Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-01
Should Have Hearty Welcome.

MIR. MaCfarIanu SAID lNiS Illoi HILi5 ptiSA
to his departure: president Roosevelt
ought to be welcomed, as he will be- most
heartily by the people of the District when
he returns from Oyster Bay. Nowhere Is
there more appreciation of his immortal
achievement in securing The Peace or
Roosevelt.
Mr. James F. oyster. president OF the
Business Mems Association, was very much
pleased with the idea of rendering the re
ce2tion.
In the world today he said. and l think
1t manifestly the proper thing for the clti-
zens of the District to give some testimo-
NAL of their appreciation of his efforts in
the cause of humanity. He is so well be
loved in the District that the people should
be only too glad to show their appreciation
of his great work I will be glad to do all
in my power to make the affair a success"
Il will enter into such a plan with the
greatest pleasure" said Mr. John Joy Ed
son, when asked for his opinion of the pro-
posed reception. I'VE have a great occasion
to show our appreciation OF the President
His efforts on behalf of peace have been
watched by the whole civilized world. and
the success that has attended them not only
reflects credit on the nation at large, but
makes the figure of Mr.. Roosevelt stand
out as no other man stands today. We of
the District know him well. and 1t seems
to be very appropriate that the citizens give
him a rousng welcome home. l can be
sioners or the Board of Trade or other or
ganization of citizens to the fullest extent"
Views of Others.
Mr.. c. J. Bell said: II am heartily in IA
vor Of the movement. and will do everything
l can to make it a success
81 will endeavor to do all in my power to
make such demonstration a success"
said DR.. Reyburn. republican national COM
mitteeman from the District. President
Roosevelt deserves the warmest expression
of gratitude from the people for his action
In the conclusion Of peace, which Is a grand
thing for our country, and places 1t on the
highest plane among nations
Approved by Veterans
Gen. A. P. Tasker. commander of the
Department Of the Potomac, c. A. R.. said
when spoken to by Star reporter this
afternoon:
II just writing a letter of congratu-
lation to President Roosevelt on his great
achievement in bringing about peace be-
tween japan and Russia. 1 will leave to-
night for Denver, where the Grand Army
encampfnent is to be held. The G. A. II.
will participate actively in the proposed
demonstration, which is much desired.
and L hope to return from Denver in time
to participate personally. The demonstra-
ton should, and l believe will. be made a
grand event.
bOiHIlldllOeT JOHn LEWIS smith or the De-
partment of the District of Columbia. Unit
ed Spanish War Veterans, said:
THE Spanish war veterans will turn out
to man to do honor to their distinguished
comrade. Col. Theodore Roosevelt. We
are proud of his recent achievement. 1t
has only added to his great fame. He was
already famous. and he Will occupy a high
niche in the temple of fame. The Spanish
war soldiers of the District of Columbia
will do all that lies In their power to make
the proposed demonstration grand and
imposing one We are personally interested.
too, because Col. Roosevelt is an honored
member of our organization"
Mr. Warmers Endorsement
Mr.. B. II. Warner heartily Endorsed the
proposed Homecoming greeting to President
Roosevelt.
II am sure" he said, "all the Presidents
friends and neighbors will be glad to give
him welcome home that will be en-
phatic in its character as to show the
great appreciation of his efforts In bring
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