The San Francisco call., 1909-10-06

The plate was decorated with artis-
tically draped flags in enamel on
one side was the presidents flag, and
on the other was the California bear
flag. The seal of the state and the
monogram of the Union League club
completed the design
DIsDAIN FOR REFRESHMENTS
The president arrived at the O'Far-
reIl street entrance TO the club at 30
o'clock and was Immediately taken UP
10 the third floor, where refreshments
were offered. but OF all the offering the
temperate executive did not partake.
Members Of the club and their guests
began to arrive early, and before the
president reached the clubhouse the
lobby was filled.
There were loud cheers as the presi-
dent led by NJ III. de Young. president
OF the Union League club, descended
into the lobby. The party quickly
passed to the assembly room, where
President Taft, Governor Gillett,
Mayor Taylor and President de Young
took places on the rostrum. The hall
was jammed with people, who loudly
cheered SIS the president entered,
every one standing.
You're all right, Taft" shouted an
enthusiastic party man, balancing him
self on a chair in the rear of the
hall
who's ali right? Taft" the slogan
was echoed.
Ii was a fine time at which to be a
republican.
Time was precious. even TOO precious
for the exhibition Of great deal of
extemporaneous patriotism and party
fealty
De Young took the noor He said:
Mr. President. it affords me the
greatest pleasure to welcome you TO
the Union League club. As you have
been elected an honorary member of
the club ] now welcome you as a mem
Der and hope that you may be able TO
use the clubhouse as home at any time
during which you may stay in San
Francisco. This is a republican club.
AS such we must congratulate you and
the people OF the United States on the
advancing confidence and prosperity
which the country is experiencing un-
der your administration. Your ability
and frmness as a pilot have led us
into quiet waters. We know now
that the master hand is in Washington
at the helm. (cheers.) Mr.. President.
this club feels the honor OF having you
with as today. and that you may re-
member having come under our roof
and so honored u.s. we wish to give
lime remind you Of this occasion.
I now present to you our distin-
guished member and distinguished gov
erncr-GoVernor Gillett"
TENDERED CLUB SOUVENIR
Governor Gillett, who was TO make
the presentation. was cheered as he
arose TO speak. He said: president
Taft. it now becomes my greatest pleas
ure on behalf Of this club TO present
10 YOU something which will keep you
IN mind OF this coast
1T is a book containing the scenes
of this city. We are ali proud of this
city and we have just and honorable
cause for that pride. You remember
our city as il was in l906-the hospi-
table people the splendid buildings. the
enterprise the parks Since your de-
pzrture in 1905 a great disaster has
come 10 this city. without any warn
ing. without affording the citizens any
time for preparation, the earth trem-
bIed and over the city spread a con-
fzzration which consumed II square
miles and destroyed banks. business
houses, homes-which destroyed every
thing, in fact. but the courage and
bravery OF San Francisco.
You return to this city as the chief
executive of the nation. We are glad
70 have you IL is a pleasure to hear