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president Roosevelt Receives Euthusi
astic Greeting From His Fellow
Citizens.

President Roosevelt Receives Euthusi-
astic Greeting From His Fellow
Citizens.
LOUISVILLE, April 4. - President
Roosevelt arrived here at the begin
ming of his southern and western
tour on scheduled time at 9 o'clock
this morning. He was greeted by
Governor Beckham, Acting Mayor
Bareth and Chairman Murray of the
reception committee. A moment after
the train stopped a detachment of
cadets two miles from the place where
the executive left his train, fired the
presidential salute of q guns. A
crowd of several thousand, including
1000 children from several institu-
tions, surrounded the train and as the
president made his appearance he was
greeted with hearty cheers.
The president arrived At the speak.
er's stand at 10 o'clock. He was To-
troduced in a few words by Governor
Beckham. The crowd around the
speakers stand was limited to the
lines of buildings on the various
streets, and at times seemed beyond
the control of the police. Not one.
fifth of those in sight of the president
could hear his marks. The presi.
dent spoke less than Is minutes and
was heartily cheered. In introducing
the president, Governor Beckham
said:
"Not only the people of Louisville,
but the people of all Kentucky re-
joice in welcoming among US the pres.
ident OF this great republic. Regard
less of all political differences, we are
here to do honor, not only to the chief
magistrate of the nation, but also to
Theodore Roosevelt, the man.
1--WE recognize his eminent patriot.
ism, his integrity, his fearlessness
and we believe him to be friend of
the great common people throughout
the country. We also look forward
to him during the next four years, as
the ruler OF this republic, to oblit.
crate the last faint line of sectional
differences that may yet exist in this
country.
81 believe that it is in the power of
this great man, who than any
president since the big.brained and
big.hearted Lincoln, holds the atfec.
tions and the confidence of the people
OF this country-1 say, I believe it is
more in his power than in the power
of any other man, to establish beyond
question the fact that there is no
north, no south, no east and no west
in this country"
AS the president stepped on the
platform and the crowd saw him, q
prolonged cheer went up. The presi.
dent tried to speak, but good.n atured-
ly waited until the applause had died
out.
PARSONS, Kan, April 5.--President
Roosevelt was routed out before
breakfast today. The presidential
special stopped here at 1880 to change
engines, and a crowd gathered around
the private Rocket and attracted
the attention of the occupants by
shouts of "Where is he?:" Several
negroes called: "We have been watt
ing since 4 o'clock to see YOU" The
president hurried his dressing and
stepped to the rear platform, where he
was cheered. The citizens of Parsons
had sent to the car a huge bunch of
American beauties, which was placed
on the breakfast table.
SOUTH MCALL1sTER, /. T., April 5.
This was Roosevelt's day in Indian
Territory, and at every stopping
place on the presidents itinerary it
was observed in Fourth of July fash
lou. The nations chief executive was
the guest of South McAllister for half
an hour, and the people, regardless Of
political affiliations, greeted him with
q warmth and heartiness of welcome
not to be exceeded. The city's ordi.
nary population, with hundreds of Wis.
itors from the surrounding country,
was massed about the railroad sta.
tion, and every man, woman and child
embraced the opportunity of getting a
good look at the distinguished guest.
The city had proclaimed a holiday.
schools and business houses were
closed and abundant decorations we're
displayed. The presidents speech
was heartily cheered and at its con.
clusion the special train pulled out
amid a deafening roar from whistles,
bells and guns.
DALLAS, Texas, April 5.-President
Roosevelt is tonight the guest of the
Lone Star state. The special train
bearing the president and party ar
rived in Dallas over the NJ. X. * T.
railroad promptly at 6:25 this evening.
n~ocantion committees were in avidenca