Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-10-04
PRESIDENT IN IOWA.
Stands by His Policy Concerning Un-
desirable Citizens and Corporatlo ns
Touched by Token of Esteem
From the Negroes Of keokuk

Touched by Token of Esteem
From the Negroes Of keokuk
Keokuk. Ia, Oct. 2.-Keokuk put on
gala attire to receive President Roose-
welt when he arrived here. The occa-
sion of the presidents coming was the
movement for a deep waterway down
the Mississippi river to the gulf, and
this city was selected as the point of
embarkation for his voyage down the
river to Memphis.
The president did not deliver his
speech here just as he had prepared it
and given it to the press. He did not
omit any feature, but frequently turned
from his manuscript to interject ex-
temporaneous remarks for emphasis
and elaboration.
Again. as at Canton, his theme was
the similar treatment for rich and poor
and again he found occasion to point his
story with familiar coloquialisms
isn't this good doctrine" he asked
after stating his proposition, address
ing a Grand Army group in front Of
him, and when he received shout of
assent be added that he was always
willing to help a man who stumbles
and falls, but not to carry the man who
Lies down"
1T does him no good, and it is too
much for me-" he added. He dwelt on
the necessity for self-mastery, declar-
ing that every man must have mas
ter" and adding: IF he does lot mas
ter himself. someone else will do So"
| In another connection he laid down
the general proposition that No. pri-
vate soldier is worth a number of poor
major generals, but added that an A
major general is invaluable, the point
being that individual merit is the pearl
of great price in every walk of life. He
was willing to help the big railroad man
who is honest and would protect him
against the demagogue, but he would
not desist in his condemnation Of those
who were not acting honestly.
You will remember that a year ago
l expressed my opinion of certain unde
sirable citizens" he said. II now
stand by what l said" He added that
he would always condemn the man
who inctes to murder and would de
mand punishment for that offense as
he would for the crime of the corpora
ton criminals He would treat both
Just as he would treat other offenders.
The president also emphasized the
Importance of preparation for any
work. That the American people can
"whip the world" he conceded. but con
tended that they would have Il hard
time doing it if not prepared. He
would have all. both men and women.
ing. and he announced his contempt for
the woman who would shirk her duty
as wife and mother
The president declared that his pres
ent policy in relation to corporations
will be continued. regardless Of re-
suits. He believes it has not disturbed
business. Better river highways were
suggested and he put in word for the
farmer. Modification of land laws was
advocated. He held that federal con
troll Of railroads was necessary and
said that we want neither mob nor plu-
} tocratic government.
|. Considerable rain fell during the
. speech. but the president did not allow
il TO interfere. After he had conclutie ed
he was presented with "A gold headed
cane by the negroes of Keokuk. The
presentation speech was made by ne.
gro plasterer, who assured the presi-
| dent that the negro population OF
/ Keokuk has every confidence in his ad
mnistration and in his determination
, to treat the black race with fairness.
The incident seemed to touch the
president. He grasped the speak ers
hand and held it while he made reply
saying that he accepted the present
: with great pleasure. and adding that in
: dealing with the black man. as in deal
: ing with the white, he followed what
he believed TO be the only sane prin-
ciple-that of treating every man ac
cording to his merits as an individual
| regardless Of race.
) Canton, O.. Oct. 2.-William Nc
Kinley was honored by the dedica
ton of the peoples memorial in tn,
/, presence Of thousands. The cere
monies included an address by Presi
dent Roosevelt in which, after a eu
{ logy of the martyr president. b,
D pleaded for more harmony of spirit be
tween the capitalstic and work in,
classes, pointing out that both wer,
subject to wrong-dong.
Burns Caused Child's Death
Medford, Mass, Sept. 30.-Mldret
l.. Wagner. aged years, is dead as