Evening star., 1927-12-10
L|NDBERCH VOTED
MEDAL Of HONOR
IN HOUSE OVATION
Congressional Award Highest
in Power of Government
to BestoW.
CHEERS GREET FLYER
AS HE APPEARS ON FLOOR
Regular Procedure Suspended as
Members Pay Personal Tribute
to Conqueror of Atlantic.

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, first to
fly from New York to Paris, was
presented to the House today as the
"conqueror of the Atlantic by the
air" and the members, after an en-
thusiastic welcome to the young
aviator. by unanimous action. voted
him the Congressional Medal OF Hon
or, the highest award which can be
bestowed by the American Govern
ment.
By unanimous consent the House
agreed to suspend procedure TO pay
a personal tribute to Col. Llndbergh
who already has received the plaudlts
of kings and the praise of high ofh-
cials of foreign nations. Representa-
tive Tilson of Connecticut, the vet
eran Republican House leader, and
Representative Garrett, minority
leader. were appointed to escort
Lindbergh to the chamber.
Members Cheer Flyer.
As the aviator walked down the
aisle, the members arose from their
seats, cheered loudly and applaudeC
with enthusiasm as is seldom seen in
the House. When the young flyer
stood beside the Speaker, Mr.. Long
worth said:
II wish to introduce to you Amerl-
cas- most attractive citizen"
Each member of the House and
many of their friends had personally
greeted the distinguished young avia-
tor in the House chamber while the
House was in recess Immediately
after he had been escorted from the
chamber. Chairman Smell, of the rules
committee. offered resolution say.
ing: There is only one more honor
that we can bestow on this young
man, and that is the Congressional
Medal of Honor
Speaker Longworth, without putting
the motion TO a vote, tapped with his
gavel, declaring the resolution adopt
ed.
Flyer Arrives Unheralded.
Col. Lindbergh came unheralded to
the Capitol this morning, accompanied
by Assistant Secretary MacCracken of
the Department of Commerce In
charge of aviation, and was introduced
to the subcommittee of the House ap-
preparations committee, which is now
drafting the Commerce Department
budget for the coming year. The
members of the subcommittee asked
Col. Lindbergh number of questions
regarding his views and reactions on
commercial aviation and the Govern
ment's duty and opportunity in pro-
noting aerial navigation.
Col Iindbergh was then introduced
to the members of the Republican
steering committee. who thought it
was an opportune time for the House
to meet him and pay their respects.
House Votes Recess.
When the House met at IL o'clock
the galleries were crowded, because
word spread rapidly that Lindbergh
was TO be feted. House Leader Tilson
said, There is today visiting the Capt.
toll very distinguished young Ameri-
can who thrilled the world by nota-
BILE achievement. l refer to Col.
Charles A. Lindbergh.' In order that
the members of the House might have
an opportunity to pay their respects
to Col. Lindbergh, Mr.. Tilson offered
a motion which was promptly carried
that the House should stand in recess
and the committee was appointed to
escort this distinguished guest to the
House.
Preceded by Sergeant-at-Arms Rodg.
ers and Doorkeeper Kennedy. Mr..
Tilson conducted Col. Lindbergh into
the House, with Representative Gar
rett walking beside Assistant Secre-
tary MacCracken. Mr.. Tilson con-
Quoted Col. Lindbergh to a place in
the well of the House just to the
right of the Speakers desk. The mem.
bers Of the House were then invited
to come forward and personally greet
the distinguished young flyer.
The moment that Mr.. Tilson brought
Lindbergh through the main entrance
to the House all members stood up
and applauded vigorously, this ovation
continuing for nearly 10 minutes
Never has the membership of the
House showed more enthusiasm in
greeting any distinguished visitor.