Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-05-14
DAY SPENT IN FRISCO
President Rises Early and Is
KEEP on the Go Con-
tinually.
RECEPTION IN NATIVE SONS HALL
Thousands of School Children Re.
viewed--Roosevelt Shakes Hand of
Little Chinese Girl, but Does Not
Kiss Her-Luncheon at Cliff House.

Kiss Her-Luncheon at Cliff House.
San Francisco, May 14.-President
Roosevelt arose early and at o'clock
left the Palace hotel, escorted by a
squadron of cavalry. The streets
were lined with people, who eheered
as the presidents carriage passed on
the way to Native Sons hall, where
a reception IN the presidents honor
was held. Mayor Schmitz and Secre-
tary Loeb were seated with the chief
executive and Rear Admiral Bickfora
and staff came directly behind.
At the Native Sons building was
assembled vast throng, which, as
the president came in sight, mani,
tested great enthusiasm. The hall
itself was crowded with members of
the California Society of Pioneers, the
Native Sons of the Golden West. the
Native Daughters and the veterans of
the Mexican war. Ex-Mayor James
D. Phelan delivered brief address
of welcome and introduced Henry b.
Russ, who spoke briefly. as also did
General Stewart, II. r. Noble and
Miss Eliza R. Keith.
Souvenir Presented President.
James D. Phelan then presented to
the president a souvenir of the occa-
sion. the work of a native sculptor,
representing a bear hunt, reproduced
in gold In accepting tie gife Presi-
dent Roosevelt responded in a happy
manner to all of the addresses of well
nome. His remarks were punctuat-
ed by laughter and applause and at
the close he was escorted to his car
rage by a joint committee Of the as
sembled orders. The presidential
party thens proceeded to Van Ness
avenue, where thousands of school
children had assembled. 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 photograph by little Chi
nese girl, who was lifted UP SO that
he could shake her hands.
After the review of the children the
president drove through the preside
and had a glance at the buildings, tho
barracks of the different troops and
the new Notifications. which stand at
the entrance to the harbor and COM
mand the bay He continued the
drive along the new road and finally
reached the golf links on which the
military review was held General
Macarthur was in command. The
men marched past with the tread Of
veterans-infantry artillery and cav
airy. Each arm of the service made
most imposing spectacle.
The president complimented Gen
eral Macarthur and other high off.
GERS on the excellent showing of the
men and the splendid appearance of
the garrison.
Broke Ground for Monument.
The presidential party was then es.
corted through Golden Gate park to
the Cliff house, where luncheon was
had with members of the executive
committee, Governor Pardee, Admiral
Bickford and other invited guests
| The return was through the park
| The party halted at the Baker street
entrance, where a large crowd was in
waiting to watch the president turn
his shovelful of earth for the MeKin
ley monument.
Many representatives of the Span
ish-American war veterans, the Grand
Army of the Republic and the pi
oreers were in attendance, and they
were referred to in eulogistic terms
by the president in his remarks. From
the park the president was taken di
rectly to the Palace hotel, where be
rested until evening.
AT Mechanics pavilion the presi
dent made the most important speech
he has delivered since he left st
Louis His subject Expansion ant
Trade Development and Protection o.
the Country's Newly Acquired Posses
sion in the Pacific" together with thC
advocacy of greater navy, was one
that made his discourse Of particular
interest to the Californians, and hC
aroused his auditors to a high pitcF
of enthusiasm 1t was a mighty gath
ering that listened to the president
The doors of the pavilion were thrown
open to the public at an early hou'
and thousands of citizens thronget
the building long before the tim,
scheduled FOR the arrival Of the presi
Dental party.