San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-10
RECOGNITION PARTY
RENDERED CORDIAL
RECEPTION IN MEXICO
Committee Calls on For.
eign Relations Secre-
tary PAM.

A cordial reception by the citizens
of Mexico and sincere expressions of
friendship for the people Of San An
tonic were rendered the party of
business men from this city who re-
turned from Mexico City SUNDAY
night. according to {. &. Wolfe. man.
ager of the Mexican extension bureau
of the Chamber of Commerce. who
was member of the party that con-
veyed the fluctuations of the citizens
of San Antonio to the Mexican gov
eminent on the occasion of the re-
sumption of diplomatic relations be-
tween the two countries.
The Mexican people appreciate fully
the spirit of friendiness and good will
that prompted the Chamber of Com
merce TO sponsor the excursion OF
business men who went to Mexico
City to express the qualification OF
the people of San Antonio that their
efforts toward securing recognition OF
the Oregon government had finally
met with success. Mr.. Wolfe said.
The party arrived in Mexico City
Tuesday morning and went 10 the
Regis Hotel. A delegation from the
Mexican National Chamber of Com
merce called on the members of tine
party that morning and invited them
to attend special meeting that eve
ming, at which the San Antonio rep
resentatives were promised the CO.
operation of that body.
Wednesday was mostly taken up
with sightseeing expeditions 10 points
of interest near Mexico City. Thurs
day morning a committee consisting
of six members OF the party were
presented to Alberto PAM. secretary
of foreign relations, by Consul Cen
eral Lubbert. After the presentation
Nat Washer briefly explained the
purpose Of the visit. Secretary PAM
responded to Mr.. Washers remarks.
anG a pleasant hour was spent in the
informal, meeting that followed, NJ.
Wolfe said.
At } o'clock Thlrsdati afternoon a
committee from the municipality OF
the City of Mexico called for the San
Antonio representatives and took them
TO the Parque Lira, the summer resi-
dence Of the president of the munich
pality. \ buffet luncheon was served
there, and the party was then taken
to the Iris theater. A banquet, fol-
lowed by dancing and cabaret, end.
ed the days activities.
On the return trip, the San Luis
Potosi Chamber of Commerce met the
train and invited the party TO remain
in that city a day. Business engage
ments of the members of the party
made it impossible for them to accept
the invitation.
Members of the delegation expressed
the highest satisfaction with the re
suits of the trip, according to NJ.
Wolfe. No mention of business was
made at any time during the week
that the party spent in Mexico, but
a feeling of optimism exists among
all who visited the capital. This is the
first time that a delegation of this
kind from the United States has ever
received official recognition by the
Mexican government, according to Il
man who has lived in Mexico City for
years, Mr. Wolfe said.
The business men from San Antonio
practically pledged themselves to re-
turn to Mexico City. Monterey and
San Luis Pctosi at some future date
to discuss business with the mer-
chants of those cities, Mr.. Wolfe stat
ed. They feel that San Antonio is
in better position 10 serve them from
both importing and exporting stand
points, he said.