The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-05-16
TRIP TO THE COAST.
President Roosevelt Enjoy. Hosptt tall
ity Of Residents Of Western
states.


ident Roosevelt wound up busy
days work when his train reached
this place at $3.50 o'clock Saturday
night. While the day was busy one,
1t also was interesting. and the pres
ident enjoyed it greatly. He made
many stops and short speeches and
was greeted everywhere by large and
cheering crowds.
Pueblo, Col, May 5.-The siren
whistles of the steel works and smell
tiers Monday evening sounded dear
ening good-by 20 President Roosevelt
as his train sped away to the south
and west, after a remarkable well
come to him by a hundred thousand
people of the Arkansas valley. While
In this city the president spoke brief
ly to large audience.
In Colorado every stop by Presi-
dent Roosevelt was observed in
Fourth of July fashion. The ma
tons chief executive was the guest
of the city of Denver for 2h hours,
and the people, regardless OF politi-
cal affiliations, greeted him with
warmth and heartiness of welcome
not exceeded on his transcontinental
tour. The mayor had proclaimed a
holiday, and schools and business
houses were closed. The president
made only one speech in Denver, and
that was delivered in the open air
on the capitol grounds, where no less
than $4,000 people were assembled.
Santa Fe, N. NJ, May 6.-President
Roosevelt spent three hours and 20
minutes Tuesday in this city, whose
historic buildings and monuments
seemed to be of intense interest to
him. At the capitol he made an adj
dress, speaking for 20 minutes to an
audience of fully 10000 people. Presi-
dent Roosevelt congratulated the peo-
pie of New Mexico on what they have
accomplished and said he believed they
were on the verge of great things.
"Much will depend on the thrift of the
people" said the president, "but the
government can help somewhat, and
the government will help"
Albuquerque, N. NJ, May 5.-The
president closed the most picturesque
day of his western trip with a stop
of two hours in Albuquerque Tuesday
afternoon. His train reached here on
time at $3.50 o'clock, and he was es-
corted at once by reception commit
tee to lavishly decorated stand in
front of the Alvarado hotel, where he
spoke for few minutes to crowd of
5000 people.
Grand Canyon, Ariz., May 7.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt spent the afternoon in
the Grand canyon of the Colorado,
which formed one of .he main themes
of his address to the people in the
morning.
Riverside, CAL, May 8.-President
Roosevelt spent the night in this pic
turesque and beautiful city. He en-
tered the state of California at Red
lands, Thursday afternoon, and was
welcomed by Gov. Pardee and COM
mittee of the state legislature. He
responded in brief address, and aft
err luncheon was driven through the
city and parks. Flowers were in pro-
fusion everywhere and the president,
who is making his first trip through
California, could not find words in
which to express his admiration. Dur.
ing his address the president dis
cussed the question of irrigation, and
declared that the system should be
extended and widened.
Los Angeles, CAL, May 9.--PresideEt
Roosevelt made his entry into Los Az
geles at one o'clock Friday afternoon.
The enthusiastic welcome that greeted
him at each stopping place within the
boundary of California reached eli
max when the special train drew into
La Grande station. Extraordinary po-
lice precautions had been made to
guard the safety of the president dur
ing his stay in Los Angeles. Secret
service men and police officers looked
after him closely. The president wit
messed the annual floral parade, and
was much impressed by the display.
During his brief stop at Pasadena
President Roosevelt visited the home
of Mrs. Garfield, widow of the former
president.