The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-19
But Considers Federal Super
vision Necessity.
LAWS ARE DEFECTIYE.
Power to Correct Unjust Sched-
ules Should Be Given.
Also Authority to Make Changes
Immediately Effective.
He Delivers a Notable Address
at Raleigh, N. c.

Raleigh. y c.. oct. 19.-With the
music of the band and many cheers as
greeting to him, the president Of the
United States in his special train
pulled into the Union depot at Ral-
eigh today promptly on time. A re-
ception committee of 100 citizens and
Lieutenant Governor Winston well
coined the president to the state In
the forced absence of Governor Glenn
who is in Greensboro at the funeral
of his brother.
There were thousands of people
about the depot as the presidential
party came to the street. There was a
volley of cheers which rose again and
again as, the president passed along the
street in his carriage, bowling to the
right and left, standing and waving
his hands in pleasant greeting to the
little children.
Reception at the Capitol.
President Roosevelt was introduced
by Ex-Governor Aycock.
In the carriage with the president
was Mrs Roosevelt, Lieutenant Cover
nor Winston and Secretary Loeb. After
the presidents carriage, in addition to
the five secret service men, were a spec
ial detail Of the staff of Governor Glenn.
The residences stores and public build
ingS were profussly decorated and the
streets were roped from curb to curb.
Both sidewalks were jammed with Deo-
pie while every available window and
piazza was occupied by thousands who
| cheered from time to time. The pro-
cession passed to the state capitol where
in the senate chamber were waiting del
egations of many ladies and gentlemen.
officers OF the state, supreme court
judges and others Here all the party
was presented to the president and AIRS.
Roosevelt.
~
event was the presentation of a hand
some bouquet of carnations and bridal
roses presented by William, the
young son of the late Lieu
Worth Bagley Daniels, nephew OF Err
sign Worth BagIey Of the Spanish
American war and son Of Josephus
aDniels, Democratic national commit
teeman from North Carolina. A visit
to the senate chamber was for the par
ticular purpose of having the presi-
dent, on behalf of the North Carolina.
Literary and Historical society, pre-
sent a handsome $500 gold loving CUP
studded with North Carolina gems, to
John Charles MCNEIL of Charlotte as
a reward for having produced the best
piece OF literature in the state during
tbs year. This cup is given by Mrs.
Lindsay Patterson of Winston.
c. B. Aycocks the first elected presi-
dent of the society, made brief
speech, after which Mr.. Roosevelt, in
literary effort, presented the cup to
MT. Mcneil.
Immediately after the presentation
the line of march was resumed to the
fair grounds, the route the entire dis
tance being thronged with people who
wildly applauded the president and
Mrs. Roosevelt. Particularly pleased
was Mr. Roosevelt. when on the hand
some lawn of DIR. c. ". Burkett of the
State Agricultural and Mechanical col
lege, ne saw big picture of himself
thus inscribed:
welcome to our president. who
dares to do right, who dares to be
true, who dares to do that which no
other can do"
There were nearly 10000 people in
the fair grounds when the president
arrived. The president was introduced
by Lieutenant Governor Winston and
began his remarks with a pleasant
reference to thee occasion and noted
tnaI he mad been met at the station by
an officer in confederate uniform, Ma
jor Henry A. London of Pittsboro.
who said:
I am glad to meet my president. I
fought in the Confederate army for
four years wearing the gray, but now
my son is in the United States navy
fighting for our flag" (Applause).
At the conclusion of his speech
Which was enthusiastically 6pplauded,
the president took luncheon in a spec
ial banquet hall on the fair grounds in
company with the officials of the fair
and state.
The president was afterward escort
ed to the depot by military and civic
parade, in the party being many ia
dies in carriages, and left Raleigh at
1870 for Durham, Greggsboro, High
Point, Salisbury and Charlotte on his
way south.
The Presidents Address.
The president spoke as follows:
am glad here at the capital of
North Carolina to have a chance to
greet so many of the sons and daugF-
ters of your great state. North Caro-
lina's part in our history has ever been
high and honorable. It was in North
Carolina that the Mecklenburg De-
claration of Independence foreshadow-
ed the course taken in a few short
months by the representatives of the
thirteen colonies assembled in Phila-
delplia. North Carolina can rightful-
" say that she pointed US the way
which led to the formation Of the new
nation. In the Revolution she did
many memorable deeds: and the battle
OF Kings Mountain marked the turn
the south. But congratulate you not
only upon your past, but upon your
present. I congratulate you upon the
great industrial activity shown in your
commonwealth, an industrial activity
which, to mention but one thing, has
other IN the number of its textile FAC
tories. You are showing In practical
fashion your realization Of the truth
that there must be a foundation or
material WeIl-being in order that any
community may make real and rapid
progress. And I am happy to say hat
you are IN addition showing in pFac-
ticaI fashion your understanding ef
the great truth that this material we'll