LAST OFFICIAL STOP

Evening Star, Issue 23292, 14 June 1939, Page 9

LAST OFFICIAL STOP

ROYALTY IN FRENCH CANADA MMTIME PROVINCES NEXT miTICAL ASPECTS OF UNITED STATES VISIT NOT STRESSED Wnm Awociation—By Telegraph-Copyright MONTREAL, June 12. Their Majesties, on their last official stop in French. Canada before swinging down to the Maritime for th« final three days of their North American tour, made a brief f visit to Riviere Duloup. Inhabitants of the south shore of the St. Lawrence came from all corners of the rich agrionlcural area to bid them farewell. Hundreds of farmers in their best Sunday clothes lined the railway platform and streets and cheered their Majesties. Similar crowds welcomed the Royal couple at Levis, where the Premier, Mr M. Duplessis, greeted them. Their Majesties spent 15 minutes here with veterans. They finally ml veiled a monument commemorating their visit to Levis.

Ths Washington correspondent of the North American newspaper * Alliance * sajw: “ Although the regal visit on the whole was admirably managed and did leave behind a splendid impression, curiously enough the results do not ■earn wholly satisfactory to certain officials in their Majesties’ entourage. Two things found disappointing were, first, the failure of the President to make a dramatic utterance of the old theme of * unity of democracies,’ and, secondly, the failure of journalists to emphasise the strictly political aspects of the Royal visit. Nevertheless, it is quite clear that a wise course was followed. If the demonstration of democratic unity had, been too pointed it would undoubtedly have aroused the concern of American isolationists.' The greatest care was wisely exercised by all concerned, and no suspicions were stirred or nerve set quivering.”

UNMISTAKABLE FRIENDLINESS KING EXPRESSES GRATITUDE TO PRESIDENT HYDE PARK, June 12. President Roosevelt received the following telegram from the King:— “ The Qneen and I are deeply grateful, Mr President, to Mrs Roosevelt and yourself for your hospitality during the past four days. The kindness shown us personally by you both was endorsed by your fellow-countrymen and countrywomen with a cordiality that has stirred eur hearts. In Washington, in New York—indeed, wherever -we have been in the United States —we have been accorded a reception the friendliness of which was unmistakable. Though this was our first visit to your great country, and though it was necessarily only a brief one, it has given us memories of a kindly feeling and goodwill that wp will always treasure. To you, our host, and to the many thousands of American citizens who also showed us such; true hospitality and such spontaneous courtesy, we send our heartfelt thanks and our best wishes.” AT FREDERICTION A WARM WELCOME FREDERICTON, June 13. (Received June 14, at 11.45 a.m.) Their Majesties, after a drive along the Miramichi and Nashwaak Rivers, famous for their salmon fisheries, arrived here from Newcastle and received a warm welcome from Government officials and the populace, especially from 7.000 children, who had waited patiently for many hours. The King, who was dressed in morning clothes, inspected the guard of honour. The Royal couple then drove through the city, after which they lunched at Government House. The Queen wore a grey silk suit with a long coat and white fox fur on the sleeves, a grey straw hat with violets and a small veil trimming it. Her gloves and •hoes were of the same shade of grey. Officials on board the Royal train disclosed that their Majesties have received many goodwill messages from American citizens since leaving the United States.

A typical message read; “ I am only one of millions who lined the streets to offer a sincere welcome to you and your Queen. Please in some way convey my regards to the many English women who mothered young American boys in sickness and sorrow during the World War. May cordial relations between our people always bind our nations in peace and prosperity!”

SHORT HALT AT HEWCASTLE WEATHER MUCH COOLER. NEWCASTLE (New Brunswick). June 13. (Received June 14, at 10 a.m.) Their Majesties arrived here this morning. The weather is cool and ■one spectators were wearing over-

coats during the reception, which lasted 10 minutes. Their Majesties then headed by car for Fredericton, 120 miles distant, where they are due for luncheon. A crowd numbering 20,000 had gathered at Newcastle, which has a normal population of 4,000.

WELCOME HOME ARRANGEMENTS LONDON, June 13. (Received June 14, at 12.5 p.m.) The Empress of Britain, with their Majesties, will dock at Southampton on June 22. Queen Mary, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, the Duk and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent, the Princess Royal, and the Earl of Harewood will join in the welcome. Grand stands will occupy the whole dockside, also the route to the station. All shops will be closed and school children will be given a holiday.