The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-13
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the nine Canadian provinces they
had not visited in crossing Csnsds
to the Pacific and back before
they entered the United States.
In addition TO brief stop At
Sherhrooke. there were receptions
scheduled today al Lewis and
Riviere Du Joup.
Farewell At HYDE Park
Although there were spectators
At most Of the northern New York
railway stations to watch the
royal train pass between midnight
and dawn. the official farewell to
the royal visitors was made BY the
Presiden, and Mrs Roosevelt.
the presidents mother, Mrs. Sarah
pclai>. Roosevelt. and crowd 81
several hundred at the Hyde Park
station.
II had been comparatively
quiet and a strange Sunday for
the rulers Of one-fourth OF the
worlds area. They had wor-
SHIPPED. beside the President and
Mrs. Roosevelt. In the little. IVY
covered, i2s-year-old st. James
Episcopal church at Hyde Park
had bowed In prayer. Joined in
singing hymns, and heard ser
mon on "Neighhorliness, BY the
RI. Rev Henry ST George Tucker.
presiding bishop Of the Protestant
Episcopal church In America
They had gone riding through
the Roosevelt Duchess Hin estate.
with the president at the wheel.
tasted their first American hot
dogs" at Mrs. Roosevelts picnic
and. to all appearances, had en-
joyed them.
Beer WAS among the liquid
refreshments served TO the as
semblage Of some $50 81 the
outdoor party. and reports
varied ~ TO whether the king
and Mr.. Roosevelt drank beer.
No reporters or photographers
were present.
The King and Mr.. Roosevelt
later went swimming in an outdoor
pool beside Val Kill cottage, on the
presidents estate.
Gifts Exchanged
The courtesies at the Roose-
welt estate ended with an exchange
of gifts. When the king and queen
came downstairs from their rooms
at the presidents home. they car
ried a package which they pre-
scented to Mr.. Roosevelt,s mother.
II contained a silver picture frame
with the royal crest. and auto
grsphed pictures of the king and
queen.
Prime Minister w. L. Mackenzie
gave the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt silver bowl The
President and Mrs. Roosevelt gave
their autographed photographs To
the king and queen. The king vas
reported to have given Mr.. Roose-
welt massive silver-gilt inkpot
bearing the royal coat Of arms.
and plate COMMUNICATING the
visit.
Members Of the royal encourage
felt as they left the United State.
that the warmth and extent OF the
reception meant perhaps, for one
thing. that opinion in this country
was beginning 10 realize more
generally that Britain is one Of the
create defenders of the system
under which Americans live.
II was foreseen that the
demonstrations In Washington
and New York might have the
effect Of convincing the leaders
Of the totalitarian regimes
that the democratic bloc" In
much more firmly welded than
had been believed.
The more optimistic even per-
mitted themselves to be convinced /
that the royal Journey would have
an attentusting effect upon the
worldwide tension resulting from /
the fear OF European war
They pointed out that the journey
OF the sovereigns had for weeks
diverted attention from the Euro /
pesn situation"
Adds To Kings Poise
Besides the diplomatic roper /
cussions, the American visit
further strengthened King Georges
confidence in himself and added
to his poise.
He fully realized. am confident,
that large measure OF the success
Of the visit was achieved by him /
self and his queen. that the people /
liked their bearing. earnestness
and grseiousness.
The success Of the friendly
invssions' OF the United States
viii intreneh the king and queen
more firmly than before in the af- /
fections Of their subjects in /
saAt"hAf Abs Nbt1HlhAdlfff HuufT f
which they came to the throne on /
few hours notice two years ago,
and the fact that King George
had all his life been overshadowed
by his brother. the Duke Of Wind
sorl had tended 10 confuse the
mass Of public opinion. But the
evidence Of their reception on this
tour puts them over At home.
Set Many Records
By the time they have left Hall
fax Thursday they VIII have set
several other records. They will
have Travelled a long distance. they
VII have been seen personally by
more people In the course Of such
a short time than sny rsfgentno