New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-16
GOVERNOR VISITS YONKERS
Mr. ROOSEVELT SPEAKS TO THE FIRE
MEN AND THE NATIONAL GUARD.
STATE F1REMENs CONVENTION OPENS ITS
sEssIONS-MANAGER BROWN OF THE
HUDSON HOME EXONERATED

HUDSON HOME ENUMERATED.
The annual convention OF the New-York State
Firemens Association was opened in Yonkers
aoout 10 o'clock yesterday The city was eab-
oratey decorated with flags and bunting. and
the citizens made II a holiday. In Getty Square
a large triumphal arch was erected. and at
night il was bright with red white and blue
electric lights. Many OF the public buildings
were beautiful; particularly the historic
Manor Hall The opening exercises were held
in the Opera House, but the feature Of the day
was the arrival OF Governor Roosevelt on the
331 o'clock train in the afternoon. When the
train drew IN the station all the square in front
was packed with people eager to get glimpse
OF the Governor The Reception Committee was
escorted 10 the station by Company A lst
Regiment Of the National Guard. and arrived
about FIVE minutes before the train The COM
rnttee was made up Of John Mugan. ex-State
Senator Joseph l. Burns Mayor Leslie Suther-
land A b Waring r L. Condor, H. 3. Archer,
Edward Underhill John C. Shots E. V. skin
ner F. Donoghue and A. b Barr. Mayor Fishe
OF Mount Vernon was also present
A TARGET FOR MANY CAMERAS
The Governor was escorted 10 carriage. in
which he rode with Mayor Sutherland, ex-Sena-
tor Burns and John Mulligan. The procession
went down Buena Vista-ave., to Hudson-st 20
South Broadway, through the arch erected IN
Getty Square and thence 10 Warburton-ave.'
where a stand had been erected for the speakers
and band and decorated with flags and bunt-
ing Cameras were aimed at the Governor ana
he was as quiet under the ordeal as ne well
could be Chairman Mulligan Of the Reception
Committee. on behalf of the fremen and citizens
OF Yonkers, rendered hearty welcome 20 the
Sutherland,
who said:
ITO me is given the honor Of introducing TO
YOU fellow citizens. the Hon Theodore Roose-
Welt Governor Of the State OF New-York he
needs no formal Introduction. for history has
and will record his deeds forever"
Governor Roosevelt then said:
NJ. Mayor and Fellow Citizens; I gratifed 10
have offered me the honor Of being with you to-
day for I am informed am summoned TO heip you
what have 10 say is largely 10 be 70 them How how
clad ! am also 10 have met this Leake ana Watts
6rphan Asyiura Band on the platform here What
. good thing II is TO have an nsutquon ,Ht IN b 5%s
the affairs of the country in the future as gooa
am glad TO be met by the clergy, laity and men
Of all shades OF politics and civic 9rgani&zau0nS &
sr bsts - the hrernen whose work is in time OF
pence TO do that which the soldier mad 10 90 ] II.
time of war They have the courage ana praVeLLG
10 meet danger at all times. | thank YOU t9r the
courtesy extended to me on my visit 10 your CITY
About o'clock the Governor. with the com
nittee. entered Music Hall. where the conVen-
ton was in session. Business was stopped ana
all present rose TO their feet and gave the Gov
ernor a rousing reception, and cheer upon cneer
Some one called out: Hes all right" An
other: Who's all right?" and the reply came In
q mighty voice-'Rooseveit!
GOVERNOR RoOsEvELTs ADDRESS.
Mayor Leslie Sutherland then introduced the
Governor. who said:
Ladies and Gentlemen: am very glad that at
broke my TesIlt am here with you this af
ternoon I felt drawn IN very peculiar man
volunteer myself (Cheers) I have watched from
close range the war which you wage on your
fhe nerve and courage and physical endurance
which are necessary 10 do the work you have 10
When we about feel mslanehoy and and nave pn
not enough sui sure 10 ID sder hree or four profes
sions in which during time OF peace lead d ne
quite as dangerous and as sure 10 evoke the same same
nerve and Courage as Is required Of the solder
in time OF war Among such hnd tnat ne hsnst erst
class railroad man are such as have these QuaH, 1Ie
rnanner the qualities needed In volunteer hre-
man iCheers0
soldier. II would be equal 10 any task requlreeGo qeGI III
your calling for they both about Identical
same qualities 70 meet tne ener1E ioosFaaness
noble service. The quality OF dlSnteres ere ie1
type Of citizen. and you set good example 70 yorr
fellow me. In. Is nqs }s n Tn ybe saving Of property
but by the fact that every man Of you holds up 10
every one n so Holns seTe Ta 20 the public The
lesson desired. TO take and run risks WIN no no re- e.
q noble one for us all 10 learn and act upon .--
The highest service that can Oe done II one ioi
which there is no adequate material Sompenss'iIb5 be
Grand Army Of the Republic with US on all sides
and he revives the memories Of the days OF tnir'y
FIVE years ago which tried mems souls Now, NJ
that which you do and which We should nave 10
learn 49,. ,.,us oua ,,roert
,6oS tssnS yGI Whick you gave me to visit you and
v l 10 yI Tfa and prosperity and all in the
future and hope your fellow citizens az home
VIII show you their sense OF due appreciation
Great cheers)
The speech did not occupy more than ten min
utes and the Governor left the platform after
the presentation Of a handsome bouquet, which
was IN the stand AS ne left the stage door he
stood still 10 oblige a young woman who wished
20 take a snapshot at him. AS ne was driven TO
the railroad station throngs Of people lined the
streets and they applauded as the Governor
passed by When he dismounted from the car
rage he made another speech. this time ad-
dressing Company A. OF Yonkers. briefly lie
then boarded the 4:30 train for New-York. after
stay OF exactly an hour in the city
The convention was opened in the morning with
an address by Mayor Sutherland, ex-State Sena-
tor Francis p. Treanor. chairman Of the Enter
tainment Committee and singing by the school
children Thomas O'Connor, the president,
responded There were about five hundred
delegates present from all parts OF the
State In the afternoon there was a sensation
in the hall over the report Of the committee ap-
pointed 10 investigate into the alleged abuses
al the Hudson Home for Aged and Infrm FIRE
men. II was believed that the report wouio hhu
Manager Brown guilty Of cruelty but IL eN-
onerated him.
FAILUBE OF COMMISSION PREDICTED.