Arizona republican., 1905-05-09
ton and entered their car for the night.
TIE PRESIDENTS ARRIVAL.

THE PRESIDENTS ARRIVAL.
 Denver, Colo, May S.-The Rio Grande train bearing the presidential party arrived at the Union station in this city promptly on time. This was at 3: 30 D. m, and not a hitch occurred in the arrangements at the depot. The chamber of commerce reception com mittee, headed by President Temple, and including Governor Mcdonald and Mayor Speer, stepped to the rear end of the presidents private car, Rock et" ready to receive the city's honored guest. Standing on the platform were Secret Service Agents Tyree and Sloan and Secretary Loeb. MT. Temple in troduced himself and was allowed to mount the steps, being followed by Governor Mcdonald, the mayor and Senators Patterson and Teller Almost immediately President Roosevelt emerged from the rear door of the car and grasped Senator Patterson's hand in warm greeting. The senator quick ly introduced the other members of the reception committee and then Presl- dent Roosevelt descended from the car, while the crowd banked behind the iron fence cheered Justify. The presi- dent was taken in hand by MT. Temple, the governor and mayor. and, sur rounded by a score of local detectives, went hurriedly through the arched en- trance to the station.
 As he stepped into the court on the Seventeenth street side of the station he became plainly visible to the multi tude being held in check on both sides of the street by the police. A great cheer rent the air, and the president Coffed his hat and bowed smilingly. At the same time troops from Ft. Lo- gan and the cavalry of the state mili- tia, who were standing at attention inside the large court, saluted and the president swept his eyes along both lines in responsive greetings. During this momentary pause the presidents carriage was drawn up to the curbing and he entered with an elastic step. Almost without orders. the regulars | fell into line and proceeded up Seven teenth street. followed by the cavalry on spirited mounts. The preceding military platoon of mounted police was led by Chief Michael Delaney. So perfect were the police arrange ments effected by stationing squads at every crossing. that the head of the i procession found little necessity for ] active work. and no interference was met during the journey of about two miles to the Brown Palace hotel All along the route throngs of people banked the streets and waived flags ! and cheered vigorously. The president stood up most of the time and bowed ] hatless to the cheering crowds. He paid marked attention to tho women and children in the lines. smiling with ] evident pleasure at the greetings O. the latter The buildings along the line of march were gaily decorated in streamers and festoons of tri-colored bunting flags. shields and pictures Of
 the nations chief.
 Arriving at the Brown Palace hotel the president entered from the Seven teenth street side and was taken to his
 quarters on the seventh floor. During
 his presence in the hotel none but members of his party, the guests of the
 banquet and the press club and the
 legitimate guests of the hotel were al
 lowed beyond the sixth floor The
 presidential party arrived at the hote
 at $ o'clock. For an hour and a quar-
 ter the president was in retirement il
 his rooms. hastily looking over impor-
 tant communications and consulting
 with Secretary Loeb. He then sen
 word to the Denver press club, whC !. had assembled on the floor below tC
 await his visit, that he would receive
 them in his own rooms. Soon hi:
 apartments were crowded by member: , of the newspaper organization. Presi
 dent Roosevelt greeted his visitor:
 most cordially, extending his hand tC every man in the procession that pass
 ed through his door.
 A solid gold membership card, made
 of Colorado precious metal, with hi!
 name inscribed thereon as first hon.
 orary member of the club, was pre-
 sented to the president. This was ac-
 cepted in a brief but feeling speech
 of appreciation. A few minutes later
 the president was taken in charge by
 the chamber of commerce member. and made an honorary member of tha
 organization. A reception of the
 guests of the banquet was held and the
 president then entered the banque
 roOm-