The Washington weekly post., 1899-06-27

the Afternoon Ram Cuts the Exercise.
short, bat Enthusissm 1. Not Dampened.
Las Vegas. y. NJ. June Memorial
services were the first thing on the
Rough Riders reunion programme today.
They were held at II O'Clock this morn
Ing a. the Duncan Opera House. and
Rev, Thomas \. UzzeH. pastor Of the
Peoples Tabernacle Of Denver, preached
;he memorial sermon. He said that the
soldier who r. forced TO remain behind
iH as worthy OF praise and recognition a.
the man who is a. tho front The Rough
higers, he said. have by their acts al
san Juan and In The lighting around SAN
tagJ succeeded IN writing one Of the
brightest pages IN American history.
. heir deeds would be read by coming
generations and would kinGle a new view
OF country and az admiration FOR true
heroism.
Mr. Lafe Young, editor OF the Iowa
state Capital then delivered an address.
Mr. Young served with the Rough Riders,
and his recital OF the regiments expert
ert's az Tampa and San Antonio founr
responsive echo in the hearts OF the
assembled Rough Riders.
"'rhe Fourth Of July" be said. "is our
National Christmas, commemoratiug the
birth Of the nation, but the Rough Riders
celebration should be its Easter for IL
marked the resurrection. 1t remained for
the Spanish war to bridge the bloody
chaSm, TO pat Old Glory everywhere TO
wind up the late unpleasartness with the
new battle hymn Of the republic. "Therell
BE a Hot Time in the Old Town To-
night"
All Americans LOok Alike.
"On the Island OF Cuba" he concluded,
when ] saw the Sons Of Veterans march
INK beneath the flag which their fathers
died To save and Sons Of COnfederates
clothed in the same uniform. bearing their
arms. and marching under the same
aag, and the sons Of former slaves ac-
c0utered and armed Ike the others. with
the flag above them and the same purpose
in their hearts, and loJ native born, full
blood Indians selected IN the same lines
and in the same Cause-when / saw these !
made a vow 10 high heaven never 10 be a
partisan again, and hencefoTth and for
ever all Americans shall look alike TO
me"
The regimental parade took place this
afternoon at I o'clock. The regiment
formed at Camp Cochran. and marched
20 the tournament grounds, six blocks
away. Col. Roosevelt rode as a com.
mauder. accompanied by a STAFF ~ Oii.-
GERS. At the tournament gounds Col.
Roosevelt occupied d box TcscTYed for
him and the guests Of the regiment. As
the Rough Riders passed and repassed
the grand stand in performing their evO-
lutious Col Roosevelt stood with barred
head. Each troop was preceded by its
respective Captain. as far as they were
present The scene was witnessed by
fully 1000 people.
While the review was going on rain
clouds were banking heavily IN the north.
and Chairman WhitmOTe, Of the local
committee on arrangements, requested
The Colonel 10 hurry the movement OF
the Rough Riders, oStenSibly on account
Of the approaching shower Roosevelt
complied with the request and in an
other instant the troopers We're standing
al attention in front OF the grand stand,
This was a neat bit OF strategy. and be
fore Col. Roosevelt could realize Why he
was being spoken 10. Hon. Frank Spring
er. acting on behalf Of the people of New
Mexico began his speech, presenting Col,
Roosevelt with a medal
The Presentation Address
After warmly eulogizing Col. Roose-
Welt and his Rough Riders. Mr.. Springer
said.
II is in recognition OF the honor enjoy from
being thus associated with your that /
cOmmsHded by tie people Of New Mexico 10 Laer
lou testimonial which shall bear witness in
permanent form the esteem in which We hold
YOU their appreciation OF your character as al
American citizen and their admiration OF yOIr
spiruOIs galIsntTy in battle. They also wish 10
Indicate their devotion YOUR fortune in Whaueve-
civic hOnors the future has in store for YOU
claims ySu nov or call 20 higher duties and
spon-iblItlrs By the nation itself. This token Of
which ! about 70 beg your acceptance is =
product Of humble contributions from every part OF
this Territory II Genes from 10 man or set Of
men. but IL Is the united Offering Of YOUR old
radrs in arms and their brothers fathers and feI-
lOr-ritizrns WhO sent them forth 10 battle under
your leadership
Permit ne. therefore In the name OF the people o.
New MeNioo 10 present you with this medal of
honor It, intrinsic value is but triAe, sut We
venture 10 hope that = memorial o. affection sd-
m.Tstion, and esteem which 1t represents il NAV
have for you value not measured by sucl a stan
dSrd aud that yCu may cherish 1t an agreeable
souvenir Of your visit among US.
The medal is of solid gold. pendant
from bar by chains, N-shaped with the
ends attached 10 the bar and joined 10
the medal al the center On the bar are
the words Col Theodore Roosevelt
Ot arms OF New Mexico is engraved. On
IA" medal proper are crossed saberS and
above Them iS the monogram "R r r.
Below the Sab-rs is the wording Pre-
scented by the citizens OF New Mexico.
Las vegas. y. NJ, June -, 1899" On the
circular edge OF the medal proper are
the words san Juan" Las QuasimaS,"
santiago. In the center. iUSt below
the crossed ssbrrs is a diamond.
The presentation was a genuine surprise
10 Col Roosevelt Mr.. Springer handed
the medal TO his Young daughter Miss
Eva. who pinned II on the lapel of Poosc-
velCs Rough Rider blouse. The recipient
was ytsihly affected and responded as
follows:
Gov. RoeSsyelt's Reply.
Judge Springer. and 20 Miss Springer.
ana 10 YOU. my fellOw-Americans Of New
Mexico. ! want to say l cannot express
in words how deeply ! am affected by
what YOU have done. prize this gift
more Ihan anything else that could have
been given 10 me, coming as It does and
lu the way il does. and from those from
whom it comes. For It comes on the an
ulyersary Of a day f4teful in the annals
Of the West. Twenty-three years ago
custer rode 10 his death with his gallant
men at The Rosebud adding his share IN
The winning sf the WeSt'-in the ND
building or the West which you have all
% YOU upbu.lt-bringing up your section
level m patriotism. level in highness or
purpose. win all that there is in this na-
ton.
Il cannot IA how glad have been 20
come hrT". J never was in New Mexico
before but ! have never felt ike a
sIsuEer for one moment among YOU iAp-
IlauSeI ! claim the same right that each
- YOUR sens claim of glory and take 4
pride IN the name ana fame OF New Mex-
lcu. / am an American. as you are Amer
leans ana you ana / alike have the
right 10 claim as our own every acre ana
rod OF country from Maine 10 Oregon.
from Florida 10 California. tApplau~a.p }
All / shall say Is that Il New Mexico
wants Go be "a State YOU can call on me
HH4 J viii So 60 Washington to speak for
yoI or 30 anything you wish" Great ap-
Ila-seJ
RECEPTION TO ROOSEVELT.
Spanish Munster Objected to Attendance