New-York tribune., 1919-05-27
HaUker randCrieue
Greeted as Heroes

THURSO. Scotland May 25 (Ry The
Associated Press Hailed as "heroic
pioneers and sportsmen," Harry G.
fawker and Lieutenant Commander
Mackenzie Grieve were warmly re-
ceived to-day when they landed from
torpedo boat destroyer at the Scrabs
ter Pier, two miles from Thurso Town.
The senior naval officer and the parish
councillors welcomed the rescued avja-
tors officially.
IN the name Of the people Of
ihurso,' said Provost Machay "I offer
you welcome. not only to Thurso, but
to the shores of Great Britain. Your
countrymen greet you warmly and
proudly as heroic pioneers and snorte.
men.
k'tchener's Farewell Recalled
1T was at this landing stage that
Lord Kitchener said farewell to the
land he loved, and now we shall also
know it and mark it as place of wonS
dertul welcome to two brave sons of
the empire"
Hawker, replying, merely said: ~
thank you for your kind greeting.o
An official luncheon followed the re-
ception.
Nem York Tribune
European Bureau
copyright. 1919 New York Tribune Iuc)
LONDON, May 26--Harry Hawker
and Commander Grieve are on the wav
from Thurso, Scotland, to London
Arrangements for demonstration
mere IN nonor of the airmen are BEING
rushed, and, although there will be q
public reception later, the first greet
lngs on Tuesday evening at the Marvle-
bone station will lack nothing in
warmth.
Nothing has so aroused the British
pubic since the armistice as the news
that Hawker had been rescued. Peace
conference news is crowded back to
the second page Of to-day's news
papers. To-day joy ills the hearts of
all Britons, Mrs. Hawker being deluged
with messages of congratuation from
high and low. The romance of the
flight and rescue thrilled the public
as nothing else could do, and Hawker
has proved that the British people are
still able to react after the nerve de-
stroying years just past.
His wife, who alone retained hope,
is the calmest among the millions who
are awaiting Hawker's return, but
naturally she is inpatient to hear the
details of the event which has stirred
the imagination Of the masses beyond
belief.
Lord Northclfe's gift of $4,000 to
be shared between the airmen is con
sidercd handsome sporting act, and
incidentally Lord Northciffc, who
came under cloud when it was
thought the airmen had been lost, is
now high in public favor But the
public is not likely to support the prof.
cct to have the British army provide
patrol ships for other fiers who may
attempt transatlantic trip.
LONDON, May 26 BY The Associated
Press ).-Londons reception to Harry
G. Hawkcr and Lieutenant Commander
Grieve tomorrow evening promises to
grow into a much bigger affair than
originally was planned. The Royal
Aero Club, which has undertaken the
reception arrangements, has been in
undated to-day with requests to be
allowed to participate until it seems
the demonstration will assume the pro-
portions of national function.
An influential reception committee
has been formed. 1t will be headed by
the Duke of Atholl, who will have as
aides Brigadier General Holden and
Major General Bruncker.
There will be a large escort of Aus
tralian troops with a band Members
Of the Aero Club mostly in motor
cars. VIII escort the aviators to the
clubhouse in Burlington Street The
route of the parade viii be more than
Two miles. Tic police are preparing
for hugo crowds turning out to greet
The heroes.
The stay of Hawkcr and Grievc at
the Aero Club Will be brief, so the air
men may proceed to their homes as
quickly as possible
The Aero Club will entertain Hawkcr
and Gricvcs Friday.
LONDON, May IS (By The Asso-
ciated Press).-Thc police have made
extensive arrangements to handle the
enormous crowds ;ehich are expected
to welcome the aviators. The recep-
ton will be brici. as Hawker is cx.
pcctcd 10 60 Immediately to his home
with Mrs. iawhor, Ygho will be at the
station. The parents of Lieutenant
Commander Grievc ill meet him.
King George, who had sent condo
lenccs to Mrs. Hawker, to- day sent
message Of congratulation to Hawker
and Gricve Some who sent mos