Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-01
PRESIDENT ON HIS WAY
Arrives at Jackson, Miss,
Early This Morning.
ONLY FIVE MINUTES LATE
General Reception and Speechmak.
ing in Hotel Parlor.
STREET PARADE AT 10 O'CLOCK
Visit to Exposition Grounds and an
Address Of Welcome by
Gov. Noel.

JACKSON. Miss. November 1.-Presi-
dent Taft arrived here from New Or
leans at S:45 o'clock this morning. just
five minutes behind his arranged sched-
ule. The President travelled over the
lines of the Illinois Central railroad,
and the run to Jackson was without in
cident.
When the train stopped a reception
committee, headed by r. II. Henry, took
the President in hand and escorted him
to the parlors of the Edwards Hotel,
where a general reception committee
composed of 200 Mississippians was
awaiting him.
Mr.. Henry introduced the President In
a brief speech.
President Taft thanked the members of
the escort committees and then shook
hands with all present.
Received With Enthusiasm.
At 10 o'clock the street parade was
formed and the President with Gov. Noel
in an automobile led the procession. He
was received with enthusiasm along the
line of march. The party proceeded to
the agricultural buildings of the state
fair and the President evinced much inter-
est in the exhibits there.
At the race track an immense throng
was present to greet the chief executive.
The bands played patriotic airs and the
people cheered the President.
Gov. Noel's Welcome.
He was introduced by Gov. Noel. who
said:
To-day. for the first time in its his
tory. Mississippi rejoices in the delightful
opportunity Of welcoming at it's state
capitol, as it's guest, the man whom our
country as a whole honOred by choosing
as the head of our federal government,
the greatest honor within the gift Of any
Gov. Noel here recounted events in the
life Of President Taft as lawyer. judge,
governor and cabinet officer. He con-
tinued:
"As to the great essentials of good gov
eminent good people nearly all agree.
demanding of those who seek the highest
stations unblemished honesty. skilled in
telligence and proved patriotism. The
questions of political disagreement are
points of less vital Importance.
Comfort for Opponents.
Those of us who were against you.
Mr. President. in last years political con-
fict enjoy the satisfaction Of knowing.
as We were defeated. it was by the best
and greatest man that could be found in
the ranks OF our pOlitiCdi oppohcheS' ouu
our failure and your success prove that
YOU and your policies most clearly re-
! iected prevailing public sentiment, and
that you are clearly entitled TO our loyal
support in your discharge Of the great
powers with which you are Invested; and
we are entitled to. and l am sure will
receive, all the benefits that flow from
a Just administration Of the executive de-
partment Of the federal government.
Luncheon This Evening.
Gov. Noel entertained the President at
luncheon at the executive mansion.
Late this afternoon Mt Taft will have
a motor ride to points Of interest In
and about the city and tonight will he
the guest of honor at banquet.
Secretary OF War Dickinson. who re-
NAMED behind In New Orleans to ad-
dress the waterways convention, tele-
rraphed this morning he would arrive
| by special train at pm. and would
| bring Speaker Cannon with him.