New-York tribune., 1910-09-09

MIC MI. Roosevelt spoke chiefly on the
necessity of absolute honesty in PUBLIC
and private life and his remarks includ-
ad the massage above quoted. His first
aprearance and his remarks were re-
cps,-es with every evidence of enthusi-
ssfn.
Just at = O'Clock the Roosevelt special
-,,,,laa into the Chicago & Northwestern
station. and the ex-Presidents appear
ance was the signal for hearty cheer
while along the route from the station TO
the Congress Hotel he was cordially ap-
plauded, with caosional cheers. Among
those gathered to greet Mr.. Roosevelt as
he descended from the train were forty
six pupils from the Byford Public School,
of Austin a suburb of Chicago Inc
children sent the former President
COPY of some exercises they had when he
went out OF office. two years ago, and he
wrote them a letter expressing his ap-
preciation. They greeted him to-day
with a college yeI,'' which was as fol-
lows:
Hin hip hurrah, hoorayt
Mr. Roosevelt. we meant to say
We got your letter from oyster BAY
II set us up in the seventh heaven
Is forty-six kids in Room Eleven
The Lorimer incident came unher-
aided. The programme of the aHalr mas
for aavs announced that Senator Lori
noer and others would sit at the speak
ers' table with Mr.. Roosevelt
The occurrence startled politicians
here and over the state The unprece-
denied demand that the Hamilton Cluo
6er,- IN one of its own members the
privilege of attending the banquet came
With characteristic abruptness from Mr.
Roosevelt.
Batten Heads Delegation.
The Hamilton Club delegation, headed
ny vex-Judge John II. Batten, Joined Mr.
Roosevelt at the fair grounds In Free
no-. shortly after noon. The ex-Presi-
dent shook hands heartily with each
member of the delegation and at once
began questioning them concernins the
bsnouet 'Is Speaker Cannon to be
rhere2'' he asked.
Yes" Mr.. Batten replied; 'he has ac-
oepted the invitation
How about Senator Lorimer?"
Senator Lorimer is a member OF the
club" he was told. land he has &C
cepted an inritation to the dinner
Then 1 must decline to 60" said Mr..
Roosevelt, adding that he would feel the
same about the presence OF Senator
I,orimer as h, would sitting down with
members Of the Illinois Legislature who
are under Indictment in the graft lnVes-
ttgation.
The committee members looked their
amazement and finally, after some hesl-
tation. informed their guest that they
would go back TO Chicago and tell Sena-
tor Lorimer his views
No Mr. Roosevelt replied, emphat-
cary. Send him a telegram telling him
that / will not attend the dinner to-
night if he is there"
Hamilton Club Members Perpissed.
The delegation of Hamilton Club
members was perplexed- Their emhar-
rassment was apparently not noticed by
Mr.. Roosevelt. who chatted with others
standing near by while the perturbed
delegates consulted as to what was to
be done. After some interval the follow
ing telegram was drafted and dispatched
TO Senator Lorimer:
Colonel Roosevelt positively declines to
SIT al the same table with you. our
invitation to you for this evening is
therefore withdrawn.
The telegram was signed by ex-Judge
John H. Batten.
The delegation which waited on Mr.
Roosevelt TO escort him to Chicago and
the banquet hall this evening was com
posed Of cx-Judge John II. Batten. presi-
dent of the Hamilton Club; George W
n Dixon, chairman Of the committee; Will
y lam b Austin Arthur B. Cody. Marquis
Eaton John A Gauger, Robert s. lies
Thomas D. knight. William A. Leonard
Benjamin F. Methuen. Henry c. Morris
Edwin A. Munger and Emil c Wetten.
The committeeman were taken by sur
prise. and the discussion of the situation
DID not cease with the sending Of the
telegram TO Senator Lorimer-
Judge Batten, as the spokesman of the
party. said:
The club had invited a number OF
prominent Republicans. among them the
Republican Governor Of Illinois and va
r4ous Congressman, and il had not oc-
Cured 10 the men Who arranged the
dinner that they should not invite a Re
p4lblican Senator. Under the circum-
stances there is nothing for US to do eX-
cept to respect the wishes Of Colonel
Roosevelt, the guest OF the evening.
On the trip 10 Chicago there was much
discussion Of the possible outcome OF
the incident and all the members OF the
delegation appeared relieved when they
were informed on arriving in Chicago
that Senator LoTimer would not attend
the banquet.
Much Comment in Chicago.
on the street in offices and in public
buildings the tidings caused much COM
ment. particularly among those who
noted that the ban against Senator
Iorimer was coincident with the compile
ton of the second trial of Lee O'Nei
Browne minority leader of the Legis-
lature. charged with bribery in connec-
ton with the election Of the Junior Sen
ator from Illinois.
If Senator William LOrimer was sur
prised at the refusal Of Mr.. Roosevelt
10 sit at the banquet table with him, no
indication of il escaped him. If he was
displeased or hurt al the frank express
sion of distaste for his presence no sign
or c,,cb SiSo1lier 2 appesred With the