The Archive · 1939

King's US, Visit Welcomed

Ottawa, May 26.

Mfr. Daniel C. Roper, the United States Minister in Ottawa, referring to Their Majesties' visit to Canad:

the United States, declared toda; "it may be that this friendly act will vouch people everywhere in a far-reaching fashion, and prompt way to lasting peace."

Mr, Roper added that Their Majes~ ties would not find any forfications when they crossed the border into the United Siates, nor any fortification in American hearts against Britain or her rulers—Reuter.

Success of Tour smtciat ro mE "WO

Ottawa, May 27.

The Royal tour is proving success-fu) Beyond all expectations. "In the words of a man in the street: "The King has the tour in the bag" The King's affable, democratic bearing hi one w long way towards achieving this success, but what hax won the hearts of the Canadians is the way which Their Majesties have repeatedly altered the arrangements in order (o ive their enthusiatle.subacts an opportunity to greet them.

Several departures in larger ities have been delayed hours for this purpose. Even on the long journey across the prairies, the King has lett the train at wayside stations and mingled with the crowds instead merely standing at the door of the Royal coach, as had been arranged, Their Majesties's action in appearing on the observation platform at back of the train whenever it passes the smallest station, is widely commented upon as showing truly Royal courtesy.

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