The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1903-05-07
ROOSEVELT SPEAKS.
A Fierce Wind Prevailed and the
Cold Was Severe.
MEMORABLE OCCASION INST. LOUIS
Roosevelt ths Only Oae Whose Voice
Could b. Heard Fifty Feet From
the Rostrum,

ST. Louis, Special.-The buildings Of
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Iwcrc formally dedicated Thursday,
with all pOmp and ceremony. In every
way, save one, the exercises were
4 success, and this one circumstance was
\ the weather. The wind blew fercly
from the west, sending great clOdds
II dust whirl.ng into the faces OF the
troops az they marched past the Presi-
dent, and at times so nearly binding
\ the President that it was well nigh
N Impossible for him to see across the
street upon which the troops were
marching. Added to the discomfort OF
The wind and dust was "A tcmera;urc
(which sought for the marrow and gen
NcTaily reached it. The ladies, who. Oh
Nihe strength Of the warm weather yes
IA rday. came in summer dresses to the
#toyicWng stand suffered keenly. and
#lu: for the thoughtfu!nCs3 OF officers
& McOmmandiEg the guard thrown around
Mthc reviewing stand, who provided
M them with blankets many OF them
#NOuld have been compelled to leave
M he place. Both President Roosevelt
Nv 8and EEPrCsident Cleveland remained
n the stand exposed to the raw wiId
M ntil the end of the parade, although
#i heir faces were blue and their limbs
# stinCnol by the cold. Despite this
heavy handicap, however, the cCrcmo-
IN Mes proper were splcndidly handed
" and the programme was carried out to
he letter. The pardue. which took place
"a the morning. IVES somewhat longer
passing the President than had been
inspected, and he was fifteen minutes
behind the Sceduled time when he was
, scOrtcd by the committee into the
LIBERAL Arts building. In order to ar
~ i've even as early as that, he was
& 2mpClled to take his monday meal
uicr somewhat uncomfortable circum-
tauces. During the luncheon the food
yas placed on rectangular counter
nd the President. like everybody else.
helped himself" The crowd inside the
"nt was dense when the President,
N7ith Secretary Wilson and others, en-
ferod. He was so closely pressed that
y dCn he attempted to move his arm
S elbow disturbed cup of coffee held
by General COTbin. With some diff
ulty the officers forced the crowd to
How the distinguished guest elbow
fo2m, but they would allow him moth
ng more This manoeuvre forced the
I|XH lJuliHl StIltEdl OuL OF Ln6 range Oh
he sandwiches, but the President de-
voted one hand to passing food to his
Scort, while the other was devoted to
BIS own advantage. Owing TO his ad-
w Nantageous position the PRECEDENT soon
1elt called upon to help passing plates
which service he performed with alac-
Pity and cheerfulness. The important
Weremonies in the Liberal Arcs building
vi In OIL -
patCh Early IN the exercises word was
brought to Senator Carter, the Presi-
tent Of the day, that some portions OF
he hall were being dangerouly con.
tested, and he was asked to avoid de-
ays as far as possible. He did 80. ant
rom the first to last the events or
he programme succeeded each other
fapidly. OF all the speakers, Presden
Roosevelt alone was able to make his
} olce carry further than so fest from
he stage. BY far the largest part c.
he assembly could hear nothing. anC
thousands OF people in the rear par
pt the hall were constantly movin'
bout and producing q muffled roa
khat would have bafrled a fog horn.
When the President rose to speal
e was cheered to the echo. He bowed
gam and again, and suggested by hi
amer that quiet be restored. FINAL,
mounted the board railing in from
the restrum, where he could be see,
ON every part OF the hall, and agail
N otlcned for silence. There was every
Rlng but silence. and President Fran
suggested that he proceed with hi
peech and quiet would follow. Presi
ent Roosevelt laughed and shook hi
ead. Taking advantage Of the luii Il
aiied, Now you, my fellow-c!tizens
We me all the chance you can, for
fed IT. The chance was given an
began his address. A burst of an
ause greeted his statement that tn
ptch had done great things for tn
untfy in It's infancy, and the Presi
Mt laughed in a manner which plain
said: That means my ancestors.
notner outburst of applause, whic
as long continued after he had spc
about Is minutes, caused him t
ugh and remark to President Frar
Now they think I'm done" an
en- the applause died away he wer
with his speech.