The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-07
TODAY WILL BE EVENTFUL
Rough Riders and City of San Antonio Have Prepared Notable Series of Demonstrations During
 Ills Visit

train bearing the President reached the station, he was greeted with cheers rom thousands of throats and the lusty "hur- rahs' of his old comrades in arms the famous Rough Riders of the Spanish American war, who arc holding their an- nual reunion 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 patriotic demon- stration ever held In the state.
 The Presidents train was run on 8 siding near the depot, where 1t will re- main until tomorrow night when the wis itors 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 precautiop will be taken to permit him to secure a good nights rest.
 President Was Up Early. The Presidents train left Dallas prompt ly at 30 o'clock this mornin-. It's occu- pants NtIt siCtpiib SVbhuiy NhN' NH@ long run across the state began. but the President was up and around at o'clock The first stop was made at Hillsboro. where practically the entire population of the town turned out. The President was given a cordial reception.
 When the train reached Waco, cannon were fired and bands played patriotic airs. The arena about the depot and the railraod yards was packed witl humanity. A reception committee made, it's way to the Presidents ear, and he was escorted to a stand in the city park near by. Alis 1 appeare nee wps The signal for q rena t- [ able demonstration. Thodsands of thiy American flags were waved by men and women alike, and 1t was several minutes before the President could begin his ad- dress. The band played the stirring strains of Dixie and the President l smiled and beat time to the music. The Presidents 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 upon the rear platform and waved his hand to the people.
 Council Passes Ordinance.
 The train glided swiftly across the plsins of North Texas and at noon en- tered the fertile valley of the Brazos. Sev- eral short stops were made and one es- pecially interested the President, because of the manner in which 1t occurred. When the citizens of Temple learned that the train would not stop at their city, hur- ried call of the eity<counci was request ed. The city fathers immediately passed an emergency ordinance requiring the train to stop at the depot three minutes When this news was telegraphed the President he laughed heartily, and seem cd pleased He immediately issued in- structions that the stop be made. Nearly the total popuiation of the little city was on hand, and the greeting accorded the chief executive was most hearty
 At Taylor which was reached at 12 30 tLe train was switched from the tracks of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas rail- road to those of the International and Great Northern, and the run to Austin began. The capital city was reached at 7 o'clock. and President Roosevelt was met at the depot by Governor Lanham, Lieutenant Governor Nell and a commit tee of thirty citizens and members of the Texas legislature. The President was in excellent spirits and appeared none the worse for his long ride across the country. He expressed himself as being most pleased to arrive in Austin under such suspicious circumstances. The en-
 
 driven to the state house where Presi- dent Roosevelt made two speeches, one in the hall of representatives and the other on the lawn. The President was taken for a ,6rive over the city. The day was ideal and crowded were the streets that it proved a difficult mat ter for the militia 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 cheer ed Justify as the President passed.
 Germans Are Enthusiastic.
 One of the most enthusiastic demon- strations of the day occurred at New Braunfels. When the special arrived there 1t was surrounded by q dense mass ot surging people, all anxious to greet the chief executive. New Braunsfes s German settlement, and is noted for it's thrift and enterprise. The President spoke encouragingly to the people, who cordially applauded n-s utterances.
 The long ride was brought to an end when San Antonio was reached shortly before 9 o'clock.
 Addresses the Legislature.
 To the Texas legislature at Austin to- day the President said:
 NO President of the United States no good American proud of his country, could enter this capital and stand in this hall without feeling q certain thrill of pride in his citizenship and in the hls- tcry of the country's past. This building in which we now are is not only one of the largest. but one of the most beauti- fu; of it's kind throughout the world It Is eminently fitting that so great state should have so fine capitol building
 There are one of two things that should like particularly to say in this chamber, and 10 the members of the Texas legislature. received copy of the resolution presented by your body introduced, I understand, by ex-Minister Terrell in reference to the passage of the interestate commerce act l wish to thank you most heartily for what you did. think, Governor and Mir Speaker, and gentlemen, that the longer our ex- ptrience fin public office is, the more we realize that at least 95 per cent, if not more. independence in the work done by any public officer who Is worthy of his