The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-15
PRESENTS TO RoosEvELT.
Q eaFculptured Bear Hunt, Another Photo
Prom Chinese Girl
(By the Associated Press.)


San Francisco, May 1S-President
Roosevelt arose early today and at .
o'clock left the Palace Hotel, escorted by
a squadron of cavalry The streets were
lined with people who cheered as the
Presidents carriage passed on the way
to Native Sons Hall. where a reception
In the Presidents honor was held.
A number of addresses of welcome were
delivered, and James D. Phelan presented
to the President souvenir of the occa-
sion, the work of a native sculptor, rep
Tesenting a bear hunt, reproduced in
gold. In accepting the gift, President
Roosevelt responded in a happy manner
to all of the addresses of welcome, which
had been made. His remarks were pune
tuated by laughter and applause and at
the close he was escorted to his car
riage by joint committee of the assem-
bled orders The Presidential party then
proceeded to Vanness Avenue, where
thousands of school children had assem-
bled.
Every child had a flag which was waved
as the President passed. An incident of
the ride was the presentation to the Pres
ident of a photograph by a little Chinese
girl who was lifted uD so that he could
shake her hand. After the review of the
children the President drove to the
Preside, where a military review was
held. General Macarthur was in corr
mand. The men marched past with the
tread of veterans-infantry, artillery and
cavalry. Each arm of the service made
a most imposing spectacle.
The President complimented General
Macarthur and other high officers on the
excellent showing Of the men and Che
splendid appearance of the garrison
After lunch the President turned a
shovelful of earth for the Mckinley monu-
ment in Golden Gate Park
Many representatives of the Spanish
American war veterans, the Grand Army.
and the pioneers were in attendance and
they were referred to in eulogistis terms
by the President in his remarks The
President then returned to his hotel
At the Mechanics Pavilion the Presi-
dent made the most important speech he
has delivered since he had left st. Louis.
The subject Expansion and Trade De
velopment and Protection of the Coun-
try's new Acquired possessions in the Pa
cific?" together with the advocacy of a
greater navy was one that made his dis
course of particular interest to the Cali
fcrnians and he aroused his auditors to
a high pitch of enthusiasm. After speak
ing of the Importance of the Pacific as
a factor in commerce and referring to
cur control of the Philippines as provi-
Dental, the President said:
I'VE infinitely desire peace and the
surest way to obtain it is to show that
we are not afraid of war We should deal
in spirit of fairness and justice with
all weaker nations; we should show to
the strongest that we are able to main
tain our rights. Such showing cannot be
made by buster, for buster merely in
vites contempt. Let us speak courteous
ly. deal fairly and keep ourselves armed
and ready If we do these things we
can count on the peace that comes only
to the Just man armed, to the just man
who neither fears nor inficts wrong. We
must keep on building and maintaining
a thoroughly efficient navy with plenty
of the best and most formidable ships
with an ample supply of officers and OF
men, and with these officers and men
trained in the most thorough way to the
best possible performance of their duty
Only thus can we assure our position in
the world at large and in particular oul
position here on the Pacific