Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-03
HAVE CHANCE TO SEE HIM
I'ended Tour Over the City is Made
in Automobiles.
'CHOoL CHILDREN ARE MAsSED
Living Flag of 10000 Little Ones
Much Impresses Executive.
TIME FOR GAME OF GOLF
First CITY where President Has Had
Any Time for HimseIf-Mnn
with Camera and Revolver
Arrested on Suspicion.


PORTLAND Ore, oct 2-Carrying out
a program which was arranged with espec-
ial reference to his comfort and conven-
ience and yet calculated to give the people
OF the entire city an opportunity to see
him. President Taft spent what he declared
TO be one OF the pleasantest days Of his
western trip in Portland today.
The day Of the presidents visit was one
OF cioudiess skies and a summer sun. There
was but one untoward incident-the arrest
OF q man who carried a camera and in his
efforts TO get into the front rank Of spec
tators Just as the president was leaving
his hotel caused his apprehension by the
police. When the man, who gave his name
as Arthur G. Wright, was searched a re-
volver ar-l an extra supply Of ammunition
was found upon him. Wright tells a straigt-
forward story.
He states that he is a craftsman in the
employ Of c. w. & r, Smith Iron company
Of Roxbury Mass. and that his mother
lives in Bellerca Mass, and his father at
Lowell in the same state. Wright ex-
planned his possession Of a special police
badge by saying 1t was given him five
years ago by Chief Of Police Hosmer.
'@AbAAA says Ht HAS peGn on a lnIee
months pleasure jaunt through the west
The police will hold him pending further
examination into his antecedents
BiE Living Flag.
During the forenoon the president re-
ceived from 10000 school children a tribute
which brought tears to his eyes. The boys
and girls were banked in red, white and
blue rows in the grandstand on Multnomah
field to form living flag"
This form of tribute has been offered at
other cities visited by Mr.. Taft on his trip
but at no other place approached the mag
nitude of what proved 10 be the distinct
feature OF the day.
The president entered the field through
a gate al the crest Of a hill and the view
Of the Shildrea bursting upon him all at
onee eaQsd out an expression OF wonder
ment ana delight. His entrance was the
signal for outburst of cheering from the
fresh young voices which continued until
Mr.. Taft had taken the place arranged
for him on a stand directly facing the
flag" Then he witnessed a drin by the
children which combined with their cheers
inspired him. he declared. as had no other
sight in all his tralvels.
President Much Impressed.
Following the motions of a leader, the
children stopped from view then sprang
TO their feet with a cheer which fairly
pierced the ear and waved red white and
blue banners in perfect storm OF flutter-
ing colors. Then at the command of the
leader to spell Taft" one set of children
with a loud shout of ''IO' held up yellow
banners to form that letter. Then came the
"A" the F. and the final ''T'' followed
by crashing cry of Taft" which seemed
to echo back again from the far-distant
mountains.
During the exhibition the president stood
with eyes fixed upon the children. He
asked that the spelling be repeated and It
was, then the tears came A waltz was
played by a band. The children were a
mass OF moving colors, which caused Mr.
Taft unconsciously to nod his head from
side to side in unison with the music and
the flowing picture before him When the
drill was ended and the children had been
called to attention the president addressed
a few words to them.
Address TO Children.
Il did not intend to make a speech he
said but l have been so inspired by you
that / cannot refrain from expressing my
gratitude for your wonderful drill and the
beautiful effect. 1t inspires as who see ii
and / hope you who participate In It with
. sense Of patriotism and love OF country.
have been greeted by the school children
OF nearly every city l have visited but
no exhibition, no demonstration has been
more beautiful than this You call your
city The City of Roses because Of the
beautiful flowers. but 1 look now upon
9OOOO human roses, upon which conGratu-
late your city and your parents much
more. / hope that you will cherish this oc-
oasion as one which will bring back with
It's memory the loyal thought OF love OF
country. God bless you all
Drive over the city.
The president arrived in Portland at Z
o'clock this morning and his day began
with breakfast at the Hotel Portland as
guest OF the local committee OF entertain
ment Then came a ride by automobile
through the principal streets. The city
was splendidly decorated and the crowd
which lined the route OF march suggested
a holiday The president has been anxious
that In every city he has visited the people
should have an opportunity OF satisfying
the always prevalent desire 70 see the pres
ident Of the country, regardless OF who
may temporarily hold that office and has
been yexed at one or two places where
the arrangements for the general public
was not satisfactory. The Portland tribute
today was one Of the most enthusiastic he
has had. The ride OF the president through
the city was made the occasion OF a mill
tary display By the United States forces
stationed az Vancouver barracks under
Brigadier General Maus commanding the
Department Of the Columbia. the troops be-
ing reviewed by the president al the con
clusiOn Of their escort duty
Game Of Golf.
Mr.. Taft was the luncheon guest Of the
1tizens Of Portland, in the carefully SCI
lected menu Of which fresh strawberries
we're a decided feature.
Following the luncheon the president had
Ft,. hours of time 10 dIsnosa % - n,