Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-23
PRESIDENT IN HARTFORD.
Gift of Floral Piece from Workmen
 One of the Pleasing Events.

day, rushing forth as though glad to get here. The White Mountain ex- press, south-bound, had just pulled in on the parallel track. The president bowed toward the station platform where the committee stood, and then toward the White Mountain train. A 2 brakeman leaned towards him and waved his hat. The presidents silk hat was off in trice and he was bow ing and smiling. After Colonel Greene and Mayor Sullivan had been received on the car platform, the president was the first to follow them to the crash that had been spread down the station steps. He was all affability and shook hands as though he liked it with those the colonel introduced.
 Mayor Sullivan welcomed the presi- dent as follows, after having been pre- sented to him:
 s.Mr President: As chief executive of the city of Hartford. it affords me the greatest honor and pleasure of my administration to welcome to our beau tifuT city the chief magistrate of our country. In rendering you the free. dom of the city, now so beautifully decorated, let me assure you that the externals, give but little evidence of the joy and gladness in our hearts at thus being honored by the presence of the chief executive of the United States, our president, Theodore Roose- welt. Welcome, sir; the city is yours"
 As the president descended from the station he was loudly cheered by the. great throng of people. He took his seat in the handsome electric victoria which had been provided by the Elec- stric Vehicle Go, and the others of the presidential party, with the receiving party, took their places in the other carriages, and the drive through the city began.
 There were thousands of people on Bushnell park when the president and his escort passed through that beauti- ful pleasure ground. The park never appeared in handsomer dress. The lawns and flower beds were in perfect condition and the fine trees spread a pleasant shade. Not only were the walks and paths filled with people, but the lawns, especially on the terrace hill and about the Capitol, were crowded Immediately in front of the Capitol a large space had been roped off and in this the school children, under the di rection of Prof Irving Emerson, gath cred to greet the president. To the children 1 300 small silk flags on staffs bearing gilt spear heads were distrib- uted Hatch's Military band furnished the instrumental music and led the voices of the children. As the presi- dent went up Capitol hill the children gave three cheers and then sang My Country 'Tis of Thee" As the Presi- dent went by he took especial notice of the children and bowed repeatedly to them.
 The Workingmen made their plans to gather at Pope park to pay tribute to the president, and they did it in a way to show their patriotism. Father Sul- livan. am .awfully pleased. Mir Gun shanan, thank you. I am paid twenty times over for my visit in this recep ton you have given me" said the pres ident, after large floral horseshoe had been presented to him.
 In presenting the floral piece, Father Sullivan spoke as follows
 ssMr President: I have been invited to present, in the name of Hartford workingmen, this beautiful floral trib ute as a testimonial of good will to their chief magistrate. This offering expresses their high apnreciation of your presence among them today. They extend to you a cordial welcome They delight to honor you as the worthy incumbent of the highest office in the gift of the peoples To every American the president of the republic is the representative of those principles of freedom and equality on which our free government and liberties are based. It is love of country that pri, marily calls forth this enthusiastic manifestation in honor of our presi- dent. But we all gladly testify that our patriotic enthusiasm is intensified h the destinies of our nation. Your fel- low citizens admire your vigorous pa triotism, proved on the battlefield and in the council chamber. We gladly recognize your honesty or purpose, your ability, your conscientious devotion to the honor and welfare of our beloved country We rejoice to see in our pres, ident lofty example of moral as we'll as civic integrity. We believe that the interest of the workingmen is deg to your heart, for the well being of the toiler Is the best evidence of the pros perity of our country. 9ts
 -t'Hence the general desire of your fellow citizens to honor you on this happy occasion. MT President, kindly accept this floral offering rendered you by Hartford Workingmen, as a mark of their esteem, and let this gift find pldeG dluOHS luO plGdSduL ueuOfl0S OI welcome which greet your visit to-our city"
 When he had finished loud cheer. arose and then the president stepped back into the carriage. He remained standing and spoke as follows:
 Father Sullivan: came here to say some words this evening, but noth- ing can say then will have the signifi- canoe that the gift from the wage earn CTS of Hartford has. and the language you have used in connection with it's presentation. I am sure that Colonel Greene, Senator Platt and all others will pardon me for saying that no greeting have received or will receive will please me more than the greeting now receive through you Father Sullivan, should, of course, be unfit for the position I occupy if I did not give my best thought and purpose to it and if did not have the interest of the toiler of America-and also those who work with the head-at heart, and if did not use my best capacity. my most painstaking effort and resolute purpose in trying to do that which can be done. in helping my people I should like to