The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1902-04-16
TIE PRESIDENT IN CHARLESTON.

The visit Of President Roosevelt to
the Exposition at Charleston on the
9th inst. was notable occasion in the
history Of the State, and it requires
very little political sagacity or depth
OF observation to see that bencfocnt
results, far-rcaching in their effect,
will follow the cordial meeting, face
to face, Of the President and the
thousands of representative Southern
people who assembled TO greet him.
10 correctly determine the principles
which actuatc men, We must come in
touch with them, hear them, sec them.
For many years such an opportunity
in this State has been neglected by
the Presidents Of the United States,
and influences which must have
brought about u greater and spccdicr
prosperity, better understanding and
better feelings, have been allowed to
go uncultivatcd. But President
Roosevelt has honorcd South Carolina
by his presence and by expressions
which undoubtedly aroac from Ii good
ness of heart and the strongest desire
possible for the general welfare; and
III turn hc was honorcd by South
Carolina and representative men from
ncighboring States in "a manner in
keeping with the high position he oc-
cupics. His stay in Charleston was
one continuous ovation. Differences
OF political creed were forgotten for
the time, and the chief delight Of all
was found in doing him honor and ac-
coidlng him & wsrin, hearty welcome.
It was an occasion that will always
be remembered BY those present and
will be talked of for years to come.
The Presidents speech was appro-
pirate, flee from! sectional feeling,
broad and apprcciativc, and those who
heard it were inspired with new hope
for the material advancement and
prosperity of the South.
The presentation of the elegant,
joweled sword to Maj. Micah jenkins
by President Roosevelt, who was his
colonel in the war with Spain, was an
interesting and pleasant incident of
the occasion. The remarks made by
tho President could not have been
moro delightfully."- expressed. They
clearly indicated the high esteem in
which he holds tho gallant young SOL
dier South Carolina is delighted to
honor by the gift of this handsome
sword, and the pleasant feelings en-
tertained for the President were made
stronger by his felicitous remarks.
The visit of President Roosevelt to
the Exposition was encouraging and
helpful to those in charge of this
great enterprise. They have been un-
tiring in their efforts to make the Ex-
position success, aud, so far aa the
exhibits are concerned, it is q grand
success. Those who have undertaken
the responsibility Of this movement
are steadfast in their faith in the re-
suits sought-rapid and permanent
prosperity. The visit Of the Presi-
dent stamps the efforts made with
highest approval. 1t has had the
effect to greatly encourage the hope
that sectional lines are no longer to
initiate against the progress of the
South, and that we have Mt the head
of the nation a man who, though diff
fering in political creed, is broad
enough, honest enough and has the
courage to work for the prosperity of
every section-the South as we'll as
the North.
In beauty and interesting features
the Exposition at Charleston has
never been excelled, and it compares
favorably in extent with all the great
expositions previously held. The
interest manifested by the people of
this State in this enterprise has not
been in keeping with the expectation
OF the management nor the merits of
the exhibits, and it is earnestly hoped
that before the Exposition closes their
interest will be manifested by in
creased attendance.
Elsewhere in this issue we print the
speech of the President, which we
think will be appreciated by our read
ers.