St. Croix avis

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we were given a greeting for which a

prince of the British Empire could have

well been gratefu'. lo Cuba, Colovel

Baptista, himselt informed us that we

were guests of his government. In Ja

maica, the people claimed us as their

own.

““In Haiti, President Vincent, flanked

by his cabinet of ministers, received us

in his palace and bestowed upon us the

highest medal which the proud republic

holds. The Dominican government plac

ed their planes, pilots and radio station

at our disposal, then apologiz:d tor not

having doce enough.

The enthusiastic welcome we recejv

ed in Puerto Rico was inde~d impressive

The Virgin Islands extended to usa

brand of bhospitality which seemed to

exceed in size the extent of the country.

Trinidad gave us such a vociferous and

ardent welcome that the added stay

brought about our last mishap.

Made ilappy in Defeat

‘““After the plane was disabled, we

went, as the result of urgent cables, to

British Guiana, South America. Even

without the drawing power which the

Booker T. Washington could have given

enthusiasm was at a high pitech, We

returned to Trinidad and so considerate

and hospitable was Mayor Cipriani, his

secretary, Mr. Henry, anl members of

the city councii, that even were we in

clined to be downhearted, the kindnes

ses shown would have kept us in exce'-

leot spirits......

*‘To make firm and lasting the newly

made friendships, to destroy forever

some of the many barriers which have

preventaed understanding, this is the im

mediate task. And not only in foreign

lands but here too it is incumbent that

How to cite this articleCómo citar este artículo

St. Croix avis. (1935). Christiansted, St. Croix [V.I.], 1935-03-06. Haiti in the American Press. Library of Congress, Chronicling America: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn84037526/1935-03-06/ed-1/?sp=3

ReferencesReferencias

Library of Congress, Chronicling America: St. Croix avis, 1935-03-06.