New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-12
CHAMBERS NEW HOME.
|RESLDENT AND EX.PRESL-
DENT SPEAK.
GATHERING OF GUESTS FROM OTHER
NATIONS AND LEADING MEN OF
THIS COUNTRY.


the New-York Chamber Of Commerce In its
white marble building in Liberty-st, between
Nassau-st. and Broadway. was dedicated yes
tercay afternoon. Seldom has so distinguished
q gathering OF preventative men in commerce.
france, the diplomatic service and professional
walks OF life met in this city. Most conspicu-
Gus in the assemblage were. Of course President
Roosevelt, who received with the greatest
enthusiasm by the multitude in the streets
through which he passed and by the members
and guests OF the Chamber, and ex-President
Grover Cleveland, who delivered The Grafton of
the cay.
The police arrangements for handling the
crowds that gathered IN Liberty-st., 10 the east
and west OF the new Chamber Of Commerce
were under the supervision OF Inspector Clay
Ton. who had with him Captains Creamer and
oReilly. Sergeants Hussey. Sweeney, Schielen
and McNally and two hundred policemen. a
detail OF fifty policemen formed in crescent shape
n front OF the building. and kept the crowd
moving east west Along the north and
south sides OF the street from Broadway TO
Nassau-st.. the remainder OF the policemen
we're distributed. No vehicles other than car
rages were allowed to pass through the street
during the ceremonies.
GATHERING OF THE GUESTS.
Members ana guests began TO arrive hour
before noon. when the exercises were scheduled
70 begin They gathered in the main hall whose
walls covered with portraits OF past and
present members OF the Chamber These por-
traits al in gilt frames hang against red walls;
the ceiling is largely gilt. with a large skylight
IN the centre. Around the walls are permanent
chairs with carved mahogany arms and leath-
ern backs and seats. These were reserved for
special guests.
The parade from the old quarters OF the
Chamber OF Commerce TO the new building
given up. owing 10 the crowd that wanted 10
take part. Guests arrived without particular
order.
President Roosevelt in company with Cor
nelius N Bliss and Secretary Cortelyou and DR..
Nicholas Murray Butler. president OF Columbia
University, arrived in carriages at the new
building. escorted by a troop OF mounted police
The President looked the picture Of health. was
in extremely good spirits, and greeted number
Of his friends cordially.
President Roosevelt and his party were fol-
lowed by Detective Sergeants Duggan and
Kinsley Of the staff Of Captain Titus. There
were a number OF other Central Office men in
and outside OF the building in charge Of Captain
Titus.
When the Presidents carriage drew UP at the
door the crowd in the street broke into hearty
applause. which the President smilingly ac-
knoWiedged.
Soon after the Presidents arrival came ex-
President Cleveland. accompanied by Isidor
Straus. Mr.. Cleveland was also applauded by
the crowd in the street Following him came ex-
Controller Coler. J. Pierpont Morgan. Morris K.
Jesup. John H. Starin. NJ. Jules Cambon. the
French Ambassador; Consul General Buenz, Of
Germany, and Prince Pless the representa-
tive of the German Emperor, and Mayor Low.
The floor of the hall was oiled when President
JesUp. with President Roosevelt his arm, fol-
lowed by Charles 5. Smith and ex-President
Cleveland and the other guests in a long double
column. entered. They were received with
cheers.
PRESIDENT WHISPERS TO EX-PREsI-
DENT
These guests had gathered in an upper room.
and had been conyersing there for some time
There was a little court about President Roose-
Welt and another about eX-President Cleveland
and when the line was formed 10 march down
stairs President Roosevelt leaned over 10 say
something in the ear Of ex-President Cleve-
land as be passed him, al which they both
laughed.
The special representatives, present were:
1ss 1s Ao',-'o' 6Ss g as'SSa6i of
A4535sadoF from Great Jqssaa oaiPss eslssas OF
Prince Hans Hslnriah Won q Lyons; " w.,
Of The casra6er Of Com Faithful Besg Major 5
Francis Kimoe. President J. y Henderson. Kenric
Il conraerce Of Paris. the Loldon Chamber Of
LfstsRsaf General sI.s5,. W commfEce k ss
the London Chamber Of gates OF the London Cham
Sir Vincent q B. Kennett sir Albert X Roiiitt D. c.
harrington, delegate The l.. LID. n. p. Chair
London Chamber Com man Of the Delegation 81
merce the London Chamber OF
dent q Tie Chamber Of Count Raoa Chandon dele
Commerce q Berlin. gate o Chamber Of
~. Porte. Of Paris. Commerce Of Rheims-
Among the invited guests were:
Charles Smith Hugh h Hanna
Cornelius y Bliss The Rev Dr. Henry van
Rear Admiral Albert S. Bar Dyke.
TIE Rev DE Theodore L Euler Of Columbia
whiialsR Reid Sir percy sanaerson.
!. Pierpont Morgan CASTOR VeIten. Acting Con-
Lew p Morton. sui General Of France
TIE Rev: Dr. Morgan Dix Kari luenz, c nsul General
Was. c. Give Bayley. Consul OF
henry c Payne Postmaster Henry E. Gourd
Abrsrn Hewitt Thorfas ". wo6d
James speyer. William MacKerze.
. Arthur. 8 3 A. csalroier Edward n Grout.
Car Schurz. r. Wilcox.
Charles s Fairchnd. s.. Clair NcIIelway
Lyman J. Gage Charles r. Miller
Alexander E. orr
PRAYER BY DR. DIX
When all had reached their seats there was
moment Of silence and then Morris K. Jesup,
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