The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-23
President Roosevelt Begins His
New England Tour
By Speaking to q Big Crowd at
the Coliseum.
DRIVEN OVER THE CITY
He Prefers That to the Usual
Handshaking.
Discusses Expansion Policy Of
the Government.

Hartford, Conn.,, Aug. 23.-President
Roosevelt and party left Hartford for
Williamantic this morning by their special
train at S:01. large throng of people
gave the distinguished visitor a rousing
send off to which he responded by re-
peatedly lifting his hat as he stood on
the rear platform of his car, the May
flower.
The presidents stop in Hartford on
his New England tour was marked by
great enthusiasm by the crowds and he
showed his pleasure at the reception he
received. To President Roosevelt the
feature of the day was the presentation
of a large foral piece by the working
men of Hartford. Hartford was in gala
dress to welcome him, the weather was
perfect and there was not hitch to
mar the proceedings.
The president on his arrival at the
depot here was cordially welcomed by a
committee of representative citizens. He
was taken for drive around the city,
occupying. with Col Jacob L. Greene. a
handsome Victoria automobile, in
charge of two expert New York chauf-
feurs. He was enthusiastically cheered
all along the route.
In Pope park. one of the beautiful out
lying recreation spots of the city. the
president was greeted by 10000 working
men, who presented him with a magnif-
icent floral horseshoe, inscribed: Work
ingmen's Welcome to Our President"
Father MichaelS Sullivan made a few
remarks of welcome. in which he COM
mended the honesty and sincerity of
purpose of the president in all his acts
Mr.. Roosevelt responded. and his re-
marks were frequently interrupted by
applause. He said:
Father Sullivan: / came here to say
some words this evening myself, but
nothing that can say will in any way
have the significance that the gift from
the wage workers of Hartford has and
the language you have used. Father
Sullivan, in connection with making it
has, and 1 am sure that Col. Greene.
Senator Plat himself. and all of my
other hcsts will pardon me for saying
That no greeting that J~have received or
can receive in Connecticut Will. or can
begin to, please me as much as this one
that receive through you Cloud az !
plause) Father Sullivan. / should. of
course, be wholly unfit for the position
1 occupy II l did not give my best
thought and best purposes to trying to
serve the interests of the toflers OF
America (cheers)-the man who works
with his hands, and, of course. also the
man who works with his head-if did
not try to serve each decent American
citizen according to the best of my ca
pacity And certainly my most palms,
taking efforts. my most resolute pur-
pose shall be given. to trying to do any
thing that can be done to help. our peo-
pie. Perhaps 1 can do this best by try
ing to help as we'll as ] can their bast
purpose and their best thoughts (cries
of 'GoodD and that kind of representa-
tive l shall strive to be. according to the
light that is given me.
lone thing more, l should like to ac-
cept that gift as in some way perscna1
to myself but / would rather accept it
as 1 know it is meant. as a gift accept It
Americans to man who. for the time
being embodies American governmental
principles (cries of Good and cheers)-
the principles of square and fair deal
ing with all men. SO that men shall
have their rights under the law, that all
shall be given fair and an even chance
in the struggle for life we can best
give it. l thank you" Cloud applause)
Five thousand men and women crowd
ed the Coliseum here last night to hear
the address of President Roosevelt At
least two thirds of the audience were
workirgmen and their enthusiasm
aroused the keenest interest. Again