The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-11-09
TAFT DELIGHTED
WITH HIS VISIT
SAW MUCH OF INTEREST IN
COLUMBIA.
The People Pleased With Him, and
Hope TO See Mr. Taft Again.

Hope TO See Mr. Taft Again.
Columbia State, 9TH.
Not with pomp and circumstance,
but with a genuine and democratic
expression Of sincere interest the peo-
pie of South Carolina va
riously assembled in Columbia yes
terday gave a Southern greeting to
the president Of the United States,
William Howard Taft.
From the moment he alighted from
the train until he again resumed his
travel, Mr.. Taft was impressed with
the spirit Of the people, and there
were several incidents which evident
ly touched him. He spoke with great
earnestness at the luncheon yesterday
afternoon.
The city was decorated in great
profusion, and this pleased the pres
ident. The orders and plans Of the
out to the letter, and this also pleas
ed. But what seemed to cause him
most happiness was the presence Of
the school children on the university
campus, and the presence of the wo-
men in the balcony at the luncheon.
This was indeed something new.
Mr.. Taft appreciated the sentiment
Of the occasion, that this was an ex-
preston from the people Of a great
State and not an affair Of mere
municipality, and he spoke with great
pride Of the fact that he was for. the
first time in all of his $4,000 miles Of
trav>1 being entertained at table in
State capitol.
The president was escorted to the
city yesterday by Gov. Ansel and Mr..
Gonzales,s who had gone to Charles
ton the eevning before and after en-
joying the dinner as members of the
party at Mr.. Taft's table, brought
him on to Columbia.
Mr.. Taft met many Of the mem
bers Of the dinner party when they
assembled at the State capitol. The
party was really few minutes ahead
Of time and the luncheon was run
on schedule time. In the meantime,
the president had a great many mem
| bers Of the party presented to him
and they were all delighted. He i'm
pressed all as being man who can
adapt himself to all conditions and
| situations.
In his swing around the city, the
president saw a great many things
| which were to him unique and inter
esting. The Baptist church of seces-
sion fame vas one Of these. He
seemed in a particularly receptive
frame of mind and listened TO all
that was told him Of conditions in
this State. In fact, he seemed really
to enjoy himself.
There were a good many features
of the day and all were good, but one
of the examples Of patriotism was the
conduct of the militia whose mem
bers were on duty all day long, and
manv of them at financial loss.
The Clemson cadets and the mill
tia companies made pretty picture
!! of the State house yesterday when on
guard duty.
And Columbia has had president
here for the first time since Wash
ington, it is said. He was received
cordially, though without fawnlng OF
affectation. The American people
seem everywhere to like the person
alitv Of the man.
J Presidents Public Address.
President Taft was heard by thous'
ands Of South Carolinians at the
fair grounds. He was introduced by
Governor Ansel. The president said
"Gov. Ansel, Citizens Of South
Carolina. Ladies and Gentlemen:
am little bit embarrassed in ad
dressing this audience because m,
anxiety is to reach those people II
South Carolina that really have IN
huence. and they are clear over OF
the seats. I do not like to separate
those who think they are in CON-
and those who are actually at 80
wheel.
nTt is GREAT pleasure. my deal