New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-29

and nobody. hut a LOT Of ours would put
me out" said williams "AIl want is
20 answer in a respectful way things
that should not have been said. I an
a white man: I haven't broken any law
was a member Of this organization
before YOU were. and want TO say a
word for my friend. appeal to the
press Of America. I know YOU gentle
men, and I want to say one word
You've got a paper; tell il to-mor-
row." came the reply amid the con-
tinued uproar. and renewed cries Of
PUT him OUT
Friends Of Mr. Williams appealed TO
him in a friendly manner. but TO no pur
pose. Mr. Wright called Adolph Ochs
TO his aid. The POSTMASTER with his
cavel. President Moves with a menu
card and Mr.. Ochs with a hsndchief.
pounded and waved alternately as Mr..
Ochs tried to make himself heard.
Mr. Wright in a lull said: Gentlemen.
Mr.. Williams wants TO say less than
forty words. VIII you hear him?"
No no." and cries Of Put him OUT"
came from the diners.
Mr. Ochs offered 20 transmit 20 the
crowd whatever Mr.. williams wanted 10
say. but that irate man insisted on say
ing his say himself
However. Mr.. Ochs did try 10 give
message. finally. and said. Mr.. Will
Jams says Mr.. Gaynor is our guest. and
cannot he attacked. Mr. Hearst is not
here. and he will reply at the proper
time"
Herman Ridder took hand and got
a moments respite during which Mr..
Ochs exclaimed: We don't want a mob
scene here. This is disgrace 20 Ameri-
can Journalism. II you will not hear
the gentleman. let me tell you what he
wishes to say"
Let him answer in his paper" howied
back the crowd. The row continued for
a few minutes, until friends Of Mr.. Will
Jams managed 10 get him 10 withdraw.
and the Rev. Dr. Hills spread oil upon
the waters.
throughout the dinner MESA ges from
rulers Of countries in Europe Asia and
Africa as well as South America We're
read from the guest table and flashed
from the galleries. where they could be
read by the assembled diners. The
greatest excitement attended the read
ing Of the cable message from Brussels
from eN-President Roosevelt, which was
read Icy President Moves just before
Mayor Gaynor's speech, and just as the
diners had finished singing 10 the tune
Of Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?' a
song with the following refrain:
Has anybody here seen Teddy2
T = double ID Y
Has anybody here seen Teddy
Have sou seen him smile
SUR. his cory's hot his taste is true:
Hes news man through and through
Has anybody here seen Teddy.
Teddy Of the Matches style?
The whole room broke forth in cheers
and the orchestra struck up For He's a
with great spirit.
Among the messages received were the
following:
Brussels. April 2s-
To the American Press.
Remembering with pleasure kind welcome
received in United States in former DAYS,
] am glad seize this opportunity OF express
Ing my sympathy to American press, as
also for its active contribution to progress
Of civilization. ALBERT,
hlnE OF tle belSldnS.
Lisbon. April IS
To the Publishers II America.
Press to-day constitutes one of the most
powerful factors in development humanity
hv rapid diffusion useful information. by
f free discussion ali question, and by defence
Of principles relating 10 happiness and
progress our age. ] gladly greet American
press and express my warmest wishes for
] its further success NILLACA,
Portuguese Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
D. Berne. Switzerland, pril 2S.
/ To the American Press
i gladly send greetings 10 Associated
Press. The American press eNerEs infiu-
cnce OF public opinion because II serves
public Interests independently and disin-
( terestedly. This influence viii endure so
! long as this power Is not abused
ROBERT COMTESSE.
President Of Switzerland.
Madrid April ..
I To the American Press.
/ HIS Majesty King AlphOnso, prevented
hy precedent from addressing personal mts-
sage. requests me say regards sympathetic
ally work Associated Press and appreciates
/ cordial interest shown neWsps pers United
States IN matters affecting himself and
4 Spanish people. PRIETO.
! Spanish Foreign Minister.
Washington. April ..
! To the American Press, New York.
n afforded me much pleasure 70 attend
last year annual dinner Of American News