GREAT POPULAR WELCOME
PRESIDENT WILSON AT BOSTON
NO MENTION OF LEAGUE OF NATIONS By Telegrach—Press Association-Copyright ' Boston, February 24, An Australian Press Association representative, who was a spectator of Hie celebrations at President Wilson's arrival, states that the weather was idealsunshiny, with light winds. Tlie linrl>ottr was bedecked with flags, Uβ cily was a riot of colour, and thousands of people crowded the streets and the piers. As President Wilson, Mrs. Wilson, and the rest of the party eteppad a<imre the populace cheered tremendously. Tl.'oueands of American sailors and soldiers and a large group of British nival ofticers took part in the parade through the streets to the Mechanics' Hall, where the President epoke. About 7500 persons crowded into the hall, and 100,000 clamoured anavailiugly far admittance. President Wilson immediately established a link of understanding" between himself and the audience by saying: "I wonder whether you are half so glad to see me as I am to see you." He gave a warning to hie opponents whon he Mid: "1 think a fight is sometimes good; but with those who oppose the great good -of the world it would be an indulgence." The audience seemed a trifle disappciuted because the President did not mention the League of Nations. , Upon the conclusion of his speech the President immediately left for Washing-ton.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. interestlTeurope WILL AMERICAN OPINION ENDORSE THE LEAGUE? (Eec. February 26, 8.15 p.m.) New York, February 25.The New York "Sun's" Paris correspondent says that European statesmen are eagerly watching development, following upon President Wilson's arrival in America. An expression of American opinion is anxiously sought. The Senate's disapproval of Hie League of Nations would bo considered a sign that President Wilson went too far with the League plan.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE PLOT TO KIITtHE PRESIDENT NO EVIDENCE YET DISCLOSED. New York, February 25. No evidence has been disclosed regarding the alleged plot against President Wilson's life, in connection -with -which a number of Spaniards were arrested on. suspicion of being conspirators.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 131, 27 February 1919, Page 5
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334GREAT POPULAR WELCOME Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 131, 27 February 1919, Page 5
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