Evening star., 1954-05-04
Massey Cites
Ties 10 u. 5. in
Congress Talk
Conudu Seeks Same
Foreign Policy Goals
Visitor Declares

Vincent Massey, Governor
General of Canada, today as
sured Congress that the foreign
policies of his country and the
United States have the same
fundamental aims. even though
there is not always agreement
on details.
Addressing a join session of
the Senate and House this after
noon, Mr.. Massey described the
United States as a warm heart
ed. powerful and friendly neigh
bor of Canada.
He declared the two countries
have met success as partners
and allies in the things they
value. AS an example of part
nership, he cited Joint projects
in Canada to strengthen conti-
mental defense. AS allies, he
cited Canada's contribution to
defense against a renewed at
tack in Korea.
Never Differ on "Whys."
"In our collaboration" he said,
Eve may not always agree on
every detail of the plans we must
discuss together, but there is no
difference between us on the
fundamental aims which we
pursue; we may differ now and
then on the 'hows,' but never
on why's"
Mr.. Massey, who arrived late
yesterday afternoon by plane,
was in the midst of his busiest
day in Washington.
This morning he visited Mount
Vernon and Arlington Cemetery.
In the afternoon. he planned
to visit the National Gallery of
Art and the chancery of the
Canadian Embassy, where to-
night he will give formal din
ner for the President and Mrs.
Eisenhower.
The Governor General and
members of his official party
were honor guests last night at
a state dinner given by President
and Mrs. Eisenhower. He re-
manned at the White House as an
overnight guest and today is
transferring to the Blair House,
which will be his residence un-
til departure mid-afternoon to-
morrow.
Mr.. Massey arrived by Royal
Canadian Air Force plane at the
Military Air Transport Service
terminal.
Greeted by NixOnS.
He was greeted by Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs. Nixon, Admiral
Arthur w. Radford, chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and
Other high officials. Members of
the diplomatic corps attended
the formal ceremony on an air
port strip.
The Governor General re-
ceived a 21-gun salute and he
reviewed an honor guard COM
posed of men from all of the
services. In the process, he
stopped frequently to chat in
formally with SerVicemen.
Accompanied by Vice Presi-
dent Nixon and Admiral Rad
ford, he rode in an open car be-
hind police escort from the air.
port to the District Building. At
that point, a formal welcome to
the city was disrupted by the
torrential rain.
Despite the threatening clouds
and flashes of lightning that
cut down the sidewalk crowd,
the ceremonies were begun.
Commissioner Samuel Spencer
was in the midst of a talk of
greeting when the rain started.
He quickly presented the Gov
ernor General with the key to
the city and the exercises were
ended.
Mr.. Massey and his party pro-
ceeded to the White House, to
be received by President and
Mrs. Eisenhower.
"LOOk Like Drowned Rat"
The President was waiting in
a glassed-in vestibule. AS the
Governor General darted from
his car to shake hands with the
Chief Executive, he remarked:
Il must look like a drowned
rat"
"Oh, no." replied Mr.. Eisen-
hover. Il thought you would
look even wetter."
In a brief statement prepared
for the city-sponsored cere-
mony, he expressed pleasure at
being in Washington, which he
described as capital of power
full Nation, bent on defending
the cause of freedom.
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