The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-04
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BIS Reception Flattering In tho Ex.
me-Grand Stand Packed to;
Hear Hin, Speak Frequently Ap-
plauded. @i!;S
OKLAHoMAc CITY, July s.--G Governor,
Roosevelt's reception here, where hiai
Rough Riders are In camp. was! flatter-,
ing in the extreme, and probably the
warmest that has been rendered him
in many a day. The Rough Riders. in
their khaki uniforms, were everywhere
present. and all Of them were shouting
Justify for Teddy. Fully ten thousand
people were gathered about the station
and their voices went In unison In cho-
rus for the hero of San Juan, while the
band played "There'll be u Hot Time In
the Old Town Tonight" "a carriage
drhped with American flags was in.
waiting, and Governor Roosevelt was
prevailed upon to enter 1t, and be
driven to the new Hotel Lee, where o
short reception was rendered him. after
which he returned to his private car for!
the might. The crowds in the streets
were tremendous, and everything look-f
ed promising for a lively time In tho
city OF the plains to-day. ~ siis
Began to Exchange Greetings.
Gov. Roosevelt arose early to-day. and
after breakfast with General .Metcaif.
OF the Twentieth Kansas, Paul Morton
and a few other guests In Mr.. Morton's
private car, the governor began to put
in his time exchanging greetings with
his old comrades. Everybody In town,
and 1t is estimated that beside the pop.
ulation OF $1,000 there are 10000 stran-
gers within the city's gates, seemed to
be anxious to meet the distinguished
guest. and grasp his hand. Indians.
cowboys, regular army men and Rough
Riders were his constant attendants
throughout the day. b, 81
The Rough Riders reunion was fair
~ innugurated to-day by a civic and
military parade. in which, Governor
Roosevelt was given the place Of honor.
During Its progress through the streeto
the Rough Riders and their familiar
commanders were greeted with extra
ordinary demonstrations of the enthug-
iasm from the throngs which lined tho
streets.
Formal Exercises Take Place.
The parade proceeded to the compress
grounds. where the formal exercises OF
the day; took place. The welcoming ad-
dress in behalf of Oklahoma Territory
was given by Governor Cassfus N.
Barnes, and in behalf of the city by
Mayor Lee Van Wrinkle. The address
OF the day was by Governor Roosevelt.
Five thousand people packed the
grand stand. Governor Rooseveit's
voice was clearly heard. His address
was punctuated throughout by ap-
plause and by answers to his questions.
The speech was along the line of those
delivered during the trip to Kansas
yesterday, except that he did not touch
upon the silver question. -. a a
"Teddy" Felt ut Home.
Governor Roosevelt said. in part:
my fellow citizens, men and women
Of Oklahoma: I have never been In 4
your territory until last night, but feel
at home here. You are bone of my bone,
blood OF my blood. and to some of your
sons 1 am bound by the closest ties that
can bind one man to his brothers.
Il hope. to come down here often,
and the next time come I. hope to see
you n state. You have got free homes
and now you need statehood. (Applausas
and cheers for .the next Vice Presi-
dent'). know don't have to say to
you, least of all to those who know mo
closely-my comrades here-that am
with you, heart and soul, to aid in
whatever you desire. cannot say how
deeply I appreciate the way in which
the procession was formed this morn
Ing, with the blue and gray. with the
men who fought In the Union armieB
having the right of line. and following
next those valiant Confederates with
whom they fought thirty-hve years ago.
each side proving the valor Of the
other, so that we, your sons. can be Z
equally proud Of your courage, OF the
men who Wore the blue and the gray,
nov, standing under a flag forever re-
united. and placing this nation among
the foremost nations of the earth.
Do Not Want China's Place.
Men of Oklahoma, It is eleven yearn
since You had Oklahoma. Cheers and
cries of "Hurrah for expansion"). This y
is not politics. This is statement of
facts. Wherever the flag is, as long as
there Is an armed foe against 1t, the flag
stays there.
"a nation that is fit to play It's part
among great peoples. n nation that does
not want to take the place Of China at
the present dny-look ut China. China
has not expanded, and never will ex-
pand. 1t is not that kind of a coun-
try. a nation that does not wish to
become the China of the present day
has got to face and do It's work among
the great peoples Of the world. We
cannot shrink from It. We can only
decide whether we will do 1t we'll or Ill.
And appeal to the people of the great
west. appeal to the men who fought
In the Civil war, and to their sons. who
came forward so gladly to offer oil that
they Ind when the nation chilled ngain-
whatever their party. l care nothing
for their party. Il, I'd
The Flag Must be Upheld.
appeal to them to see to It that tho
nation does not shrink from It's work.
that the flag which has so for been
borne to honor, shall be upheld forever
more rs the flag OF the greatest. might
lest nation of mankind. n nation that
shrlnks from no duty when duty calls"
At the conclusion or Colonel Roose-
velts speech he was presented with o
magnificent sword and scabbard, tho
gift of the citizens of Oklahoma.
During the afternoon the governor
was entertained ut the fair grounds by
exhibits OF different sports In true
western fashion. including mule races.
Indian dancing and steer roping and
tying. He was the guest Of honor at &
IN informal dinner in the evening. An
elaborate display OF fireworks wound,up
the days festivities.
The governors party left on the upo-
cial train tonight. rs 5
Marshal Roberts Naturalized.
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