Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-29
PRESIDENT ON PUGET SOUND
SPEND EIGHT HOURS ON THE
WATER.
Was Greeted in Seattle by 10000
Cheering PeopIe-President Visited
Bremertcn Navy Yard-Greettd by
Men of the Navy-Enjoyed Indian
Canoe Race.

Seattle, Wash, May 24.-For eight
hours Saturday the president was
float on the matchless Puget sound,
and these vivid scenes were ever in
his eye: The blue waters shimmGing
in the warm sunshine of cloudless
day: a dark green, and sinuous shore
line; beyond that the faintest blue Of
the rising forest depths, and atpve
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
and there were countless flags dandng
in the cool breeze and the bright sun
shine.
Withal 1t 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
shield 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
u guns on the revenue cutter Nc
Cuilogh. 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 hur-
ried trip ashore. a presentation to the
president Of a golden battleship set on
a 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 Numbered 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 score of yachts hov-
cred around the presidents steamer
and there was much cheering and flut-
tering of fiags 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 lis when the Spokane land
ed at Seattle, and at $3.50 the president
returned 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
iinger with the honored guest. There
were cheering thousands on the water
front, and countless hags were flying
on land and sea. A spanking breeze
rppled the blue waters Of the sound
thC cl6uhl hu66 "a OLA
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 IL stalwart Indians in
each canoe. There was dash and dar-
ing from start to finish, and the waves
wore nigh enough to make trouble for
.ue req crews. As the long, slim rae
lug craft shot by the Spokane one Of
'aem went over, and in the twinkling
VI an eye II half naked Indians went
out Of sight. A moment later they
ooooed up and chung to the inverted
canoe.
wen, l declare" exclaimed the
president. "They are in the water,
'"' tney take it cool-and wet, too"
roosevelt Cheered.
minute later another canoe went
H ,ou The others made stirring fin
.su' and as they neared the line the
rau, Of the United States WAS
e",ne like baseball enthusiast at
an IL Inning game.
H. darkness had fallen on Puget sound |
~ s peiore the Spokane reached Seat
o., On the return trip. The Queen
Rons was ablaze In anxious expectation. |
rca n,es were blazing on the high hills,
lis a nre threw its rosy glare, search.
acros projected their long beams
bs. oss the black water. and high on
wiz, 'erraced throne the Queen blazed