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Show The present tour of President Itooscvclt Is considered by some in the east as a grand stand play on his pait. Whatever may be the cast lcllcctlons upon him in the east, the people In the west appreciate the fact that the president is extending to them such favors its was never befoie given by any executive of the United States. He undoubtedly appreciates the fact that the westein states have been somewhat slighted In the past. It can be stated for a truth that during the short term of his administration he has done more to advance the interests of the west than any other president we have had. In jears post Piesldcnt Roosevelt has had a great cxpeiicncc in tho west and Is thorefore prepared to rightly determine deter-mine as to its futuic possibilities, also being well acquainted as to tlie progress pro-gress tlie west has made. Ills appar ent aim is to encourage the people who have lcclalmcd the baircn regions re-gions to continue in their various industries, in-dustries, one of liis special subjects being that of Irrigation, To see and hear the president talk Is to become Impressed that he Is truly a man of the people, deshlng to have them see and understand that tho interests of tlie east and west should necessarily be blended together. Illswordsuttcr-cd Illswordsuttcr-cd In this state were inspiring and uplifting in their character, enthusing enthus-ing his hcareis with the idea that It was their Imperative duty to place the standard of their citizenship on a higher plane than It Is at present; to all classes to do right unto each other; for the rich not to oppress the laboring labor-ing class, and In turn, for, the laborer not to be envious of those whose acquisitions ac-quisitions have been greater than their own. The complexion of the President shows that of late he has been subject to exposure. His hands, face and neck aie us brown as they can be. He Is an exceedingly pleasant man, full of smiles and good nature and those who were privileged to hear him speak, must certainly conclude that he Is an honest, conscientous man, feeling that he is discharging liis duties incumbent upon him, rather! than he is making a grandstand grand-stand play for selfish ends. |