New Britain herald., 1927-12-15


 Everywhere that he went Lind bergh was greeted joyfully by Mexi- co.'s citizens into whose hearts he has completely won his way.
 4 crowd of several hundred per sons had gathered outside the gates of the American embassy when Lindbergh and Ambassador Morrow left it for the foreign office.
 Viva, Shout Crowrs
 "Niva." the crowd shouted and the American flier responded with his usual quick smile and wave of his hand.
 Along the route 10 the foreign Of fee where the streets were still be- Jagged with the stars and stripes and Mexican colors from yesterdays triumphal procession, the populace recognized the flier and cheered him nadly.
 News of Lindbergh's arrival at the foreign office spread through the streets and within few minutes the corridors of the building were packed with spectators applauding the American fier.
 Lindbergh smiled and nodded in appreciation of the welcome and ac- companied by Ambassador Morrow entered the foreign office where a formal reception was held In the salon. Foreign Minister Estrada and oc office greeted him warmly. Refuses Champagne 1 When champagne was served, the i foreign office officials proposed a toast to good relations between the l United States and Mexico. Colonel Lindbergh, just as he did In Paris, courteously lifted the glass to his lips and went through the gesture of slipping without drinking any of the wine.
 Acting Foreign Minister Estrada formally expressed the delight of the Mexican government that Col Lindbergh had made the flight to Mexico City and said that Mexico was honored to have him as her national guest.
 Lindbergh then expressed ap- preciation for the cordial reception given him by the Mexican people
 While driving from the foreign of fee to the national palace Ambas- sador Morrow suggested that as they had about five minutes to spare they might drop into the Nationa museum to see the historic Aztec calendar stone. Col. Lindbergl agreed and the party went to thu museum, Ambassador Morrow actins as guide for the American airman
 The ambassador showed Lind bergh the great curiously carvet stone by which the Aztecs reckone' time and promised that they woul' return some time to see othe treasures in the museum.
 Then the party rushed around tn corner to the national palace to SC President Gales
 The military guards at the na tional palace entrance snapped { attention as the party drove up am Colonel Lindbergh returned th salute.
 Mexico City, Dec. l. H0 - Un bounded enthusiasm prevailed toda over the Lone Eagles flight in fo and over mountains to the halls ( the Montczumas.
 . Colonel Charles A. Lindberg completed the last stage Of his fligl from Boiling field near Washington over a region unknown to hin mountainous and sparsely settled [ The trip was made in 2 hours an 10 minutes.
 5 President Gales gave Lindy fu r "embrazo,' a real hug. eXpressin
 his joy and the joy of the people z s the airman's successful tcrminatio ] of the flight after being lost in th
 heavy fog off Tampico. Not COT = tent with merely shaking hands, 1T = president threw both arms aroun
 the fier's shoulders and patted hil { affectionately.
 l "Viya' and "Brayo" ] The tension of that long wait C { the baked Ealbuona flying ticI
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