Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-22
Great Ovation to the
President at Detroit
Reunion.
STREETSARE CROWDED
Political Talk of Chief
Executive at Gin
Cinnati.

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 22.-The blue
and grey uniforms of the Spanish
war veterans whose third annual re-
union is being made memorable and
historical by the presence of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, are seen at every
turn in Detroit today. The oppor-
tunity to see the president has
brought to the city thousands of peO-
pie from nearby cities and towns.
The president was given Il tremen-
dous ovation when he entered his
carriage to begin his drive to the
armOry. The streets were iammed
with people. Upon his entering the
armory, where was assembled null
titude of the Spanish war veterans
and spectators, the president was
greeted with enthusiastic cheers last
ing several minutes. the president re-
peatedly bowing his thanks.
Not Enough War to Go Round.
When quiet was restored Mayor
Maybury eloquently welcomed the
veterans to the city. When the pres
ident rose to speak he was enthusiasts
tically cheered. He expressed pleas
ure at having the chance of greeting
his old comrades, and spoke Of the
late war. saying the only complaint
heard was that there was not enough
war to go around.
Detroit. Sept 22.-For the second
time in its history the City of the
Straits is entertaining the chief eXecu-
tive OF the nation. President Theodore
Roosevelt arrived in the city mt : Il.
III. yesterday. He found Detroit await
ing his arrival in gala attire-bright
with bunting. Throughout the day the
president was greeted with tumuItuOus
cheers at his every appearance. and
crowds lined the streets. The weather
WAS all that could be desired. 1t was
a rCstful day for the president, al
though his time was completely Oc-
cupied by the programme mapped out
for him.
Immediately on his arrival he was
driven to the Hotel Cadillac. At 1890
O'Clock he attended services at the
Fort Street Presbyterian church. driv-
ing from there to General X. y. Al
gers residence. where he was enter
tanned at luncheon He returned to
the Cadillac soon after 3 y. III. only
to leave again in short time for
drive about the city. During the drive
lie called at st. Mary's hospital on
st. Antoine street. where Thomas X.
DOherty, Il local veterans of the Span
ish war, is dying of consumption. Do
hcrty had expressed wish to see the
president. and General Alger learned
of it. He told the president. who de-
clared he would to give the man his
desire. which he did. remaining at
Doherty's bedside for some minutes.
chatting with him and expressing
words of cheer and hope. At night
the president dined at the Cadillac
with a party of friends.
Today is 1 busy one for the chief
executive and his party. The presi-
dent addressed the convention of Span
ish War Veterans mt 10 n. M: at II
o'clock he was driven to the steamer
TaShmoO for Il ride on the river. from
which he is to return at , o'clock: at
4 O'Clock he will review the parade of
veterans and military unique fea-
ture Of which will he the presence of
the Twenty-1irSt regiment, or Essex
Fusiliers. from Canada; at 8 p III. he
will attend the banquet of the vet
Grams in Light Guard .armOry. where
he will make the address of the even
ing,