Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-19

the Jersey shore and steamed. down the
river to the Battery.
AS the defile reached the lower end of
Manhattan every craft af1oat and every
factory ashore put it's enthusiasm into
steam and let loose pandemonium such
as is heard but once a year, at midnight
of December 81.
Many of the wharves and docks along
the river front had dressed for the oc-
casfn, and the spectacle of the two lines
Of bunting-decorated vessels slipping by,
halyards dripping with color, was one
to gladden. the eye.
At the Battery, as the morning wore
on, the crowd grew denser, but, hemmed
in as it was by the police and the OBJ
structing Lighthouses of the department
of docks and ferries. it could SEQ little
of the water parade. The band played
popular airs to divert the throng, which
took the delay with good nature.
All along the river front people were
massed by hundreds and thousands in
every spot from which sight of the
marine pageant might be had. From
the taller buildings along the river front
greetings were waved at the passing of
Col Roosevelt and the Androscoggin.
The Land Pageant.
After the Androscoggin had turned the
mark boat at 59th street the crowds
turned from the shore and made their
way to the streets along which the land
parade was to move. Second only in
interest to the returning traveller were
the delegations of westerners.
The march of the Rough Riders down
Broadway on their way to greet their old
commander at the Battery was the sig
nal for an enthusia site welcome all along
the line. The famous troopers wore yell
low khaki. with buckskin leggins and
broad-brimmed gray SLOUGH hats. Their
horses looked like mustangs, accOutered
with heavy military saddles and blankets
as though ready for campaign. They
moved in battalion formation, the ranks
extending for two blocks along Broad
way. with flags flying and their Rough
Rider band playing patriotic airs. All
along the line of march they were given
an enthusiastic greeting. Following the
troopers came long line of automobiles
bearing distinguished guests. committee
men. members of the Rough Riders fam
lilies etc.
Col. Roosevelt left the Androscoggin at
the Battery at 1855 am. and walked to
his place in the speakers stand, accom-
panied by Mayor Gaynor Double lines
of police guarded his approach. and NOV
ing picture machines and cameras f1anked
him at either side. Mr.. Roosevelt walked
slowly, shading his eyes from the sun
with his hat. Cornelius Vanderbilt, chair
man OF the reception committee at his
elbow
Escorted by Mayor Gaynor.
At the steps of the speakers stand the
mayor took his hand and led him up the
steps. He looked hale and hearty. and
a coat of tan still Drowned his face
is there a stenographer here?" was
his first question.
On assurance that there was, he said:
Good: Now we'll go ahead Boys. I'm
feeling hne."
Mayor Gaynor welcomed Col. Roosevelt
in less than 80 words. and Mr.. Roose-
welt began his reply Immediately
His voice was a little hoarse, but he
spoke with his usual force and declama-
tory effect y big cheer and a loud laugh
went up when he said. with emphasis
Il enjoyed myself immensely
Mayor Gaynor, in welcoming Mr..
Roosevelt, said:
Ladies and Gentlemen: We are all
here to welcome Mr.. Roosevelt to New
York. We have watched his progress
through Europe with delight. Wherever
he has gone ne has been honOred as a
man and as an exponent of the prin-
clples of the government of this country
He was received everywhere in Europe
and honored as no man from this coun-
try ever was honOred. We glory in all
that and il only remains for me to saw
now, Mr. Roosevelt, that we welcome YOU
home most heartily, and We are glad to
See you again.
Feels Both Proud and Humble.
Replying to Mayor Gaynor, Col Roose-
welt said:
Il thank you, Mayor Gaynor Through
you l thank your committee and through
them l wish to thank the American peo-
pie for their greeting. i need hardly say
1 am most deeply moved by the recep-
ton given me. No man could receive
such greeting without being made TO
feel both very proud and very humble
Il have been away year and quar-
ter from America, and l have seen
strange and interesting things. alike IN
the heart of the frowning wilderness
and in the capitals Of the mightiest
and most highly polished OF civilized
nations. have thoroughly enjoyed
myself, and now l am more glad than
car say to get home. to be back in