New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-27
HOOVER WELCOMED
BY NICARAGUANS
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cheers for former President Cha
MORO, who accompanied the party,
sympathizers greeting him en- route
There was also applause for General
Mccoy, who supervised the recent
presidential election.
One feature OF the reception
plans called for the appearance of
Miss Nicaragua" a recent beauty
prize winner. as the Statue of Lib
erty on a pedestal at the Corinto
waterfront.
At least 10000 persons had
crowded into this little port to well
come the president-elect and the
American flag was seen flying from
numerous buildings.
Enemies Friendly
An interesting sidelight OF the
gathering here was dinner at
which President-elect Moncada was
present with President Diaz and
former President Chamorro. against
both Of whom he had fought in the
struggle of 1926 and 1927.
-Four busy hours were on the pro-
gram for President-elect Hoover eX-
changing an official visit and attend
ing conferences with various Ameri-
can and Nicaraguan officials. Re-
Gently President-elect Moncada said
he would discuss the Nicaraguan
canal, prospects for new loan, a
railroad on the east coast and an in
crease in the national guard if time
permitted
Salutes Country
The Maryland saluted Nicaragua
by firing 81 guns and shortly after
ward the cruiser Rochester, in port
with the cruiser Tulsa, sent a launch
party to the Maryland, whose quar-
terdeck was decorated with green
cry for the presidential luncheon.
1t was said that Mr.. Hoover
would not make a speech ashore but
probably would speak extempor-
aneousy TO his luncheon guests.
Winds and heavy seas which
threatened to hold Herbert Hoover
and his party at La Union, Saliva
dor, all night subsidized and the
party returned to the Maryland at
80 a. M, this morning.
Sail For CorintO
Shortly after the president-ele
and his PARTY were aboard the Mary
land sailed for Corinto, Nicaragua
10 miles around the corner
There officials of the third repub
lie on the route of his good will
Journey were to greet Mr.. Hoover.
Landing Difficult
A strong wind made landing Of the
Hoover party at La Union difficult
and held him at the FL Salvador port
hours behind the time set for his
return 10 the Maryland. When the
heavy seas subsidized naval officers
accompanying the Hoover party de-
cided IT was safe for the president
elect to make the trip by launch
across the Gulf OF Fonscca 10 the
yrarship.
While the Hoover party was wait
ing for the blow TO subside they We're
guests OF the officials of Salvador at
a reception and dinner in the office
OF the international halfway OF Cen
trail America.
Tours City
Before dinner Mr. Hoover made a
our OF the city which is a half
mile distant from the port.
Some Is Americans living in Te-
gucigalpa. Honduras, made a journey
Of some $50 miles 10 the port Of
Amapala to welcome Mr.. Hoover
when he landed there on the first
stop of his good will tour. One
mining man who had been out Of
the United States for long time
was vociferously cheering the prcsi-
dent elect when a reporter interrupt
I'd Bin TO ask what Americans in
Central America thought OF the
Hoover visit. Man" he replied
This is the proudest day OF our
'iyns Ware thrilled to deaf H. "