Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-05-13
PRESIDENT N CALIFORNIA
SPENT A QUIET SUNDAY At
HOTEL DEL MONTE.
One Of the Most Beautiful Spots in the
State-He Took a Thorough Rest,
Preparatory to the Busy Coming
Week-Horseback Ride After Break.
fast-Attended Episcopal Services.

Hotel Del Monte. Cal, May H.
President Roosevelt spent one OF the
most restful Sundays he has encoun-
tered since his trip began. In one Of
two miles from the nearest city, un-
hampered by curious crowds, he had
chance to thoroughly rest and pre-
pare for the coming week, which prom.
ises to be one of the busiest on his
journey. Colonel Ward and a detacti-
ment Of the Fifteenth infantry, who
are stationed at Fort Monterey. headed
by the regimental band, arrived at his
car. After the president had greeted
the colonel and his staff. he was driven
to the hotel, where he and his parry
had breakfast.
At the conclusion Of that meal the
president and a small party rode
horseback over the famous II mile
drive along the sea. while Governor
Pardee and some OF the members of
the presidents party drove the route
in carriages. The weather was all
that could be desired and the trip was
greatly enjoyed by the president, who
was enthusiastic over the beauty Uf
the scenery. In the afternoon he at.
tended St. Johns chapel on the hotel
grounds. The services were conducted
by Rev. Hobart Chetwood, the chap
lain.
At the conclusion of the services the
president. Secretary of the Navy
college and President Wheeler of the
University of California spent a couple
of hours strolling about the hotel
grounds.
Appeared During the Evening.
After dinner President Roosevelt
held an informal reception in one OF
the parlors of the hotel. He shook
hands with the guests Of the house and
with the officers who are stationed at
Fort Monterey. The uniforms of the
latter and the handsome dresses of the
ladies made the scene brilliant one.
President Roosevelt will board his
train at o'clock Monday morning and
make his first stop at Pajaro, where he
is sheduled to arrive at $50 O'Clock.
Monday night he will spend at San
Jose, and San Francisco will be reach
ed Tuesday afternoon.
1t was the intention to have the
president review the troops stationed
at Fort Monterey, but he declined to
do so on account Of its being Sunday
He requested Colonel Ward to do away
with all formality, as he desired to
spend the day quietly and not partici-
pate in any official functions. His
wishes were respected and the only
evidences Of the soldiers we're the
guards about the hotel and detach.
ments stationed along the line Of the
ride. to keep the road clear.
British Tars to March.
San Francisco, May II H. M. s.
Grafton has arrived here from Esqui.
malt and will take prominent part in
the reception to be rendered Presi.
dent Roosevelt on his arrival here.
feature OF the parade to lie given
in the presidents honor will be the
part taken by the British sailors from
the Grafton; for the first time in more
than century will the sailors If
Britain march side ty side on Ameri.
can soil with the sailors OF the United
States and the sight is expected to ne
one Of the most inspiring Of the day.
The Grafton was taken from the dry
dock at Esquimalt especially to repre-
sent Great Britain in the naval display
given in honor Of President Roosevelt.
Half dozen vessels Of the highest
type in the American navy are at
anchor in the harbor and the appear
ance of the Grafton of the Golden
Gate this evening was the signal for
the firing Of a deafening salute in
bopar ~ tho WAITING admiral