Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-05-24

desire to see more of the exposition and
wanted to make the rounds of the ex-
hibits. His managers, however. recogniz-
ing the danger in his attempting TO pass
through the overcrowded hall prevailed
on him to view the exhibits from the
balcony.
Gets Great Ovation.
The immense crowd inside the armory
was not aware Of Roosevelt's presence
In the drill she until the power for the
moving exhibits was turned off and then
when they realized that the distinguished
guest was among them the multitude
broke forth in a mighty roar of APP
plause. No until Roosevelt had been es-
corted to the place in the balcony which
had been reserved for his arrival and
held up his hand for order did the din
cease.
The crowds expression of approval was
not confined to hand-clpaping alone. but
was augmented by the horns and sirens
In the electrical and auto supply exhibits
and the changing of metal against metal
In many of the mechanical exhibits.
1t was some time after his appear
ance In the balcony before the former
President succeeded in quleting the
crowd so that he could be heard, n
his first words, expressive of his ever
ready wit, were: ut is perfectly evident
that Newark Knows How TINS
caused the assemblage to break out
anew in a tremendous roar of approval.
"Dee-ighted." He Says.
ct have always known Newark as a
progressive city" said the speaker after
quiet had again been restored, but this
display OF her products is amazing and
indicates a progress far beyond even
that which 1 had anticipated. l an
delighted with this magnificent exposi-
ton. and 1t is one of which you have
a just right to be proud
He was continually interrupted in his
remark by outbursts of approval, but
went on to say that he thought he had
seen all of Newark's population at the
previous meetings which he had attend
ed, but since entering the exposition
hall 1t seemed as If all the people had
assembled there.
II do not want to make a speech now"
he continued. IL have made several to-
day, and have yet two more to make. |
simply want to say that / have enjoyed to
the full my visit to New Jersey and that
/ appreciate the greeting accorded me
everywhere.
Fine Vocal Development.
; II want to congratulate you for the
fine showing made at this exposition, and
las the crowds resumed cheering) ION
your fine vocal Development"
The crowd seemed to take this COM
pliment to heart and raised a yell which
eclipsed any previous effort.
Colonel Roosevelt waved his hat, wished
the crowd good luck' and descended to
the street level, reentered his auto and
speeded away.
The positive announcement OF Mr..
Rooseyelt's intention to visit the exposi-
tion was only received by the committee
a little before Q o'clock, and while many
had read that efforts were being made
to have the former President view the
show, 1t was not generally known that
arrangements had been perfected.
The visit of Mr.. Roosevelt to the ar
,-mory was the outcome of a visit made
by James T.. Reilly, secretary of the
Board of Trade, upon Harold J. Rowland,
manager for the former President, at the
Roseville Armory, where the latter de-
iivered a speech earlier In the evening.
1t was said that Mr.. Roosevelt's schedule
would not permit of a stop at the ar
mory; that directly after the meeting Mt
Itoseville he would have to hurry to Mill
tary Park. 1t was suggested that he visit
the armory after the Military Park en-
gagement, but as the armory must close
at 1890 this was not practicable.
Upon being told of the crowds which
were waiting to see him at the exposition