The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-28
OMAHA PUNCTUATES
THE TOUR OF The
PRESIDENT
Dusty and Windy Day for the
Journey Across Nebraska
Mr.. Roosevelt Denounces
Frailties of Both Sides Of
the Labor Question.

OMAHA, Neb., April 27.-Ten thous-
and people were gathered at the Coli
scum tonight to greet President Roose-
welt. The day had been a trying one
for the entire party, the wind blowing
the whole day, and at Lincoln a smart
rainstorm greeted the president on his
arrival. The dust and sand which
blew across the prairies added an
other unpleasant feature to the jour-
ney, which was of a circuitous route.
After leaving Grand Island the first
stop was at Hastings. Fairmont and
Ayr received short stops and the train
arrived OF Lincoln at 1 o'clock. After
brief stop at Washo and another at
Fremont the journey was not inter-
rupted until Omaha was reached at
5:15 p. m. Much preparation had been
made in this city for the presidents
arrival, and he was greeted with -ap-
plause by the people, who lined the
route of the carriage drive. Elaborate
decorations of bunting and flags were
hung from every building, and from
every Flagstaff in the city "Old Glory"
| f1oated proudly. AT the union station
the Great Western arch was festooned
| with bunting, which surrounded an
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other painting framed in the national
colors was placed over the carriage
way through which the presidents par
ty passed. At the entrance to the train
shed was hung a banner of the city.
Drive Through the City.
The reception committee which met
the president was composed of the
boards of governors of the Knights of
Ak Sir-Ben, togethers with Senator
Willard and Dietrich, Gov. Mickey,
Congressman Hitchcock, Former Con-
gresham Mercer, Mayor Moores and
Gen. Henderson.
The military escort was a large one,
headed by a platoon of police. 1t was
composed of the Thurston Rifles,
Omaha Guards, Willard Rifles, South
Omaha troop of cavalry and six COM
panies of the high school cadets. The
drive through the city lasted half an
hour, several of the downtown bust
ness streets being traversed. The en-
tire distance was lined with thousands
of people, who gave the president a
most hearty welcome From his car
riage the president nodded his approx
al. The drive ended at the Omaha
club, where banquet" lasting an hour
and half was given the president and
his party. Covers were laid for ninety
persons, among whom were active
members of the Ak Sir-Ben and dis
tinguished citizens of the city. Gen.
Henderson presided. The presidents
train will leave at o'clock tomorrow
morning for a trip through Iowa.
At the Coliseum.
After the banquet at the club, the
president and his party were escorted
to the Coliseum, which is two miles
from the business portion Of the city.
Although the start was not made until
s o'clock, thousands again turned out
to cheer the president and to catch
glimpse of his face When he reached
the big auditorium it was crowded to
it's capacity. The building was dec
GRATED in national and Ak-Sar-Ben col
ors. When the president and his party
entered a band struck up Hail to the
mendous ovation.
The president devoted much of his
speech to the question of good citizen
ship and went over thoroughly and care
fully what he has already covered on
this subject. He also delivered a brief
eulogy of Gen. U. S. Grant, today be-
ing the anniversary of his birth.
Discusses a Threatened Strike.
Omaha is threatened with an indus
trial strike on May /, and the presi-
dent was asked to say something bear
ing on this subject. In his response to
this request, the president said:
Capitalists and wageworkers alike
should honestly endeavor each to look
at any matter from the other stand
point, with freedom on the one hand
from the contemplate arrogance which
looks down upon the man of less means
and on the other from the no less con-
temptible envy, jealousy and rancor
which hates another because he is bet
ter off. Each quality is the compile
ment of the other, the supplement of
the other, and in point of baseness
there is not the weight of the finger to
choose from. Look at the right side
of those men. Look at in the spirit in
which they work, and if you can only
make the community appreciate the
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