BRITISH PRIME MINISTER
TO VISIT U.B.A. IN OCTOBBR [United Press Association—By Cable-* Copyright.) [Australian Press Assn.—United Service.] (Received 23, 11.40 a.m.) Washington, Aug. 22. The British Prime Minister (Rt. Hon. Ramsay MacDonald) is expected to arrive in the United States on a visit to President Hoover, between October Ist and 10th. He will be accompanied by his daughter, Ishbel, and a small personal staff. The British Ambassador, Sir Esme Howard, has extended an invitation to the Premier to be a guest at the Embassy, but it is considered probable that Mr. Hoover will desire te have Mr. MacDonald stay at White House, during a part of his visit at least. INFORMALITY OF THE TRIP* [Australian and K.Z. Press Association.) (Received 23, 1.25 p.m.) Washington, Aug. 22. The British Embassy hat issued * statement to the effect that Miss Ishbell MacDonald will accompany the Prime Minister on his visit to the United States, apparently partially to emphasise the informality of the trip. It is reported that Mr. MacDonald's visit in October will cause postponement of the visit of a British warship to Washington, but soon after the Prime Minister departs the flagship Despatch will pay a courtesy call.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIX, Issue 210, 23 August 1929, Page 5
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