The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 13, 1903, Page 1

SAN FRANCISCO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1903. \4 N JOYFUL METR SALUTES ROOSE R PRSI S Radiant City | Rings With Welcome. Crowds Raise Voices in Cheers. e AR S Glad Tribute From the People. e love and respect every State through his coming =o that show how ‘well they appre- . m, not alone because of his record as a soldier, but because he is preaching e doctrine of morality and good citi- p—a doctrine that marks a new poch in the history of America’s moral and material prosperity. San Francisco is radiant in her recep- n of him, and there is no baleful shad- ow of politics in her greeting. Democrats and Populists as well as Republicans are cheering for him as he rides through the reets. They recognize him as a Presi- t who will not tarnish his high and ble office with the smudge of par- hip 'he old soldiers of 1861 and the g sldiers of 1898 present arms to the President's stay there will tality here, but there he may be made the kindness t of yesterday's parade The immense the streets were han- lice with masterful intelli- No decisive hattle planned th greater fore- on to the min- not a single ac- the crowding to- gether of 75,000 people on the streets, cretion. t or closer at ute details. As a r cident resulted from Business was generally suspended yes- terday as a mark of respect to the Presi- dent and the day was observed in holiday style. Mayor of San Francisco Extends Greeting to the Nation’s President on His Arrival. ' PROGRAMME OF THE PRESIDENT FOR TO-DAY. 9:00 a. m.~The President and party will leave the Palace Hotel, escorted by a squadron of cavalry, under the command of ‘Lieutenant Colonel Garrard, and the executive committee, and proceed up Market street to Geary, up Geary to Mason and up Mason to the Native Sons’ Hall, where a reception will be given to the President by the Native Sons of the Golden West, the Native Daughters and the Old California Pioneers. A solid gold souvenir will be presented to the President at the same time. After the ceremonies the President will leave by the following route: From Native' Sons’ Hall down Mason street to O’Farrell and out O’Farrell to Van Ness avenue. 10.00 a. m.—The President will review the school children on Van Ness avenue. The children will assemble on both sides of the street and the Preside-'t will ride in his carriage in front of both these lines. After the review of the school children the President will proceed by the fol- lowing route to the Presidio: Out Pacific avenue to Scott street, on Scott to Jackson, to Central avenue, entrance of the Presidio. 11:00 a. m.—Aiter a drive through the Presidio the President will witness a review of the United States troops stationed in this harbor, under the command of Major General MacArthur. The review will take place on what is known as the golf links in the military reservation. 3 12:00 m.—The President and party will leave the Presidio and proceed to Golden Gate Park, to the Fifth-avenue entrance, and will then drive through the park to the ocean beach, and along the beach to the Cliff House, where the party will lunch as the guests of the executive commit- tee. During the lunch Dr. Riehl will give an exhibition by jumping into the ocean and saving himself by his kite life-saving apparatus. 1:45 p. m.—The President and party will leave the Cliff House and proceed through the park to the Baker-street entrance. 2:15 p. m.—The President will turn the first shovelful of earth inaugurating the work for the erection of a monument to the late President McKin- ley, and will also make a dedication speech. Grand Army veterans and Spanish war veterans will assemble here. 8:00 p. m.—Grand illumination of Market street and night procession of the President with a military escort through Market street to Mechanics’ Pavilion. A brilliant display of fireworks will then take place on Market street while the procession is moving. The pupils of the public » evening schools will be reviewed on Market street, between Seventh and Eighth. 7:15 p. m.—"1echanics’ Pavilion will be opened for the admittance of the people to the mass meeting. No seats will be reserved except on the Presidential stand, and every one will be admitted. Commencing at 8 p. m. a concert will be given in the Pavilion by a band of forty pieces, under the leadership of Paul Steindorff. 8:45 p. m.—The President will arrive in the grand stand. l | | | | i Large Throng Ureets the Train. ——— Troops Form in Imposing Escort. Felicitations Before the March. ROMPTLY at 2:30 o'c yesterday af! train bearing executive of the matior steamed into the South- ern Pacific depot at whistles from nearby factorie shouts of the multitu announced reception tendered Presid velt by the executive committee and dis- tinguishe®t guests was a dignified and wholesome dne. The reception committes sathered at the side of the tra waited until Mayor Schmitz and de Young, chairman of the execut mittee, had welcomed him to t Mr. de Young spoke as follow: “Mr. President: In the name of the citize of n Francisco I e a hearty welcome. In the da when our land was owned by the jards, who were noted for their ho tality when they received a guest, th generally salut ‘Our house and all tha We say to you to-da our city and all that is & and with it we give our hea will have evidence as you pa our decorated streets of the hearty s ment for you that prevails in the bos of all our citizens. We will try your stay with us pleasant, and we e that when you leave us you will do so carrying with you the memo: of the most delightful visits throughout the West. Mr. Preside are welcome.” Then the President descended from train and was soon surrounded. Bickford, commander of squadron of Great Britain presented to Mr. the tracks The were leading cit Shafter was very wa distinguished visitor dier introduced many ings. The P posed of Harry Hook, James Ca Phil Fraher, J. J. Tillman and Det tives Jerry Dinan, Harry Reynolds, H. Taylor and T. J. Bailey, gathered around the city’s honored guest and. fol- lowed by all, the President marched through the depot into Third street. He paused for a moment to thank and com- pliment the engineer and fireman on the handsomely decorated locomotive that brought him safely to this city and on time. As President Roosevelt emerged from the depot he was greeted by hearty cheer- ing from citizens who pressed against the wire cable on each side of the thorough- fare. The soldiers of the Ninth Cavalry presented sabers and the band stationed at the corner played enlivening music. Some fime was taken up in placing the guests in their carriages. The poli 1 secret service men gathered on each side of the chief executive and no one but members of the party were permitted to approach him. The President stood in the carrlage with head uncovered and with a graceful wave of his hand acknowledged the enthusiastic greetingsiaccorded him. it TROWEL FOR ROOSEVELT. President to Have Golden Gift Fromy Vallejo After Ceremony. VALLEJO, May 12.—Arrangements for the President’s reception here Thursday afternoon are fast assuming shape and a very large attendance of people from Continued on Page 3, Column 7.