Seward daily gateway., 1930-03-17

would say Colonl Ohlson should be heard first. This is an Alaskan affair this evening, to greet not only Americans but our inter national friends, as we'll"
 COLONEL OHLSON
 As usual,' Colonel Ohlson be- gan, Seward has come to the front showing it's wonderful hos pitality to those who have come from far lands; from Canada and Russia. They have served the Ter ritory wonderfully well. MT. Eiel- son has spoken to me of the friendly relationship existing be- tween the Nations. The recent CO., operation between the three countries will further cement this relationship These two valient Russian fliers are returning soon to Alaska from Seattle and I hope and would suggest that the Sew ard Chamber of Commerce arr range to have a message sent here as to the date of their arrival Their wonderful service, together with that of the Canadians should never be forgotten"
 { CAPTAIN PAT REID
 T wish to take this opportunity to thank all personally for the honors conferred upon us. Be- tween people working for a com mon cause, aviation, and as indi- viduals for the advancement of civilization, there exists an obliea- tion to assist one another in time of need If we have been able to strengthen the bonds of friend ship, we are most happy. In behalf of the people of Canada, who sim cerely sympathize with the people of Alaska in their loss, wish to express our appreciation of the hospitality extended to us in your Territory. All I can say" Captain Reid concluded, that if any of you come to Canada you should feel that you will be treated as we have been in Alaska"
 Mayor McMullen took occasion to rise at this time to add his approval of the voluntary remarks and to dwell for a moment on the visit, during the afternoon, of the visitors to the Jesse Lee Home. He felt they had enjoyed the trip, adding that Captain Reid had informed him that he and his comrades felt as if they had always known the people of Alas ka which remark msde Mir. Mo Mullen very proud of Alaskans.
 COMMANDER SLTPENOV
 Commander SIpenov and Aero nautical Engineer Fahreg then ad- dressed those present. As inter- preted by John Bennett, local resident who also interpreted for the Land of Soviet plane fliers, who were here last summer, Com mander STipenoy, speaking in Rus sian, stated his orders from his government were to go to the inn mediate aid of America in their search for Eielson and Borland and not to cease in their search until hte Americans were found dead or alive. They were very an xious to help and, aside from this phase, they were interested in not ing progress of Alaska, since the purchase of Alaska from Russia. They found climatic conditions about the same in Alaska as in Siberia where he has been i'll charge of a station-western Si- beria-and the development of this Territory, the splendid people encountered here has been a reve- lation; that is the message he has
 
 sent to Moscow.
 Speaking German Mir. Fahreg practically added similar laudatory remarks. Chas. Lechner, local bus mess man, acted as interpreter for Fahreg.
 MIR. SHONBECK
 "On behalf of our good friends" MT. Shonbeck stated" I feel ,cer- tain we have all understood these Russian officers even though the most of us do not undrstand the language spoken.
 ''The thought has occurred that this has been one of the kindest of gestures from one nation to another. I would like to ask the Seward Chamber of Commerce to watch for our friends return from Seattle and that upon their re- turn here they will be met with proper cordiality." Turning to MT.
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