The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-09
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Continued from rage One.l
sashamed'' of himself If he made such
a subject a partisan one. He added.
however. that if he were a scheming
politician and any one wanted to pre-
sent him with this issue as plat
form. he would be glad to accept it.
The president concluded his address
at 10I47 a. m.
After his speech he started for the
st. Paul hotel to rest before lunch
there.
Greatest Military Turnout,
The greatest military turn out that
has greeted the president on the trip
was drawn up before the capitol as he
left Approximately $500 troops from
Minneapolis and st. Paul. it was
stated, composed the escort when they
snapped to present arms as he
emerged from the building. paused
moment to look over the panorama OF
st. Paul visible from Capitol Hill. and
his automobile amid continuous cheer
ing. The blocks near the hotel were
packed with people who spilled over
from the sidwalks into the street. and
the applause grew steadily greater.
reaching its highest point as the presi-
dent entered the hotel where there
was a very noisy demonstration.
Filled to Capacity.
The house chamber at the capitol
was filled to capacity.
Wilson entered at 1914 a. m.
1t was announced no smoking would
be permitted in the chamber during
Wilson'S speech. This was applauded.
Wilson wore formal attire, frock
coat and tall hat.
Before Wilson entered the house
chamber the chaplain prayed for the
| personal safety of the president on the
| trip.
President Wilson and party arrived
in st. Paul from Sioux Falls. S. D.,
4 at a. m.
Governor and Mrs Burnquist, Mayor
Hodgson, of st. Paul. and Mayor
Meyers. of Minneapolis. with. their
the depot to welcome them.
| The president appeared on the rear
| platform to bow and smile at war
camp community service girls VINO
sang war songs Mrs. Wilson, carry
| ing a bouquet. also appeared There
was prolonged hand clapping but no
| cheering.
The singing girls brought a big
J laugh from the crowd and a smile
/ from the president when they sang
Good Morning. Mr.. Zip, Zip. Zip"
Pro-Germnns' Hope Revived.
Wilson is hammering on his argu-
ment that ratification is essential from
purely American standpoint and
that the country will suffer If 1t re-
an American government ruled by a
military caste If the treaty is refused.
His assertion that pro-Germans were
again raising their heads in America
as result of delay in ratification. hop
| ing that America and Germany would
be the nations to remain outside the
League of Nations. created a sensa-
ton in Sioux Falls last night
Wilson is in good physical condition
and Is standing the strain of his stump
ing tour excellently. his physician,
Doctor Grayson. declared
Before leaving Sioux Falls, the pres
ident came out on the rear platform
and was applauded by a small crowd
which came down to see him off. His
reception in Sioux Falls was rather
quiet. There were enough people on
hand to line both sides of the street
all the way from the station to the
Coliseum and there were occasional
bursts Of cheering. but for the most
part the people merely clapped hands
or DOTTED hats as Wilson passed. The
weather was rainy.
Approaching st. Paul and Mime
apolis, Wilson passed thru vast acres
of the nations food Yields He seemed
greatly interested and was ready tc
talk to the farmers who hurried from
the fields to shake hands whenever
. the train stopped.