The Washington times., 1902-10-09

No matter what disappointments may
come during the remaining days of tho
veterans stay In Washington, no mat
ter what unfavorabie weather may spoil
the further festivities of the week. the
encampment of the year 1902 will be
cherished in thousands of patriotic
hearts as TIE event of lifetime. be-
cause the grand review-was marked by
the inspiring presence of the President
OF the United Stakeholder. statesman,
citizen.
Al Kious to See President.
Thousands of these IN the surging
crowds had made the encamprient
weeks reunions the immediate reason
for a trip which should give them tho
opportunity of catching glimpse OF
the Nations Executive-of seeing in
| life the vigorous first citizen OF the
country. who has made his name known
! around the world for his fearless ut
tcrances as statesman, his prowess as
rugged frontiersman and daring hum-
ter, his courage as a soldier under fire,
and his usefulness as an American clti-
zen. The formal reunions might be
hospitable, the informal campfires
might bring back the tenderest recollec-
tions Of wartime. the honors showered
upon the veterans might warm their
hearts to full appreciation that their
deeds for the Union would always be
praised in song and story, but there
would still have been a regretful long
ing and tinge of sadness In the recol-
lection of the 1902 encampment had tho
veterans not been greeted by their dis
tinguished comrade, Colonel Roosevelt,
Chief and President.
To all those strangers who knew the
rugged looks of the Executive from the
hundreds OF pictures which have been
scattered over the country in the past
few years, the, sight Of President Roose-
welt riding down Pennsylvania Avenue
in an open carriage sent thrill of joy.
1t was the climax Of the e1campment
week. The President had overcome all
obstacles Of impaired health and had
shown in an emergency the dependable
qualities which the veteran soldier
knows how to appreciate.
Not to Be Disappointed.
The dawning of day of brilliant sun
shine carried JOY to the visitors within
the city's gates and greatly pleased the
President. Shortly after 10 o'clock DR..
Rixey arrived at the temporary White
House and not long afterward DR.. Lung.
They found the President eager for the
review. which was to be his first out
ing in three weeks. They knew his alb
sence from the line of march would
prove an unconsolable disappointment to
the patriotic hosts drawn here as by
magnet, and they could not refus'
their assent to the President making
his appearance in public. The gray old
termined to show their appreciation of
the great physical effort which he was
making in order not to disappoint them.
They and their tens of thousands o;
friends greeted the young soldierPres-
ident with wild enthusiasm along the
entire length Of his drive in review.
Jackson Place and all the adjacent |
portion of Lafayette Square were crowd |
ed with people long before the, President
made his appearance. Secretary Root |
left the mansion at 1876 o'clock. and a i
stir ensued in anticipation !
OF the President following.
He did not leave, however. until 11:c5 |
o'clock. when he was carried down.
stairs in an invalid chair by two Of the
White House attaches and two police
men. Drs. Rixey and Lung looked on
with solicitude.
President Looked Well.
AS soon as the President was seen
outside the door of the mansion. the