New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-14
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The streets lined with people. who cheered
as the Presidents carriage passed on the way
to Native Sons Hall, where reception IN the
Presidents honor was held. Mayor scnmlz
and Secretary Loeb We're seated with the Presl-
dent and Rear Admiral Bickford, Of the British
Navy, and his staff. came directly behind' mem
bers of the executive committee following IN
carriages. At the Native Sons building vast
throng manifested great enthusiasm as the
President came in sight. The hall was CROWDED
with members of the California Society OF Pio-
nesrs the Native Sons Of the Golden West, the
Native Daughters and the Veterans OF the Mex
lean War. Ex-Mayor James d. Pheian dehV-
cred brief address Of welcome ana introduces
Henry B. Russ, president of the Society OF Gan
fornia Pioneers. who spoke briefly, as also ala
General Stewart, president Of the Society OF
Veterans of the Mexican War; II. r. McNooIe'
president of the Native Sons of the Golden
West, and Miss Eliza r. Keith in behalf of the
Native Daughters.
Mr.. Phelan then presented to the President
souvenir of the occasion. the work Of a native
sculptor, representing bear hunt. reproduced
IN gold. In accepting the gift, President Roose-
Welt responded in a happy manner TO all the
addresses Of welcome which had been made
His remarks were punctuated by laughter ana
applause, and at the close he was escorted 10
his carriage by Joint cernmittee OF the as
sembled orders. The party then proceeded 10
Van Ness-ave, where thousands of school chill
dren had assembled. They carried banners
beautifully worked in silks and other fine fab
RIGS Every child had a flag which was waved
as the President passed An incident of the
ride was the presentation to the President of
photograph by a little Chinese girl. who was
lifted I'D so that he could shake her hands
After the review of the children the Presi-
dent drove through the Preside and hao d
glance at the buildings. the barracks and the
new Notifications. which stand at the entrance
to the harbor and command the bay He con-
tinued to drive along the new road and finally
reached the golf links, 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. The President complimented General Mac
Arthur and other officers on the splendid ap-
pearance of the garrison.
The Presidents party was then escorted
through the Golden Gate Park to the Gin
House, where luncheon had with members
of the executive committee. Governor Pardee'
Admiral Bickford and other invited guests. The
return through the park The party halted
at the Baker-st. entrance. where a large crowd
was waiting to watch the President break
ground for the Mckinley monument which Is
TO be erected by the citizens of San Francisco.
Many representatives of the Spanish-American
War veterans, the Grand Army and the Pioneers
were present, and they were referred 10 In
eulogistic terms by the President In his re-
marks.
The ceremonies were opened by Chairman A.
A. Watkins VINO presented to Mr.. Roosevelt a
souvenir shovel made from the material of
which the monument will be built President
Roosevelt said IL was appropriate that the hrSt
sod should be turned in the presence of the old
comrades of President Mckinley in the time of
1S61-'65. He continued:
1t is not toe much to say that since Lin
coin was as widely qnyIersally loved IN this e9gn7
to him not only to rise TO the most exalted station,
Virtues Which every American Citizen worthy Of
the name likes to regard as typicaIly American to
relations private and Ru6lic as IN the most init
in his relations with his neighbors and finally in
his CONDUCT Of the great affairs Of state And ex-
Ting Alright the greatest problem which it has ever
natIon-the problem Of the preservation Of the
Union and the abolition of slavery-exactly as it
should in his youth in settling that great problem.
fact and in name. the nations chief to settle the
problems ms s}PTnging out Of the Spanish %aEpro6
dealt with by the men who, under the lead Of
who, unfolding the craftsmanship of Lincoln and
Thomas or Sheridan, saved and perpetuated the
When. in 1885, the war which President Mckinley
In all honesty and with all sincerity sought to avoid
became inevitable and was pressed upon him. he
did his best to prevent the war coming, Once it
became evident 1t had to come, he did his best to
see that 1t was ended as quickly and as thoroughly
possible.
1t is a good lesson for nations and individuals to
learn never to hit if it be helped. but never 10
hit soft and think that 1t is getting TO be fairly
well understood that that is foreign policy.
We do not want to threaten, certainly we do not
desire TO wrong any man. We going to keep
out Of trouble II possibly cam but If il becomes
necessary for honor and our interest TO assert
a given position: shall assert il with every
intention of making the assertion good.
In country there is not any soldier that is
not a volunteer soldier Every officer. every en-
listed In the navy the army is there because
he has volunteered to go in. and as looked at the
faces of the officers and the under General
Macarthur and Admiral Glass l felt proud.
commander in CHIEF. that they formed our navy and
army. and prouder, American citizen. to
such American citizens wearing the uniform Of
Uncle Sam.
On behalf of soldiers of the Spanish war, Mr..
King, who was Rough Rider. presented TO the
President beautiful canteen, and Mr.. Roosevelt
made happy response.
From the park the President was taken to the
Palace Hotel. where he rested until evening.