New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-27

which he expected to pass out He was
completely trapped and made no effort 10 es-
cape Walking up. hat in hand. he met the
members of the board OF lady managers VINO
were there in a body. headed by their presi-
dent Mrs Daniel Manning; the heads of the
various departments OF the exposition and sew
erai individuals there in an unofficial capacity
He met them all with the same greeting: so
glad so glad"
Before leaving the vicinity of the Government
Building the President was escorted to that
near by occupied by the fisheries exhibit
Everything there pleased him immensely. From
here President Roosevelt and party went TO
the reviewing stand Among the bodies of
troops in the reviewing line were the 10th
United States Infantry. 9th United States Cav
airy, sth United States Cavalry and the Philip
pine scouts and constabulary. headed by their
respective bands.
The throngs about the Government Building
took advantage of every projection on the sur
rounding structures-the pedestals Of numerous
statues. the lagoon bridge and other elevations
TO enable them TO the President. AS the
Presidents party moved around the Mines and
MetalIurgy Building its way the German
Building crowds of enthusiastic people were en-
oountered everywhere. Arriving at the struct
ure. which is a reproduction of the Charlotten-
burg Palace. President Roosevelt was met by
the German Commissioner General to the
Worlds Fair. Theodor Lewald, who conducted
him inside. Walking quickly through the lower
parlors. The President climbed the stairs to the
upper floor. where informal luncheon was
served. Commissioner General Lewald pre-
scented the President with "pokal," massive
metal goblet from AK. II contained a liberal
draught of Rhine wine, and the President
slipped this the gver explained the history of the
goblet and it's contents. After the exchange of
courteses and a brief inspection Of the tap
estries and the wedding presents OF Emperor
William the trip around the grounds was re-
sumed.
Eight minutes was the time spent in the
building of Great Britain. where President
Roosevelt and his party were greeted by Colo
mel Watson, the English commissioner and
conducted through the stately rooms. Visits
were then made TO the pavilions of Cuba. Bel
GUM, Austria and Italy in rapid succession.
AT THE FRENCH PAVILION.
The party was driven over the summit of
Festival Hill and down the western slope to the
main portion OF the exposition giving the Presi-
dent full view OF the principal lagoon basin,
the cascades and the Plaza of st. Louis. Con-
flnuing west at a slow canter the carriages were
drawn into the French pavilion gardens. Presi-
dent and Mrs. Roosevelt and other members
OF the party Immediately escorted into the
reception room OF the pavilion. Commissioner
General Georges Gerald met the party and ten
dered a warm greeting. speaking in French.
President Roosevelt responded by proposing a
toast to President Loubet and the Republic of
France. When President Roosevelt had spoken
and the glasses Of champagne had been slipped
IN honor of the toast. massive bouquet of
American Beauty roses presented TO Mrs.
Roosevelt by the French Commission Light
refreshments were partaken of. and the party
passed through and viewed the pavilion. Alto
gether not over twenty minutes we're spent
there.
The party then proceeded TO the pavilion of
Mexico and spent only a few moments, pro-
ceeding TO the Holland pavilion which Is the
smallest Of the national booths. While being
shown through the Holland Building President
Roosevelt noticed a two-year-old child in the
arms of its mother. Stepping up he patted the
baby on the cheek, and then turning with BEAM
ing face. he called TO Mrs. Roosevelt:
''Oh, Edith, come here. l want you to see a
genuine little Dutch girl"
Mrs Roosevelt smngly took the child in her
arms. and for a moment both the President and
his wife fondled the baby.
From the Holland Building the party pro-
Ceeded to the payilions of Austria and Sweden,
where but few moments were spent in each,
and then proceeded rapidly to visit the other
different national paVilons Immediately east Of
Administration Terrace.
In the Chinese pavilion a painting, Oriental
figure three hundred years old. was given to
President Roosevelt. Mrs. Roosevelt was the
recipient Of a curiousy carved and inlaid box.
In response TO the Fluctuations of the commits
sioner from China, Mr.. Wong. President Roose-
Welt proposed this toast:
May prosperity and unity attend the Chi
nese"
At the Brazilian Building the party was vel
President Roosevelt handsome saddle and sill
yer mounted crop. To Mrs. Roosevelt he gave
2 bouquet of roses.
JAPANESE CHEER THE PRESIDENT.
great crowd lined the roadway leading TO
the Imperial japanese Gardens. the next place
visited by the party. AS the Presidents car
riage came opposite the crowd. among which
were many japanese. he was greeted with cries
of "Banzaf,'
He responded in kind with the japanese word
Proceeding to the tea house. in one corner of
the gardens, the party entered and partOok Of re
freshments. As the President stood drinking his
tea Of the balconies two noted japanese
1encers gave a match for his benefit. He ex-
pressed his pleasure at the skill of the men,
Later he examined with interest some suits OF
ancient armor and implements of shown in
a building by Commissioner General
Teginla did the honors during the short stay of
The party in the gardens. They then proceeded
10 the West Pavilion for luncheon.
Luncheon occupied about an hour, and was
purely informal. At the conclusion President
D. r. Francis arose, and, holding up glass of
champagne, said:
desire 10 offer a toast that will not require a
verbal response, because We are simply resting
and sightseeing and are not deVoting ourselves
10 speeches l desire that this toast be drunk
standing iii honor of who eXerts a very
potential influence the policy and the des-
tiny Of this country-the lady who presides
over the White House.
The guests were on their feet instantly and
rnerrily clinked glasses they drank 10 Mrs
Roosevelt, who, smiling bowed her appreca-
tion, sitting surrounded by American Beauty
roses a bunch of which she carried with her
she entered her carriage 10 resume the DAYS
touring.
The President and his party from the West
Pavilion drove TO the Agricultural Building
Entering the south door the party proceeded 10