Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-01
TAFT PRAISES
NEW ORLEANS
BEAUTIES
TRIBUTE TO WOMEN
PLEASES S0UTHERNERS
Spanish Architecture and
French Patriotism Admired
by President; Begs off from
Dinner Invitations
IBy Morning Journal Special Leased wireI

ibN Morning journal Special Leased Wire
| New orleans. oct. 3t.-Praising the
| Spanish for their architecture, the
| French for their patriotism ana the
southern women FOR their beauty
| President Tart made a pronounced hit
| today IN this cosmopolitan city OF
| New orleans. The president was sc
tired tonight that he declined an in
vitations to dinner, but was greatly
pleased with the days activities
| Mr.. Taft got his inspiration for his
remarks on Spanish architecture by a
visit to the old Cabldo and other
| buildings built by the Spanish in the
| period of their control
In these buildings" said the presi-
| dent, in an address at jackson bar
racks, 'one could Identify with an
experience in the Philippines. cuba
and in Porto Rico, that same strength
of construction, built FOR centuries
that characterizos the Spanish work
wherever ii is.
'As to the present state of Louisi-
ana, | am saturated with admiration
and respect for IT, ! have had. | am
sorry to say, only too little conversa-
tional acquaintance with the beautiful
women of New Orleans. but IL was
given to me last night to see at the
opera such bcvy ana such an audi
ence as doubt could be equalled any
where in this country. And | was un-
der the guardianship of a gentleman
who insisted on taking me INTO a cor
ner where only women were admitted
and passing by those gracious faces
that Indicated for the ttmC at least,
they were willing to meet the presi-
dent of the United States.
The president told of his aCquaint-
ance with the French in Canada,
where he used to pass his summers,
and "Whcre the victorious Murray
highlanders had the good sense to
marry French wives.
"Now that country" he said, illus
tratcs what this country illustrates
that the French love for France re-
mains wherever the French race is,
only 10 strengthen the patriotism that
the French race displays in support OF
the government to which il owes ale
glance
The president later made an ad-
dress at Tulane university. where he
paid tribute to the effect OF the
universities on the growth of our
country and the elevation Of our
standards Of living"
AS | stand in an academic atmos
phere," he said. II cannot refrain
from allusion to the heroic death re-
Gently met by young, bright. able
man, of your community, Lieutenant
Aiken. of the navy He saw his dan
gerous duty and, with his men under
him, thoughtful of their safety he led
them into the place of danger, fell.
and was overcome, and the only
thought he had MS he was about to
meet his death. was as he asked his
commanding officer: Have | make
good.
1T is such standards of living and
dying that | like to think are incul-
Gated not only at West Point and An
napolis. but in all the academic in
stitutions of which Tulane is one OF
the best And | am glad, in the pres
cnce of his neighbors and friends, 70
pay this tribute to his memory"
The president attended morning
service at the Unitarian church, drove
the French quarter ana other |
places of interest. inspected the naval |
station. made two speeches and at 10
o'clock tonight owned that he was |
thoroughly tired.