ACROSS THE BORDER.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 161, 9 June 1939, Page 7

ACROSS THE BORDER.

ENTRY INTO U.S.A. AMERICAN WELCOME. SUSPENSION BRIDGE (Niagara balls). June I. The tin.v, dimly lit platform of the little station of Suspension Bridge became jam bed with the Aemcncan welcoming committee, a horde ot lie representatives and a guard of honou of the 28th United States _ Infantry from Port Niagara as the time drew near for Their Majesties to ' the United States The public were kept well outside the station yards, and the United States Army had stationed radio units along ■ , length of the line to Washington, maintaining constant communication throughout the night. :„„ n The strictness of the A ncl ' safety precautions was illustrated^ hen troops refused to allow E " jmd Lord Airlie through to the plat form. They explained that they were a Gentleman-in-Waiting and C hambeilain respectively, receiving, - > the reply. “It’s no good, buddy Our orders are to let no one tlirou n. The Prime Minister of Canada C Mackenzie King) slipped through i n noticed. Their Majesties crossed Suspension Bridge into the United State. at 9AO p.m. (Eastern Stnndaid Lnno) and were warmly welcomed by official American party. EXAMPLE TO WORLD. Their Majesties stepped down from the train smiling, the King ’" c a lounge suit, and the Queen w a blue and lavender " 'United jure might oflcr ," n nf C t i ie ‘world. He "ml were emended to Their Majesties. ,Z the visit could have none but a bf t';;^ l( King expressed his anil the Queen’s pleasure at the oppor-

turiity to visit the United States, a great and friendly neighbour of li'is own Dominion, Canada. Mr Hull then introduced the other members of the welcoming committee. Their Majesties spent some moments chatting cordially with Mr and Mrs Hull, who will travel aboard the Royal train. FRIENDSHIP TRIBUTES. A New York message says that striking leaders on Tneir Majesties' visit appear in the two most important New York newspapers. The New York Times says: ‘'Underneath the ceremonial of the Royal visit is the success on an honest effort to draw the two English-speaking peoples closer together in the things which really matter. “The British Throne continues to exist because the British people regard it as a safeguard against tyranny. In that knowledge we welcome its occupants. They and their people are sharers with us in a common destiny. The liberties of England could not be destroyed without danger to our own.” The New York Herald-Tribune Says: “There was never a question of the cordiality with which Americans would welcome George and Elizabeth upon their visit here. The bonds of. language, history, and basic institutions are too fundamental and enduring to be ignored in the presence of so friendly a gesture. In a difficult hour they have performed an arduous duty for their Empire, and performed it well. May their stay on this alien, but friendly soil he as happy and cloudless as every American will wish it to be.” MILLION PEOPLE WAIT. A Washington message from the special correspondent of ilio Associated Press says: "But for an American locomotive drawing the blue and silver train and New York feiate troopers instead of “Mounties” standing in the corridors it would be hard to realise that Their Majesties have crossed the border. As in Canada, crowds are massed at every station. “Americans waited right into the small hours with all the enthusiasm of Britishers for a glimpse at passing Royalty. “History takes a sweet revengo as the train is travelling through eounry which 160 years ago was the scene of the bitterest fighting between George Ill’s red-coats and Washington's ragged Continentals. “It is anticipated Their Majesties will receive a tumultuous reception when they reach Washington at 11 o'clock. A crowd in the vicinity of 1,000.000 is forecast. “The United States feels keenly its responsibility for the safety of the Royal visitors. Two thousand six hundred troops surrounded the . tiny station at Niagara where Mr Cordell Hull welcomed their Majesties while the entire route to Washington is closely guarded by tin-batted troops with drawn bayonets. . “The train’s time schedule is kept, secret. Every crossing and bridge is closely guarded and wherever the road runs parallel to the track a police car keeps pace with the train.”