Evening star., 1926-11-07
J. B. Ayres Had Declared
Manufacturer Was Spend
ing $500 600 on Trip.
SECRETARY IN DETROIT
REPUDIATES STATEMENT
Admits Autos Are at Queens Dis
posal-Peace on Special
as Hill Leaves.
b. the Associated Press.

b; the Associated Press.
QUEEN MARIES SPECIAL TRAIN
AT SEATTLE. Wash, November s.
The storm cloud that has hovered over
Queen Marie's train for several days
passed away tonight with the depar-
ture of Samuel Hill, eccentric million
aire, who has beer Marie's host on
the western part of her trip. and the
expulsion from the train of a reputed
representative of the Ford Motor Co.
The Ford representative who was
expelled from the train on order of
Col. John H. Carroll. official host to
her majesty, is j. A. Ayres of New
York The colonel's action followed
published stories quoting Ayres as
saving that Ford was spending nearly
half million dollars to provide trans
portation for the royal party, and that
Ayres himself was lending money to
members of the encourage with which
to pay incidental expenses.
In statement. Col. Carroll said
Ayres had presented himself in New
York before the tour started, asking
for permission to ride on the train
on the bass of an agreement which
he said he had with the Rumanian
legation in Washington. by which he
was to have automobiles made by the
Ford company ready FOR the queen at
every city she visited.
Finally Taken OH Train.
Ayres was denied a seat on the
train until Ottawa was reached sew
eral DAYS ago. having followed the
train by automobile. At Ottawa, Col.
Carroll said he took Ayres aboard out
of sympathy, because Of the long jump
from that city 10 Winnipeg and Ayres'
inability to hire an alrplane Win
which to make the hop.
Ayres was taken aboard Col. Car
roll said. with the understanding that
he would remain inconspicuous While
arranging for transportation Tor the
royal party at the various stops. he
had no authority, Carroll said TO
make any statements, and because he
has broken his agreement with me he
leaves the train tonight.
I'VE have made every effort. Car
roll said ito make this journey
dignfied one and to divorce 1t entirely
from any suggestion of commercial
ism and advertising. To that end no
one has been permitted to come aboard
the train except those necessary to
the comfort and safety of her maj
esty"
Hill Gives Farewell Dinner.
The differences between Mr.. Hill
and Maj. Stanley Washburn. special
aide to the Queen. were removed to-
night when Mr.. Hill left the train
after the dinner he rendered to the
Queen and which Maj. and Mrs
Washburn attended. along with Gov
r. H. Hartley. Mayor Bertha X.
Landes and members of the party.
sumption by Mr.. Hill of the role of
host when he boarded the train at
Spokane. He was in charge of cere-
monies at the dedication by Marie of
his unfinished and empty museum of
fine arts at Maryhill, Wash. and his
plans ran counter to those of Wash
burn and Carroll Allegedly insulting
remarks by Hill to the major when
the party was in Portland led to an
open breach and Maj, Washburn re-
manned with the train only at
Maries request.
With Mr.. Hills quiet departure to-
night. Col. Carroll and Maj. Wash
burn resumed complete charge of the
journey. They announced in Queen
Marie's behalf that she had thorough
~ enjoyed her reception in the Far
West and that she hoped to be able
20 make another visit later.
Payment of Expenses.
In connection with the Ayres Incl,
dent. Cot Carroll explained that the
transportation costs of Marie's travels
are being paid by the railroads over
which she moves. Expenses incident
to local receptions. hotel and similar
bills are being arranged for by local
committees. he added.
Ayres was an unexplainedly promi,
iA fNllN II
today by Prince Nicholas and Prin-
cess Ileana. After motoring with
their mother from Bellingham to
Burlington. the children completed
the journey to Seattle by motor, driV-
ing cars provided by Ayres, while
Marie remained with the train. Ileana
drove an open car with Ayres beside
her.
At Seattle they drove to Washing
ton Stadium to see the Washington
California foot ball game. Although
the princess lady waiting and the
princes aid were in the party. Ayres
acted as host and guide and presented
several local persons to the royal chill
dren.
There was no indication tonight
that any change will be made in the
itinerary for the remainder OF the
Journey, which calls for two-day stop
At 1JSlIplL anu Visit " tAiO L VI u
plant. II was understood on the train
that automobiles would be given the
royal visitors by the Ford company
Ayres Made Self Useful.
Throughout the journey since Ayres
Joined the party. he has made himself
generally useful to the royal family
At times he has driven the Queens
car himself and has returned to the
private car after official functions car
rying the Princes sword and flowers
and parcels presented to her majesty
and Princess Ileana.
Beyond the Hill dinner Queen Marie
made no plans for tonight, having
tired herself with an active day which
began with dedication of the peace
portal built at Blaine. Wash, by Mr.
Hill. The portal previously had been
dedicated by President Harding and
other prominent persons who have
been guests of Mr.. Hill.
The motor trip of Nicolas and Ileana
TODAY was a race against their mother S
train. but the train won when the
royal children became hungry and
stopped to- eat lunch.
The race began amid cheers from
both automobile and train parties
with Marie waving her hand from a
car window. The train won the first
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