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ient to him. I also forwarded to him a copy of the
resolution adopted by this Convention.
In addition, our two United States senators,
Senators Brewster and Tydings, conferred with the President
and informed him personally of the invitation of this
Convention. The President is unable to address the Conven-
tion today. He delayed his response until the very last
moment because he hoped to be here. Yesterday, about noon,
I received a letter, and an hour later a telephone call
from an assistant to the President in the White House,
expressing his regrets at his inability to be present
today because of circumstances which had arisen.
I was given to understand that the President would
be pleased to have the invitation remain open, and on
behalf of the Convention, I have, therefore, indicated that
the invitation will remain open; and if the President can
address us at some future session, I have indicated that
we will arrange a special session, if necessary.
I wish also to announce that the Governor of
the State is unable to be here, and to read a telegram from
him which I received this morning. The telegram addressed |
