Evening star., 1950-04-13

with the Chilean chief executive
and that this afternoons session
Mix-Up Keeps Chilean Flags From Dis
i play at Welcome to President. Ps. A-s
would take up anything they
saw fit.
This morning. trailed by the
inevitable crowd Of newsmen,
President Gonzalez followed a mo-
torcycle escort to Mount Vernon.
The velvet ropes in the mansion
were removed for his tour, con-
Quoted by Supt. Charles T. Wall
Visits Washington's Tomb.
After laying a wreath on Wash
ington's tomb, the motorcade de-
parted for Arlington Cemetery.
where a second wreath was laid
on the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier. Maj. Gen. Thomas w.
Herren. commander of the Mill
tary District of Washington. off,
ciated.
President Gonzalez made a spe-
cial trip to visit the grave of
Representative Robert L. Coffey,
jr., killed in a plane crash April
20, 1949.
For the remainder of his stay
here, the visiting President will
take up quarters at the Chilean
Embassy on Massachusetts ave-
nue..
Since the House is not in session
this week, President Gonzalez
missed an opportunity often
granted visiting heads state
an address to a joint meeting of
Congress. However, he went to
the Capitol at noon. where he met
Vice President Barkley and other
Senate leaders.
For lunch. President Gonzalez
met Treasury Secretary Snyder
Reception Planned.
Something a bit special in the
way of an unofficial reception at
the residence of the Chilean Am
bassador was planned for this
afternoon. President Gonzalez,
who takes pride in his influence as
a liberal democrat among labor
circles in Chile, expected to talk
things over with American labor
leaders.
A festive ending to the Chilean
Presidents first day here will be
provided by a dance, beginning
at 1890 pm. at the Embassy. fol-
lowing a dinner at 8 pm. given
by Secretary of State Acheson at
Anderson House.
Last night, he attended a din
ner given by President Truman at
the Carlton Hotel, where he was
presented 20-ounce gold medal
lion. struck off at the Mint in re-
membrance of his visit.
President Gonzalez will leave
Washington Saturday for nine
day visit to New York City. After
ward, he heads for Philadelphia,
New Orleans and points West.
Perhaps chief among the i'm
pressions. the Chilean President
will carry home with him will be
the reception he received from a
welcoming committee of about
/. 100000 cheering citizens yester-
day.
1t was typical in the thousands
Of flags and posters that lined
the entire parade route from
National Airport to the District
Building.
Split Second Arrival.
1t was typical. too. in the fact
that the show started exactly al
its scheduled time of 3 pm.
thanks to Col. Francis Myers. The
, presidential pilot landed the In
dependence a few minutes early
then doubled on his run to the
ramp to hit his timing right or
the nose.
Drawn up in long company front
formations, detachments Of the
!, Army. Navy, Air Force and Ma.
/ rine Corps came to rigid atten-
ton as the pilot cut his motors
, At the far end of the field, q
, cannon started booming out the
traditional 21-gun salute fol
head of state.
Before the ramp had beer
J placed in position. the officiaI
welcoming party pressed forward
Leading was President Truman
looking tanned from his Florida
/ vacation, wearing a blue over
coat and gray hat. Close behind
. came Secretary Acheson's black
; homburg and Mrs. Truman's Per-
sian lamb coat. The rest of the
cabinet, military aides, State De-
partment and Chilean Embassy
; officials followed.
The two Presidents shook hands
and exchanged greetings.
Note of Warmth.
Mr.. Truman's little speech OF
welcome followed the usual pat
tern for such occasions. But in ii
there was note of special
warmth for the man who has be-
come identified as the leading
champion of democracy among
the Latin American countries.
The crowd, the bands and the
color increased block by block as
the motorcade wound around the
Lincoln Memorial, up Constitu-
/. ton avenue to Twelfth street, and
then left and up to Pennsylvania
avenue.
| In front Of the District build
ing the Presidents and their party
/ mounted the stand to take their
, places beside the District Commis-
sioners, f1anked by other officials
. Edgar Morris, general chairman
of the Citizens Committee for the
Reception. started things eff by
handing bouquets Of red roses to
Sonora de Gonzalez Videla and tc