Ottawa, Aug. 18, Exalting the friendship existing between the United States and Canada, Mr, 'W. L. Mackenzie-King. Canadian Prime Minister. said, "The Canadian Government and people are deeply appreciative of all the words of international friendship and goodwill towards our country pronounced by President, Roosevelt These words were uttered In reply to the declaration by President Roosevelt in opening the International Bridge across the St. Lawrence River.
Mr. Mackenzie-King further added, "we are celebrating once again a century or more of peace between the United States and Canada. When we reflect upon the disputed frontiers which threaten peace in other quarters of the globe we cannot but feel that the ceremony in which we are participating has something of signifteance. to the world."—United Press and Havas.
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