Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-15


it?"
Put it on," replied the ambassa-
dor, and the laughing young man
did, amid the applause of all around
But he only wore it for a moment,
then proceeded upstairs to meet the
president.
The mayor of Mexico City, Ar
turo Saracho, presented Colonel Lind
bergh with a handsome box contain
ing the keys of the city. The colonel
thanked the mayor, then asked Mr.
Morrow if he would not take charge
of the keys for him, which observers
considered very fitting, since the
ambassador has SO endeared himself
here that he has the keys to the
peoples understanding, if not of the
city, as much as anybody.
After his brief talk with the pres
ident, Lindbergh entered an open
car with Ambassador Morrow and
General Alvarez, chief Of the presi-
Dental staff and drove from the field
sitting atop of the back seat, srnil
ing and waving to the cheering null
titudeS that for the six miles from
Valbuena to the embassy lined the
roads and streets, most Of them hav-
ing waited all day long to see the
hero of the air.
All along the route the people
not only packed the streets and side
walks, but roofs, balconies and win
dows everywhere were filled with
men and women and children Shout
ing 'vivas"
Never in the history of Mexico,
old timers say, even on the biggest
holidays or at the greatest military
parades, have the main thoroughfares
of the capital been crowded with
such numbers or known such en-
thusiasm. Everywhere the American
and Mexican flags waved side by
side-more banners with.the stars and
stripes than have ever been seen on
any previous occasion here.
Earlier, the national anthems of the
two countries had hailed Lindbergh's
arrival at Valbuena "The Star
Spangled Banner" was played by the
presidential band as the aviator greet
ed President Gales, and the Mex1-
can national anthem as Lindy left
the field, heading a triumphal pro-
cession surprising any spontaneous
demonstration of which even the
rulers of a country might be proud.
After miles of cheering and flag
waving the car, which was escorted
by a squadron of presidential guards,
was half filled with flowers which
were shoWered upon the birdman as
he passed.
And all the while, the other half
of the "We" was not neglected.
Thousands who did not go along with
the procession, remained at the
field to gaze lovingly upon the brave
little plane, the Spirit of ST. Louis,
which once had crossed the ocean and
now had flown over the long and
dangerous way to Mexico Guy. The
police threWs.a heavy guard around
it, but in small groups and NOV
ing cautiously the MeXicans were
permitted to- come near and look
upon it-but not to touch it.
The United States embassy was
surrounded for blocks in every direct
ion by. still more cheering thousands.
"Viva Lindbergh Long live the
brayest of the brave!" and similar
shouts continued increasingly as ne
passed. Beautiful senoritas threw
kisses at Lindy, but he responded
only with his characteristic quick
smile and jerky gesture half wave
and half salute.
It may be that Lindy did not see
the kisses thrown at him, but at
any event there are a good many
Mexico City beauties tonight who are
oo,ociJora lolx1 dicannOint00
Colonel Lindbergh entered the en-
bassy with Ambassador Morrow, and
the crowd shouted for him to appear
on the balcony.
"Come out Lindy, we all want TO
see you," was the purport OF WnaC
thev cried. In few minutes ne
stepped to the balcony, to renewed
roars of applause. Bare headed ana
tousle haired, his face looked tired
but he still smiled as he waved.
The ambassador and Mrs. Morrow
then appeared and stood beside nm,
md the cheers increased. General
Alvarez and Will Rogers Joined the
balcony group. Rogers poked Lindy
in the ribs and said Smile, Llndy,
smile" So Lindy, whose face for a
moment had lost it's light, smiled
once more, called it day and went
into telephone to his mother.
What was said between the famous
fIier and his mothter was not re-
vealed. Those who should be IN a
position to know said that the mo
ther told her son how glad she 1eIG
over his safety and success anu
Iindbergh, in effect, although per-
haps not in these actual words, sad:
@Oh, shucks, it wasn't anything 1or
YOU to be worried about"