Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-11-08

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WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. s.
With cheers and good wishes re-
sounding at the Washington navy
yard, President and Mrs. Roosevelt
and other members Of their party this
afternoon boarded the naval yacht
Mayfiower and began the first stage
of the voyageSto Porto Rico and Pan
anna Among those at the landing to
see the. party off were many friends
of the Roosevelts, including several
members Of the cabinet and their
families.
The Mayflower conveys the party to
a point Off the mouth Of the Kappa
hammock river, where the magnificent
Louisiana awaits them. Inn
the president and his party
is aboard the Louisiana will put to
sea, conveyed by her sister ships. the
Washington and the Tennessee.
Seven Rooms for Party.
The presidential quarters on the
Louisiana are situated aft and con-
sist Of seven staterooms and three
bathrooms. The large cabin intended
for the occupancy Of a flag ofiicer has
has been converted into a large dining
and reception room. The chief Of
Stairs cabin Is to be used as sitting
room, while. the space around the after
turret has been specially prepared as
a sort Of general sitting room for the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt, DR..
Rixey, Secretary Latta and other
members of the party. The admirars
stateroom Is to be occupied by Presi-
dent Roosevelt. while the captains
quarters have been set aside for the
use Of Mrs Roosevelt. During the
journey Captain Couden Of the Louis
lana will occupy the emergency cabin
on the bridge. while the other officers
will be located in quarters below.
Purpose 10 to See Canal.
The sole purpose Of the president in
going to Panama is to familiarize him.
self with the conditions on the isthmus
as they relate to the construction Of
the isthmian canal. The stop at San
Junan is to be merely a courtesy visit
designed to show the interest Of the
president and the nation In Porto and
Its welfare. Four days are to be spent
on the isthmus and II present plans
are carried out they will be exceed
ingly busy ones. Immediately after
landing at Colon. where they will be
received by President Amador Of the
Panama republic, Chairman shonts Of
the canal commission and other dignt-
taries. the presidential party will be
taken aboard a train and run slowly
across the isthmus to La Boca, giving
the president a casual view of the
towns. the canal and a parade of the
native school children. At La Coca
there will be an inspection of the
Of the old De Lessep's canal
and on the Panama railroad Luncheon
will be served at Ancon. followed by
a trip around Ancon hill and a visit
to the hospital. The remainder of the
day will be given by President Roose-
welt to the government of Panama.
Will Give Address.
On the afternoon Of that day the
president will deliver one of the two
set speeches which he intends to make
while on the isthmus. This will be
delivered from stand in the public
square OF Ancon and will be in reply
to the formal welcome of President
Amador. At night President Roose-
velt will be entertained by President
at dinner The chief officials
and many Of the leading citizens of
will be in attendance, to-
sether with the officials of this govern
ment In charge Of the canal construc-
ion. The dinner will be followed by
I reception and ball. The night will
De spent by the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt at the Hotel Tivoli i.
inspect Canal.
The next day President Roosevelt,