The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-09-12
PRESIDENT SPEAKS
TWICE IN ST. LOUIS
Great Crowds Hail Wilson in the
Missouri Metropolis.
HEADS PARADE TO HOTEL
Gathering at indianapolis So Large 1t
Nearly Spells the Program-chief
Magistrate Is Meeting Tho
American People"

st. Louis, Sept. 6.-President Will
son left no doubt In the minds of his
audience here that he means to OBJ
tain the ratification OF the peace trea-
ty. He made two addresses, both to
capacity crowds and to the first, in re-
ferring to the men in the senate OPP
posing the treaty, he said in cold,
crisp language:
'They are absolutely contemplate
cutters If they don't see the game
through
His words electrified the 1900 men
and women in the roof garden Of the
Hotel Statler, brought them to their
feet, sent them climbing chairs and
tables, and precipitated a roar that
had force enough 10 disturb the calm
waters of the Mississippi.
Beautiful sunshine combined with
q soft breeze and most Of the pOpula-
ton Of st. Louis had the effect Of max
ing the presidents second day out Of
Washington the most enjoyable thus
far Of the trip. The crowds gave the
president and Mrs. Wilson Il great re-
CeptiOn and the city was decked In
gala attire in honor of the guest. From
the railroad station to the Hotel Stat
Ter, where the president spent a rest
full afternoon before appearing at the
Coliseum, he was driven through cheer
ing thrOngs. The people were glad to-
see him and showed their happiness in
scores of ways.
Big Crowd at indianapolis. Is
Indianapolis, Sept. 5.-PreSident
Wilson'S address in the coliseum OF
the state fair grounds here was prac-
tically a failure because of the size of
the crowd on hand to hear him.
1t was estimated at 10000 to $4,000
persons and was so huge it was I'M
manageable. Added to this feature
was the unfortunate occurrence which
befell Governor Goodrich Of Indiana,
who was intended to introduce the
president. The governor made the
mistake Of talking too long and the
crowd resented it, causing great con
fusion.
Meets American People.
The president ran the whole gamut
of human emotions on the first day of
his transcontinental trip. Figurative-
ly, he met the American people at
every waystation and crossroads
where his special train stopped. And
the American people congratulated
him, called him by his first name,
shouted for him, whistled in his honor
and asked him all manner Of Ques-
tons.
From daybreak till nightfall the
president was kept busy. His first
scheduled stop was Columbus, o., but
the train stopped at Dennison, and, of
course, most of Dennison was out to
meet him.
He made no speech there, but greet
ed the crowds cordially and conversed
with many individuals. An old man
hobbled up to the observation plat
form, squinted at the president, then
raised his right hand, which the presi-
dent grasped heartily.
Il lost two Of my son In this war"
he said, "and I've got one left. l don't
want TO lose him In another"
The president was much affected by
the white-bearded mans story.
The president was escorted to the
Coliseum at the state fair grounds here
by q committee which included Gov.
James p. Goodrich, Mayor Jewett, In
dianapolis; Thomas Taggart. former
Gov. Samuel l.. Ralston, and Franklin
McCray, president of the Indiana
branch Of the League to Enforce Peace.
Thousands of persons, including many
visitors to the state fair, crowded the
streets and cheered Justify as the pres
ident passed.
What the President Said.
81 have come upon a very sober err
rand-indeed, l have come to report to
you upon the work which the repre-
s~entatives of the United States at
tempted to do at the conference of
peace on the other side Of the sea, be-
cause l realize, my fellow citizens,
that my colleagues and /, In the task
we attempted over there, were your
servants"
Thus the president opened his ad-
dress, continuing: "We went there
with a distinct errand, which II was
our duty TO perform in the spirit which
you nave displayed in the prosecution
of the war and in %conceiving the pur-
poses and objects OF that war;"
After recalling some of the circum-
stances Of the war and the conditions
under which the treaty was formu-
lated. the president said:
II want to point out to you VIII
apparently has escaped the attentio1
Of some Of the critics of the League
of Nations, that the heart Of the
League of Nations does not lie In any
of the portions which have been dis.
cussed In public debate.
"The great bulk Of the provisions
Of that covenant contained these en-
gagements and promises on the part
Of the states which undertook to be-
come members of II.
'"That In no circumstances will they