The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-19
Great Out-Pouring Of the People
Hear Him in Capitol Square.
Makes Fine Impression.
IN CLOSE TOUCH
WITH AUDIENCE.
Mayor Presides and President is Introduced BY Gov.
Montague in Words Of Burning Eloquence-Men
Of Prominence on the Stand, While Vast
Throng Surges Before the Dis
nguished Guest.
tinguished Guest.

The grandest ovation rendered an
AMERICAN citizen within thu lifetimc
of the presen; generation In this city
/ was that accorded President Roosevelt
in the Capitol Square yesterday after
noon, when no less than $500 enthusiast
tic people clcered him as lie spoke,
The President was introduced by Cover
nor Montague, whose eloquent words
reached to the far sides of the vast
asscmblage and the warmth OF which
wcre often loudly cheercd Mayor Nc
Carthy presided. and presented the Gov
ernor. and his speech was NOT only
timely but eloquent.
rhe function in the Capitol Square was
a success beyond the expectations Of the
most sanguine, and the President Joined
1nosi heartily In all that took place,
bringing himself at all times In close
touch with the wonderful throng that
greeted his appearance.
ii BY 1890 r. NJ the splendid ampht-g
theatre afforded by the historic grounds
q fronting the speakers stand was fairy
well filed and an hour later, when the
Presidential party arrived. there was no
n available space in sight. The seats on
the stand were occupied by promineh.
citizens Of Richmond and by United
States Senators and Congressman. Sena-
tors Martin and Daniel sat on the thira
row behind the President. and seemed
70 enjoy the prcccedinss.
The stand was handsomely decorated
with Virginia and national colora. ana
from the four corners. in the soft SCUM
crn breeze there flew large flags OF ,ile
national government. tls
In a Jolly Good Humor.
While waiting for the distinguished g,
i rarty,5fihe crowd pressed against the
wires stretched around the stand. and
< 1ndulp4d zin good natured conversation
and hume rons eople. iI.c Gliding men y
x boys md girls climbed trees. and as they
went5up3tiley were ioldly oh ccred.
.s As the President appeared by tho,
southeastern entrance of the stand there
4 was an ovauon which was at$once re-
markable. He was accompanied by Gov
ernor Montague. Mayor Mccarthy and
a large corps OF detectives and secret
service men.
The sight was inspiring. the thought
@gubime. Surrounded by acres of patriotic
people there stood the last President of
the greatest of all republics. facing d.
rectly n splendid monument OF his first.
predecessor while 70 his right was the
most histor State capital on the Amert-a
can continent. s "
To his left was a monument TO that
great commander, Henry Clay, while
within the sound of his voice stood
statue OF the Confederacy's wonderful
infantry war god-Stonewall Jackson.
None OF these inspiring environments
were overlooked by the President in his
magnificent address.
But there were other incidents toilend.
that character Of inspiration which al
f ways stirs our patriotic American hearts.
Hundreds OF unfurled flags, waving hats
and handerclicfs. and thousands of en-
thusiastic voices combined to make the
Presidents reception one of the most
memorable ever Witnessed here
A Great Ovation.
The crowd was not confined to the
Capital Square. Although there were
multtudes OF people on all sides within
the railing. others were hanging out OF
sight. AS the Presidential party APP
preached, the band played Dixie and
all those on the stand arose and with
uncovered heads Joined In creating the
great wave of enthusiasm that swept
over the vast assemblase.
The President was not unconscious OF
the ovation being rendered him. He
bowed graciously from side to side, and
turning to Governor Montague said:
Magnificent, fine, Governor. fear
cannot make myself heard to one-fourth
OF these people,
"Three cheers for Teddy" yelled some
one In the crowd, and the responses were
prompt and enthusiastic.
AS Mayor Mccarthy arose to Introduce
the Governor, the President said, again
remarhing on the outpourng of the peo-
L pie: '"Wonderful crowd, sir; wonderful"