The age-herald., 1900-10-27
ROOSEVELT WAS GIVEN HOUSING
 RECEPTION ON HIS RETURN HOME

fastened a button of Governor Roosevelt in his rough rider uniform.
 Most of the seats were occupied by D. m The many groups of paraders began to reach the square soon after o'clock, and as each contingent arrived there was much burning of Greek fire and rockets. At 630 o'clock the fireworks display be- gan. Great set pieces of "The Full Dinner Pail'' and representations of Mckinley and Roosevelt were cheered vigorously. The Democratic mutoscope the Bartholdi Hotel roof was at work all the time throw ing notices on the Dewey arch, on the clouds and on the walls of the buildings around the square, but the Republicans ignored it. Another feature was the play ing of many bands in unison. directed by searchlight, and the vast chorus singing. Deput,3 Chief Conley and the five repre- sentatiYes who worked with him had 1000 policemen about Madicon Square and |, the garden. They kept the crowd under perfect control from the outset A way was kept open from the hotel up Fifth avenue and under the arch to Twenty-sixth street. The people were kept back to the curb.
 ''reddy's' Arrival
 The Governor reached Madison Square at o'clock The audience stood waiving flags and cheering when the Governor ap- peareds The Governor was followed to the speakers stand by Governor Platt, General Greene, F. V. Scott, Frederick K. Gibbs ebIlu O L. hdniey. when the OONefnOr got to his place on the front of the stand the applause was deafening.
 General Greene introduced the Governor, saying:
 Ten days ago Mir. Bryan stood in this hall and spoke for nearly hour without any intelligible idea of what course he would pursue if elected President. He de- tended the unworthy acts of mob; he did all in his power to create dissent; to stir up animosity and strife; to array one por- tion of the community against another but on the great question of the hour namely the preservation of sound money, he was absolutely silent
 This meeting tonight is called to greet the Republican candidate for Vice Presi- dent No one ever accused him of lodging any issue, or of failing to say clearly what his beliefs and opinions are. He will not hesitate to express them tonight.
 T have the honor to present Theodore Roosevelt" Another ovation followed as the Governor raised his hands to command silence He began his address with the words, My Fellow-Americans."
 He referred to Colonel Bryan's visit to the State and the reception prepared by Tammany Hall, and the audience groaned anu hissed. Good for you, Teddy; soak it to them" yelled man. Many like ex- clama tions came from all parts of the Gar den. His reference to MT. Croker's fam ous remark about working for his own
 
 You're right, Teddy"
 Governor Roosevelt ridiculed Colonel Bryans attitude on every public question. Sail into him, Governor; give him the mischief" roared another man.
 The audience kept up incessant cheering. 4--e same baseball crank who is known as Well We'll" had seat upstairs, and of course was in evidence. The Governor took up miltarism He caused much laughter when he told of the S6-100th of a man to ever thousand in population.
 In answer to Colonel Bryans remark that "the soldiers walk about in idleness" the Governor shouted:
 General Lawton no longer walks about in idleness," and the crowd cheered.
 His Speech
 Governor Roosevelt commenced his ad- dress by saying that he was proud of being on the same platform as ex-Secretary Fair child, for, he said;
 "Wherever have been in this campaign I have had with me man after man who, though a lifelong Democrat, declined to fol- low his party when that party fell under