Evening star., 1934-07-29
PRESIDENT SAYS
ALOHA TO HAWAII
Sails for Portland After Tell
ing Natives U. S. Arms
Are for Peace.
CONTINUED Prom First parn !

lOontInueq FROM FIRST Page1
peoples of the islands. and 1 am glad
that this tradition Is 90 we'll main-
tained. You have built on 1t, built on
it wisely. and today men and women
and children from many lands are
united In loyalty to and understanding
Of the high purposes Of America"
The president made particular men,
tion Of the evidences he had Wit
messed of the high standards of living
maintained in the Territory.
There are indeed many parts Of
the mainland Of the United States
where economic and educational levels
do not come up to those which find
here" he said. And may 1 compli-
nhent you also on the excellent appear
ance Of neatness and OF cleanliness
in the homes which 1 have seen in
all parts of the islands, They deserve
emulation In every part Of the Nation"
Improved Living Standards.
At another point. he said:
II have seen with my own eyes that
you are doing much to improve the
standards of living Of the average OF
your citizens. And I know you will
put forth every effort to make fur-
ther progress
In conclusion, Mr.. Roosevelt smiled
and said:
so, my friends, I leave you In
gratitude for all the kindnesses you
have shown me. I carry with me the
hope that I shall have the opportu-
nifty TO return. / shall ever remem-
Der these days-days that were all
too short. our flowers, your scenery,
your hospitality, but above all the
knowledge that America can well be
proud Of the Territory Of Hawaii.
"And so / say TO you 'Alohal' from
the bottom Of my heart"
His brief speech over, the President
was taken by automobile 10 the har-
Dor, where he boarded the Houston
only few minutes before noon. just
as the ships eight bells noted the
midday hour the cruiser slipped its
cables and moved away from the
crowded pier.
Mr.. Roosevelt, standing on the
quarterback with his two tall sons.
followed the Hawaiian custom Of sig
nifying he would return by taking the
leis from his neck and, bareheaded
and smiling, tossing them into the
swirling waters According to tradi-
ton. he who makes this sacrifice is
sure Of another journey to these is
lands.
An even greater crowd than that
which greeted him here early Thurs
day packed the pier to say goodby.
Driving directly TO the pier after
speaking, the President was followed
by his sons. Franklin, jr., and John,
and Gov. Joseph b. Poindexter, In
car together. They we're followed by
a third machine with Maj. Gen.
Briant II. Wells. u. s. A, and Rear
Admiral Harry Z. Yarnell, U. 8. ~,
the commandments whose departments
the President had praised In his ad-
dress.
Bidding the President adieu, GOV.
Poindexter said:
"On the occasion Of your departure
from our shores, desire on behalf OF
the people Of Hawaii TO express pro-
found gratitude to you for your sra
cious visit among us.
Inspiration To People.
at has been q time Of inspiration
to every resident Of the islands. The
profit and pleasure we have derived
from your presence here viii be q
permanent asset Of the territory, . pre-
cious and en1uring memory.
I'VE pledge anew our devotion TO
you personally and our loyalty to our
common country.
I'VE wish you a pleasant return
voyage and pray that the blessings OF
Providence may attend you always"
As the Houston slid into the cham
mel, the Presidents sons also doffed
their leis and flung them into the sea
while the vast crowd cheered
Outside the harbor the Houston was
joined by It's convoy ship, the New
Orleans, which had stood by. They
picked up speed swiftly as they
plunged into the sweIls of Oahu
Channel, while swarm of Army and
Navy airplanes roared overhead and
followed the vessel TO sea In fare
well fight,