Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-10

Calhoun to Rutlecge avenue tnehce
northward 10 Grove street and TO the ex-
position gates. The march was continued
through the Grove street gate and then
around the court 10 Palaces.
The presidential party was driven d.
rectly 70 the exposition auditorium where
the president reviewed the troops from a
platform erected at that point.
The presidents salute OF q guns was
fred BY the Dorman artillery on the en-
trance Of the president TO the exposition
grounds.
At noon the president proceeded to the
auditorium. where the formal ceremonies
occurred. Addresses were made by Cap
tain r. W. Wagner. president OF the
South Carolina Interstate and West IN
dian Exposition company: Governor Nc
Sweeney. OF South Carolinas Governor
- s-aack. -nf North-CaEolinas Mayer Snyth.
Of Charleston, and the president Of the
United States
Immediately after the addresses. a
handsome sword was presented to Major
Micah jenkins. the presentation being
made by President Roosevelt.
The sword was handed 10 the president
by Ex-Governor Hugh s. Thompson
IN presenting the sword 10 President
Roosevelt TO be given Major jenkins. ex-
Governor Hugh s. Thompson said:
'sMr. President-On behalf OF South
Carolina friends Of Major Micah jenkins.
! have the honor 10 offer you their greet
ings and 10 ask that you viii present a
Testimonial OF their regard and esteem TO
your gallant c0mrade in arms in the war
with Spain. That war was worth all that
il cost in blood. in treasure. IL for no 9TH
er reason than that IL aroused a spirit OF
patriotism which cemented anew the
bonds Of union among our once divided
people When the smoke OF battle cleared
away. and hOnOrs and rewards were dis
tributed. the people OF South Carolina
saw with just pride that Micah Jenkins
had won the laurel leaf and that IN recog-
milton OF his services he had been pro-
NOTED. on your recommendation. from a
Junior captain TO major. His gallantry
vfvfdiy recalled memories OF his heroic
father. Brigadier General Micah jenkins,
whose name and fame are dear to South
Carolinians. IL was the son OF this sire Of
whom you said that he was a gentle and
courteous South CaroIinian. upon whom
danger acted like wine.
I'm action he was a perfect game cock
and he won his majority by gallantry in
battle In token OF their regard, some OF
his friends have Lad made this field on
GERS cavalry sabre which has been fash
Toned with rare skill and taste. Upon one
side the sCabbard bears a palmetto tree
and an Inscription showing by whom and
Why Il Is given. and that Il is presented
b you. upon the other Is an extract from
ire history OF the Rough Riders. in which
you commanded Major jenkins.
Mr.. President. the men and women OF
south CAROLINA. who greet you today. have
come 10 testify BY their presence their es-
TEEN for your character. their admiral ton
Tor your achievements and their respect
for the once which you fill-the highest
IN human gift. They viii be animated BY
sentiments Of pride and patriotism as
thev see one OF native OF their soil who
H~r~F fa nnfaF ms ufgfw4Fn TnnEa
sentiments. know will stir the breast OF
Major jenkins: but he viii be inspired by
another sentiment not less noble. which
none can share with him-a sentiment oil
gratitude that he receives this sabre from
the hands OF his beloved commander. un'
der whose eyes he fought and whose warn
recommendation he won for efficiency. FOL
leadership and for Esllantry in action.
Permit me. Afr. President, TO hand this
sabre. with the request that you present
a. 10 Major jenkins"
In handing the sword 20 Major jenkins
the president said:
Major jenkins. nothing could give ms
greater pleasure than 70 hand you. my
"a friend and comrade, whose courage
saw again and again. and whose courag'
vas OF a temper that made Il indifferent
,vhat the trial was. 10 hand you this sabre
am glad 10 do IL. as a guest Of South
carolina. as the president Of the United
States D4A EAa44Gt ~ ~ - a. g0AA 1AN
friend and cpmrade."
with the conclusion OF the exercises az
. the auditorium, the presidential party
wras escorted TO the West Indian building;
from there they went TO the South Caro-
Ina building and made a tour OF the
great buildings I'm the court OF palaces.
Guard duty during the time OF the
presidents visit was done entirely By the
men OF the United States Marine corps,
from Camp Hayward. under Captain
leonard. United States navy.