Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-04-10
Great Military Parade Given for the
Commander-in-Ohief.
MAKES ELOQUENT ADDRESS
Lauds the ValOr and Bravery Of Sons of
the Sunny South.
DwELLs ON VIRTUE OF REUNITED PEOPLE
One of the Days Features is Presen-
tatIOn of sword by President 90
Major Micah Jenkins,
Rough Rider,

CHARLESTON, S. c., April e.-Greeted
end honored by manifestations OF respect
and esteem Of enthusiastic thousands, Pres
ident Roosevelt was the guest Of the South
Carolina Interstate and West Indian ex-
position today. The weather vas ideal.
The events Of the day began with a grand
procession through the streets Of Charles
ton and afterward there were speeches in
the Auditorium, the presentation OF a
sword by the president to Major Micah
jenkins, luncheon at the Woman's build
ing and inspection of the grounds and
buildings.
The enthusiasm of the people was un-
bounded and there was standing room
only on the sidewalks and porches and
doorways and wide piazzas OF the houses
along the line of march. The parade
started from the st. John hotel, the pres
idents headquarters, at 10 o'clock and was
composed OF marines, seamen, cadets, ar
tillerymen and militiamen OF four states.
under command Of Colonel Charles Morris.
u s. A.. of the garrison at Sullivans
island.
order of Parade.
The order was as follows: Squad Of dis
mounted city police; Colonel Morris and
staff officers; marine corps. under Captain
Henry Leonard, with drum corps; Charles
ton Light Dragons, Captain KollockI spe-
cial guard to the president; President
Roosevelt in carriage with Mayor Smith;
President WAGNER of the exposition and
Secretary Cortelyou, followed by ffteen
| other carriages containing Attorney General
Knox, Secretary Wilson, Governor McSwee-
ney, Governor Aycock OF North Carolina.
Murat Halstead, Major Micah Jenkins. ex-
! Governor Hugh s. Thompson the aldermen
of Charleston and others; the civil repre-
sentatlves in carriages, followed by a bat
talon Of coast artillery from Sullivan's
island under Major Henry A. Rees. and the
| First Artillery band, six companies OF naval
| forces from the United States ships Gin
cinnati, Topeka and Lancaster. under Lieu
tenant Commander Tullam; a battalion OF
seamen. infantry. from the revenue cutters
Forward, Hamilton and Algonquin, under
Lieutenant Van Boskirck; the virginia
Polytechnic institute cadets, Colonel J. 8.
! A. johnson; a provisional regiment OF New
York state troops. 500 strong. under Col
| onel James F. Armfeld; the North Caroline
naval reserves, Captain w. T. Old. oeala,
| Fla; Rifles, Captain @. A. Nash; battalion
OF cadets Of the South Carolina Military
and Porter's academy; the Third regiment
of Charleston militia, Colonel Henry
Schachte and the Germania artillery. Lieu
tenant Puckhaber.
Route of Procession.
The route was along Queen. Meeting. CAL
! houn, Rutledge and Grove streets to the
exposition grounds and time after time the
president stood In his carriage and ac-
knowledged with smile and bow the en-
thusiastic plaudits Of the people. A tally
no containing members Of Charleston's Har-
ward alumni, decorated with the college
tod ha Nth he al
lege yell.
Arriving at the exposition grounds the
president reviewed the troops from a stand
near the Auditorium. Mrs. Roosevelt
stood at the presidents left and near bY
were Mayor Smith, Captain Wagner. Gov
ernor Mcsweeney, Governor Aycock and
others. The president was particularly
pleased with the appearance and marching
OF the jackies and made several comph-
mentary remarks various state troops
passed before him.
When the president entered tho Audito-
rum he bowed and smiled his acknowledge
ments to the cheering which greeted him
from 10000 throats. Flags and bunting
were draped within the building and a
dlas reserved for Mrs. Roosevelt was COW
cred with large flag.
Center of Attraction.
| me duulGuNt HtdIu lub 6ptdhGI Win dl-
tentive appreciation and cheered to the
echo many Of the sentiments expressed.
but the president was the center of sttrsc-
tion at all times. President RooseveIt's
incisive, clear cut words never fell on more
attentive ears.
Mayor Smith introduede Mr. Roosevelt.
who spoke as follows:
Address of the President.
IL is 10 me a peculiar privilege 10 speak
here in your beautiful city. My mother .
came to Georgia before the revolution. Il,
the days ntEy OF S9SniS t5sy Syro1s dEs 10s
} therefore l can claim your state as mine by
. inheritance no less than by the stronger
and nobler right which makes each foot OF
: American soil In sense the property OF AL
! Charleston is not only typical
history history teens GEMS with events which link link
, themselves TO American history as
whole In the early colonial days
against the Spaniards in the south. In the
days OF the revolution there occurred hers
the outcome OF the struggle for indepsnd-
> ence and which impressed themselves most
that the 'tremendous, terrible drama Of the
With delicate and thoughtful courtesy
= exposition on the birthday OF Abraham
. Lincoln. The invitation not only showed q
I hosts, but IL also emphasized what hardly
! anything else could have emphasized, how
! completely we are now a united people
!, The wounds left by the great civil war, In,
q | comparably the greatest wsr OF modern
: times, have healed ana iss memories ars
now priceless heritages OF honor alike 4
/ the north and to the south. The devotion
| the self-sacrihce, the steadfast resolution
: ana lofty daring, the high devotion 10 IN,
: right as each saw it-whether northernel
or southerner-all the qualities OF the msr
?, | and women Of fhe early 6Os now shin,
luminous and brilliant before our eyes
while the mists OF anger and hatred tha
once dimmed them have passed away for
| ever.
VaIOr of Blue and Gray.
All OF US, north and south, can ElorS
2 alike In the valor OF the men who wore IN,
4 blue and OF the men who wore the gray
: | Those were iron times and only iron meI
| could hght 10 its terrible finish the Ktan
q struggle between the hosts OF Grant ane
o Lee. To US Of the present day. our children
n and children's children, the valiant deeds
"a the high endeaVor and Annexation OF sci
4 shawn IN that struaRle by lhOaa Wvho toof