The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-04-14
WARM WELCOME
Extended President Roosevelt by
the Kentucky People.
THE BLUE AND GRAY,
Gov. Beckham Welcomed Him as the
Man to Whom We Look During the
Next Four Years to Obliterate
All Sectional Differences
Between Sections.

All Sectional Differences
Between Sections.
A dispatch from Louisville, Ky,
says President Roosevelt's welcome tC
Old Kentucky was typical OF the
State, and his reference in his speech
to united country, his greeting oil
Confederate veterans as my com
rades" and his allusion to the wearer
of the grey who bore aloft at the
head Of the procession of escort the
flag OF one united country' greatly
pleased those who could hear him.
The President was In Louisville but
| two hours, but not moment was
lost. His reception in the residence
section Of the city was cordial, as he
passed through the business sec tion 1t
was thoroughly demonstrative OF good
will, and at the speaking stand and
on the short drive over the business
section it was an assured ovation.
Everywhere the crowds were enor-
nous, but orderly, and, barring a lit
tie confusion in front of the speakers
stand the police arrangements were
excellent. The President was greatly
pleased at the cordiality Of the crowds
and was much touched over the pre-.
sentation OF three magnificent souve-
Mrs reminiscent of Abraham Lincoln.
These souvenirs were given him q few
moments before his train departed for
the Southwest. The President was
welcomed to Louisville by acting
Mayor Paul G. Boeth
The President responded briefly,
and was then escorted to his carriage
few steps away, where he was seat.
ed with secretary Loeb, Governor
Beckham and Mr.. Murray. Proceed
ed by detail OF mounted police and
by mounted civilian escort bearing
the Presidents colors, the Presidents
carriage moved forward, the process
sion being under way in few mo-
ments with Gen. John B. Cas5leman
acting as grand marshal. The Presi-
dent was cheered at frequent intervals
by continuous line OF people from
the time he left his train until the
party neared the business section,
where the greeting grew into popu-
lar ovation. He was compelled to lift
his hat often during the drive, but as
he neared Broadway he removed his
hat aud was kept busy bowling from
right TO left.
Drawn up on Broadway between
Third and Fourth streets were the
George b. Eastin Camp, United Con-
federaUe Veterans, two.posts of Grand
Army men, and the Spanish War Vet
erans' Associations. Louisville has
but single camp OF Confederates but
it Is large one, and it's members
were out in full strength, with Gen.
John III. Leathers in command AS
the head OF the escorting column
moved onto Broadway the civilian es
cort with the Presidents colors moved
rapidly forward and the representa-
tives Of the blue and the gray swung
into line, In columns Of fours, directly
In front OF the Presidents carriage,
and acted as his Immediate guard of
honor for the remainder of the pa
rade.
At Fourth and Broadway about a
thousand pupils Of the boys and girls
high schools we're banked along the
walls and terraced lawns OF the Y. M.
Q. a. Home. Flags waved a welcome
to the evident pleasure OF the Presi-
dent, whose carriage a moment later
turned into Fourth street. The retail
district was black with people. Every
window along Fourth street had its
occupants and the roofs OF buildings
were occupied while the street below
was a mass of humanity. The decor
ationS on Fourth street were lavish,
| the beautiful Government building at
Fourth and Chestnut streets, being
especially attractive.
The President arrived at the speak.
er's stand in front Of the Court
House, at Sixth and Jefferson streets,
at 10 A. M. He was introduced in a
few words, by Governor 81 ckman, who
said: Not only the people of Louis
vile, but the people Of all Kentucky
rejoice today In welcoming among IL,
the President Of this great republic.
Regardless OF all political differences
we are here to do honor, nos only to
the Chief Magistrate OF this great
country, but also to Theodore Roose
velt, the man. Great applause.)
We recognize his eminent patriot.
ism, his integrity, his feariessne. s, and
we all believe him to be friend OF the
great common people, throughout this
country. We also look forward to him
during the next four years as the ruler
Of this republic, to Obllterate the last
faint line OF sectional differences that
may exist In this country. (Applause.
believe that 1T is In the power o.
this great man, who more than any
President since the big Drained an(
big hearted Lincoln, holds the aifec
tion and the confidence Of the people
OF this country; l say, believe it Il
more In his power than In The poWe
OF any c5her man to establish beyont
question the fact that there is n,
North, no South, no East and no Wes
In this country"
AS the President stepped upon th
, platform and the crowds saw him
prolonged cheer went up. The Presi
, dent tried to speak, but good natured
ly waited until the applause had die,
out. Then he said:
God bless Beckham and you, 10
J fellow Americans. (Applause.) Surel
t any man would indeed be gratitied t
, be greeted in this way by such an au
dience, and be introduced rs you hav
introduced me, Governor Beckham
(Applause.)
, AS the Governor has so well said
upon all the important questions. tn
!, questions that infinitely transcen
,, mere partisan differences, we are fund