Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-27
PRESIDENT ON PUGET SOUND
SPEND EIGHT HOURS ON THE
WATER.
Was Greeted In Seattle by $4,000
Cheering People-President Visited
Bremerton Navy Yard-Greeted by
Men Of the Navy-Enjoyed Indian
Canoe Race.

his eye: The blue waters shimmering
in the warm sunshine of q cloudless
day; q dark green, and sinuous shore
line; beyond that the faintest blue Of
the rising forest depths, and above
that the snowy summit of the Olym.
pics and Cascades.
But there were other sights to make
glad the heart OF Theodore Roosevelt.
There were 10000 cheering Americans
in the cool breeze and the bright sun
shine.
Withal it was restful day for the
nations chief magistrate. He made
but three speeches. enjoyed compare
tive seclusion and passed what he pro-
nounced one of the most delightful
days of his life.
Bearing on high the presidents dark
blue flag with its golden eagle and
snield Of red and blue, the majestic
and luxurious steamer Spokane drew
away from Tacoma at o'clock in the
morning to the presidential salute Of
II guns on the revenue cutter Nc
Cullogh. Aboard were 300 guests be-
sides the presidential party. including
scores of men noted in the young
states stirring history.
The first landing was at the Bremen
ton navy yard. where the government
has invested many hundreds Of thou.
sands of dollars. A scarlet coated band
was playing gaily on the wharf, ma
rines. tars and middies were lined up
in honor of the great event and the
yards Of shipping were black with
cheering men. The stop was brief,
but there was time enough for a hur-
ried trip ashore, presentation to the
president Of golden battleship set on
bar of silver, and the delivery by the
president Of little gem Of thanks. AS
the Spokane neared the shore, and
again as she drew away, the great
guns of the yard thundered the presi-
Dental salute.
Several thousand Seattle people
were on the waters Of Elliott bay to
receive the president and give him
naval escort to the city's edge. Forty
steam craft and a score Of yachts hov-
cred around the presidents steamer.
and there was much cheering and flut-
tering of flags and handkerchiefs and
a great babel of steam whistles. Port
land had the greatest parade and floral
flag decorations; Tacoma the prettiest
drive and surroundings; but Seattle
had the greatest crowds, and Everett
the most enthusiasm.
1t was 1 :15 when the Spokane land
ed at Seattle, and at $3.50 the president
ieturned to the steamer and started
down the sound for Everett, 80 miles
away. The scene as the stately boat
moved from the dock was one that will
linger with the honored guest. There
were cheering thousands on the water
front. and countless flags were flying
on land and sea. A spanking breeze
rippled the blue waters Of the sound
and Huttered the signal flags Of six
government vessels in the harbor.
Everett was right glad to see the
president. and said SO. 1t was out
with its neighbors and friends 10000
strong, and after the customary drive
and the usual address 1t gave the
president an entertainment that kin
died his eye and brought stirring
yell to his throat.
An Indian canoe race had been ar
ranged, with five canoes in sharp COM
petition, and II stalwart Indians in
each canoe. There was dash and dar-
| ing from start to finish, and the waves
were high enough to make trouble for
the red crews. AS the long. slim rae
ing craft shot by the Spokane one Of
them went over, and in the twinkling
of an eye II half naked Indians went
out Of sight. A moment later they
bobbed up and clung to the inverted
canoe.
well, declare" exclaimed the
president. "They are in the water.
But they take 1t cool-and wet, too"
Roosevelt cheered.
A minute later another canoe went
over. The others made a stirring fln-
ish, and as they neared the line the
president Of the United States was
yelling like a baseball enthusiast at
an II inning game.
Darkness had fallen on Puget sound
long before the Spokane reached Seat
tie on the return trip. The Queen
City was ablaze in anxious expectation.
Bonflres were blazing on the high hills.
red fire threw its rosy glare. search
lights projected their long beams
across the black water. and high on
her terraced throne the Queen blazed
with myriads of electric lights.
Late as was the hour, the crowds
were there. Such throngs as the city
had never known before, with un-
Guenched enthusiasm and swelling
shouts of welcome. The presidential
party was hurried to the Grand Opera
Louse, where a great audience had
been waiting and wondering for nearly
two hours. and where he was present
ed with a gold pan valued at $3.50 by
the Arctic brotherhood.
Sunday he attended church.
Avoids Political Speeches.
President Roosevelt has delivered a
dozen speeches in Oregon and Wash
ington, but in none of them has he
once referred to the republican party.