Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
TURKISH PRESIDENT
tHONORS AMERICANS
Boardman and PoIando Are
Overwhelmed by Mustapha
KemaI's Reception.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
YALOVA, Turkey. August i.-Presi-
dent Mustapha Renal Of Turkey, who
rarely receives visitors. today was host
at his Summer home here to Russell
can aviatorS who set new record by
flying without stop from New York
to Istanbul.
From the first shouts of "Hurrah for
the American aviators!" set up by hun
dreds Of Turkish peasants and villagers
maSsed upon the Yalova wharf TO
greet them, until Premier Ismet Pasha
pinned upon their breasts Turkeys spe-
cial medals of honor. the Presidents
event during their stay in Turkey.
They came to this Byzantine ther-
NAL resort from Istanbul in President
Mustapha Kemal's launch. The brief
ceremony Of pinning on the medals
took place at the Yalova club house.
It was followed by q dance, at which
Premier Ismet PaSha and his wife
presided.
Made TO Feel Welcome.
They talked and danced with Turk
ish society girls and thoroughly enjoyed
themselves
Most of the high officials Of Turkey
were present, but the atmosphere was
whole heartedly cordial and one Of
spontaneous admiration for the airmen.
They were driven through beautiful
parks to the Presidents unpretenious
villa and the warmth Of his welcome
confirmed what a member of his en-
courage Said-that since he heard the
flyers had landed at Istanbul he has
scarcely talked of anything else.
The Turkish nation" he told the
flyers. "acclaims your prodigious exploit
with overlooking heartfelt satisfaction
and appreciation. The nation is
watching with emotion its precious
guests who rose from the American
sky and appeared on the Turkish
horizon.
Turkey rejoices in your success as
II it were her own. From the point
Of view Of science, technique, capacity
and courage, yours is an unprecedented
continents together. you bring nations
together. Heroes like you transform
nations into families whose members
are mutually concerned about each
others happiness and sorrow.
Brought People Nearer.
'The youth of today, by celestial
routes heretofore uninlagined. creates
mighty friendships between nations and
men. am happy to see and speak
with courageous, idealistic men like you.
Your flight brought the hearts Of
Americans and Turks nearer. 1t will
also serve as great encouragement and
preparation for Turkish aviators.
congratulate you warmly personally,
salute the great American Nation and
I respectfully greet the President of
your Republic. Bon voyage, and may
you always realize the same success"
Replying in behalf of the aviators,
Ambassador Grew expressed the warm
est appreciation for the reception they
had received since their arrival in Tur-
key. There would be many results On
their flight he said, but the most i'm
portant was bringing the Turkish and
American peoples closer together. The
two aviators. the Ambassador said,
would never forget their visit to Yalova
and the opportunity of meeting the
President of the republic, who persona
fed so remarkably the qualities which
make the Turkey Of the present day.
Flyers Overwhelmed.
Boardman and Polando were almost
| speeches. with enthusiasm over the re-
ception they met at the hands OF the
President and the premier, and by the
| magniflcence of the medals, encruSted
| with brilliants, which Premier Isnet
told them might be worn by their wives
or children, according to the rules Of
the Turkish Aviation League.
Riding through tn. park about the
villa afterward. the airmen glimpSed the
Presidents adopted daughters on horse
| back and returned over the moonlit
Sea of Marmora, in Mustapha Kemal's
launch, to IStsnbul.
On the return journey Boardman
said:
I'VE are absolutely overwhelmed by
! the greatness of Turkish hospitality.
| We never expected so much honor. I
was deeply impressed by the opportunity
of meeting Mustapha Renal, Turkeys
] great leader, whose force and vision
created the new Turkey
| Boardman said he would decide with
in the next three days the route of their
return trip.