New-York tribune., 1909-10-13

the dust they stirred UP where the roadway had
not been oiled surocating
Beginning his day with trip 10 the Soldiers
Home. Just outside OF Los Angeles, at O clock
this morning. and speaking there TO audience of
tweutY-six hundred veterans. the President went
next by motor 70 Pasadena To he entertained at
luncheon by citisens at the Maryland Hotel
Taking the train AZ Pasadena. after compliment
ing that city upon its luxurious homes Mr Taft
ha6 hours ride to San Beruardino, making sew
eral stops Of few minutes duration the inter
mediate stations to satisfy the great crowds gath
cred at the depots for word or two from the
President
At San Bernardno the President once more en-
tered an automobile for the thrty-eght mile ride
through Smiley Heights Redlands. and to this city
stopped a glass Of orange juice at the hotel
here. and whrled away for hve miles more OF
sightseeing. including climb 10 the top OF Rubl-
doux Mountain where famous old mission cross
still stands.
The President the guest of honor al dinner
in the Glenwood Hotel tonight Mr.. Taft de-
clared that he had enjoyed his stay in California
and was more deeply impressed than ever with
the tremendous size and diversified interests and
climate OF the state
School children continued to-day TO be feature
Of the Presidents visits to the several communi-
ties included in his itinerary.
Mr. Taft declared after seeing many thousands
of chubby checked and chubby legged boys and
girls In hts travels Of the last four weeks he was
convinced that the future OF the country is safe,
Standing in mis- automobile at Redands this after
noon, the President addressed grandstand filled
with children and told them learn we'll the
lesson Of loyalty to their country.
on Mount Rubidoux this afternoon the Presi-
dert participated in the unveiling of tablet in
solid rock to the memory Of the founder Of the
California missions, Father Junpera Sierra on
the tablet were three words: Apostle Legislator,
Builder
Mr. Taft kept his Pasadena luncheon hosts wait
ing nearly half hour while he dictated and
signed OF Official mail The President sent
Of the delay. saying that the affairs Of state
must 20 on regardless Of whether he was 10 be
allowed to eat luncheon or not
A large delegation from the Los Angeles Cham
bor of Commerce wearing huge yellow ribbon
badges with the word Boosters printed in bold
tace type. accompanied the President from Los An
geles. At every station a which he got of the
train the President greeted the ardent Boosters
with wide grin and he had them in his car from
time 10 time during the railroad journey from
Pasadena San Bernardino
Lieutenant General Adna R. ChafTee (retired)
with the President on the special trolley trip 10
the Soldiers Home this morning. and rs the Presi-
Dental car went whizzing by a suburban station
without stopping II reminded him of an experience
he had with President Hayes in 1879
The general was then captain of the 6th Cavalry
and was stationed At Fort Mcdowell Arizona. one
day he received orders to march with his troops TO
Marieopa, forty miles away. do what honors
he might to President Hayes ne passed through
said General Chance. and when We got TO Mari
copa we were all played out II not long
however. until We got word that the Presidents
train coming. 1t did come. too. at the rate of
about sixty miles an hour, and went whzzing by
with the bell changing That bad enough, but
on the rear of the train General McCook. then
OF rank with me. He caught sight of me, and,
approaching the joke. gave cheer and then
howl OF derision We packed up and marched
back over fOrty-hve miles more of dust, sorry
looking bunch OF cavalry.
Pasadena. Cal. oct 12.-In Pasadena the Pres
ldential party was escorted through the citys
famous drives and parks The principal streets
were decorated with baskets Of bright colored
flowers suspended from the trolley wires, and the
lamp posts were garlanded with vines At the
dinner four hundred and nifty covers were laid
President. Taft spoke briefly. saying in part;
You see what my fate is with dinners and
luncheonsa--I am aIWays moving ont before the
dessert comes Ny visit Pasadena has made
me feel that II had TO give UP my Office l should
tendrils reaching out 10 the East than any. other
city that ! have visited Most OF you came here
is something about these beautiful bungalows
sreensWaFds golf links that makes II all seem
very much. like heaven st --ts-..t
President Taft vas presented with golf club as
ne passed the AnnandaIe Golf Club house on the
way from Los Angeles 10 Pasadena. by William T.
knight president of the club
''Iu appreciate that" said the President with
smile. and thank you
Los Angeles Oct, 70 president Taft was greeted
by twenty-sx hundred veterans of the sawtele
Soldiers Home fo-Say' In the course Of his speech
he seida .. I :, -a ...-
II 10 an inspiring opportunity to stand before an