The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-11

 1 and immediately the President r, cetved on board the flag officers of tn, Atlantic neet The foreign flag ant commanding o6ioers were then re- ceived, and. in departing, they pro. ceeded to the Exposition grounds where they went ashore at Discovery Landing A few minutes later they were followed by the President in the barge of the commander of the neet party
 A President Roosevelt found things in much better condition than when he was here before and did not hesitate to commend the progress that had been made ip improving the appearance of the grounds.
 At Discovery Landing. another sa- lute to the President was fired, during which time the President and mem- bers of his party and the reception committee stood with barred heads. The party then marched to carriages and drove through a guard of honor form ed by the Georgia troops. the cadets of the military and naval acamemies and the Virginia Military Institute. drawn up in open ranks. The great throng within the grounds stretched from the water front to the audito- rum, and on the outside arcrowd of far greater proportions had assembled on Lee Parade, in front of the review- ing stand. Thousands of voices swell ed the cheering, which was begun as soon as the President stepped on land. and continued until the program was opened at the stand. The police ar rangements were better than on the opening day, and the people were kept from surging on the stand and en- dangering the lives of women and children
 On the reviewing stand with the President and his party were Cardinal Gibbons. General stephen D. Lee, com mander-in-chie of the United Confed- crate Veterans: Governor Swanson Of Virginia; Governor Terrell of Georgia, and a number of officials from that State; the Jamestown Exposition state Commissioners: distinguished United States army and naval officers with a number of foreign representatives and a numbei of prominent members of the National Editorial Association.
 Mitchell Introduced President.
 Following patriotic selection by the Exposition Band, the program in- cident to- the Georgia Day celebation was opened by Governor Terrell, who introduced President Mitchell of the Georgia Commission, the master of ceremonies. Mir Mitchell presented Cardinal Gibbons. who offered the in vocation.
 The band played "Star-spangied Banner" after which President Roose- welt was introduced by W. N. Mitchell. President of the Georgia Day Com mission in a brief speech of tribute, first to the South and her ideals, and then to the great men she has pro- duced, at the head of whom he placed the President.
 On the South's regard for the speak CT he was introducing, Mir. Mitchell said:
 Held in esteem. honor and affection by the South, regardless of political affiliation. not because of his exalted position, but for his honesty; because when he sees his duty, like the immor- tai Lee. he swerves not from 1t. hold ing duty, right and justice above gain, applauding and admiring wealth, whether corporate or individual, no matter how great, when honestly got ten; condemn+ng and despising 1t when gained at the expense of betrayed trust. From his beloved Southern mother he imbibes largely the ideals that have placed him before an ad- hiring country as one who means to do his duty by all
 Knowing no North, no South, no East, no West, giving a square deal to the poor as we'll as the rich, seeking the punishment of ill-gotten wealth as he would the pauper In national environment, our distinguished guest is known over the entire world, known and admired. but today I introduce him to you as the most distinguished of Georgia's distinguished grandsons, the President of the United States"
 The President spoke for about an hour, and, at the conclusion, he re- viewed the military parade under com mand of Colonel Philip Reed of the 23rd infantry. as grand marshal. In this procession were foreign and United States sailors and blue jackets, ma- rines, the artillery from Fort Monroe. United States cavalry, artillery and infantry stationed at Camp John Smith. West Point cadets, Annapolis cadets, Virginia Military Institute and Vlr- ginia Polytechnic Institute cadets. 5th Georgia National Guard, the brigade of the Virginia Volunteers and other smaller attachments of military organ izations stationed on the grounds.
 Before the parade was fairly con cluded. the Presidents busy tour or the grounds had been begun and rom that time Ar not a moment was lost The party entered carriages ana were driven to the negro exhibit buildings where only a few members angnleu. While this exhibit was far from being completed. an excellent showing was made.
 Terrell Presents Silver Service.
 From the negro building the party was driven directly to the Georgia State building, where Governor Ter rell, on behalf of the State, presented a silver service costing $10.00O to the battleship Georgia, the service being accepted by the officers of the new vessel. The reception by the ladies of the Georgia company In honor Of President and Mrs. Roosevelt followed. Afte- this a luncheon was given in the building to the President and his party and Rear Admiral Evans. The New York State building was then visited quite informally.