Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-28
VIEWING THE SIGHTS
Distinguished Scientists In
wade the Capital.
CALL AT WHITE HOUSE
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT GREETs
EACH ONE CORDIALLY.
Sends Words Of Kindness to Diaz-
"We're Fellow-Dutchmen," Says
He to Netherlands Delegate.
CALL AT WHITE HOUSE

About thirty delegates to the recent in
ternational congress of Americanists, num-
bering among them some of the foremost
scientists of the world, invaded Washington
this morning and have been spending the
day viewing the sights of the national cap
ital. They arrived over the Pennsylvania
| railroad from New York at 7:30 O'Clock and
were driven to the Arlington. After break
fast the visitors, with the members OF the
i several committees having their pleasure
in view, gathered in the parlors of the
hotel, where they were welcomed to the
city by Mr.. H B. F. Macfarland, president
of the board of Commissioners Of the Dis
triet of Columbia Mr. Macfariand spoke
of the honor conferred upon the people of
Washington. particularly those interested
in the development of science by the pres
ence Of such distinguished guests.
I'VE appreciate" he said, 1.-The value and
Importance of your labors, and the honor
you do our country in holding the interna-
tional congress of Americanists within Its
borders. We particularly welcome the del
egates from abroad who are the guests Of
honor. We feel sure that you will not re-
gret your visit to Washington. You VIII
enjoy not only the ordinary clements of our
hospitality, and not only the interesting
men and the interesting buildings which
please our ordinary guests but you will
enjoy as they cannot the treasures in IL
braries and collections which may enrich
your own learning.
to see all that we have to show, but we
trust that you will return to us for longer
visit two years hence. Today, all that We
have Of beauty and interest is open to you.
visit. We feel that we shall receive from
you more than we can give, and We desire
to thank you for coming to see us. l pre-
sent you with the freedom of the CITY,"
No. IL nod
pleted his address of welcome he intro
duced Mr.. John w. Foster. former Secre-
tary of State, who as chairman of the re-
ception committee. he said. would have
charge Of the days itinerary.
81 desire to explain Mr. Foster said.
that Dr. MCGEE made up the committees
and in doing so left himself off. I want you
to know and to feel that we look upon him
as chairman Of all the committees"
Greeted by the President.
half hour was spent in exchanging per-
sonal greetings and social intercourse, after
which the visitors and members Of the COM
mittees walked to the temporary White
House. where they were received by Presi-
dent Roosevelt. The President was in ex-
cellent fettle and he greeted each one cor
daily with firm grasp of the hand.
Alfredo Chavero Of Mexico was the first
of the delegates presented to the President.
Mr. tndV6TO brought message OF SOOQ
will from President DiaZ
Tell President Diaz." Mr.. Roosevelt said.
still holding the delegates hand, that We
realize in this country what a great friend
Of liberty humanity and progress he has
ever been. 1 am glad to see you
The President was equally cordial in his
greeting Of Juan Ambrosetu of the Argen-
tine Republic.
You have come long distance" he said,
land the welcome is all the warmer"
When l.. c. Van Panhuys of the Neither
lands was presented. the President shook
his hand firmly and exclaimed:
I'VE are fellow Dutchmen; am glad to
see you
To Miss Fletcher. who has devoted much
time to the betterment Of the Indians of
the United States, he said:
Il am glad to see you, for we are Har-
ward fellows I believe it good plan for
the Indians to help themselves in bringing
about their development"
La F1eshe. full-blood Indian, was ac-
corded a warm welcome by the President
who commented on the improved condition
of his race.
To each and every one Mr.. Roosevelt had
some kind word to say.
Capitol and Congressional Library.
After the reception at the temporary
White House the members of the party re-
turned to the Arlington, where carriages
were boarded for drive to the Capitol. The
members of the committee pointed out the
places of interest.
At 11:3O the Congressional Library was
reached. The visitors were shown through
the big building and expressed their ap-
probation of the institution. Lunch was
served in the cafe at 1880 p. m. DR.. Nc
Gee called the assemblage to order and
Bishop Conaty rector of the Catholic Uni
yersity of America, offered prayer Prof
w. w. Rockhill director of the bureau of
American republics, welcomed the delegates
on behalf of that institution and the libra
rian of Congress. This afternoon the visit
ors were shown through the National Mu-
scum, Smithsonian Institution and other
places of interest to scientists. They will
leave Washington at 7:45 this evening.
Many Distinguished Scientists.
The bureau of the congress was represent
ed by vice presidents: For the Argentine
Republic, Juan B. Ambrasetti, Museo
Nacional; for Mexico, Alfredo Chavero; for
France, Leon Lejeal, College of France: for
Germany, Karl Won den Steinen, University
of Berlin, for Sweden, Hjalman Stolpe,
Royal Pathological Museum; general sec
rotary, M. H. Saville; treasurer, Harlan ].
Smith, the last named of the American Mu-
scum of Natural History.
OF the council there were present: Fran
cisco Bemar, state of OaXaca, Mexico;
David Boyle, government of Oulano, Cana
da; Henry Pittier de Fabiega, sustituto
phySico-geograflco OF Costa Rica; AlonZo
Fernandez, state of Mexico, Mexico; Juan
F. Ferras, Costa Rica; J. Walter Fewkes,
American Association for Advancement of
Science; Alice G. Fletcher Peabody Mu-
scum, Harvard University; c. v. Hartman,
Swedish Anthropological Society; Luis A.
Herrera, government of Uruguay; Nicolas
Leon, Mexican government; w. ]. MCGEE.
National Geographical Society; L. c. van
Panyus, Netherlands government; Edward
Seller, German government.
Local Committees.
The special committees that looked after
the pleasure of the delegates were COM
posed of the following:
Reception commttee-John W. Foster,
Herbert Putnam. c. D. Walcott DR.. David
T. Day, Charles H. Darling, David j. Hill,
VIM. Woodvilie Rockhill. George B. Cortel-
you, Henry B. F. Macfarland, John Joy
Edison, William E. Curtis, Dr. Walter wy
man.
Entertainment committee-Dr. George NJ.
Kober, Bernard r. Green. F. W. Hodge,
Dr. s. s. Adams, DR.. q. T.. Sewers, DR..
George N. Acker, c. J. Bell, 8. w. Wood
ward. DR.. D. Percy Hicking. DIR. Robert
Reyburn, DR.. G. Lloyd Magruder, DR.. Swan
NJ. Burnett. DR.. j. H. Bryan, DIR. ]. D.
Morgan, w. c. Whittemore and A. NJ 10th
rop.
Financeicommittee-Dr J. Walter Fewkes.
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