Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-27
r,tion's Executive Draws Theme
From Proverbs on
Kindly Words.
GREETED BY TEN THOUSAND
Thunder Of Cheers Mingles With
Ponderous Harmony OF
Great Band.
n.,,stions OF Vast Auditorium a Pa
,r,o,ic Feature Adding to impress
siyeness of the Scene.

Amid the waving OF dsgs and hand
ksrchiofs and the cheering Of l0.09o
,'oooie with the din Increased by the
r.,dition OF the strains Of The star
s,aneled Banner" by 100 picked mu-
,i,isns from the salt Lake Federated
Musicians union under the direction
%, Prof A. Petersen. President TAFT
catered the big tabernacle shortly after
O'clock Sunday morning, the honored
guest u a loyal people.
The people stood on their feet while
tbey ohoered the nations chief eXecu-
live and the demonstration lasted sew
eral minutes. That the president was
y,s.bly affected by the warmth OF the
,eceution from the vast audience WAS
spparent for be bowed his acknowledge
mdnts in an directions, and then stood
vim his head sligntly bent forward
until the cheering ceased and the peo-
rle resumed Their seats. IL was an
ovation of the most inspiring kind, IN
which every Individual comprising the
yas audience took part with spOn-
taniety and earnestness.
President Taft occupied the pulpit
on tine top row, and sat next TO Senator
smoot on the one side and Gov, Spry
on the other ON the tier below sat
Mayor Bransford. in company with
senator Sutherland, Senator w Z.
Bolah OF Idaho. and Congressman
Howell Of Utah The third tier was
occupied by w. j. Halloran, president
Of the Commercial club, G. 5. Holmes
and others.
The decorations in the tabernacle
we're lavish and fitting. The stand and
rulpit seats had been covered with
dupngs and bunting, and flags were
used in plofuslon. Al the opposite end
Of the large auditorium, suspended In
The midst OF the sloping dome, appear
cd in Illuminated relief, surrounded by
The national col0rs, the words Our
President
The lower floor as we'll as the gallery
was filed TO overlooking and many peO-
pie we're standing IN the aisles and
d00rWays Every available seat was
occupied. and II is estimated that fully
10000 people were present 20 greet the
president and the length and breadth
" that greeting must resound in the
memory OF the president, as Wen as OF
ai present upon that occasion, as long
as memory shall last.
The work Of the tabernacle choir,
which was present in force. under Prof.
stephens. was OF the most finished
character with Prof j j Mcclellan
az the organ the choir rendered the
Gloria chorus from Faust" in mas
terly style, being applauded to the
echo. The choir also rendered "rhe
star Spangled Banner" at the close
Of the gathering, during which the
audience stood.
Mrs. Charles G. Pummer. in *
quisite voice and with depth OF feeling,
sang the Flag Without a Stain" The
great audience was moved to cheers
by the Inspiring music and words OF
This patriotic song. and the applause
greeting the talented vocalist lasted
many moments
Gov Spry presided M the services.
and announced the numbers. To Sena-
Tor smoot fell the pleasing duty ~
Introducing President Taft to the audi
enee. Senator Shoots remarks were
hlled with deep feeling. for he was in
Producing the chief executive Of the ma
ton 10 the people with whom ne had
spent his life and who had honored
him as being one Of their representa-
lFes ln the highest legislative body OF
me greatest country on earth.
INTRODUCES PRESIDENT.
Senator Reed smoot in introducing
President Taft said:
Friends and fellow citizens: The
people OF Utah are greatly honored in
us,ing with them so long the president
OIL lhe United States. CApplause) We
gre an DESTROYS that his visit here will
De pleasant one. and / do know that
WIZ De a profitable one TO the people
~ Ltah (Applause) We thank the
l'sl1ent Tor his visit and / but echo
lne voice and sentiment, | believe. OF
.eiy citizen, In saying, God bless our
lps'ueut, tApplause) May he live
I,ns n the hearts of the people (ap-
l'uss) ana may his administration, as
PRESIDENT of these United states. he
one that every soul that loves INC aap
I.ay zoe proud Of (Appiause) We are
l04a or mis- past achievements, and
Ne nave confidence that In the future.
president of the United States, his
@@.nelemenis will be even greater.
ls hitting, indeed, that this recep-
.n ne given, and the greater part Of
"Ile on nils visit be, In the principal
t ll our state, for il was here. Mr..
PRESIDENT slxty-two years ago. that
Fiil-auun was planted in the tons OF
e mountains ApplauseD There
0lti a hahd Of pioneers, ii3 in NUM-
Qua ar their great leader looked
l'" llls valley, and entering tho
"e almost upon the spot where we
N'N, sald that there would be es-
"Iieheo mere a great commonwealth
Hlt temple built 10 the living God.
MEXICAN SOIL THEN.
hl- was Mexican soil then, but they
ull love OF our country al heart.
ahons the first things they did
10 pant Old Glory upon Ensign
49, ,applause) and said that here
would De- hullded "a common Uoalth NM.
lnc stars and stripes lApplauso
Nhllre's God has been lavish ,,itb No.
viul upon The state OF Utah. and
d.. "u neg resources have not been
An. p.l' ny any manner Of means.
nj ,'Pie mere extend 20 the people
l'a' United states "a hearty wei-
uld ask them 10 come ana helm
~ u.Nelop the undoyeloped resources
XII, 'ol mas given us. ] received q
lhe other day from Vice prcsl-
'narles W. Fairbanks re IA
.s visit in the far cast. in the
, anq mn that letter b. said. ''Tho
l, Win the people here IA mat
r nave lived with their hacks toward
.t Nllie' Mr. President. tho peorle
tosc western states ha se their face,
TlN lne future. and We know thai
going tu be- one 81 the greatest
of lNealths and the ereatest mart
Al Nhlied states that IA Ia poasible
81 ,'nl applause 4 am proud
~ .lale 'applausel. ! am proud "a
rs,.ll ,opie-a an classes OF people fap.
r,,-.9i' ana Ar President Am
ti uf them because t.L.,, 80. .