The San Francisco call., 1905-06-23
SIGNIFICANT ADDRESSES.
President Makes Several Speeches DUR
ing His Stay I'm Massachusetts.


wILLIAMSTOWN. Mass, June 22.-
The zigzag journey of President Roose-
welt among the colleges of Western
Massachusetts ended to-day with his de-
parture from WilliamstoWn after he had
received from Williams college the hon
orary degree of L. H. d. His stay in this
State, which was of scarcely thirty-two
hours duration, was a busy one. He at
tended three college commencements, at
two Of which he received high honorary
degrees; travelled several hundred miles,
and besides delivering significant ad-
dresses at each commencement, made
number OF speeches from the platform
of his car TO citizens who had gathered
at the stations along the route.
The President rose early to-day and
leaned from a window enjoying the SUI
perb view of BERKSHIRE County. After
breakfast the President devoted a few
minutes to meeting the classmates Of
Federal Commissioner James r. Garfield,
who is a trustee of Williams, and then
made a quick inspection Of the new me-
mortal chapel dedicated yesterday.
After a short walk the President ac-
eepted the invitation of his host for
drive which ended just before the COM
rlencement exercises began. He spoke
twice here, once upon receiving the de-
gree and again from the steps OF the
church where the commencement exer-
cises were held, TO the people who could
not get into the auditorium.
Then came luncheon and before
o'clock the President was on his way
back to Washington. His train made
stops at North adams, Adams and F4rts-
Geld, where the citizens joined in demon
strations, and were addressed briefly by
Mr. Roosevelt.
During the trip there was not an un-
pleasant incident. Yesterdays rain was
disagreeable. but to-day, though the
skies were cloudy, no rain fell until after
the train bearing the President had start
ed south.
The feature of the exercises at VIII
liams College was the conferring OF
the honorary degrees. Besides the
President, former Secretary Root and
former ambassador Choate, the re-
cipients OF degrees included Stephen i.
Penrose, president OF the Whitman Col
lege. State Of Washington, doctor of
divinity.
President Roosevelt delivered short
address. in which he said: Il want TO
say word about idealism in politics
/ like 20 see every graduate uphold his
standard Of political idealism in his
life. The ideals must not be high and
fantastic or low and impracticable. Do
not delude yourself to the belief that
fantastic ideals are an indication of
superior virtue. Adopt strong, prac-
ticai ideals and then strive to follow
them as Washington and Lincoln fol-
lowed their ideals. Do not abandon
idealism because IL does not seem TO
work out in your case"
The President said he desired the
assistance in the working out of all
Government problems of ali the col
leges in the country, we have right
TO expect from the colleges" said he,
efficient leadership -
The President discussed briefly by
way of illustration. the Santo Domingo
question. He said the island Govern
ment bonds OF society were on the
point OF dissolution. The United States
was appealed to 10 help the weaker
brother. There was apprehension that
Santo Domingo might be involved in
trouble which would involve the United
States
In the interest of peace and justice"
the President said. we yielded to Santo
Domingo's appeal and now are assist
ing her to work out her financial
troubles without being made the victim
OF force"
Continuing. the President said:
Another question of which ! wish to
speak is that OF a closer supervision by
the Government OF great industrial COM
binations. ] think it has been a great
mistake 70 act on the theory. which has
shaped most Of our legislation. national