The sun., 1919-06-22
BRAZIL is BOUND TO
U. s., SAYS PESSOA
President-Eleet Tells Of His
Country's Gratitude at
Dinner In Capital.
WORKS FOR CLOSER TIES
Nations Guest Toasts presi-
dent - VIII Visit Wash
ington's Tomb To-day.

wAnIrNuroN, June f1.-Brnsn VIII
re1oics In continuing to dsvsiop more
and moro the relations that bind her 10
the United States, President-elect Epitacio
Pessoa Of the Brasilian Republic de-
clared tonight at dinner given in his
honor by the vice-President Of the
United States.
occasion altar his arrival here a. the
guest Of the nation 10 exuress the ad-
miration Of the Brazilian people for this
country and to pledge their continued
friendship. II was tbs entrance OF the
United States In the European war. he
said. that had q decisive influence on
Brazirs procedure.
Arriving hero aboard . special train
from New York, PreEdent-slect Psssoa
and his party were met by high Gov
eminent officials and taken 70 = private
residence set aside for their use. Shortly
thereafter acting Secretary Of State
Polk called and escorted DR. Pessoa to
the White House. where he was re-
ceived by vioe-President Marshall and
formally welcomed TO Washington. DR..
Pessoa expressed appreciation for the
courteslss extended him and said It gave
him great pleasure to be herN Mean
while the wife and daughter Of the
President-elect were taken to hotel.
where Mrs. Marshall received them.
The dinner tonight was ut the Pam
American Union. with vice-Preddent
Marshall as host
In proposing a toast to the President
and the vice-President of the United
States DR.. Pessoa said Braxirs friend
ship Increased with the confidence you
were able to inspire in the Brazilian
people, In the solidarity you always
akn fnr n
rights and legitimate interests in every
phase of their history"
After expressing his thanks for the
honor accorded him in inviting him 70
the United States, DR.. PessoA said:
II spoke of our friendship. II was,
Mr.. Vice-PreAdsnt, unnecessary to do
So Braxils friendship for your siori-
Gus country has been, from the very
formation Of our nationalities, q fact
consecrated by international history. rec
ogniEed and heralded In every oonti-
nent
Having In mind the close relations
which have always existed between our
two countries II Is not surprising that
the entrance Of the United States In the
great European conflict should have had
decisive. influence on BrazfPs proce-
dure. To the precious title of friend.
uniting our destinies and claiming our
share Of effort and sacrifice, We added
that Of ally-allied to that nation which
has Just furnished to history the most
brilliant examples OF ability and force.
Now that tho monstrous scourge has
disappeared from the face Of the civ'-
hIed world. and nations. tmpelled BY
accumulated energy in the making up
OF lost time, are to resume their old life
Of peace and toll. Brazil will rejoice in
continuing to develop more and more
the relations Of every kind which bind
her TO the United States. and to strive
Cor this end win be one OF the fondest
endeavors Of my Government"
Tomorrow the party win visit Mount
Vernon as guests OF Secretary Daniels
OF the Mayfower. and DR.. Pessoa will
lay a wreath on the tomb OF Washington.