The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-01-01
Filler Indirectly Confirms
Voyage Due to Fear
of Kidnapping.
SARCASTIC IN COMMENT
British Press Declares War
When Hero Refuses
Interview.
By United Press

By UHttcd Press
LONDON, Jan. 1.-Col. Charles
A. Lindbergh said today that he
intended to stay in England at least
six months with Mrs. Lindbergh
and their son Jon.
Indirectly he confirmed accounts
of his fear of another kidnapping
and spoke bitterly of the death OF
his first born.
The colonel, sharp and. at times.
almost sarcastic to newspaper men.
said he was not in England on
business, as had been suggested by
some in explaining his departure
from the United States.
Seeks Peace and Quiet
Asked if he were here because
of the kidnapping dangers in the
United States, Col. Lindbergn said:
When you think it all out that
conclusion almost follows. We are
simply here for nice, quiet visit.
I'VE have come here for peace
and quiet and reStful time. We
are perfectly fit and we'll and the
three of us enjoyed good voyage.
We are greatly pleased with the
courtesy extended us by the British
people"
Col. Lindbergh did not see the
press personally but received ques-
tons and made answers through w.
H. Gregory, member of the Morgan
Grenfell Banking Co. Mr. Gregory
is an associate of J. L. Morgan, who
lives near Cardiff, Wales. His son
Aubrey was the husband of Mrs.
LindberghS late sister, Elizabeth.
Expects to Stay Six Months
Col Lindbergh told immigration
authorities that he expected to stay
in England six months but that his
stay depended on circumstances, MIR.
Gregory said. He was not suie
whether he would remain all that
time in this country but brushed
aside reports that he planned to re-
side in France.
In discussing his visit with inn
migration authorities, Col. Lind
bergh said his visit was in no way
connected with transatlantic avia-
ton plans but simply for a quiet
rest"
When Mr.. Gregory told him of
reports that he might surrender his
American citizenship, Col. Lind
bergh merely laughed, the banker
said, and he laughed again when
advised that it was understood
Betty Cow, former Scottish nurse in
the Lindbergh home, would return
to the employ of the famous couple.
Silent on Alleged Threats
Asked whether Col. Lindbergh had
received any threats against men,
bers of his family before leaving the
united States, Mr. Gregory said:
That is an absolutely personal
matter with the colonel, don't you
think? The colonel definitely refuses
to comment on the execution of
Bruno Richard Hauptmann (con-
vlcted Lindbergh kidnaper) or any
circumstances regarding kidnapping
and crime in the United States"
Col. Lindberghs refusal to hold
direct interviews or discuss his rea-
sons for fleeing the United States
discounted British newspaper men,
who told Gregory that Lindbergh
must either be an exceedingly shy
man or employing some subtle
means of obtaining publicity.
Mr.. Gregory denied the latter.
saying IF you knew Lindbergh YOU
would know that is not the case"
He explained that Lindbergh had
given no interviews in seven years.
Denies Contempt of Public"
Mr.. Gregory also denied the Brit
ish newspaper mems suggestion that
Lindbergh had contempt of the
public"
The Lindberghs slept late today
and remained in their hotel rooms
throughout the morning. They were
expected to leave some time to-
day to visit at the Morgan estate
near Cardiff, Mr.. Gregory said.
However, he did not think they
would go to Wales today, although
the trip depended upon develop
ments which might arise later.
Jon played in his room today
with box of toys obtained from
the Lindberghs baggage in the hotel
baggage room. He was under the
care of his mother. no nurse hay-
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