New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-09
ROOSEVELT IN BROOKLYN.
A GREAT THRoNG GREETs HIM AT THE
UNION LEAGUE CLUB
THE COLONEL MAKES SHORT ADDRESS. FULL
OF GOOD POINTS. AND ESTABLISHES
NEW RECORD At SHAKING HANDS
THE RECEPTION A GRAFT


| II Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Is not carrying
his right in sling to-day It is not the
fault Of the people Of Brooklyn. When the
Union League Club OF Brooklyn announced that
It was to give a public reception to the colonel
| of the Rough Riders It reasonably certain
that its invitation would be generously accepted.
| but it never expected to entertain such throng
assembled last evening In Its clubhouse, In
| Bedford-a and the streets outside. Inspec-
tor Brennan, who had charge OF the police ar
! rangements. estimated at one time that there
were 10000 people either In the clubhouse or
/ trying TO get in It enthusiastic. good
natured crowd and the people in 1t left with the
colonel hundreds OF messages Of goodwill and
congra tulations which he will never forget.
| throughout the trying ordeal Of hand shaking
the Colonel, with unruffled good nature. had a
personal greeting for nearly every one of his
admirers. and after more than two hours en-
| gagement with the almost endless line he re-
marked that he had never seen the like before.
| not even In Cuba.
In the throng Republicans and Demo-
Gratis civilians and soldiers. working men and
men of wealth men NJ all ages. women and chill
dren.
The greatest enthusiasm was shown by the
! clubs guests every time there was an excuse
for cheering and especially when several sol
diers stepped up in Rough Rider uniforms Cen
erous applause was also bestowed upon many
| candidates on the Republican ticket as they
were recognized by the crowd.
At 4 O'Clock the members OF the Union League
| Reception Committee gave informal dinner In
one Of the clubs private dnng-rooms. Presi-
dent John S. McKeon Of the club. and Andrew
| r. Rogers, chairman Of the Reception Commit
! tee the hosts and the guests were Colonel
| Roosevelt. Lieutenant-Governor Woodruff. Ed
ward A. Bond, Republican candidate for State
| Engineer Senator Thomas G. Platt and Con-
gresham BENJAMIN Odell While this dinner
was on the crowd began to gather in Grant
| Square in front of the house. Long before
o'clock, the hour set for the opening Of the re-
cepton, both. sides Of the main entrance In
Bedford ave. were completely blocked. Twenty
or more policemen were on hand to prevent
! general charge up the steps. Inside, the big
parlor on the main floor was already half filled
with an expectant crowd Of men, while In the
gallery were fifty or more women. The walls
and ceiling Of the big reception-room we're al
most totally concealed by streamers and fes-
toons Of the National coors. The entire build
Ing was brilliantly lighted, and the words
| Roosevelt and Woodruff" bazed forth in cleo
trio letters near the roof Conterno's Band gave
a concert OF National airs in the balcony over
the main portico.
GREETINGS AND WITTY REMARKS.
Colonel Rooseve!t's arrival In the reception
room at SIS o'clock was the signal for the
| first round of cheers of the evening. He was
! escorted by President McKeon. and irmedi-
! ately behind came Lieutenant Governor Wood
/ rur with Mr.. Rogers. and then came Mr.. Bond.
! Senator Platt, Congressman Ode and an es-
cort made up Of members Of the club. The ex-
pectant crowd formed itself into two solid
/ masses between which was the channel where
the procession was to pass. The handshaking
began at S:19 O'Clock, the introductions being
| made by Mr. McKeon. who endeavored to an
nounce the name OF each new arrival but when
Inspector Brennan reported that there were
twenty thousand people who wanted to shake
hands personal introductions were dropped, and
the order was to charge toward the front as
rapidly as possible and to get out OF the way
as soon as possible. Colonel Roosevelt Increased
his record from thirty-one to forty-one min
ute and then broke his record by jumping TO
forty-ave. Throughout the pushing ane pulling
he maintained the calmest good nature, ana
seemed to seek recreation from the wearisome
task Of handshaking by cracking joke now
and then. usually at his own expense
One of the first in the line was Edwin Slevn,
a Rough Rider. AS the trooper snooh uho
Colonels hand the crowd cheered heartily. and
the Colonel said TO President McKeon Hes
Slevin / him this morning, ana ne Wants
10 go on the stump for me-
4 police sergeant who would not give his
name TO the reporters. approached the Colonel
from the wrong end Of the line. and whispered In
his ear.
Did he say he would vote Tor your re-
norter asked the Colonel
oh. that's telling" replied the Colonel with
a laugh.
''rll see you later in Albany" was the greet
Ing Of one enthusiast.
Thanks. I will be glad to you there,
was the confident reply
4 Belding family presented One or the
little girls exclaimed
"I'u vote for you for President" The Colo
mel looked solemn and said:
"I fear we will have TO wait a. long time for
that"
President McKeon introduced a Mr. Wtzel
and the Colonel quickly shook the mans hand
and said eagerly:
"I had a Witzel among my Rough Riders"
4 veteran Of the Civil War stepped up wear
ing a Grand Army button. II call you COM
rade. now" he said Yes. and hope you will"
replied the Colonel
YAEE AND HARVARD TOGETHER
4 young college man in the line. seeing Colonel
Roosevelt and Leutenant-Governor Woodrur
standing side by side. exclaimed: yale and
Harvard are pulling together TOT once anu III
the same boat"
At $40 o'clock Mr. Rogers reported that two
thousand more were trying to get in. and Colonel
Roosevelt Jumped down from the platform and
tackled his task with renewed energy
..You and chose the same birthday old man."
was the greeting Of one. while man In Ia
borer's clothes greeted the candidate with |
hearty Good luck. Teddy. you're winner, |
s1lrnln all OF which Teddy" took good nat |