In' person' "Feeeived the "credentials of Mr. Daniel Roper, the new United Statex "Minister in bit Roper, Roosevelt had tusked him to convey assurances of his "friendship and genuine good wishes for the continued happiness ind well-being of the Canad people, He lided that, at the request of the President, he was happy convey the best wishes of the Amer can people for the "unqualfie success" of Their Majesties" journey.
'Mr. Roper referred to the "keen pleasure" with which' President Roosevelt, andthe American people, Were anticipating the visi of Their Majesties to the United States, The King, in reply, asked Mr. Roper to convey 0 President Roose velt his sincere "thanks. for the President's mess uses. He added hho " highly appreciated references 10. the. forthcoming royal visit to" the United States.
"The close friendship between nadian people and their neigh:
His Majesty added.
Which the President refers, maxes look forward to, the visit "with, articular pleasure."
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