The Detroit times., 1909-04-02
COL. ROOSEVELT
VISITS G|BRALT TAR
England Pays Respects To Dis
tinguished visitor-Cruise To
Naples Resumed After Two Hours.
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GIBRALTAR, April Col. Theo
dore Roosevelt landed at Gibraltar
shortly before 10 O'Clock this morning
and for nearly two hours was the cen
ter OF an enthusiastic demonstration
in which England took advantage OF
her first opportunity 10 pay her re
spects 10 the distinguished traveller.
At MIR. Roosevelt's request tne re
ception was robbed ~ an official char.
acter which. however, aided rather
than retarded the heartiness Of the
greeting. Gen Sir Frederick Fores.
uer-Walker. governor OF Gibraltar, AMI
Richard l.. Spraguc. the American
consul, took Mr.. Roosevelt his son.
Kermit, and other members ~ the
party In tow the moment the Ham
furg's gangplank was lowered. Thous
ands were at the pier and the cheer.
Ing began even before Mr. Roosevelt S
robust figure appeared on the deck.
The crowd that awaited Mr.. Roose.
velts coming was evidently surprise
10 him. and he waved his black sloucE
bat like a school boy.
AS the Hamburg's stay at Gibraltar
was limited to two hours. the ~ecep-
ton committee Immediately took tho
party in automobiles On a sight seeing
tour, which included the governors
residence. the admiralty building,
naval hospital and The barracks. The
north part of the city. or Gibraltar
proper, was decorated in Mr.. Roose-
velts honor. No formal speeches
were made.
Mr. Roosevelt was most deauly in
terested in the fort which Is counted
the most impregnalle In the world.
He was cheered by the soldiers and
became so enthusiastic tina, be seem
ed about TO cheer in response
After stay OF two hours the Ham
burg cleared for SIS run 10 Naples.
Mr. Roosevelt waved his farewell from
the deck while the thousands on tho
pier and shore cbe'red repeatedly
Wasn't II just splendid. Mr.
Roosevelt evclaimeG as he finally
made his way to his suite.
The run to Gibraltar from the
Azores was mnde in beautiful weather
and all the members of the Roosevelt
party looked "lt as llddles" on land
ing here.
The Hamburgs stops AT Horta Is
land OF Fayal. and Ponta Del Gado.
Island OF Sac Miguel. furnished Mr.
Roosevelt with the lsecnest enjoyment.
One little incident nj the latter place.
however, came near resulting disas
trously On steppi:ig from the boat
10 the Compaionwav. Mr. Roosevelt
stumbled and would have fallen into
the water but for the fact that the
fourth officer and quartermaster grab
bed him. His escape was So close thar
Mr. Roosevelt thanked the officers
heartily
Z At Ponta Del Gado, the party went
or wild fowl hunt. Though every
member observed discreet silence
when questioned as To the size OF the
bag" The return 10 the ship was
made In a heavy swell which caused
the boat to pitch badly. AS il nearea
the Hamburg the latter's band played
America. Mr.. Roosevelt standing up
bareheaded in recognition OF the ma.
tional air.
In boarding the Hamburg Mr.
Roosevelt stood in the comranicnway
until the last one Of his party had
come aboard.
Wednesday was day OF sport
aboard the Hamburg, with cockfght.
ing. bolster fighting and numerous
kinds OF racing held on the spar deck.
Mr. Roosevelt himself umpired the
races, but he refused to officiate at
the cock fights.
He was referee In fact. too. as well
as in name and entered into the sports
with such zest that the passengers
who crowded the deck frequently APP
plauded him for his strenuous partici.
patton. Kermit Roosevelt won two
events in the races and received his
prizes from his fathers hands.
Thursday morning Mr.. Roosevelt
made a round OF inspection NJ the
ship, accompanied by Capt Burmeis.
ter. Thursday night the kaisers din
ner was given and the passengers took
advantage of the occasion to presen.
Mr.. Roosevelt with an address in
which they set forth their pleasure Of
having had the opportunity OF becom-
ing so intimately acquainted with him.
The address wished him good luck on
his hunt.
ROME, Italy, April Col. Theo-
dore Roosevelt will not visit ruined
Messina after all. despite the fact
that King Victor had placed the big
battleship Umberto at his disposal.
Tiu,a ,pii1 not nprmft This wac Anal
ly decided upon following confer
ence between the Italian officials and
the steamship companies that have
charge OF the distinguished visitor.
SUGAR co. MUST PAY BIG
SUM TO CUSTOM HOUSE
Vim neh IT. Breaks Record In Or