Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-04

Louisville, KY, April 4.-The spe
cial train bearing Roosevelt and par
ty arrived at o'clock this morning ex-
actly on scheduled time. A momen.
later the presidents salute of 81 guns
apprised the city that the president
was it's guest
Thousands nt stations.
More than 1000 people had assem-
bled, and as the president landed he
was heartily welcomed by Gov. Beck
ham, acting Mayor Barth and Hon.
Logan c. Murray after which he was
escorted TO his carriage. In few mo-
ments the procession started for the
center of the city. The guests of hon
or and general reception committee oc-
cupied 50 carriages.
The weather was cloudy and threat
ening.
Given Ovation.
The entire line Of march from the
depot TO the court house was lined
with people who greeted the presi-
dent with cheers, and when the bust
ness portion of the city was reached,
the greeting grew into a popular Ova-
ton. Residences and other buildings
were gaily adorned with flags and
bunting and these decorations com
bined with blossoms of magnolia and
and fruit trees. spring flowers, and
green lawns presented most striking
ard beautiful picture.
Veterans on Hand.
AS the procession moved into Broad
way representatives of the United
Confederate Veterans and Grand Ar
my posts. Spanish War Veterans swung
into line in front of the presidents S
carriage and acted as his immediate
guard of honor for the remainder of the
parade. Thousands of school children
massed on Broadway, greeting the dis
tinguished guest by the waving of flags.
This feature seemed TO greatly please
the president.
Arriving at the speakers stand in
the court house square. the presidnet,
upon being introduced by Gov. Beck
ham. spoke for 10 minutes and was
heartily cheered by the assembled null
titudes
Beckhnm Pays Compliment.
In introducing the president, Gov.
BeCkham said:
but the people of all Kentucky rejoice
today 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 this country. but also to
Theodore Roosevelt the man.
we recognize his eminent patriot
ism, integrity and fear,cssncss and al
believe him To be the friend of the
common people throughout the coun
try. We also look forward to him dur
ing the next four years as the ruler OF
this republic to obliterate the last faint
line of sectional differences that may
exist in this country. | believe it is in
the power of this great man who. more
than any other presidenusince the big
Drained. big-hearted Lincoln. holds the
affections and confidence of the people
of this country
President Gratifed.
When the applause had ceased, the
president said:
Gov. Beckham, and YOU my fellow
Americans: Surely any man would
indeed be gratified to be greeted in
this way by such an audience and be
introduced as you have introduced me
Gov Beckham. As the governor has
so well said. upon all important ques
tions questions that infinitely tran
scend mere partisan differences-we
are fundamentally one.
I'm a question of foreign and inter
national politics, points upon which
there can be no proper division on par
ty lines infinitely exceed in number
those upon which there can be such d.
vision and. Gov. Beckham, l shall d,
all that is in me TO justify the hope {,
which you have given expression an,
try 10 show myself the president of al
the people of the United States And
naturally. l feel particularly gratife,
at seeing here. today. joined in Jhi4
procession. men who wore blue anC
men who wore gray in the dark days
Each OF you fought for the right a
il was given him 10 see the right an'
each of you has left US the right {,
feel pride not only in your valor, bu
in your devotion to what you con
scientiously believed your duty.
All Reunited.
And now we are al one and as re