Evening star., 1936-06-25
.LANDON GREETED
ON VACATION TRIP
Governor Arrives in Colo
rado to Spend Some Time
on Ranch.
By the Associated Press.

9y the Associated Press.
DENVER, June 25.-Gov. ALT M
Landon of Kansas, Republican preSi-
dental nominee, arrived in Denver
with his family at 1928 am. (9:28
Eastern standard time) today to start
his Colorado vacation.
A loud cheer went up from the large
crowd at the Denver station as the
Kansas Governor stepped from the
train, smiling, and waved to the throng
Received by Committee.
Charles R. Enos, Colorado Repub-
lican chairman, and Lawrence C.
Phipps ST., members of the Reception
Committee were among the first to
shake the hand of Landon.
Nearby two cars were waiting, an
open one for the Governor and a closed
one for his family.
The Republican Committee planned
for Landon to ride in the open car for
a short tour through the city, en- route
to Estes Park, rs miles north of Den
yer, where the Landons have leased
a ranch for the Summer. The closed
car was reserved for Mrs. Landon and
other members of the family.
Landon was dressed in a neatly
pressed blue suit and stepped briskly
down the steps of the train.
Several men greeted him enthusi-
astically, although they were not
members Of the Reception Committee.
They wore sunfioWers.
Immediately after his arrival Lam
don walked with members of the Re-
ception Committee to special room
in the station for press conference
His family remained on the train a
few moments longer, then were
escorted to another special station
room, where they awaited the Gov
ernor.
Replies to Welcome.
Responding to the Denver welcome
Gov. Landon said:
Mrs. Landon and I want all the
people of Colorado to know that we
are sincerely happy to visit your State
We have enjoyed such visits before
and we know we will this one. Youl
gracious welcome is appreciated.
Colorado and Kansas know each
other as neighbors and friends. Oul
people know each other by their frs
names and remember each other!
families. In our more expansive area!
q few visits may make intimate friends
But we are more than just neigh
bors. the pioneers of both States came
from common blood lines. The son!
and daughters of those pioneers
whether they live east or west of oul
State line, often see eye to eye, anc
have a common forward-looking view
point.
The people of Kansas long have
been accustomed to seek recreation anc
rest as we are doing today, amidst the
mountains of Colorado. Trade. COM
merce and associations of our people
have known no barriers. Many former
KansanS are now residents of Colorado
and in this connection I proudly cite
your distinguished chief executive
Gov. johnson.
we have come here to share the
pleasures Of your outdoor life and art
happy that we can enjoy them with
you"
For the two small Landon children
1t was a first-rate red letter day.
Long anticipated, it was the occa-
sion of the first train ride for Nancy
10, almost 4, and Jack, 2la, and the
two eager, dark-eyed youngsters took
a full measure of fun from it. "Just
IoIl cIonly ~ oyIc tIrifI I,
new people from the train platform
And they were allowed to stay up
extra late.
Greeted by Crowds.
Thousands gathered at stations
along the way last night and Gov.
Landon came out and greeted each
crowd, informally chatting with his
admirers and expressing thanks for
enthusiastic greetings.
Weary from bending over the plat
form of his private car to shake hands
with many who waited to see him, the
Governor retired at 1890 O'Clock an6
left call for am. Mrs. Landon ano
the children turned in earlier.
A crowd of about 5000 greeted the
party at Salina, Kans., and there were
large groups also at Manhattan and
Junction City.
Landon leaned over the rail and said
many times over, Hello, glad to see
you, thank you, I certainly appreciate
your welcome" AS he spoke informally
at Salina a voice called out from the
crowd Save that for the fight ahead
The Governor replied, There won't be
much fight here in Salina, will there?'
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