The Washington herald., 1906-11-22

san Juan. Porto RICO. NOV. IL ne pei'-
tie ship Louisiana, with President Roose-
Welt and his party on board. arrived at
Ponce at an early hour this morning
from Colon. The city was crowded with
visitors from the country. all eascr to /
sec the President Of the United States.
The crowd began to pour into town
yesterday and last night many Of them
were unable to find sleeping quarters, and
were obliged 10 remain up all night. This I
however. did not appear 10 dampen their
enthusiasm
Gov. Beckman Winthrop and the mem
bers Of the administration, who had gone
from here To welcome Mr Roosevelt
boarded the Louisiana shortly after she
arrived. After short stay on board the
President and Gov. Winthrop came ashore /
in a launch On the pier were Mayor
OpDenheimer and other officials, and the
former extended a formal welcome TO the
President.
The wharycs in tie vicinity of the land
ing place were black with people, and
great crowds lined the streets leading
TO the city han. where lIE Roosevelt
was scheduled 20 hold q reception. Ropes
were stretched along the sides Of the
streets % Keep the crowds from over
flowing thcm. The roofs and windows
along the route were packed with spec
taJors. Everywhere the city presented q
gala appearance, and the great abundance
Of American flags was noteworthy fea-
ture OF the day
shower Flowers on Him.
The President rode from the wharf to
the city hall in an automobile. and as it
passed along flowers were showered upon
him. He arose in the auto and bowed in
al directions TO the people. who were
wildly acclaiTing him. Arrived at the
city Eall he received a large number Of
prominent citizens Subsequently. in re-
spending 10 an address Of welcome from
a balcony OF the city hal. he said, among
other things.
i shall continue L. use every effort
20 secuEe citizenship for the Porto
Ricans. ! am confident that il VIII
come in the -elId, and all that can do
20 hasten the day I VIII d. Ny efforts
viii oe unceasiag Sc help YOU along the
path of true seIf-gOyernmeut which
must have for It's basis union of or
Ger. liberty, Justice, and honesty. sa-
lutte you from my heart as fellow-cIti-
zeEs.
The sirls Of the Industrial School pre-
sented 20 Mrs Roosevelt richly em1roiG-
cred shirt waists and other things Mr.
Roosevelt was much Cr1tifed by the ap-
pearance OF the scholars Of the graded
schools, who turned out in his honor. and
he made a few remarks emphasizing the
benefits accruing from educating the chill
dren IN American principles and institu-
tiOEs.
Banners Along the Roadway.
Subsequently the party lett in eleven
automobiles for San Juan. Along the
route banners were extended bearing in
scriptoEs reading:
The whole country asks for self-gov-
eminent. We want 10 be American citi-
zens"
ii Juana Diaz. Coamo, and Aibonito
the demonstrations were similar TO those
In Ponce, but, Of course, on a smaller
scale. Everywhere the whole population
turned out 20 see the President in each
Of the towns mentioned lie stopped for
three minutes.
Cayey was reached at $50 p. III. Here
tire party mad luncheon in the barracks.
being informally entertained by Maj
GIfth, commanding the post. The jour
ney was continued az 2.15 Mr. Roosevelt
expressed himself as astonished by the
wonderful development of the country
waicl has been converted into an i'm
necse tobacco plantation
AT Caguar. the principal town on the
military road, the reception eQualed that
at Ponce. Lrs. Roosevelt was showCrcd
with flowers. and received several gifts
that were presented by the citv Mr.
Roosevelt here delivered lengthy speech
on the question Of citizenship, which was
the theme Of all his addresses. At Rio
Piedras and other towns he was heartily
received, and he spoke so often that the
party got behind their schedule time He
became more and more enthusiastic as
he approached San Juan.
ROOters for Ball Team.
He stopped at the Porto Rico Normal
School. where the students noisely greet
ed him. He spoke 10 them I'm a jocular
strain at first He said that their yell Of
greeting indicated that they had a base
ball team. Some one shouted that they
had, and Mr. Roosevelt added that the
yell sounded as though somebody had
made a home run. He then proceeded to
dwell upon the serious phase of life
san Juan fairly outdid itself in the re-
ception it gave the iHustrious visitor
Never before. even during the time Of
spanish rule was such a spectacle wit
messed. The entire population were
wildly elated, and the city was one huge
mass of glowing colors. Where the road
enters san Juan an arch had been con-
structed, representing the gates OF the
city
Here Mayor Tood handed over the keys
Of the town to the President Then the
Porto Rico regiment fell In front Of the
Presidents automobile and Lieut. Col
Bailey and his staf acted as escort, rid
ing on all sides Of the car. AS the party
proceeded through the city the cheering
was deafening. After the palace was
reached the President reviewed the troops
and received number Of delegations. A
public reception was given at the palace
tonight
Mr. Graham. commissioner of interior,
had charge Of the details Of the trip.
which passed on without a single un-
toward incident. At every kilometer
along the military road a policeman was
stationed The President praised Chief
of Police Hamiu for the efficiency of his
men,