The Washington times., 1927-06-01
Accepts By Gable

Accepts By Gable
Captain Lindbergh's acceptance
was cabled 30 the State Depart
ment by Frederick Sterling,
American charge d'affaires in
London, and was relayed to the
President.
It merely stated that he ac-
cepted the invitation and would
arrange the details with Vice Ad-
miral Guy II. Burrage, commander
Of the American naval forces in
European waters.
ArOuseS Enthusiasm
The flier's acceptance was re.
Cetved with the greatest enthusiasm
in official and social circles and
plans were Immediately begun for
the greatest reception the National
Capital has ever accorded to an in
dividual.
Official and social washington
viii spare no pains to make the
welcome to the worlds greatest air
man an event which win go down
in history as an expression Of the
tribute OF the United States Govern
ment to the man who is hailed as
'the greatest American Ambassador
since BENJAMIN Franklin"
The Presidents committee Of
Cabinet members, In charge OF the
official reception plans, today began
the organization Of q joint commits.
sion Of 10 members to represent
the Federal and District govern
ments and the citizenry Of Washing
ton and the nation.
Hammond May Be Chairman
This committee probably will be
headed by John Hays Hammond, 1t
was indicated at the White House.
Commissioner Proctor L. Dough-
erty today conferred with Post
master General Harry s. New, a
member OF the Presidents commit
tee, to arrange details for local par.
ticipation in the national event.
The cruiser Memphis is now at
Rotterdam.
Orders have been cabled for the
ship. one Of the fastest naval YES.
sells afloat, to pick up Captain Lind
bergh at Cherbourg and to proceed
Immediately to Washington so as to
arrive here early on the afternoon
of June II, If possible.
Should the vessel arrive in time
that Afternoon the flier win be taken
Immediately to the White House
through streets lined with soldiers
and marines and with great of,
1cial and military escort.
Reception At White House
He viii be met at the White
House by President Coolidge and q
distinguished company Of diplomats
Of all nations. all the leading Gov
eminent officials in Washington and
the nations military and naval
chiefs. .
Here the Distinguished Flying
Cross, Americas supreme award to
its air heroes, will be pinned on
the breast Of the boyish young flier
who has found a warm spot in the
hearts Of all the worlds people.
When this ceremony is completed
there will be a struggle between
Washington and st. Louis, Captain
Lindberg's adopted home city, for
the honor Of entertaining him dur
ing the first few days Of his stay.
A powerful st. Louis delegation
- being organized in Washington
TO induce Lindbergh to return
home Immediately following the
official ceremonies here 80 his
home folks may welcome him.
Every effort will be made by the
Washington committee, however, to
make his welcome here 50 cordial
/ that he will remain in Washington
tor q few days at least.
Should the cruiser arrive too late
in the day for an adequate recep.
ton, Captain Lindbergh will be
spirited to the Temporary White
House, where he will remain in So
clusion as the guest of the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Coolidge until Mon
day morning, June 10, when he
viii make his first official appear.
ance and the ceremonies in his
honor will be held.
Escort of Airplanes
The National Capitals welcome
TO Captain Lindbergh will be one
OF the most coiorful in It's history.
The welcome will begin long before
he arrives at the Navy Yard dock.
Al powerful squadron OF Army and
Navy airplanes probably will meet
the Memphis off the Virginia Capes
and circle overhead in welcome tC
its distinguished passenger, accom-
panying the ship into Chesapeake
Bay and to the mouth Of the Potomac
River.
The Corinthian, Capital and Wash
ington Yacht clubs and the Easter
Power Boat Association will send a
great powerboat squadron down the
Potomac to escort the Memphis ur
90 the city.
When the cruiser is sighted one Of
the fast boats, capable OF making 81
miles an hour, will dash back. to the
waiting throngs with the news that
the Memphis is coming.
The courier boat will be selected
this week and groomed for its dash.
Military salutes are to be- fired
from the Marine base at Quantico
Va, and Fort Washington, Nd, a
the cruiser steams past.
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