Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-16
C!heeringCrowd
Gives Coolidge
Ovation.
MACHADO ASKS
FORCOOD WILL
Delegation of U. S.
Finds Friendship
on Every Hand.

D. the Associated Press.
HAVANA. January Is. - The
helping hand of the United States
in the solution of the problems
that beSet the nations of the New
World was extended by President
Calvin Coolidge today. as he
opened the sixth Pan-Amerlcan
Congress.
In his address he dedicated his
Government to work for interna-
tional confidence, helpfulness and
good will He spoke in the Ma
tional Theater. before the repre-
sentatives of 81 nations of the
Western Hemisphere.
AS the spokesman of a country
on an equal plane with her sister
republics. the President OF the
United States gave assurance that
his Government was prepared TO
encourage all peaceful pursuits
that would bring the American
family OF states into closer and
more permanent harmony.
Frequently AppIauded.
Although he spoke in English to a
predominantly Spanish-unoerstandlng
audience. Mr.. Coolidge was frequently
INTERRUPTED by prolonged applause,
which seemed an echo OF the tremeno-
o,,s ovation with which he was &C
claimed On his way to the theater. :,
The great tlhrong assembled cheereo
and clapped their hands at severai
points IN his address, laying stress on
hope for peace in the New World, ano
rose from their seats several tunes 70
add weight 10 their enthusiasm.
ssrS Coolidge followed the President
snto the theater and, separated from
him BIZ a group of Cuban officials. was
sln,ogt LOST in the crush. Her oody.
Guard John G. FITZGERALD. renonstrateo
vfth the Cuban policeman who souenl
10 hold her back and who bowed deeply
IN aDo,ogy because he had faled 10
place her promptly
Nrg Coolidge seemed deeply amused
ut the momentary delay ana laughed
heartily as Sonora Machaco hurried up
10 her and walked with her TO tneir
seats il tie box.
Theater Is Packed.
The dsuIomatic corps. high govern
~,e,,, ofFr5aIs and all Cuban society
crowded the huge theater, which was
packed to its capacity OF more than
After the speech of President Cool
sdge, a message was read rom tne
President of the Dominican Republic,
Eoracso VazQueZ, who expressed the
best wishes of his country for the sue
cess of the conference and the WISH
for peace, harmony and understanding
among al the nations.
Mr. Coolidge was introduced BY PreSi-
dent Machado Of Cuba. in speech
also keyed to the note OF international
friendship and good WIZ. and was
Obliged 10 wait several minutes before
beginrS.,r his discourse. until the APP
piause had subsidized.
At the right, In q box, sat MrS Cool
idee with fenora Machado Al the long
table. behind which the two PreslcenS
ST in ksqner leather backed chars.
we're Secretary Of state Kellogg ana
the Cuban secretary Of state.
The arrival Of the presidential party
a. the tkaeater came after another trl-
sIrsrgsaal procession through the streets
of Cuba from the national palace.
where President and Mrs. Coo.idge are
staying.
Crowds lined the avenues on both
side Throwing their hats 10 the air,
cfleerin2 and calling Viva ei FreAi-
dent" as the automobile carrying Mr
CtSolidae ara Eenor M&chado passed
Seemingly not having exhausted their
wild cheering for TIE American execn-
tive when re entered the Cuban capi-
tai yesterday Ia q rioti0gis pageant OF
enthusiasm the Cukzns acclaimed nm
again With equal yigor.
Given Record Ovation.
From TIE time the battleSh!p Texas.
gaJe!3 brought President Coo!ldge from
Key We2t. anchored yesterday At the
ags9t where tue Maine Was sunk nearly
= Quarter q 4 century ago W his last
appearance On the balcony VI the pTesl-
eel.Iaaa palace. he Xa& given al ovation
reaaaYkAigle even .Dr these people OF
simultaneously expressed sentiments.
The hafDoY where ne landed wa@
Mass of Seetiaaag cf1ferlng Cubaps The
fas!og streets along which he passed
s.csa3ed with EtaceaI0 greetings. Roses
%ese ssrewn III his path. Whistles and
bells as4o Automobile horns ADDED their
noisy QuctA " The Geicalne
When las C1oiadge landed President
Neon&Eo valkrd " me gaf~cs edge
sno taxing tne visiting Presidents ARIA.
LeiDed i4liu from the launch as II
i,lstJsseo ~ and Gown OF the waves
They both tuffed agld nelped hTs
I1Dilcge oiGt
A. NJ Coolidge pfoceedec sIowIy
slDilg flA pan. .snoon panied by Ffesl-
Gett Mael4&dD tie OH Increased if
&fJ4 Gule geact3ing 4 climax al the Ma
tlgf4al g>8IaAk. SnfFe Mr. C10lldge Was
!4gcec ~ appesr on the ba!cony before
sre ulultl14lce would be satisfied. He
gave tisenl beaning smile mt n
feft0nef<gY acknowledgements bat one
CLEARLY ttacifa i3ng during the long Time
that he sDCod there his gratitude for
tbs reception.
mrs C,l9!ldge, dressed IN gay Sum
n4es clothes F1de i'll tils seeDnc Cat with
f5rnDta MaeiaGo aFla tIle ready response
eltb S'blejl she accepted ttis acclaim u
tie Igbsn i<Dp43AGs Ia I1Ddhy upDoc
1l4DS6o al5g neT pleasure ia the tribute
NEhA ss& slelhg Dsid her country,
The sifnoet nyst%rlcsiiy happy people
YfllcA isled tfe twisting canyon like
s1rest t65lec " nina tlls reception ~
anotf4ef American President, nearly 10
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