The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-04
Widow of the Last President Of the
RepubIic of Texas Presents
Small Flag.
WARM WELCOME at AUSTIN
WHERE THE PRESIDENT AND PARTY
SPENT LAST EVENING.
An Address to Throns mt the Cap
ftol and Few Words TO the
Bellies of the City

AUSTIN. Tex, May 3-Out OF Dixie the
presidential party Today travelled into the
heart OF the great Southwest. After leav-
ing New Orleans yesterday beautiful Bayou
Teche the home Of the Acadians. and the
waving rye fields of western Louisiana
were passed during the night. and the new
oil fields OF Texas whrled by just at the
peep Of day. too early TO be seen by the
President. When the party arose this morn
ing the train was already flying over the
plains of Texas. which stretched away 10
the horizon in every direction level as n
board.
Until 4:3O this afternoon. when Austin
was reached. the train passed in succession
through the cotton belt of Texas. the rich
agricultural region beyond the Brazos riv-
er, known as the black prairie. much
wooded country and fine grazing land. The
President had his first glimpse Of long
horned Texas cattle and picturesque cow
boys on Western range horses. The Presi-
dents reception in the Lone Star State was
a continuation Of the ovation he has re-
ceived throughout the South. Every honor
was shown him and his party. and there
was much enthusiasm. Governor Sayefs
and other prominent state officials met the
place in the State. and accompanied him
as far Austin. the capital. There were
some interesting features in the reception
at Houston and very picturesque scene
at Prairie View, where the President ad-
dressed the colored students OF the State
Normal School a stand erected the
open prairie at the side OF the track. lie
advised the colored people to learn to do
one thing well.
Minute stops were also made at Hemp
stead. where the President shook hands
with a number of people; at Brenham, the
home OF Colonel Geddings. one Of the Pres
ident's old colleagues in the House OF Rep
resentatives. and at Elgin. at each Of which
places he spoke a few words. At every
station along the route there were cheering
crowds.
SPEECH AT THE CAPITOL.
The feature Of the day was the reception
accorded the party at Austin. which. like
New Orleans, had never before had the
honor of entertaining a chief magistrate OF
the Nation. The city profusely deco
rated, and I'm the evening there was bril-
liant illumination OF Congress avenue
Austin never before held such crowds cf
people. They came from every direction.
some hundreds of miles, and literally
swamped the hotel accommodations of the
city. 1t was estimated that over 2o.0oc
visitors were here. AS the population OF
Austin is only % 900. the tax upon its facili-
ties can be imagined. procession headed
by fine military band and consisting of
fifteen companies OF state militia and the
Confederate Veterans and Grand army OF
the Republic. marching side by side. es-
corted the party to the east portico of the
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President addressed a OF enthusiasts
people. lie said:
MY Fellow citizenship more cordial or
generous welcome has greeted me in my
journey from the capital of the Nation
than that which now greets me at the capl-
tai OF Texas. / am glad TO be i'm this city.
named i'm honor OF the pioneer of American
colonization in Texas. located I'm the coun-
" of Travis. called in honor of him who
fell at the Alamo. from whence came nc
message of defeat. / am glad 10 be on this
historic ground and 10 receive the greetings
of my countrymen and 70 rejoice that
Texas not successful in getting out
OF the Union az she was In getting In.
[Great applause.l The people OF Texas.
like the people of the original thirteen
States, fought their way 10 independence.
and, like them. came into the Union with
out any territorial probation, "A perfected
State They conquered the right OF self
government through the sword. and then
sought association with the other States
of the Republic. They thought II no sacri-
republic TO a sovereign State in the Federal
Union IL was the realization Of their high
est aspirations and brought order. security.
tranquility and opportunity 10 govern
themselves. What "A mighty acquisition
and how rich with benefits for both Nation
and State
Texas is no longer a battlefield OF con-
tending armies. The weapons used are no
longer those OF war: they have long since
given way 10 the implements OF peace and
husbandry. employed in the development OF
rich resources in which this C0mmOnWeal
abOunds She has historic past. noble
past Her statesmen were among the
ablest. her soldiers among abe bravest. She
has before her mighty furure- Her bat
ties TO be wagcd hereafter are for trade
and commerce ana education and material
development Her possibilities are too vast
10 admit OF prophesy. God has given her
everything for the comfort and happiness
OF man and for the employment and use OF
his highest and best faculties
To-day IL was my pleasure In the city 81
Houston TO experience one OF the PLEASANT
est incidents OF my long journey. Given
into my hands by the widow of the last
flag OF the republic. IL seemed appropriate
that IL should have been given in the city
bearing the name OF the soldier, statesman
and hero. Gen. Sam Houston. the first
President OF the Republic. lGreat ap-
plause.l
i'm area than any OF her sister States. great
cr by ~ per cent. than Ohio. Indiana. liii-
nois. Kentucky and Tennessee combined
and although one OF the Younger MEM
bcrs of our national family. stands ir
population the sixth aud belongs no long
er 10 the less populous, but 10 the most
populous group OF great States. She woule
continue To be the largest State OF the
Union after carving out OF IL four States
of the size OF New York. Pennsylvania.
New Jersey and DelsSsrs; va e, whose S, COM
state has yet but one-nfth OF that num-
ber
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