Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
LOVING CUP IN TEXAS
Citizens of Dallas Honor
Roosevelt at Banquet.
COURSE Is COMMEN DED
GOV. HOGG PAID THE EXECUTIVE
SOME NICE COMPLIMENTS.
Trip Through Southwest Marked by
Enthusiasm and Good Feeling
Receptions and Speeches.

DALLAS. Texas April Ga loving cup
was given to President Roosevelt, after a
banquet by the citizens of Dallas last night,
the presentation speech being made by w.
H Atwell, United States district attorney.
Just before the banquet was over former
Gov. ]. S. Hogg, in response to calls, got
up and made speech in which he warmly
commended the President for his policy in
the Panama canal matter and the Northern
Securities case.
At the conclusion of Gov. Hogg's speech
President Roosevelt left his chair, and
walking over to Gov. Hogg, shook hands
with him and warmly commended him.
Gov. Hogg had said in his speech that he
wanted the President to understand that
the people of Texas had not snubbed him
for his action in the Panama canal matter,
notwithstanding the policy of certain south
ern senators.
Greeted by Thousands at Waco.
WACO, Texas, April 6.-Amid the thun-
der of cannon, shrieking of steam whistles
and the hurrahs of thousands of people the
special train bearing President Roosevelt
over the Missouri, Kansas and Texas rail-
road rolled into the station here shortly
after o'clock today.
The President was met by reception
organizations and was given cordial greet
ing.
The President was escorted to the parq
adjoining the depot, where an immense
sembly awaited him. The reception here
was an ovation. Hats, handkerchiefs, UNI
brellas and tiage were waved by the peo-
pie. Each person entering the park bore
a small United States flag and the flutterng
of thousands of these patriotic emblems
made a beautiful spectacle.
The park has of several
and was festooned with the national col
ors. while at every few feet large flags
waved in the breeze. The President was
introduced by Mayor Baker and delivered
an address.
Children Sang America"
Just as the President stepped on the plat
form the school children of Waco, led by
band, sang America"
The entire city was elaborately decorated
and all places of business closed by agree
ment during the stay of the President here.
First Stop of the Day.
The Presidents train made its first stop
of the day at Hillsboro. A large gathering
was at the station, and, yielding to the re-
peated cries for a speech, the President
spoke briefly from the rear platform of his
ear. He was given cordial reception. The
special left Waco at 9:45 for Austin where
the President will make one of the principal
speeches of the day.
Austin in Gala Attire.
AUSTIN, Texas, April 6.-This city is in
gala attire in honor of President Roosevelt
The capital is draped in the national col
ors, and business generally is suspended.
All incoming trains are running from two
to five sections, bringing thousands of peo-
pie from interior towns to join in the greet
ing to the nations chief.
A large number of cowboys have arrived
and one of the notable features of the day
will be an escort of honor composed of these
rugged plainsmen
Both houses of the legislature adjourned
for the day and the members will act as a
reception committee.
The Presidents train Is due here shortly
after = o'clock this afternoon.