The Triumphant Life of Theodore Roosevelt edited by J. Martin Miller

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where he addressed a great audience, speaking on the respon-
sibilities of citizenship. Following the speech the colored
citizens presented him with a silver medal. At Pueblo the
President was given a remarkable welcome. At Trinidad he
appeared on the platform of his car and made a short
address.
THE PRESIDENT IN NEW MEXICO
The first stop after entering New Mexico was at Sante Fe,
where nearly four hours were consumed. Here he spoke to
ten thousand people at the Capitol, saying it was a great
pleasure to him to come to New Mexico, from which Territory
more than half the members of his regiment came. A brief
reception was held in the Capitol, after which a drive was
taken. A stop was made at the church of San Miguel, prob-
ably the oldest church edifice in the United States, and at the
Cathedral, where the President stood sponsor for a baby who
was named after him.
At Albuquerque the President made a speech, dwelling
mostly on irrigation and its importance in the development of
New Mexico. Directly opposite the speaker's stand was a
tableau presenting New Mexico appealing for admission to
the Union. Forty-five little girls, dressed in white, repre-
sented the States, while one of them, on the outside of a gate,
at which stood Uncle Sam, represented New Mexico. The
President said that when New Mexico had a little more irriga-
tion there would be nothing the matter with the girl on the
outside.
THE WELCOME AT GRAND CANYON
Arizona gave President Roosevelt a warm welcome at
Grand Canyon. After he had greeted many members of his
old regiment, he mounted a horse and took a twelve-mile