New-York tribune., 1898-10-18
ROOSEVELT On A TOT R.
GREET THE REPIBLI
CAN LEADER.
SPEECHES AT MANY RAILROAD STA-
TIONS AND AT TWO GREAT MEET
INGS IN GLENS FALLS.
my rrLrGnArH TO TIE TRIBUNE. !

fRY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE
Glens Falls ~ Y oct 11.-ColOne Roosevelt
to-day met and addressed Ilany voters or the
State who had assembled to hear him express
his opinions as the Republican candidate for
Governor on the political issues Of the year
Crowds were assembled at every railway station
along the Hudson River between Weehawken
ard Glens Falls where il had been announced
that he might make speech and everywhere
he was greeted with enthusiasm. Nowhere was
there more cordiaiity than in those towns oi
Albany County opposite to Troy where on sat
urday last 1t was stated in rejoicing Democratic
newspapers that he had received scanty atteh-
tion.
It was bright day throughout. The train In
which Colonel Roosevelt made his journey Gun
sisted Of an engine and the Wagner cars Nan-
derer and Oswegatchie The Rough Riders anu
newspaper men took possession or the os"e-
gatchie The Wanderer was reserved FOR CoioH'l
Roosevelt and his companions. AZ Watervhet,
just outside Of Albany, Senator NeNadd ~
stranahan. Of Fulton. Oswego County joined the
party The party was in excellent trim ana the
Rough Riders were as pleased with the trip as d
Sundav-school class with picnic. In approach
ing many Of the stations at which the tram
stopncd Emil Cassi the bugler. gave from the
platforr Of the rear car the cavalry calls.
West Nvack was the first place a; when the
train stopped Here there were hVe huhureu
people gathered. and the fact may be ihe"''o''"
that the throngs increased In numbers az ''e
party went northward. Colonel RooseNeH' -
was plain. was more and more getting III 'ou'r
with Republican rural New-York. ana ne SeP'''e"
to feel the increasing frendliness of MS E''''
ing for he spoke with more spirit ana aoa"
doned IN several occasions his intended speech
and spoke extemporaneousy to the muiutude
before him
Newburg gave Roosevelt and Woodruff
royal welcome. one Of the most enthusiastic u
those who greeted the Colonel was William
Quad. Democratic nominee Tor senator !" III.
XXIIId District He was a Rough Rider ana
he displayed a most friendly spirit toward LIS
late commander.
Kingston eoualled Newburg in the cordiality
OF its reception Colonel Roosevelt greatly inter-
ested his hearers by giving his pledge that he
would reform the administration OK the Caha
Department II It needed reforming
Hearty receptions were given to Colonel
Roosevelt and his companions at Saugertes'
Catskir Watervlie- Cohoes. Mechanicsville'
RaIlston Saratoga aud Fort Edward. Here IN
C;lons Falls he found assembled thousands or
Rerublicans from the counties Of Washington
and Warren who had come TO hear hlm ad-
dress two great political meetings which were
held here tonight. Addison =. GOWN the
State Treasurer. lives here and To MS mousse
Colonel Roosevelt went uron his arrival. An
other visitor to Glens Falls was ex-County
Clerk Henry y. Purroy. Of New-fork VINO
announced that he had come to hear Colonel
Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt was re e,eived with great
enthusiasm. His speech was chiefly devoted 70
the interests Of the workingmen Of the state
Glens Falls is a busy little city and has nun
dreds Of workingmen. and therefore Colonel
Roosevelts speech was deeply appreciated. In
closing he paid eloquent tribute to the sol
diers ~ the VAR which gave him thunders or
applause An outdoor meeting was held and
the audience was mainly composed Of Demo-