The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-10
Conditions in the Philippines and In
dustriaI and other Prob
lens Discussed Briefly.
PARADE THROUGH THE CITY
AND ELABORATE EXERCISES IN THE
EXPOSITION AUDITORIUM.
sword Presented by President ROose-
Welt to Major Micah Jenkins, "A
south Carolina Hero.

CHARLESTON. S. c.. April 9.-Greeted
and hOnOred by manifestation of the re-
spect and esteem of enthusiastic thousands.
President Roosevelt was the guest of the
South Carolina Interstate and West Indian
Exposition to-day. The weather was ideal.
The events of the day began with grand
procession through the streets of Charles
ton and afterward there were speeches in
the exposition auditorium, the presentation
OF a sword by the President to Major
Micah jenkins, a luncheon at the wOman's
building and inspection of the grounds and
buildings. The enthusiasm of the people
was unbounded and there was standing
room only on the sidewalks and porches
and doorways and in the wide piazzas of
the houses along the line of march.
The parade started from the St. Johns
Hotel, the Presidents quarters, at 10
o'clock and was composed of marines, sea-
men, cadets. artillerists and militiamen
of four States. under command of Col.
Charles Morris. u. S. A, of the garrison
at Sullivan's island. The order was as fol-
lows: Squad of dismounted city police; Col.
Morris and staff officers: marine corps, un-
der command Capt Henry Leonard, with
drum corps; Charleston Light Dragons,
Captain KOllock, special guard to the Pres
ident- President Roosevelt was in a car
riage with Mayor Smith, President Wag-
ener. of the exposition, and Secretary Cor
telyou, followed by fifteen other carriages,
containing Attorney General Knox, Secre-
tary Wilson. Governor McSweeny, Gov
ernor Aycock of North Carolina Murat
Halstead. Major Micah Jenkins, ex-Gov-
ernor Hugh S. Thompson, the aldermen of
Charleston and others
The route was along Queen Meeting
Calhoun. Rutledge and Grove streets to the
exposition grounds. and time after time the
President stood in his carriage and ac-
knowledged with a smile and bow the en-
thusiastic plaudits of the people tally
no containing members of Charleston's
Harvard alumni. decked with college COL
o-s. greeted the President with the college
yell. At the exposition grounds the Pres
ident reviewed the troops from a stand
near the auditorium. Mrs. Roosevelt stood
at the Presidents left and near by were
Mayor Smith. Captain WAGNER. Governor
McSweeny, Governor Aycock and others
The President was particularly pleased
with the appearance and march of the
jackies and made several complimentary
remarks as various State troops passed be-
fore him. When the President entered the
auditorium he bowed and smiled his ac-
knowledgements TO the cheering which
greeted him from ten thousand throats
Flags and bunting were draped within
the building and dais erected for Mr..
Roosevelt covered with a large flag.
The audience heard the speaker with at
tentive appreciation and cheered to the
echo many of the sentiments expressed,
but the President was the center of attrac-
tiOn at all times. President RooseveIt's in
cisive cear-cut words never fell on more
attentive ears
Thousands of people were banked up in
front of the building and at the sides. The
stage was crowded with prominent citizens
of Charleston. and the members of the
woman's board and the members of the re-
ception committee occupied boxes. Presi-
dent Roosevelt. together with CAPTAIN
Wagner and officers of the exposition oc-
cupied seats on a small platform erected
fn the center OF the stage. and the audi
ence had a splendid view of him. The first
speaker was Capt. f. W. WAGNER, presi-
dent OF the exposition company, who ex-
tended cordial greetings to the President
and the members of the party and all visit
ors To the exposition. Governor Nc
Sweeney. OF South Carolina. welcomed the
President for the people of South Carolina
Governor Aycocls of North Carolina. spoke
behalf Of the old North State