Evening star., 1928-12-09
BOLM|ANS GREET
HOOVER IN CHILE
Delegation Received at Bril-
liant Function on Maryland
at AntofagaSta.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
U. 8. 8. MARYLAND, EN- ROUTE
TO VALPARAISO. December "a
brilliant function on the after deck of
the U. 8. 8. Maryland anchored off
Antofagasta, Chile. today marked an
| exchange of expressions of good will be-
tween President-elect Hoover and For
eign Minister Alberto Palacios Of Bo-
livia, personal representative of Presi-
dent fernando Siles.
Besides Dr. Palacios and other mem
bers of the Bolivian cabinet, the func-
ton was attended by the President and
members of the House of Deputies who
made the long journey from La PAz
across Chile so that Mr. Hoover might
receive in person fluctuations from the
inland republic during his Latin
American good will mission.
Mr.. Hoover requested DR.. Palacious
personally to convey to President Siles
his regret that the inexorable limit of
time made 1t impossible for him to 90
to La Paz and to express his apprecia-
ton of the cordial sentiments of the
Bolivian government toward both him.
self and Mrs. Hoover. He added that
friendship between the United States
and Bolivia had been cemented on many
occasions.
In his address, DR.. salacios told MI.
Hoover that his visit would establish
historical moment in the fraternal
relations Of both Americas, establish
ing new rules for the common compre-
hension and understanding Of the spirit
ual aspirations and material interests
of our continent"
Chilean Ship Salutes.
Anchoring off Artofagasta little
after 8 o'clock this morning, the Mary
land was saluted by the Chilean cruiser
Chacabuco, which continued her escort
after the American vessel sailed for VAL
paraiso this afternoon. The Maryland
Is due at Valparaiso early Monday for
the end Of the West Coast part of the
Hoover tour.
The good will ships company in
dress uniform manned the rail while
the marine guard was at salute as
group after group of distinguished Of
ficers and officials came over the side.
Capt. Julio Merino, commander Of
the Chaukbuco, was the first to be re-
ceived. He remained with Mr.. Hoover
for half an hour.
1LlCn ~ AktlcElCdLl ICSklCutc IA
Antofagasta were received by the Presi-
dent-elect on the ouarterdeck with Mrs.
Hoover. Ambassador Fletcher and other
members of the Hoover party A
group of Chilean officials was next re-
ceived with full honors. These includ-
ed Julio Naverette, intendente of the
Province Of Antofagasta; Col. Agustin
Benedicto. military commander; Ro-
berto Garay, maritime governor, and
Maximiliano Poblete, mayor Of Anto-
fagasta.
Hoover Remains on Ship.
The Maryland was anchored close in
shore, affording from its decks good
view Of the principal nitrate port of
the world. Mr.. Hoover, however, did
not go ashore, because, In accordance
with diplomatic tradition, he should
not land In Chile until he goes ashore
en- route to the capital.
Mr.. Hoover wore formal morning
dress when he greeted his guests. The
quarterback was screened by awnings
and decorated with multi-colored naval
pennants. After the speeches which
followed the luncheon, Mr.. Hoover and
Foreign Minister Palacios retired to
Mr.. Ho0ver,s suite below deck for
private conversation before the Bolivian
party departed.
In his formal speech Of welcome the
foreign minister paid tribute to such
American efforts to insure peace as the
Dawes plan, efforts to limit naval arma-
ments, Secretary Kellogg's efforts to
find equitable solutions for international
dinerences, and the Belgian relief work
Of Mr.. Hoover.
Bolivian's Statement.
Bolivia aspires only to the opportu-
nifty that other countries enjoy" he
said. land with It the consequent right
Of life and Improvement We do not
seek this to the detriment Of our sister
countries, but with their fraternal Coz
operation.
II do not desire to end these remarks
without expressing to you how effec.
lively Minister David Kaufman has con.
tributed q more complete comprehension
OF the sentiments and interests Of your
country and mine. His indefatigable
work has cemented the relations of
both countries has promoted the ap-
probation not only of my government
but also Of all the people of Bolivia.
In the name Of President Siles, and
also In the name of my companions Of
this mission Of peace and fraternity. In
the name OF the Bolivian people, accept,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoover, our most warm
and sincere salutations."
Hoover's Reply
Mr.. Hoover said in reply: II wish to
express deep gratitude for your tribute
to my country. The friendship between
Bolivia and the United States has be-
come fixed in the traditions of our
countries. They have been cemented
on many occasions throughout our his
tory. and 1t is, indeed, emphasized by
the great effort which you have UNDER
taken In order to give me the pleasure
Of your acquaintance. In this apprecia-
ton and gratitude, my country will Join.
II desire greatly that you should con-
vey TO President Siles my infinite re-
gret that the inexorable limitations of
time prevents my having the great
pleasure of a journey to La Paz and q
personal call upon him. I should have
deemed 1t great privilege to have made
his personal acquaintance and to add
to my reading an actual INSTALLATION of
Bolivia and It's great progress"
MncT NE p0l iIiIAM