New-York tribune., 1898-10-30
CHEERED ON STATEN ISLAND.
ALL THE COUNTY APPARENTLY TURNS
OUT TO GREET ROOSEVELT.
THE PEOPLE WILDLY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
TURNED AWAY FROM THE AUDITORIUM
ppOurpITION pAPE

THE PEOPLE WILDLY ENTHUsIAsTIC-CROwDs
TURNED AWAY FROM THE AUDITORIUM
AT PROHIBITION FAIK.
BY this time Colonel Roosevelt must know
very we'll what an enthusiastic meeting is, but
It is doubtful II. since he has been speaking
during the present campaign, as wildly enthusi-
astic a gathering has welcomed him as tha'
which assembled at Prohibition Park. staten
Island. last evening. 1t seemed as though all
Staten Island must be there. The large audi
torium of the Park chockful a few min
utes after the doors were opened, and those
who came late had to he contented to stay out
side. and there were crowds OF them. But they
were contented. declaring that a sight OF the
Colonel would fully satisfy them.
The outside of the building was decorated
with red white and blue lights. while inside
were dozens of portraits OF the candidates TOT
Governor and Lieutenant Governor Pretty
nearly every one in the audience carried an
American flag. most Of the women sticking their
miniature Stars and Stripes in their hats.
George Cromwell presided over the meeting,
and in his Introductory speech spoke OF the
importance Of the present election. not only IN
State but in National issues.
Colonel Roosevelt arrived soon after George Nj.
Pinney IT, District Attorney OF the Borough or
Richmond. had begun to address the audience
The Republican candidate was received with
perfect furore What seemed almost pande-
mcnium as far as sound was concerned, reigneo
In the hall for fully ten minutes. Flags were
waved the band played. cheers for Roosevelt
were given over and over again. rockets were
let off outside the building and tin horns COM
pleted the effect.
When at last silence had been restored Coonei
1f
Roosevelt begged the indulgence OF the audi
ence owing to the condition OF his voice. also
begging that no cheers be given untii he hao
finished. He spoke as follows:
NV opponents make much OF the administrauoli
of the canals I have said already that II am
elected will probe that matter to the bottom
will change the system II II is wrong. ana II any
man has been guilty OF corruption or inefhcency'
will see that he Is punished wholly without resa'u
TO his politics. This Is my promise. now 'e'
me claim your attention to bit Of performance
in the past to illustrate how l shall keep tha'
nronise A number OF years ago 1t fell to me as
chairman Of a legislative committee to investigate
the various departments in New-York city
employed counsel for the purpose Inc senior
counsel is yet alive. Wheeler H. Peckham' ms
name is a name of honor. not only In the kho" =
edge OF the bar but in the knowledge of all GOOD
citizens | employed him because | knew he was
not only a good lawyer but an absolutely upright
and fearless man. and all my instructions to MIN
were that he to tnd out wrongdolng Wherever
It existed and to punish the wrongdoer whoever he
was II am elected and have 10 conduct any
investigation I shall have 1t conducted by some
man like Wheeler II. Peckham, and all l shall tell
him is that l wish every piece of wrongdoing fer
retted out and that If II exists l shall have II
brought home to the wrongdoer wherever ana
whoever he may he.
In a speech yesterday ex-senator Hin. with his
habitual syncism In declining touch on tho sill
yer question said he would cross that bridge when
he came TO 1t In 1900. Yet at the very moment he
was speaking In behalf OF the party which is run
ming silver Congressman throughout this state.
He well knows that have come to the bridge al
ready. You have got to begin TO cross that bridge
this fall. II you cross 1t the wrong way you VIII
certainly find II difficult, and 1t may he you Will
find II Impossible, to recross 1t two years hence
Every man who believes in honest finance Is wholly
without excuse If this election he falls 10 sup
port our ticket.
The most important of all State issues Is that or
an upright judiciary, for it Is an issue OF funda-
mental right or wrong. l earnestly nope we sIla'i
elect Judge Daily But that is not enough. You
must strike down the men who have put Judge
Daly's retention on the bench in jeopardy. You
must strike down the party which seeks TO make
as the cornerstone of their dominion seryile judi
ciary which seeks to make the judge a cringlng
servant OF the political dictator OF the moment.
The conclusion of Colonel Roosevelts speech
was the signal for another outburst Of enthusi-
asm almost equal TO that which marked MS
arrival He left the hall Immediately, and
many persons ran outside In order TO shake
hands with him before he entered the carriage
which took him to st. George. where he en-
barked on a steam launch for Manhattan.