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

man of both words and deeds the city o
his birth has known for thirty years a.
| aSSemblyman,s police commissioner, as
sistant secretary Of the navy, colonel o
the Rough Riders. governor Of the state
| Vice President and President Of the ma
ton, and more latterly ambassador to the
jungle and monitor to those who sit in th'
seats of the mighty.
| Called Them by Their Names.
He had an expansive smile for every.
body. CHEEKY word for tho boys" his
old friends the newspaper men. a pa,
anecdote for tho politicians, especially
greetings Of affection for his old com.
mand, the Rough Riders, and a quick eye
Ior hn,, absolutely ns ds 1 everythins; Lyman Ab-
plain Jake" Assemblyman Paradise
Jimmy, Oliver was greeted by his nick
name. Senator Thomas Grady. his old
antagonist In state politics, he rallied
Roossysi. o SO It went % down the line
It's namesake. Though hot and sultry.
the weather held fair until the marine
parade. the exercises at the Battery, and
the march up Broadway and 5th avenue
10 Central Park had been carried
through with punctuality and precision.
Then it rafned great guns. A tor
rental thunderstorm. accompanied by
high wind that did much damage,
u
bound visitors. but cleared again short
ly before o'clock. in plenty Of time
to give his eager fellow-citizens Of Long
Island ample chance to see him stand
train as he waved them a welcome.
Within generation, the nation re-
members three great welcomes before
this Of today-to Gen. Grant, in San
the world, following the expiration of
his two terms as President; to Admiral
Dewey, on his return from his capture
Of the Philippines, and to william Jen-
world. The welcome to Grant was the
most tumultuous. that to Dewey the
most elaborate and stately, but the
welcome to Roosevelt today was shot
which long ago found popular expression
in the typical phrase-"The return from
Elba.'
Grant ON his return was still a
political possibility. but as the events
proved, foredoomed to defeat: Admiral
Dewey was a hero, not q national lead
er. Bryan, prominent as his part had
been before the people, had never been
intrusted by them with executive re-
sponsibility.
Something Of All Of Them.
Roosevelt had been something Of all
things all these men had been-states-
in the east, he had made an especial
friend Of the west. Therefore, his well
come today brought men prominent in
all walks of life from all parts Of the
country. Therefore, it was national
The first zest Of public curiosity salts
fed, speculation now turns on what
share Roosevelt will take In an acute po-
litical situation within his own party,
Of which he had already been advised
abroad by old associates who had carried
him tidings. But on that score specu-
lation must rest until satisfied. The
colonel had positively declared his inten-
tions by wireless the night before: II
shall have nothing whatever to say In
the immediate future shout pelitics." and
had announced on his departure for Eu-
rope, which he had reiterated on MS re-
turn to civilization, and to which he had
steadfastly adhered in all his addresses
before the learned societies and universe
ties OF Great Britain and the continent.
Carefully Avoided Politics.
only speech ne made here today that
could be construed as applying specifical-
ly to this or that phase OF immediate
state or national issues. That he will
be importuned to take a hand in the
New York campaign this fall is = fore
gone conclusion, but by his own declara-
ton he will not commit himself to any
expression Of opinion until he has. ac-
quainted himself at first hand. after long
conferences with those best Informed, of
just how the political land shapes itself.
The sharp crack Of the familiar presi
Dental salute wakened Mr.. Roosevelt at
Z o'clock this morning as his ship. the
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, drew into the
harbor. From the mists Of early morn
ing emerged first the drab hull Of the
battleship South Carolina. two lean. swift
destroyers and two torpedo boats behind
her Then spoke the guns. Blue-clad
sailors lined the decks. In close-packed
ranks. while massed on the quarterback
band, a solid splash of scarlet coats,
pounding out THE Star Spangled Ban
ner"
1t did not take the colonel long to get
on the bridge, dressed for the formalities
Of the day In q frock coat and a top
ed and waved to the men in silent
answer to their cheers. Then the sight
of the South Carolina touched q heart
string.
Zone of Ny ships!"
"By George. that's one Of my ships"
he exclaimed Doesn't she look good?
I built her-and those destroyers. too!'
Then spying a white "E' painted on
forward turret to signal q record for
target practice. he fairly danced with de-
light. while explaining to the bystanders
what the signal meant.
Bedecked with signal fiags and with
the guns from Fort Washington and
Fort Hamilton booming out In welcome,
the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria giided into
quarantine at 7:2S o'clock. Immediately
behind the biz liner came six ships OF
the navy. the battleshlp South Carolina
in the van, while at anchor In the road
stead, awaiting her coming, was the
United States dispatch boat Dolphin with
the Secretary of the Navy on board. The
battleship had already saluted the return
ing former President at Sandy Hook with
twenty-one guns. but on coming along
side the liner the South Carolina hoisted
craft Joined in the demonstration with
loud and prolonged blasts from their
whistles.
Flanked by Mrs. Roosevelt. his daugh-
ter. Mrs. Nicholas Longworth. and his
son, Kermit. Theodore Roosevelt stood
on the flying bridge Of the liner, high
above all the decks Of the ship. and with
his characteristic smile overspreading his
tanned countenance and a shiny silk hat
in his hand he waved acknowledgement to
the pandemonium on all sides OF him.
Mr.. Roosevelt lost no time on board
the Auguste Victoria. The usual Gus
toms and health inspection formalities ac-
complished. he at once transshipped to
the revenue tug Manhattan. where, with
the immediate members of his family and
a few intimate friends. he sat down to q