The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-22

DETROIT, Mich, Sept 22--Presfdent
Roosevelt addressed a convention OF
Spanish war veterans at the Light Guard
ArmoTy at Il o'clock this morning
II was apparent at the outset that
this was an unusual day for Detroit.
The city is known to public men far
and wide as a town without enthusiasm.
but the sidewalks and a considerable
part Of the streets we're filed tight
with people who cheered and shouted
as long as the President was in sight.
The President introduced.
Mayor Maybury made the welcoming
address to the President and the veter-
ans at the armory. The President
said:
Comrades an glad TO have the
chance Of being greeted by you and OF
greeting you with full heart in re
turn 4 man who fought through the
Spanish war and came through 1t. as
volunteer and regular. and who did mis-
duty well is our comrade and our
brother until the end Of our days.
7 am particularly glad to Tneet.2-ou
here in Detroit As for most of Us all
We claim when we meet a man OF the
big war is this-that We showed our
selves not unworthy 10 wear the uniform
which was worn with honor and glory
at Arpomattox."
Tells Them a War Story.
The Prezfaent pleased the veterans a
great deal by telling the story of the
man who went to join the Rough Riders
TO fight the battles Of his country. and
who was vociferously mournfuI because
he was made TO dig kitchen sinks.
A man who VIII not do the duty and
monotonous work Of-the regiment" con
unued She President, lis ITO use q
southern friends phrase plum liable 10
go wrong when a fight comes
Nj Roosevelt drew his usual parallel
between the life Of the soldier av,5 the
life OF the peaceful good citizen.
Philippine Soldiers Praised.
The President referred TO the charges
against the Philippine army. He said.
There were some 10000 men there.
They were not all good. How many Of
US at home have been always irnmacu-
late? But We are not asham-I of a
record Of the last four years. We are
all proud OF it. We may have made
some mistakes. but the net result has
net been mistake; it has been a glori-
Gus success.
Commander UreH ordered the Presf-
dent amid laughter and cheers and ap-
plause TO escort Clara Barton 10 a seat
OF honor There was a terrific outburst
OF applause while the two were making
their way across the platform
Governor Bliss conferred a Michieau
state Spanish war medal on the Presi-
dent just before the meeting was over.
The medal was pinned on the Presi-
dents coat by Mrs. Lewis, whose son
was killed fighting at Santiago.
May Change Program.
There is some comment here on the
precedent 10 be established by the car
rying out Of the Presidents program /
for this afternoon.
II the steamer TashmOo goes where /
II has been arranged that she shall 20 I
the President viii 20 out OF the United /
States for about one hour this after I
noon
The President has not been informed +
OF this part OF the program When he /
is he may change it.
There is a great parade this afternoon
II which British regiment stationed /
at Windsor, across the Detroit River
Is taxing part, and will be reviewed Dy /
the President. There viii be bangvet Z
in the armOry tonight. at which the
President viii deliver the second Of /
the series Of five long addresses on .ua-
lonal policies which are TO mark the
Western trip.