Evening star., 1936-11-27

10 o'clock tonight for Buenos Aires,
said the United States derived strength
and confidence from "the far-sighted
and irreproachable attitude of Brazil
in its devotion to arbitration, con-
ciliation and other methods for the
peaceful settlement of international
disputes
He added: There are. it is true,
conflicts of interests between Ameri-
can States, but they cannot be called
serious or difficult Of solution when
compared with the deeply-rooted
hates Of other continents"
The United States President set
foot earlier in Rio de Janeiro, to be
greeted by the outstretched arms Of
Brazils President and the songs and
cheers Of her people.
He walked down the gangplank
from the cruiser Indianapolis, and,
despite a drizzling rain, removed his
hat and stood at attention while
massed bands played the Brazilian
national anthem.
At the foot of the gangplank Presi-
dent Getulio Vargas waited with out
stretched arms. The two Presidents
embraced warmly and shook hands.
Seen by 100000 Persons.
Riding in an open car to the tenn
porary residence arranged for Mr..
Roosevelt, the two Presidents we're
seen by an estimated 300, 900 persons,
packed behind troops and against the
walls Of buildings.
More fortunate spectators, leaning
from office windows in the Avenido
Rio Branco, sprinkled white and pink
roses on their heads.
President Roosevelt waved his light
gray hat and smiled broadly. Presi-
dent Vargas gestured with his broad
brimmed black felt.
Foreign Minister jose Carlos Ma
cedo Soares, United States Ambassa-
dor Hugh s. Gibson, DR.. Oswaldo
Aranha, Brazilian Ambassador to
Washington, and James Roosevelt fol-
lowed in the procession of seven cars.
2I-Gun Salute Doomed.
The Indianapolis doomed a 21-gun
salute in honor Of President Vargas
as she entered the harbor.
Brazilian guns on the Cobras Island
naval base responded with salute for
the Chief Executive of the United
States.
Naval officers aboard the Indian
apolis raised the Brazilian flag as the
American flag flew from the Brazilian
flagship Sac Paulo.
Six of Brazil's 16 warships were
fined up in the harbor with their
crews standing at attention as the
United States vessel glided between
Sugar Loaf Mountain and Santa Cruz
fortress.
AS the Indianapolis approached
Maua Pier, 5000 school children sang
the Star Spangled Banner" to well
come Mr.. Roosevelt.
The two Presidents got into an Of
dcial automobile and started for the
residence several miles away which Mr..
Roosevelt was invited to occupy dur
ting his 12-hour stay here.
They drove through double line OF
helmeted soldiers, who saluted them
with rifles at present arms" Twelve
military bands, stationed at various
points along the route. played the
national anthems Of the United States
and Brazil.
Crowds Of the city's residents were
nnassed behind the military lines. wav-
ting flags Of the two nations and
cheering the two chief executives.
The Presidents son sat near his
father in the tonneau Of the open car.
The Avenida Rio Branco, the boule-
Sard over which the procession passed,
vas decorated from the pier to the
ofncial residence.
Electrical Displays Planned.
In Rios principal streets lilies, red
1arnations and gladioi hung from
lampposts.
City officials planned electrical dis
clays for Mr.. Roosevelt's departure,
ret for 10 pm.
One feature Of the farewell display
was . gigantic electrical ''R" on hill
side facing the beach, which the de-
parting executive could see from the
cruiser.
Mr.. Roosevelt planned to be ashore
IL hours for oficial visits, q sight
seeing drive In the mountains and the
parliamentary session. President Var
gas was to be his host at banquet
IN the evening.
Awaiting the arrival of their distin-
guiahed visitor, BraZil'en cfiicisls were