Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-03
[By Associated Press. ]
ORTLAND, Ore, Oct. 2.-Carr,


n ORTLAND, Ore, Oct. 2-Crar-,,
ing out a program, which was ar
ranged with especial reference to
his comfort and convenience, and vet
calculated to give the people of the en-
tire city an opportunity to see the CHIEF
executive. of the nation, President Taft
spent what he declared to be one of
the pleasantest days of his western
trip In Portland today.
Inc DAY OF the presidents visit was
@ oiie oL cloudless skies and a summer
sun. There was but one untoWard in
cident the arrest of a man who CARRIED
camera, and in his efforts to get into
the 'front.' rank of spectators Just as tn, |
president was leaving his hotel. caused |
ms apprehension by the police.
"hen the man, who gave his name
as Arthur G. Wright, was searched n
revolVer and an extra supply of ammu-
hlIlon , was found upon him. Wright
tells a Straightforward story,
He states that he is a craftsman T.,
the employ of G. w. and F. Smith Iron
company of Roxbury, Mass. and that
ms ilis nlother lives in Bellerica, Mass, and
MS rather at Lowell. in the same state.
Explains Police BADGE
Wright explained his possession of
tOA4NS IL
given him five years ago bv Chief of ,
Pollce Hosmer. Wright claims to have l
Deeh on three-months' pleasure 1aunt I
through the west ''N''''' +
Inc police will hold him, pending fur I
Ihef examination into his antecedenfs /
Durlng the forenoon the president re-
celVed from some 10000 school chiJdren r
~ me city tribute which brought g
@ lears 10 MS eyes The boys and girls d
n rAI
rows In the cavernous grandstand ON
Multnomah field, to form a "Iiving
Tag" iiNlhs
Inc president entered the field
,ti oush gate at the crest of a hill
ina the view of the children bursting
lpoll nm all at once called out an ex- N
J'1 3Tession OF wonderment and delight.
iis entrance was the signal of an out
'urst of cheering from the fresh
,ouns voices, which continued with
lhaoated enthusiasm until Mr. TAFT
lad taken the place arranged for him
n r. stand directly facing the flag"
!, men men ne witnessed a drill by the to
nlloreh which, combined with their e
heers, inspired him, he declared a. 81
ad no other sight in all his travels. su
Following the motions of a leader
ne children stopped from view. then m
pfang to their feet with a cheer ch
men falrly pierced the ear and co
'aVed red, white and blue banners in tn
perfect storm of fluttering color. :
Spell His Name oW oX
Then at the command of the leader
spell TAFT, one set of children ly
lth loud shout of "T" held up vel me
w banners to form that letter. Then he
'ine t!e a., the If" and the final th'
: /, LolloWed by crashing cry of 1870
laft, which seemed to echo back
saln from the far distant mountains. ~
DuTlng the exhibition the president RI
ood with eyes fixed on the children.
asked that the spelling be repeat
, and 1t was then that the tears
me.
A waltz played by band was fol- | !,
wed by the children in a rhythm of
owing colors, which caused Mr.. Taft
consciously to nod his head from
lie to side in unison with the music
q the f1oWing picture before him.
hen the drill was ended and the S
lIdren had been called to attention eng
president addressed few words cou
them. of
1 did not intend to make a speech" fou
said, but l have been so inspired The
you that L cannot refrain from ex- on
ssslng my gratitude for your Won scrl
'ful drill and this beautiful effort. Il
inspires us who see it. and 7 hone Dis
VINO participate in it, with a sense a
ave been greeted by the children of sion
lrly every city l have visited. but pure
exhibition, no demonstration, has deal
n more beautiful than this. title
You call your city the City of
;es because of the beautiful flow Sol
but look now upon 10000 human
rs, upon which L congratulate your
and your parents much more. |
e that you will cherish this occa-
| as one which will bring back
h its memory the loyal thought of 0Ia@
} of country. God bless you ALL"
Arrived at A. M.
he president arrived in Portland at
clock this morning. and his day pr-
an with breakfast, at the Hotel tbras
Lland as guest of the local COM bn,,e tn1, u'
zee of entertainment. Then came tee,,+
de by automobile through the eide
cipal streets of the city. The city Snnt,
splendidly decorated In the presi- done
IS honor, and the crowds which m,
the route of march suggested a Evan
lay. Son
e president has been anxious that burn,
very city he has visited the people For
Id have an opportunity of Satisfy- woulr
The always prevalent desire to see hospi
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