The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-10-02


pot on time this morning, but it was
almost an hour before the President
made his appearance. escorted by
United States Senator Jonathan
Bourne. The latter presented the
chief executive to Mayor Simon. Gov
crnor Benson and other members OF
tie reception committee, many Of
whom he had met during his former
visit TO this city.
Breakfast at a local hotel was an
informal affair and soon after the re-
past tho President retired 10 his ap-
artments to rest, prior to reviewing
the parade In his honor.
1t was learned today that Secretary
of State Knox would be unable 10
meet the President In San Francisco,
affairs Of state requiring his pres
ence In Washington. 1t was tho in
tention of Secretary Knox 10 join the
party at San Francisco and continue
with IT to Ell Paso so that he might
he present at the meeting between
Presidents Taft and Diaz on October
10th.
President Taft Will have An oppor-
tunity today to devote several hours
10 his favorite pastime. With Sena-
tor Bourne as partner. he Will play
a game Of golf with two local enthu-
siastS on the Sell wood links. The
committee Of arrangements for the re-
ceDtion and entertainment of tho
President purposely left a gap in the
program 10 provide an opportunity
for the President TO play golf If he de-
sired.
Portland. Ore. Oct 2-Presldent
Taft is today bonoTing the city OF
Portland with his presence for the
second time. Several years ago,
when MI. Taft was secretary of war.
he Visited Portland en- route TO the
Orient, and today he comes as the
fourth president OF tho United States
who has visited this city In his Off
cial apecity-Presidents Hayes. Har-
rison and Roosevelt, during their ad-
ninlstrations, having been guests OF
III. Oregon people
The program which has been ar
ranged for the entertainment Of the
President during his stay In this city
has been evolved with a view TO tho
comfort and convenience Of the chief
executive. In arranging the events
which vii occur during the Presi-
dents stay in Portland, the committee
took into consideration the strenuous
journey he has had since his depart
ure from Boston September 15, and
the weeks Of travel, receptions and
entertainment which must como be-
fore his swing around the country Is
concluded.
The committee appointed by Mavor
Sipan arranged schedule of events
which VIII give the people of Oregon
Snd southern Washington ample op-
portunity TO sec their President and
10 hear him. He will have a portion
of this afternoon to himself and prac'
tic5lly all of Sunday, the only public
demand upon his generosity for to-
morruw being his attendance at the
lavirg OF the corner stone OF the First
Universalist church In the afternoon.
There will be no public reception at
his hotel or elsewhere, II being de-
sired TO eliminate the handshaking
feature customary on such occasions,
At the conclusion of his public ad-
dress at the armory tonight the Presi-
dent will become the guest of United
States Senator Jonathan Bourne until
his departure for San Francisco Sun
day evening. Senator Bourne has en-
hotel and except for this morning s
breakfast and luncheon, the President
will eat all his meals in the seclusion
of MS ps,vate diring room.
Senator Bourne has not arranged a
sci program for tho entertainment OF
his distinguished guest, preferring TO
lcavc the President TO follow his own
ben. 10 the greatest degree possible.
+ t. af0 In
dent Taft will at all times be sur
rounded by corps Of secret service
men police and detectives. Chief oi
Police Cox has arranged to guard the
chief executive and his party at all
times. special officers being detailed
10 watch every movement Of the
crowds aud otherwise to exercise pre-
cautions for the safety OF the city
guest. No one will be permitted to
pass through the police lines unless
he is fortified with credentials Issued
by the reception committee or the
chief of police. AS an extra precau
tion for the safety and convenience o
the President. one OF the entrances
To the Portland hotel, where the Presi
dent will be domiclled. has been spe
cialy reserved for his exclusive use
Thia entrance will be doubly guarde;
al all times.
The visit Of the President TO Port
lnndHbas been the cause OF an inhu'
Of thousands OF people from out o
town, visitors from all parts OF Ore
Gon and from southern Washington
coming 10 Portland TO participate II
the celebration. Business In Portlan'
was suspended. All the banks AM
many OF the business houses wer
closed.
Long before o'clock. the hour o
tho arrival OF the President from Us
coma, where he spoke last night, tn
streets In the vicinity OF the Union de
not became black With people apNiou
TO catch glimpse OF the President 2
he left the station With Mayor Sfmol
Governor Benson and the members
tho reception committee.
AS tho President emerged from In
depol. fankcd OH eitheT side by th
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