New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-16
COOK GETS CITY'S KEYS
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Bird s. COler then spoke in behalf of Brooklyn
and the city al large. He said:
] only, want 10 say on behalf of Brooklyn. and
especially on behalf of DIT. Cooks immediate neigh
al his life, who know him most intimately and
know his record. that we believe in him absolutely
whole city OF New York. and coneratulate the
Board Of Aldermen in honoring DR.. Cook here to-
President MCGOWAN raped TO quiet the ap
pause which followed, and then announced:
deem il fair 10 DR.. Cook say here that he
wanted this action by the Board Of Aldermen post
duced The chairman Of the aldermanic committee
declined because it was believed that the senti-
heller in DR.. Cook,
FREEDOM FORMALLY BESTOWED.
Alderman John H Walsh was then introduced
10 present the magnificent scroll comforting the
freedom Of the city upon DR.. Cook for the day
In his speech he expressed the opinion that
there is no reason why should not do for
DR.. Cook what would do for any other ex-
plorer on far less evidence-believe him" At
the end Of his address he presented DR.. Cook
with the scroll, a gorgeousy Illuminated parch-
ment. rolled upon a core of ivory and silver of
intricate design and inclosed in a case Of
POLISHED ebony.
In reply DR.. Cook said:
II touches me deeply 10 feel that you have con-
hdenee IN ne despite the gnfoUnded statements and
city; Let me repeat that you VIII find that the
confidence expressed to-day has not been misplaced.
The Esqumaus were made TO say what they did
rot say. will bring them here not to prove my
conquest of the pole but 10 prove the truth OF this
of conquest viii be necessary.
In trying TO thank you for the great honor con-
ferred upon me to-day, ! feel how poorly mere
words can express my high appreciation I cannot
iSh for a greater distinction than the freedom of
this great city-the city with which have grown
UP and OF which I proud. I have attempted
Things and perhaps gained a little, never
Is the proudest moment OF my life and feel that
sou have confidence in me. amidst the unfounded
shed during the last few days. creates feeling of
pride IN ne-WoTthy pride, in the knowledge that
nv countrymen believe my word.
all substantiate every claim have made with
every proof within the power OF man, and believe
when / say that this tribute paid to-day will
never prove TO have been misplaced The charges
brought against relative 10 my polar trip have
Quinau friends 10 questions put to them In order 10
avoid breaking their promise, while the alleged
AFFIDAVIT Of my Mount Mckinley guide is nothing
more nor less than deliberate falsehood.
There was long applause. both before and after
Or Cooks speech, and President MCGOWAN
brought the meeting to a speedy termination.
There was a rush for the explorer, and an in
formal reception followed. When DR.. Cook left
the building and appeared on the portico Of
the City Hall shout went up from the crowd
which had gathered outside There were not far
from twelve thousand persons massed about
SPACE which twenty mounted men could barely
hold clear for the protection of the explorer and
his party. The cheering was loud and continu-
Gus As DR.. Cook took his place in the car the
police line broke, and the crowd poured about
him in a tumult of good natured shouting. He
rose in the car and bowed right and left and
the automobile was pushed through the jam and
into the open street at Broadway.