The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-07
PRESIDENT
 AT REUNION Ready For Meeting of the Rough Riders. SAN ANTONIO HIS HOST T0day'S Exercises Patriotic
 Demonstration. Comrades of Famous Regiment Open Camp and Elect Omcers and New Honorary Members,
 Including Wheeler.
SAN ANTONIO HIS HOST

an eventful trip across a large portion of Texas, President Roosevelt arrived in San Antonio at S:S9 o'clock tonight. When the special train bearing the President reached the station he was greeted with cheers from thousands of throats, and the lusty "Hurrahs" of his old comrades in arms, the famous Rough Riders of the Spanish-American 70 War, who are holding their annual re- union near the crumbling walls of the historic Alamo. could be plainly heard above the din.
 The city is a maze of color in honor of the Presidents visit. Business houses and residences are decorated with flags and bunting and tomorrow's exercises promise to be the most pa- triotic demonstration ever held in the State.
 The Presidents train was run on a siding near the depot where 1t will re- main until tomorrow night, when the visitors will leave for Fort Worth. The train Is being guarded by a detail of city police and as the President will be astir early tomorrow every precau- tion will be taken to permit him to ss- cure a good nights rest.
 The Presidents train left Dallas promptly at 5:30 o'clock this morning. Its occupants were sleeping sound.y when the long run across the State be- gan, but the President was up aid astir at o'clock. The first stop of the day was at Hillsboro, where prae- tically the entire population of the town turned out. The President spoke briefly and was given a cordial recep- tion.
 Remarkable Demonstration.
 When the train reached Waco cannon were fired and bands played patriotic airs. The arena about the depot and the railroad yards was packed with hu- manity. A reception committee made its way to the Presidents car and he was escorted to a stand in the city park nearly. His appearance was the signal for a remarkable denonstratloM Thousands of tiny American flags were waved by men and women alike and it was several minutes before the Pres ident could begin his address The band played the stirring strains of Dixie" and the President smiled and beat time to the music. The Presi- dents address was brief and he was frequently applauded.
 The President returned to his train with difficulty, so great was the crowd. As the train moved away he stood up on the rear platform and waved his hand to the people.
 The train glided swiftly across the plains of North Texas and al noon ent- cred the fertile valley of the Bra EOS. Several short stops were made and one especially interested the President be- cause of the manner in which 1t oc- cured. When the citizens of Temple learned that the train would not stop at their city hurried call of the City Council was requested. The City Fath- CTS immediately passed an emergency ordinance requiring the train to stop at the depot three minutes. When this news was telegraphed the President ne laughed heartily and seemed pleased He immediately issued instructions that the stop be made Nearly the to- tai popualtion of the little city was on hand and the greeting accorded tho Chief Executive was most hearty.
 At Texas Capital.
 At Taylor. which was reached at 12:30, the train was switched from the tracks of the Missouri. Kansas and Texas Railroad to those of the Inter national and Great Northern and the run to Austin began. The capital city waS reached at o'clock and President Roosevelt was met at the depot by Governor Lauham, Lieutenant Cover nor Neil and a committee of thirty citizens and members of the Texas leg islature The President was in excel lent spirits and appeared none the worse for his long ridt across the country He expressed himself as be- ing most pleased to arrive in Austin under such aupicious circumstances. The entire party were placed in car riages and driven to the State house where President Roosevelt made two speeches, one in the hall of represen- tatiVes and the other on the lawn. The President was taken for a drive over the city. The day was ideal and so crowded were the streets that 1t proved q difficult matter for the mili- tia to control the vast throng. The school children of the city, both white and black, were lined up for review along the line of march and cheered Justify as the President passed.
 Che of the most enthusiastic demon- strations of the day occurred at New Braunfels. When the special arrived there 1t was surrounded by a dense mass of surging people. all anxious to greet the chief executive. New Braun fels Is German settlement and is noted for its thrift and enterprise. The President spoke encouragingly to the people who cordially applauded his utterances.
 The long ride was brought to an end when San Antonio was reached shortly before o'clock
 The Reunion.
 The fullest reunion of the Rough Riders is in progress in San Antonio Camp was opened this morning. Oh- cers were elected. the constitution amended. the retiring president made a speech and four names were added to the rolls Of honorary membership.
 The new officers are President C. E. Hunter, Indian Territory; First Vico President David Goodrich. Indian Ter ritory: Secretary, Robert Colbert, h. dian Territory
 Probably the most striking feature of the business session was the selec- tion of honorary members. Those chosen were as follows: Lieutenant General s. B. NJ. Young, Major Gen eral Joseph Wheeler. retired; Major General Samuel Sumner. and Brigadler General Chares l.. Cooper, retired. The constitution was amended so that biennial unions will be held hereafter
 Governor Joseph H. Kibbey of Ari-