MISSION OF INQUIRY

Wairarapa Times-Age, 7 March 1939, Page 5

MISSION OF INQUIRY

ROYAL VISIT TO UNITED STATES SOME REPORTED ATTACKS & OPPOSITION. QUESTIONS OF PUBLICITY. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. LONDON, March 5. According to the "Sunday Express,” Captain Alan Lascelles, Assistant Private Secretary to the King, who arrived secretly in New York three days ago, officially to supervise the programme for the American visit of their Majesties, is unofficially investigating reports of criticism and opposition to the Royal visit. Captain Lascelles is trying to ascertain who inspired the attacks, and if they truly represent any section of American opinion, what measures can be taken to counteract them. Both the British and the United States authorities are concerned that the visit should not be marred by unfortunate publicity. Captain Lascelles will interview the editors' of important American and Canadian newspapers in the next few weeks. Discussing the question of curtseying to the Queen, Captain Lascelles is reported to have said in an interview, “It will be a matter for individual discretion, based on the customs of lhe United States.” Captain Lascelles sailed from England under another name, and elaborate precautions were taken to keep his identity secret till after his arrival.