1939-06-09 — Page 7

THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 9, 1989.

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WASHINGTON'S ROYAL WELCOME TO KING

Drive Through Streets With Temperature At 95

600,000 Line Two-Mile Route

Washington, To-day.

The King and Queen arrived at Union Station at 4

o'clock yesterday afternoon (midnight Hong Kong Time), and crowds who had been silent- ly waiting burst into tumultous cheers. The King looked bronze though a little tired. Ac-

ICE PERIL

IN THE ATLANTIC

Boston, Mass, To-day. Owing to the great danger from icebergs, the American Const- guard Service has recommended that all Transatlantic shipping shift the normal shipping route 150 miles to the south.

One of the greatest massings of be, gs for years is moving in the vicinity of the normal routes. -Trans-Ocean.

someone realised that the

before King

From the very commencement of the procession the crowd began to cheer itself hoarse:

companied by the Queen, Mr. Cordell Hull least two minutes elapsed (United States Secretary of State) and Sir Ron-should have followed the Presi- ald Lindsay (the British Ambassador), he dent. stepped onto the platform and walked slowly through a double row of troops to the reception room, where President Roosevelt was waiting to welcome Their Majesties. There was no bowing and curtseying, just friendly greetings. President Roosevelt, smiling cor- dially, grasped the King's hand.

GARDEN PARTY AT BRITISH EMBASSY

Washington, To-day,

A garden party given at the British Embassy yesterday by the Ambassador, Sir Ronald Lindsay, and Lady Lindsay, was attended by 1,400 guests, members of the Diplomatic Corps, members of Congress and leading figures in Washington society.

The party, which is normally held at this time of year in honour of the King's birthday, was graced King himself. for the first time in history by the

Last night, Their Majesties at- tended President and Mrs. Roosevelt

a State dinner, to which

vited 100 guests.

The Queen perhaps raised the greatest enthusiasm, and her per- fect poise during the whole drive captured Washington's heart.

Mrs. Roosevelt, despite the in-visit tense heat, fulfilled her promise to wear the dress of azure blue wool sent to her by British wool-grow-

People were perched on every corner, on every building, statue and fountain, and all cheered madly,

Sir Ronald Lindsay then intro- Their Majesties and Presidenters. duced Mrs. Roosevelt to the Queen, and Mrs. Roosevelt than briefly con- after which the whole United States versed before the presentations. Cabinet and a number of the highest Army, Navy and were presented.

Marine

officers

The King wore the uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet' and the Queen was dressed in steel

Mrs. grey. Roosevelt wore azure blue.

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AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

The King saluted repeatedly acknowledgment of the cheering en route to the White House, which Their Majesties reached 14 minutes ahead of schedule.

The Queen waved beneath parasol protecting her from blazing sun.

ANIMATED TALK

Ahead of the procession went motor-cycle police, while light army tanks led the way through unbroken ranks of soldiers, sailors and the marines standing stiffly at the the salute.

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The party then entered cars to take them over the two mile pro- cessional route to the White House.

Time and again the King and The guard of honour stood to at- At one point, when the proces-President Roosevelt engaged in tention and the band played "God sion was passing long lines of ca-animated talk. President Roose Save the King" and the "Star valry, an officer's horse suddenly velt, bareheaded and with his silk Spangled Banner," while the King reared only ten feet from the car hat lying at his feet, frequently stood at the salute.

bearing President Roosevelt and laughed 'heartily. the King.

WILD CHEERING

The King sat at the President's right hand in the first car of the long procession, while the Queen sat on Mrs, Roosevelt's left hand.

The huge crowd cheered wildly as the first

car started and the second car halted for a moment for the benefit of photographers, who cheered loudly in appreciation of the Queen's courtesy.

It was intensely hot as the pro- cession drove along Pennsylvania Avenue, and the Queen opened white parasol. Huge crowds clapped and cheered along the length of the route.

AIR ESCORT

Spectators screamed and scram- ed. The King apparently did not bled to safety but none was injur- notice the incident.

Washington crowds rarely cheer, and old observers of many State

unprecedented. occasions describe the plaudits as

The cars proceeded at a walking

in-

To-day the King and Queen will of Mount Vernon, home George Washington, where the first President of the United States is buried, and later they will visit Arlington National Cemetary, where the King will place a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

DINNER AT EMBASSY

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This evening Their Majesties will entertain President and Mrs. Roosevelt to dinner at the Embassy before boarding the train at New York to visit the World's Fair.

Yesterday, Their Majesties lunched with President and Mrs. Roosevelt in the State dining room- at the White House.

The guests included Mr. Mac- kenzie King (Canadian Premier), members of President Roosevelt's family and the Royal entourage, and immediately afterwards, "the King and Queen went on a sight- seeing tour of the capital by car accompanied by President' and

The crowd lining the two-mile pace and were surrounded by Se- Mrs. Roosevelt.-Reuter. route, estimated at 600,000, was cret Service men in panania hats, controlled by some 6,000 men of who rested their arms on the sides the defence forces as well as police. of the cars.

Thousands in the crowd were in their shirt sleeves, their heads pro- tected from the fierce rays of the sun by newspapers.

EXCEPTIONAL APPLAUSE

SWARMING CROWDS

Behind the vehicles rode a solid phalanx of cavalry 24 men abreast. After the cavalry had passed the crowds broke the barriers and swarmed across the roadways.

Their Majesties were welcomed with a wild burst of enthusiasm such as is normally reserved for

Entering the White House Their the inauguration of new Presidents. Majesties were escorted to the east Immediately after the presenta-room, where Sir Ronald Lindsay tions the Royal and Presidential introduced them to the chiefs Great flying fortresses" of, the parties emerged from the reception the diplomatic missions and United States Air Force flew in room and stood beneath the por- wives. The reception lasted formation as an aerial escort. tico of the station, where military hour.

honours were rendered.

President and Mrs. Roosevelt

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SEVERAL MINOR ACCIDENTS

Washington, To-day. Despite the intense crowds which gathered to see the King and Queen, there were only 30 minor accidents.

The scorching sunshine was tempered by several, heavy show- ers which at several places in the an vicinity of Washington turned into

a downpour.

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Their Majesties lunched with first met Their Majesties ini the Then, during the firing of a 20- President and Mrs: Roosevelt centre of the room before a huge gun salute in front of the station the State dining room, teakwood table, on which was a the King and the President, and the The guests included blue bowl filled with American Queen and Mrs. Roosevelt enjoyed Kenzie King (the Canadian Prime beauty roses.

their first informal chat, talking Minister), President Roosevelt's Mr. Cordell Hull stepped forward freely while they smiled.

three sons and their wives, Their and said: "Mr. President, I have The King was momentarily "side-Majesties' equorries and ladies-in- the honour to present Their Bri- tracked" by a group of people as waiting, tannic Majestien.".

President Roosevelt entered the

The thermometer hovered between 92 and 95 degrees, in the shade QUEEN V WINS HEARTS during the procession. The heat Officials fussed around and caused one death and, scores of peo smoothed down the cushions, and at ple fainted. Reuter.

President Roosevelt, with a car. broad smile, stretched out his hand and said: "How are you Glad to see you,”

A fire broke out in one of the tanks: escorting Their Majesties. The blaze was extinguished and the tank towed away. The crew were. only slightly burned. Trans-Ocean.

A camera and a handbag were stolen from private car No. 2822, belonging to Mr. W. L. Lewis of No. 250, Sassoon Road, according to a report made to the police that night.