New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-15
ROOSEVELT VISITS TROY.
THE CoLoNELs FLYING TRIP TO THE
RENSSELAER, COUNTY FAIR.
THE CAPITOI>-GREETED By CHEER
CROWDS
rpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.1


welt had n cordial reception to-day on his first
visit TO the interior OF the State since he was
nominated for Governor. The report had beeh
sent out from New York late last night that he
would be In Troy tonight and would make
political address, but this error. lie had
simply accepted an invitation 10 visit the fair or
the RensselaM County Agricultural Society at
West Sand Lake Notwithstanding the circum-
stance that his visit here was not OF political
nature and unexpected. great interest was
manifested In his presence and the heartiness OF
the greetings rendered him indicated beyond ques-
his popularity.
Colonel Roosevelt departed from his home at
Oyster Bay early this morning and caught the
Empire State Express on the Central Railroad Tor
Albany He arrived in Albany at llIi o'clock. and
remained in the city forty-hve minutes During
every second OF his brief stay In the capital there
were cheers. hurrahs nag-wavings and shouts or
enthusiasm in his honor. A thousand citizens
gathered about the Union Station when the EN-
pire State Express arrived Edward b. Cantine.
William j. Walker and several hundred Aioaniahs
were In the station prepared 10 greet him
When Colonel Roosevelt seen the gathering
sent up mighty shout OF "Hurrah for our next
Governor" "Hurrah for Roosevelt" Three cheers
for Colonel Roosevelt" Three cheers were given;
another three were called for and came with deaf
ening force: another three cheers brought forth
the demand for a tiger which was given with
vigor. Colonel Roosevelt ghe hundred hearty
handclasps 10 those who were presented TO him by
John Knickerbocker OF the Troy Committee. and
Edward b. Cantine, representing the Albanans
present. A sturdy policeman made path for the
Colonel. who. fanked by Mr.. Knickerbocker and
Mr. Canine and followed by a cheering crowd.
passed through the station yard and the arcade 10
the troley-car which was 10 bear him and the CON-
Init,ee 10 Troy.
During the brief Journey to Broadway the Colonel
doffed his hat n score OF times in acknowledgment
o. the applause of the hundreds who were msssed
in the arcade and Broadway. Let me shake
your hand' a dozen shouted. and the Colonefs
hand was extended and warmly pressed
THE CALL AT THE CAPITOL.
In the trolley-car which was reserved for Colonel
Roosevelt and the Troy committee. the Colonel
was introduced to the Trojans Colonel Roosevelt
was told that Governor Black at the Execu-
tive Chamber. Let's go up and the Gov
ernor," he said. and cab was obtained 10 drive
him to the Capitol. a great cheer greeted him
when he stepped from the car 10 the cab He
bowed when the crowd sent up cheers There was
a quick drive 10 the Capitol. and the party. which
Included Colonel Roosevelt. Edward b. Cantine,
John Knickerbocker and Adjutant General FILLING
hast entered by the carriageway. The party was
ushered into the Governors private room. Gov
error Black smilingly greeted Colonel Roosevelt
who acknowledged the kindly kilograms OF the
Governor sent after the Saratoga Convention.
Governor Black and Colonel Roosevelt then had
five minutes OF private conversation. during which
the Governor assured the colonel that all his In
f.uence would be exerted for the. Cooners election
aGPe % nee sa Ia They The STero sne
81 hope TO be there Governor, said Coionel
GOsrpo TeasTsnGe w5s 70 hit the Re fxPsstsa
Governor Black Will preside and make speech
As Colonel Roosevelt passed out he was salu,ed
by those present. and in response ne raised his
hat Some one asked a69 9W b VIZ o { hH sduf
While driving down statest. Rooseteis cab was
Flags were waved and shout Of ''furrah for
the Rough Rider went up -. o.,s
the Reception Committee 10 Troy waited at broad
way and Sate-st. AS the Colonel stepped from the
q pave Se cheers Colonel roosevelt bowed his
acknowl edgemens. and at ll15 the car started for
Troy, where u due at noon -
bers ee fSC'P'I Pine FPanc T. Mann John Knck
erbocker George B. Ciuett j. " a; Ciu sir, -
p r stiles " Leland Thompson Thomas Vail,
William r Bridges Alma NJ Ide. A. E Bonesteel;
William II. Draper r. ii. Van Asfyne ana Lew
"'''e RECEPTION IN TROY.
Colonel Roosevelt was taken on his arrival here
70 the Troy club. In the clubroom an informal
reception was held Many officers and members
OF the I'd New-York Regiment greeted the Colonel,
and the leader OF the Rough Riders expressed
1'olonei Roosevelt then departed for Yves; Sand
Lake Al Abba the party changed ears; lah msny
persons had assembled Albion. on the jour
ney 10 West Sand Lake the Colonel conversed with
members of the party. and seemed 10 ENJOY. tne
trip Arrangements were made on the wa! 10 'lhe
the Colonel 10 Rensselaer, to catch the train de-
parting for New-York at $40 o'clock this after
noon. $50, MI, ,a,,or On !
about 1:l5, and as the NoioiieI
alighted Doring's Band welcomed MIN VIII niue
strains Of The Star Spangled Banner. ooacnrs
were Immediately taken. and the party was con-
veycd to the fair grounds. Colonel Roosevel, hta
a cordial reception along the way. and upon reacn,
ing he fair grounds the coaches proceeded aFOuhu
the racetrack that every one couo nave az, opI
porttlni'v 10 see the distinguished guest Colonei
Roosevelt acknowledged the welcome he received /
bur on account Of the lateness OF the hour IL WIS
imperative that he should not speak, as ne was /
obliged 10 proceed quickly as possible 70 hens-
selaer tina; he might make sure TO eaten MS tram /
for New-York. He had an important engageTTe.e
70 speak in the metropolis this evening TheIe /
were loud cries Of speech! speech from tne !
crowd but Ire was compelled 10 decline the invl-
tation His reception everywhere on the Jar
grounds cordial. and he evidently enjoyed MS
visit to the fair
GENERAL. HARRISON UNABLE TO SPEAK.
4 letter inviting x-Presdent Harrison TO make /
some speeches in this State during the campaign /
was sent TO him week ago by William Barnes.
,r chairman OF the Executive Committee of the /
Republican State Committee. Yesterday Mr.. /
Barnes gave out the following letter which Gen
eral Harrison had sent In reply
Ny Dear Sir: | have your letter OF the 7th Inst. /
inviting me 20 make speeches in the New /
York campaign for Colonel Roosevelt and his asso.
ciates on the ticket. regret TO say that II will
be absolutely impossible for 20 comply with ]
this request. engaged with my associate /
counsel in preparing AN important BRIEF. ana We /