Evening star., 1926-06-01
SWEDISH ROYALTY
EXTENDS THANKS
Crown Prince and Princess
End Visit to Capital With
Luncheon With Envoy.

A few hours after the Crown 1'rince
and Crown Princess of Sweden had
concluded yesterday vhirlwind four.
day visit IN Washington the Swedish
legation made public statement
which said the Crown Prince and his
wife gratefully acknowledge che
cordial reception given them both
at the White House and by the Con
gress and the untiring courtesy of
the Secretary Of State and Of the
State Department officials as we'll as
OF other authorities"
'"rhe DAYS spent in the Capital will
he unforCettable." the statement said.
Both the Crown Prince and the
Crown Princess gave vent To their
feelings Of gratitude for the hospitality
Of which they have received SO many
proofs during their visit.
Their royal highuAsses Will retain
in grateful remembrance all the per
sons and institutions with which they
have come into contact. and the
crowninE event. the unveiliuc of the
memorial 10 capt. John Ericsson. they
will remember as one of the most
memorable events of their lives.
Thanks IN The splendidiy orga pzed
ARA ngements throughout their stay
they have been able tu see and ok
perience much more than would 81 her
wise have been possible and have been
able to derive rreat benefits FROM
their sojouru.
Honor Unknown SUldier.
their flying visit Ia the Capital !es-
,erdav afternoon. shortly after the
Crown Prince laid wreath on the
Tomb Of The INK kn"wn S"ldier AZ Az
linston. The final dav or their royal
highnesses in Washington was
marked by the 81 me elaborate sChed
ule as were their previous days here.
Immediately after leaving the cerne-
terry they were driven TO the Capitol.
where they were received by Chief
Justice Taft and other justices of
the Supreme Court OF the nlted
States. The affair was informal. the
justices ha wing discarded the robes
of their office to meet their guests.
A luncheon. given by Robert Woods
Bliss. American Minister 10 Sweden,
and Mrs. Bliss preceded the departure
of the Crown Prince and Crown
Princess. ended their visit here and
sent them off on q two-nlonth tour
of the country.
The Crown Princess Yesterday was
presented with the insignia OF the
League of American Pen Women by
Mrs F.. y. Dineley. acting president,
who was accompanied by Mrs. W. A.
Du Puy.
Thanks KeIIosg's Aides.
GuStayus AdOlphuS was deeply
moved as he stood in silent reverence
before the halloWed symbol Of a na-
tons war dead AT Arlington. None
who saw him stand AZ salute before
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
and then step forward To place his
offering on the plain marble slah
could doubt his feelings.
The Crown Prince also voiced
thanks TO UnderseCretary OF Sta'e
Grew and Assistant Secretary j. but =
ler Wright. who were present in their
official capacity when the train hear
ing their royal highness to New York
left Washington. Secretary kellogg.
who was in Philadelphia in connection
with the opening of the Sesqulcenten-
NAL exposition. sent regrets at MS
ina biity TO be there.
When Col. Oscar y. Solbert of the
Army Reserve Corps left With the
rOVal partN he carried. III Hu'lll'h "
his designation as military aide to me
Crown Prince. a new tItle-that "l
president of the John Ericsson re
publican League of America.
The league was formed ny repre-
senratiyes of $50 Swedish America u
orea nization and societies OF 10
States. who came here for the ded!ca =
zion Saturday of the Ericsson Ne
morial Alex Waterman of Massachu-
setts was chosen first vice president
I eonard F.rikson of Chicago. Secfe-
tarv. and Nelson ThOrson of Omaha
trea Surer.
Will Assist Republicans.
The purpose of the league Is sald
| ,o he 10 assist the Republican, ma
tional committee. In this connection
| II was recalled that President Cooildge
| in his dedication address fixed the
number of citizens Of swedish deScen'
at 1000 900 None of the league $
SPONSORS. however. was willing 10 pre-
dict what influence it might exercise
| i'm the field of national politics
Members of the Crown Prince OIL
fetal encourage disclained knowledge
Of the leagues creation or motives
and declared that il WAS the firm In
| tention of the prince tn evade every
thing of political nature Throughout
hiS Stay in this country.