The Archive · 1939

Big Reception for High Commissioner Planned Filipino Officials in San Francisco Ready

Washington, June 19.

Philippine' officials are planning an elaborate programme of welcome for Mr. Paul McNutt, U.S. High Commissioner for the Philippines, when he arrives in San Francisco, Friday from Manila, it was disclosed today.

A delegation of Filipinos from the San Francisco Exposition will meet Mr, McNutt outside the harbour and escort him to the Exposition grounds where he will be honoured at a Commonwealth dinner and: reception: at which he is expected to speak.

Bands will meet Mr. McNutt when he lands in San Francisco and a parade through the city streets prob. ably will be held.

After two days in San Francisco Mr. McNutt will leave for Indiana-rolls, his home town, and Washington, where he will report, to President Roosevelt on conditions in the Far East.—United Press.

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