New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-19
SOUTH GREETS PRESIDENT
SPE4KS 1T RICHMOND.
Hearts Of E,r-Confederates Won in
Their Former CAPITAL.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]


glory 10 the blue and the gray. struck respon-
save chord in the capital OF the Confederacy
He made his greatest hit here, for he had
more time 10 expound his sermon. but at Fred
ericksburg and Ashland. on the way from Wash
ington his reception was just as warm and just
as genuine
The climax of the day was reached this after
noon in the beautifully decorated Masonic Hall.
when he told his four hundred hosts that they
had no more claim TO Lee than himself, and next
70 the man who wore the federal coIors in the
struggle between the States he honored the SOL
der who fought for the stars and Bars. The
Governor. the Senators and the leading men OF
the state applauded this sentiment with the
widest enthusiasm. and if any mans word was
needed TO bridge the chasm of sectionalisn, all
within the sound OF his voice declared that the
deed had been accomplished. All the business
houses and schools in Richmond had been closed
20 honor the occasion of the Presidents visit. and
the appearance of the Streets with their solid
walls Of cheering humanity. was eloquent evil
dence that every soul in town had seized the
onnortunity to greet the Executive OF the whole
nation.
The President was at his best in voice and
sptrits and was deeply touched by the whole
soUled honest demonstration If the remainder
Of his Journey through the land Of cotton is
half as full Of heart, he will feel we'll repaid for
the physical toll and brain fatigue that II en-
tails
WHOLE POPULATION IN STREET.
Roosevelt Day in Richmond broke with lower
ing clouds. but by 10 o'clock the bright October
sun shone IN a clear sky The street sweepers
and decorators had been at work all night and
the city was in gala attire Business was prac-
tcalIy suspended at 11:30 o'clock, and nearly
the whole population on the street-gath-
cred at the station lining the sidewalk along
the route announced for the procession The
decorations OF the buildings. public and private.
were profuse in many instances, portraits of the
President being displayed. AT - o'clock sharp
the Presidents train pulled into the Main-st-
station. in which the reception committee had
gathered. The approach to the suburbs was
heralded by blare Of the whistle at the Sea-
board shops. which was responded 10 by whis-
ties ali over the city
4 special committee. consisting of Governor
Montague Mayor Mccarthy and Captain w H
Curtis boarded the Presidents car, and for
r,ally welcomed him to Richmond. A short time
was spent in irtroductions on the platform, and
then the President was escorted to the speakers
stand in Capitol Square
The procession was headed by detail OF
police and consisted of the Virginia Military
Institute cadet corps. 18th Regiment Virginia
Infantry, Richmond Light Infantry Blues, cit-
President consisting Of mounted Howitzers; the
President, Governor and Mayor IN carriages. and
the reception committee and City Council in car
riages. The line Of march was through some OF
the principal streets 10 the western part of the
city and back 10 the Capitol Square All along
the route the President was enthusiastically
cheered. When the procession arrived at the
square the President and party called ct the
Executive Mansion and paid their respects. and
then proceeded the speakers stand, which
was faced by one of the greatest multtudes
wer assembled in Richmond.
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH.
Mayor Mccarthy presented the Governor, who.
in a brief and complimentary speech. the send-
ments Of which were cheered to the echo, intro
duced the President, who spoke follows, be
ginning At 30 p
trust I need hardly say how great is my
pleasure at speaking in this historic capital of
your historic State; the State than which no
other has contributed a larger proportion the
leadership Of the nation: for on the honor roll
OF those American worthless whose greatness is
not only for the age but for all time. not only
Tor one nation but for ell the world, on this
honor roll Nirgnas name stands above all
others And in greeting all Of you, know that
no one VIII grudge my saying a speciaI Wota Coz OF
ackn0vled grnent TO the veterans of the Civil
Var A man would indeed be but poor Arneri-
can who could without a thrill witness the way
In which. IN city after city in the North as in
the South. on every public occasion, the men
who the blue and the men who wore the
gray now march and stand shoulder to shoulder,
giving tangible proof that all now in
fact Well in name reunited people,
people Infinitely richer because of the priceless
memories left to all Americans by you men
who fought in the great war Last Memoria!
Day / spoke in Brooklyn, at the unVelllng OF
the statue Of q Northern general under the
auspices of the Grand Army Of the Repubic,
and THAI great audience cheered every aIluslon
10 the valor and self-devotion OF the men VINO
followed Lee as heartily they cheered every
aIlusion TO the valor and self-devouon OF the
men who followed Grant The wounos ieII py
the great Civil War have long healed, put us
memories remain. Think Of II, oh, my country
men. think Of the good fortune that Is I odIs.
Thar whereas every other war Of modern times
has left feelings Of rancor and bitterness 70 keep
asunder the combatantS, our great war mas iGAt
to the sons and daughters of the men VINO
fought, whichever side they foueht Iie s5 saii5
right 70 feel the keenest pride in the great oeecs
alike Of the men who fought on one sloe ana oi
the who fought on the other. Inc pIouu
self-sacrifce the resolute and daring courage
the high and steadfast devotion 70 Inc FlsI' a1
each saw it, whether Nortnerllet 0s @
Soytherner these qualities render all Americans
forever the debtors of those who IN lne odih
days from '6I 10 60 proved their truth py Iitei @
endeavor Here around Richmond, here IN your
oWI State, there lies battleneId a1teT DIT -
rendered forever memorable by the men VINO
counted death but little thing when WelsHeu
in the balance against doing thear outy dI 7ft
was given them to see It. These men nave ISIS ;
Us of the younger generation not merely lHo
memory Of what they did In war, but OF WHaS S
they did in peace Foreign observers precictesa -
that when such a great closed II would oe
IMPOSSIBLE for the hundreds OF thousands Oh
conabatants 10 return 10 the paths OF peace. IHe!
predicted ceaseiess disorder wild turbulence,
the alienation of anarchy and despotisnl- but
the good sense and self-restrafnt OF the average
American citizen falsfed these prophecies. Inc
great armies disbanded, and the private in the
ranks. like the officer who had commanded him
went back 10 take up the threads OF MS hIe
where lie had dropped them when the cal! 10
arms came II was wonderful marvellous
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