Evening star., 1960-06-14
EISENHOWER
EISENHOWER
FiIipinos Roar Huge Welcome
To Visiting U. S. President
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toward America-was unStint-
ing in his praise of Mr.. Eisen-
hover and the United States
as leaders of the free world in
a quest for peace.
Mr.. Garcia said the Philip
pines "is and will ever be the
staunch friend and ally of the
United States" He praised the
United States President "for
your patient, passionate and
unrelenting quest for perma-
nent and just world peace"
Mr.. Eisenhower, referring to
disputes between the United
States and its former colony
over war claims and trade rela-
tionS, replied that mo petty
difference can ever tear apart"
the bonds of friendship between
the two countries.
He expressed United States
determination ito live with you
as true partners in defense of
those ideals of freedom and
human dignity in which we
believe"
Brings MacArthur's Greeting
In a personal note, Mr.. Eli
senhower also conveyed good
wishes from Gen. Douglas Mac
Arthur, who led American
forces back to the Philippines
In World War II. Mr.. Eisen-
hover served under Gen. Mac
Arthur as staff aide in the Phil
ippines when Gen. Macarthur
was military adviser to the
Philippine army before the var.
Mr.. Eisenhower recalled
those days and said Gen. Mac
Arthur asked me to convey
to you his sincere conviction
strengthened through the years
that always there will be
unity between the Philippines
and the United States of
America"
The two Presidents, sitting
side by side in a long convert
ible, then headed into the city.
The route wound through tree
lined residential areas and the
bustling, modern heart of Ma
Mia rebuilt from the deStruc-
ton Of World War II.
The crowds we're packed 10
and Is deep in some places.
Humidity made it like a steam
bath for many along the route.
But this put no check on their
high spirits.
Many Jam Roofs
The mass of men, women
and children frequently broke
through police lines and pressed
within inches of the Presidents
open car. They slowed the pro-
cesSion so that it lasted 40
minutes beyond the one hour
originally planned.
People jammed onto roofs
and balconies for a better look.
Small boys scrambled up trees.
The atmosphere was genu-
inely one of a holiday celebra-
ton. People dressed informally.
as Filipinos do. The mems sport
shirts hung outside their trous-
erS. The women had on simple
print dresses or gaily colored
blouses and skirts.
Some people in the crowd
hoisted banners and placards
with critical barbS. I'VE de-
mand economic independence"
said one. United States: Asia's
best friend?" read another. But
there was no open hostility of
the sort that may greet Mr..
Eisenhower when he travels on
to Japan.
Most people had simply
turned out to say hello.
Along the motorcade route,
Filipino and American security
agents frequently walked
alongside the open car carry
ing Mr., Eisenhower and Mr..
Garcia to push back the crush
OF people in the downtown
areas.
Hundreds Wedge Into Parade
Despite their efforts, hun
dreds Of automobiles, motor
scooters and bicycles wedged
their way into the motorcade.
White House Press Secretary
James c. Hagerty was asked to
compare the Manila reception
with the some 2 million In
dians who hailed Mr.. Eisen-
hover as the prince of peace"
when he visited New Delhi.
Mr.. Hagerty said it was hard
to make comparisons. But he
added: 1T is as big a one as
I have ever seen and I GER
tainly have never seen any as
enthusiastic"
Dozens of bands blared along
the sidelines. Spectators waved
banners, pennants and I'VE
love Ike" placardS.
Filipino officials, who had
encouraged a massive turnout,
seemed overjoyed.
Il have never seen anything
like it in Manila in my whole
life" said Police Chief Teles-
foro Tenorio,
There we're times when Mr..
Eisenhower appeared tired and
concerned. He perSpired pro-
fusely in the humid 85-degree
heat. But he still grinned.
The fervor Of the Philippine
reception caused Mr.. Eisen-
hower's aides to forget, for the
time being, the worry about
the visit to riot-plagued Tokyo
next Sunday.
Encouraged About Japan
The step-by-step plan for
the Tokyo visit is due to be
made public in Manila before
Mr.. Eisenhower sails aboard
the cruiser St. Paul Thursday
night for a one-day stopover
in Formosa en- route to Japan
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