Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-24
Heart-to-Heart Talk.

The presidents democrtic ways are fire.
quently referred to and his speeches seem
to reach the people at once. At Willimantic,
where he spoke from his carriage, his re-
marks were referred to by several as heart
to-heart talk.
Perhaps the most enthusiastic reception
rendered him by the smaller places where
stops were made was at River Point, r.
l., in the Pawtucket valley. Pastime park,
which adjoins the railroad track, was
thronged with people. among them many
Grand Army Of the Republic men, who
formed a semi-circle in front of the plat
form. The president quickly captured his
audience. who applauded his tribute to the
veterans of the civil war for their un-
swerving valor and devotion to duty and his
reference to the people Of Rhode Island con-
cerning the utilization OF their resources
met much distinct favor
The demonstration at Providence was the
climax to an eventful day. The multitude
which gathered around the platform in
front Of the city hall gave vent to their
feelings time and time again throughout the
course Of his address and at it's conclusion
he was overwhelmed with congratulations.
Takes the Horseshoe with Him.
wILLIMANTIC, Conn, Aug. ss.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt after spending the night at
the home of John T. Robinson at Hartford,
today resumed his journey through New
England. His train left that city promptly
at o'clock. but the early hour set for his
departure did not deter the people from
turning out in force and giving him
hearty send-off.
AS he drove up to the station in an open
carriage. accompanied by Senator Platt, the
crowd cheered and the president responded
by raising his hat.
The floral horseshoe presented to the
president by the workingmen of Hartford
yesterday was by his request placed on the
engine. All along the line the small towns
turned out their entire population, each ap-
parently anxious to share in the welcome
which Connecticut is extending.
When Willimantic was reached the pres
ident was driven to the public square,
where he delivered an address from his car
riage. Following are the presidents re-
marks:
Glad to Meet the People.
Mr.. Mayor. and You, My Fellow Citizens:
thank you for the greeting you have
given me and for the chance OF seeing you
this morning. have greatly enjoyed pass
ing through your beautiful state. 1 well
come the opportunity of meeting you snd
your representatives. think that Il is an
advantage TO all OF US who were trying to
put your purpose and wishes into effect in
the national Legislature and administration
when We can come into touch with you per-
sonally.
have taken the chance to try, now that
congress is not In session, now that there
is a holiday at the national capital. of
going through the country to see you, my
fellow citizens 1 am obliged to you for
Last night, in Hartford. I spoke of two
or three questions which we now have be-
fore our people. shall not try TO make
any address to you today. This nation has
great problems TO face. problems in it's ex-
ternal policy problems even more impor-
tant In the administration Of its internal
AFFAIRS. We can solve them only II with
serious purpose we set ourselves to the
task alike In the national and state gov
ernments and IN the local municipality and
county organizations. We have great
problems ahead OF US a nation. They
will tax our intelligence. but they will tax
still more what ranks ahead of intelli-
gence-character. (Applause.)
Must Demand Character.
1t is a good thing for a nation to demand
better thing 10 demand in them that sum
OF qualities which we talk OF as character.
All OF YOU know that that As true in
private life. II you are dealing with a
man in business way whether as en-
a storekeeper or with anyone, you want
him to be a smart man, but IL is a mighty
bad thing II he Is only smart. (LaughterD
Isn't that so? (Cries Of Yes, yes, that's
rightly
Exactly Now what you want in private
man with whom you deal Is what you want
In your public representatives. II you are
going TO get good results from your asso-
ciatson with man IN the business world
IL will be because that man has got the
right stun In him, because he has got COM
mon sense, honesty, uecency ana courage
And you have got TO have the same quail
ties shown In public life II we are to make
this country what We will make it-an ex-
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