The presidential party, which included Mrs. Wilson, who occupied a seat of honor in a balcony behind huge American flags; Dr. Cary T. Grayson, Secretary Tumulty, left for Washington at 12 o'clock.

In his address before the New York Press Club tonight, President Wilson said:
"I realize that I have done a very imprudent thing. I have come to address this thoughtful company of men without any preparation whatever. If I could have written as witty a speech as Mr. Pulitzer, I would have written it if I could have written as clear an enunciation of the fundamental ideals of American patriotism as the writer, I should have attempted it. If I could have been as appealing a part and appealing a heart as Mr. Cobb could have felt safe. If I could have been as generous and interesting and ennobling as Mr. Colby, I should have let myself go without any preparation."

But, gentlemen, as a matter of fact, I have been absorbed by the responsibilities which have been so frequently referred to here tonight, and that occupation has made it impossible for me to forecast even what you would have to hear me talk about.

There is something very oddly contradictory about the effect you men have on me. You are sometimes, particularly in your photographic enterprises, very brutal to me, and you have to be told that I have been in the habit of reading the newspapers.  Supporter, games, dancing, and to all
New General Manager
A. PAUL STEVENS NAMED
IS GENERAL MURDERER
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