Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-06-24
BRAZILIAN DESIRES
i. S. COOPERATION.
DR.. Epitacio Pessoa Expresses
J Sentiment at Banquet in
Washington.
GUEST OF SECRETARY GLASS
President-Elect of South Ameri-
can Country Visits Two
Houses of Congress.
GUEST OF SECRETARY GLASS
LRv As.ociatcd pres,.1

CCeSSlty
Tor the United States and Brazil TO
work together for the building up of
the world in the age i'm which isolation
is fatal to nationalitics was pointed
out by Dr.. Epitacio Pessoa, President.
elect of Brazil, in an address tonight
at dinner given in his honor by Sec
retary of the Treasury Glass
The simplicity OF this course and
the advantages TO be derived from IT,"
The Brazilian President elect added
are clear when II is question of
United Staes. united by so many moral
afinitfes ana such close bonds OF sym
pathy and friendship
The dinner in honor Of DR.. Pessoa
came at the conclusion of the busiest
day spent by the distinguished visitor
since he arrived in New York last Fri
his nation at the peace conference. At
noon a luncheon was givn in his homo.
AZ the Pan American Union by the
Brazilian charge.
Visits Senate and House.
During the afternoon he visited the
Senate and House OF Representatives.
both of which recessed while DIR. Pes
So. was presented.
attended by members of the Latin-
american diplomatic corps. He also
found found time during the afternoon to
business district of Washington.
Replying to an address by Secretary
said Brazil could not remain indifter-
ent TO the compliments paid that ma
tion by the United States. Secretary
close financial and commercial rela-
tions existing between the United
States and Brazil. and dwelt particu-
larly on the benefits likely. to accrue
from the second Pan-American fnan-
cial conference to be held early next
year.
Glass Makes Speech.
Although you have been. our honored
guest for a few days" said Mr. Glass.
addressing Presdent-elect Pessoa, II
am certain that by this time you fully
feeling of the people OF the United
States for the great nation over which
YOU are called upon to preside. His
and unbroken period OF close inter-
national cooperation as mas been
shown between the United States and
Brazil"
Brazil and the United States.
On his visit to the Capitol DR.. Pes
soa was introduced personally to many
members of the House. Speaker Gill
lette. in presenting DIR. Pessoa. said
his visit would strengthen the friendly
relations between the United States
and Brazil. and that "a peculiar
warmth of, sentiment was felt by
Americans because Brazil SO quickly
followed the United States in declar-
ing war on the common enemy"
Responding TO welcoming outburst
of applause from the members, Dr.
Pessoa declared that Brazil would not
forget the honor to her representa-
tive"
Senate Takes Recess.
The Senate recessed fifteen minutes
to receive the Brazilian executive
English from the Vice Presidents ros-
trum. In the absence OF Vice president
Marshall President Pro Tempore Cum
appointing Chairman Lodge and Sena-
tor Thomas TO escort the distinguished
guest to the chamber
In addressing the Senate, DR.. Pes
soa SAID.
Il have no words to express all my
thanks for the honor YOU tender 10 me
by receiving me in th. house. 1t is
not remarkable that / have no words
to express thanks because my thanks
are very great and very extensive. and
my English IS very short, But l can
friend in the life OF the United States,
will keep in her heart the memory of
the cordial reception
An informal reception followed. dur
ing which the visitor shook hands with
Senators and also the Senate pages.
VIII Visit Canada.
Or. Pessoa plans to leave Washing
ton Wednesday morning. it was said
tonight. arriving in New York that
afternoon, and leaving Thursday for n
visit to Canada. He will visit Ottawa
only and return TO New York about
July !, stopping at Boston Ell route.
The party will sail from New York to
Brazil on the dreadnought Idaho early
In July.
William G. McAdoo. former Secre-
tary of the Treasury. Will represent
the international high commission at
tho reception TO be given in honor OF
DR.. Pessoa on his arrival in New York.
Mr.. McAdoo was formerly chairman of
the interna tional high commission and
president Of the commissions central
executive council