The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-26

one of the brightest pages in American
history. Their deeds would be read by
coming generations and would enkindle
a new view of country and an admlra-
ton for true heroism.
Mr. Lafe Young, editor of the Iowa
State Capital then delivered an adj
dress. Mr.. Young served with the rough
riders and his recital of the regiments
experience at Tampa and San Antonio
found a responsive echo in the hearts
Of the assembled rough riders. 1.-THE
Fourth of July" he said, lis our nat
ional Christmas, concentrating the
birth of the nation, but the rough rid
ers' celebration should be it's Easter,
for it marked the resurrection. 1t re-
manned for the Spanish war to bridge
the bloody chasm, to put Old Glory
everywhere. to wind up the late I'M
pleasantness with the new battle hymn
of the republic, 'There'n be a Hot Time
in the Old Town Tonight
"On the plains of Cuba" he con-
cluded, when 1 saw the sons of vet
Grams marching beneath the flag which
their fathers died to save, and the sons
of confederates clothed in the same uni
form, bearing the same arms and
marching under the same flag, and the
sons of former slaves, accoutred and
armed like the others, with the flag
above them and the same purpose in
their hearts, and 100 native born full
blooded Indians selected in the same
lines and aiding the same cause-when
[ saw those 1 made a vow to high
heaven never to be a partisan again
cans should look alike to me-"
The regimental parade took place at
4 o'clock. The regiment formed at
Camp Cochran and marched to the
tournament grounds, six blocks away.
Colonel Roosevelt rode as commander
accompanied by a staff of officers. At
the tournament grounds Colonel RooSe-
welt occupied box reserved for him
and the guests of the regiment. AS the
rough riders passed and repassed the
grand stand in performing their evolu-
lions, Colonel Roosevelt stood with
barred head. Each troop was preceded
by it's respective captain, as far as they
were present. The scene was Witnessed
by fully 10000 people. While the re-
view was going on, rain clouds were
banking heavily in the north, and Chair
man WhitmOre, of the local committee
on arrangements, requested the colonel
to hurry the movement of the rough
riders, ostensibly on account of the ap-
preaching shower. Roosevelt complied
with the request, and in another instant
the troopers were standing at attention
in front of the grand stand.
This was a neat bit of strategy and
before Colonel Roosevelt could realize
why he was being spoken to, Frank
Springer, acting on behalf of the people
of New Mexico, began his speech pre-
senting Colonel Roosevelt with a medal
After warmly eulogizing Colonel
Roosevelt and his rough riders, Mr.
Springer said:
1T is in recognition of the honor we
enjoy from being thus associated with
your name that L am commissioned by
the people of New Mexico to offer you
a. testimonial, which shall bear witness
in permanent form to the esteem in
which we hold you; their appreciation
of your character as an American citi-
zen, and their admiration for your con-
spicuous gallantry in battle. They also
wish to indicate their devotion to your
fortunes in whatever civic honors the
future has in store for yOu-whether
they come from the imperial state
which claims you now, from a call
to yet higher duties and responsibilities
by the nation itself. This token, of
which | am about to beg your accept
ance, is the product of humble contri-
buttons from every part of this terri
tory. 1t comes from no man or set of
men, but it is the united offering of your
old comrades in arms and their broth
ers, fathers and fellow citizens who sent
them forth to battle under your leader
ship.
Permit me. therefore in the name of
the people of New Mexico, to present you
value is but tr Of hI bf us nc
hope that memorial of the affection,
sents. it may have for You a Value not
measured IIIea by such a standard and that
venir Of your Visit among u.s.
The medal is of solid gold. It is pen
with the ends attached to the bar and
Joined to the medal at the center. On the
velt.' Between the bar and the medal
the coat Of arms of New Mexico is en-
ed sabres and above them is the mono
| gram ''R. +. r. Below the sabre is the
New Mexico, Las Vegas, N. M, June
"a dSsg, on the circular sdge Of the medal ne
Guasimas,' Santiago In the center,
just below the crossed sabres, is a bril-
The presentation was genuine surprise
Mr.. Springer handed the medal to his
young daughter Miss Eva, who pinned it
| blouse. The recipient was visibiy affect-
ed and respon3ed as follows:
and to you, my fellow Americans of New
Mexico: l want to say cannot express
what you have done. 1 prize this gift
more than anything else that could have
in the way it does and from whom it
comes. For 1t comes on the anniT ersary
"Twenty-three years ago Custer rode
Rosebud, adding his share in the winning
Of the west'-in the upbuilding of the
buiI Liol2T1 up your section level in
| cannot say how glad I have been to come
but baVe 9ev Ws fd III NGW e 6ef9ff o
| one moment among you. (ApPlause.) 1
claim claim t the ; same right that each of your
the name and fame of New Mexico. /
and You and - alike have ' the rig6t To-
claim a as our our own every acre and rod OF
ida to California ia (Appiause5, All shall
| say is. if New Mexico wants to be a state
speak Gao for on You of go anyng
| wish" Great applause.)
| Colonel RooseVelt'S address was cut
| short by the rain, which put a stop to
| the amusements of the day light pro
| gramme.
| Aside from the presentation, the even
| ing programme consisted of the rendition
| Las Vegas OratoricaI society.
| At midnight Colonel Roosevelt left over
| he 70 FOR On Z Eyil
| arrive there at 9 o'clock Tuesday evening
He will go direct to Milwaukee, and after