Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-10-20
RICHMOND'S WELCOME
Capital OF Old Dominion ROusingly
Greeis Chief Executive.
PRAISE
Peys a Tribute TO yirginla's Mighty
Chieftain, Robert r.. Lee, and
Expresses Delight at His
Hearty Reception.

open her gates TO President Roosevelt
wednesday. and during the seven
hours OF his stay. state and city on
cIals and citizens accorded him a well
come. hearty and sincere. The presi-
Dental train arrived "A few minutes
after noon and from that moment until
Z o'clock that night. when he departed
for Raleigh. ~. c.. over the Seabord
Air Line. he was given an ovation. His
entry into the city was the signal for a
wild demonstration from a multitude.
and the welcoming enthusiasm only
ceased when his train continued on its
journey TO the south.
Roosevelt day IN Richmond broke
with glittering clouds. but by o'clock
the bright October sun shone IN a clear
sky. The street sweepcrs and decor
atOrs had been AZ work all night and
the city Was In gala attire. business
was practically suspended AZ 1850
o'clock and nearly the whole ppopu-
lation was IN the streets. Gathered at
the depot or lining the sidewalk along
the route announced for the process
sion. The decorations OF the buildings.
public and private. were profuse In
many instances portraits Of the presi-
dent being displayed.
AZ II o'clock sharp the presidential
train pulled into the Main street de-
pot In which the reception committees
had gathered The approach 90 the
suburbs was heralded by blast Of the
whistles OF the SeabOard shops. which
was responded TO by whistles all over
the
speciai committee. consisting OF
Governor Montague. Mayor Mccarthy
and Captain W. II. Curtis. boarded the
presidents car and formally welcomed
him TO Richmond short while was
spent In introductions on the platform
and then the president was escorted 20
the speakers stand IN Capitol square.
The procession wus headed by a de-
tail q police and consisted OF the Vir-
ginia Military Institute cadet corps.
Seventh Virginia Volunteer Infantry.
Richmond Lirht Infantry Blues. Citi-
zens' mounteI escort and special es-
cort 90 the president consisting of
mounted how1tzcrs. the president. gov.
ernor and mayor In carriages and the
reception committee and city Officials
IN carriages
When the procession arrived at Can
itol square me president and party
called az the executive mansion ana
paid their respects. and then repaired
20 the speaker stand. which was sur
rounded by one Of the greatest multi
tudes ever assembled in Richmond
Mayor Mccarthy presented the gov
ernor. VINO. IN bref and most compu-
mentary speech the sentiments 0f
which We're cheered 20 the echo. intro
duced the president
President Roosevelt IN his speech
said that he trusted hs need hardly
say how great was his pleasure az
speaking "in this historic capital OF
your historic state: the state than
which no other has contribute a larger
proportion TO the leadership Of the ma
tion: for on the honor roll OF those
American worthless whose greatness Is
not only for the age but for all time
not only for one nation. but for all the
world. on this honor roll Vlrginia's
name stands above all others"
Mr.. Roosevelt spoke of what bravery
the southern soldiers displayed In the
war between the states. Il think great
or praise h due the south" he said.
''for what her people have accomplish
ed I'm the forty years OF peace. Her
success has been extraordinary. and all
citizens % our common country should
feel Joy and pride in a."
The president finished speaking at
1870 o'clock when the line was re-
formed and the march taken up TO the
Masonic temple. where an elaborate
banquet with covers for 400 persons
was spread The hall was magnih-
Gently decorated. Tho president was
evidently In the highest spirits and
talked and laughed constantly during
the meal.
Mayor Mccarthy proposed a toast 10
the president. which was drunk en-
Enthusiastically. and Mr.. Roosevelt rose
TO RESPOND After the banquet the
presidential party visited points Of In
terest about the city. The party first
stopped az the Lee monument. where
the Confederate veterans from II. T.
Lee Camp Soldiers Home were gath
cred 20 greet the president He paid
= high tribute to General Lee and the
Confederate soldiers.
The party then visited tho old home
OF the late Chief Justice Marshall. then
ST. Johns Episcopal church. where
Patrick Henry made his great 'glve
me liberty or give me death" speech
Mrs. Roosevelt was elegantly enter
tained by the wife OF Governor Mon
hague. Most fashionable element ~ the
atty attended.
At the Confederate museum Mr..
Roosevelt was presented with a bunch
OF roses tied with Confederate colors.
Shortly after o'clock the president
Joined Mrs. Roosevelt az the govern
ors mansion and a little later the Wis
itors were escorted TO the station.
whence at o'clock their train depart