The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-05-16
ROOSEVELT, san FRANCISCO
A HEARTlER GREETING WAS
NEVER GIVEN A PRESIDENT.
Miles and Miles Of People Greeted the
Nations Chief--Grseted by Mayor
Smith-Mr. De Young, President Of
Reception Committee, Made Welcom-
ing Address-The Parade.

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San Francisco May 14.-Heartiel
greeting was never given president Of
the United States than that offered Uy
the city of San Francisco TO Theodor-
Roosevelt. Through miles and miles
OF densely packed, cheering. patriou
cally enthused humanity, the nauoa 5
chief passed. bowling his acknowledg
ments, evidently tired from maintain
ing an erect position in his carriage
but buoyed up by the impressiyeness OF
the demonstration. 1t was a magnlll
cent ovation and one that will doubt
less wildly remain in the president
recollections OF his eventful tour.
The presidential rain, drawn by q
handsomely decorated locomotive, ar
rived at Third and Townsend streets
promptly at ? Is oclock. A large
gathering Of federal, state and city OF
hcials. army and navy officers, foreiga
consuls and distinguished citizens. was
In waiting TO welcome the chief max
istrate. Mayor Schmitz stepred
aboard the rear car and formally greet
ed Mr., Roosevelt, the president maxim
brief response
VI. II. de Young, president Of the
cItlzens reception committee. then
shoek hands with the distinguished
visitor, and said
Mr.. President: In the name OF tns
cltlzens OF San Francisco, l extend you
hearty welcome. In the days Of o'd.
When our land was owned by the
Spanlards, who were noted for thei :
hospitality, when they received guest
they generally saluted him with thu
remark; Our house and that that Is
IN IL, Is yours We say TO you today
MI. President, our city and that that
Is III IT, Is yours, and with it we gi.e
you our hearts, and you will have Ell
dence as you pass through our deco
rated streets OF the hearty sentiment
for you that prevails in the bosoms OF
all our citizens. We will try to make
your stay with US pleasant. and W..
nope that when you leave us you will
DO so carrying with you the memo~y
OF one OF the most delightful visits OF
your trip throughout the west. Mr..
President, you are welcome"
Mr. Roosevelt expressed his thaqks
in few words. and was then into
drced to Admiral Bedford OF the Bit
ish Pacific squadron. who conve~ed
the good wishes Of King Edward and
said that the arrival Of the flagship Of
the squadron I'd assist in the greeting
was another instance of the cordial
relations existing between the two na-
tons.
President Roosevelt said he appre-
ciated the evidences OF friendship anil
begged that his good wishes be given
to his majesty.
Before entering his carriage Mr..
Roosevelt stepped up to the engine and
warmly shook hands with Engineer |
Grail and Fireman EVERY. who had
safely pilOted him from the south.
In the parade the line was headed |
by troop OF colorei cavalry, this be- |
ing the first instance in the west where
negro soldiers held the position Of
honor in public procession. Follow.
ing the president came United States
troops from the local posts, sailors and |
marines from warships In the harbNr |
and at Mare island. regiments OF t5e |
state militia and a number Of SENT |
military organizations. A notable feat. |
Ire was the fancy marching Of the |
Cleveland Grays. VIII. came from Ohio |
to participate In the California greet
ing.
After reviewing the parade the presi- |
dent was driven to the Y VI. c. A. |
building. where a thrOng had assem-
bled to participate in the burning Ot I
mortgages and notes representing the /
total Indebtedness Of S1t5.220 upon me |
property. The president. by request, |
touched a lighted taper to the dOcI. |
ments. and az the flames licked up the |
papers he Joined with the assemblaE1 !
in singing Praise God From Whom |
All Blessings Flow"
The president made an address.