric lights in the big limousine
that they could be recognized and
she and the President waved in re-
turn.
Senator Edge of New Jersey and
Mrs. Edge rode with the party from
Wilmington and returned with the
President on the Mayfiower. Charles
D. Hilles, republican national COM
mitteeman of New York, was await
ing the party at Lewes, and will re-
main in Washington several days as
q guest at the White House.
As the party sat in a truck to be
pushed along a marine railway to
the end of the dock steel cable was
swung suddenly and Mrs. Harding
narrowly escaped being struck in the
face. They duoked just in time.
Secretary Christian and one or two
members of the party received slight
blows on the head with no serious
results, however.