Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-08
Officials Talk Cooperation
In Hands Across River Fete
By HYNIEN PLENN

bEOWflSNllIe ana MaLaulOfOS OIL
cially shook hands last night
On the wall American and Mexi-
can flags were draped together.
Close to 100 persons. representing
city, state and federal administra-
tions in both cities, who attended
a goodwill banquet in the dining
room of the FL Jardin hotel. heard
speakers tell of plans for furthering
common interests through co-opera-
ton in law enforcement. CONNER
cial, industrial and educational pur-
suits.
A bridge Of friendship uniting the
sympathies Of two peoples brought
together by natural conditions was
held before the group throughout
the evening as the ideal goal, in dec
oratlonS, speeches. musical numbers
and table arrangements.
Opening with the playing OF the
Mexican and American national an
thems by a marimba band from
MatamOroS. while the entire assem-
bly, stood a. attention. the banquet
sponsored by the Brownsville Lions
club 3Ed chamber Of commerce. was
intersDnrsed with short talks indi-
cative Of the sentiment underlying
the affair
Cementing the bonds or friend
ship already existing between the
two cities is a worthy undertaking,
Jack ROetzel Of the Lions club. who
acted as POSTMASTER, declared in
his address of welcome. Miguel
SaenZ. representing the ayuntamien-
to Of Matamoros, responded, empha-
sized the need Of close relationship,
but declared that among the we'll
intenticned on both sides Of the
river tie feeling Of ami'v has always
existed.
vi yfcO Spirit Described
Picture q a new Ecxi - rising
from the ashes OF turmoil ard un-
rest which has developed from the
assertion Of a peoples spirit was
painted in The address Of Francisco
Nicodemos. Tamaulipas school direc-
tor. 1T is SCch banQuetS as this.
indicating a feeling Of good will" he
declared. that makes us hope for
the future. even looking back upon
recent past not any too bright.
And in this hope we also wish that
certain elements seeking to separate
us and create diSSenSion. may for
ever lose their influence .or evil.
Here are two towns with a single
aim-the development OF humanity"
Il speak for all the residents of
this side Of the river when / state
that we are brothers and extend
to you a cordial welcome which has
its origin in our hearts" G. w. Dem
nett. Brownsville postmaster. said
in his address of welcome to the
officials, civil ana military of Mata-
moroS. He praised Gen. Gabriel
Cervera and .he late Col. w. T..
Johnston for their work in creating
a spirit of friendliness between the
two cities.
And feel sure" he continued.
that Gen. J. II. Serrano. who is
with us tonight. will continue the
good work Of General Cervera."
General Serrano responded with
a brief statement OF thanks.
Cooperation between law en-
forcCment bodies on the two sides
Of the Rio Grande was stressed by
NJ. r. Hall. county attorney Of
Cameron county. We have found
the Mexican authorities always will
ing to help us. and / hope that
they have felt the same way about
our attitude" Hall stated. He ex-
pressed hope for continuation OF
the cooperation in the future. ex-
tending a particular invitation to
the mexican officials to call upon
American authorities wherever or
when they could be Of assistance.
The only address in English was
delivered by DR.. Manuel f. Rodri-
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