New-York tribune., 1909-04-05
AWAITING ROOSEVELT
HIS WELCOME Ar NAPLES.
Greeting and Gift from the Kaiser
His Steamer Decorated.

is 10 carry ex-President Roosevelt to Mombasa,
is lying in the harbor decorated with flags, and
the special quarters set aside for Mr.. Roosevelt
and his party already showing signs OF the
welcome which awaits him Many gifts of flow
have already been to the snip. and the
remembrance OF the German Emperor-great
masses Of carnations. of the German coors-wiil be
placed IN Mr.. Roosevelt's cabin tomorrow
The Hamburg expected here about noon. and
the former President will be greeted on board the
steamer by the representatives of the City Coun-
Gil. who will extend him official greeting.
and a party of women. who will his path
with roses The German Consul General will ex-
tend the personal greetings Of the Emperor. and
Ambassador Griscom will represent the hundreds
OF Americans who have gathered at Naples and
would like to the former President person
ally, but probably will not have opportunity
to do
The American yachts in the harbor have their
fags and bunting ready to dress ship on the first
appearance of the Hamburg but the police precau-
tons will be made stringent and service boats will
keep all craft a distance. Mr. Roosevelt proba
bly, will remain long board the Hamburg
after her arrival. ne will doubtless wish to make
the of the few hours OF his stay at Naples.
No fixed programme has been arranged. as I'm all
probability the President will have decided views
to what he wishes do. It is thought, how
that he viii go directly the Hotel Londres.
where apartments We're engaged for him by Carow
West Roosevelt, who is staying there. Later Mr..
Roosevelt wilt have luncheon with the Duke and
Duchess OF Aosta. and, It Is thought will visit the
museum and aquarium
Those who had charge OF obtaining apartments
for the ex-President had difficulty. owing TO the
great number of visitors 70 the city and intending
visitors who had engaged rooms in advance. TO get
accommodations for Mr.. Roosevelt. they did not
announce the name of the intended guest.
The Duke of Ascoli. gentleman in waiting to
Queen Helena has rendered the use Of his auto
mobiles This offer has been accepted by the
American Ambassador behalf OF Mr. Roosevelt
The people are greatly disappointed because OF
the inclement weather \ heavy rainstorrn ac-
companied by strong wind prevailed on Satur-
day and to-day. and indications that there will
he little improvement in the weather conditions
tomorrow.
Naples was exceedingly dismal to-day. Every
thing was wrapped in damp. clinging fog. and
the hulls the Italian battleships resembled
ghosts The yachts in the harbor. too. took on
phantom shapes. and there were few signs OF
gayety on these craft. large party OF Ameri-
cans arrived here this afternoon from Rome II
included the American Ambassador, Lieutenant
Commander Beknap. naval attache of the en-
bassy and John ". Garrett. secretary 10 the en-
bassy. Mrs. Griscom was unable to make the
journey, owing to illness. The Americans were
met bv Consul Crowninshied and Commander
Logan OF the Scorpion. They drove to the Hotel
Excelsior. where the ambassador received Count
A gIe aid 10 the Duke Of Aosta. who expressed
the regret Of the duke and the duchess at the
delay Of the Hamburg. IT deprived them Of the
pleasure OF Mr.. RooSeVets company at dinner
this evening The aid added that the duke would
be delighted to receive the ex-PresIdent at any
hour on Monday and that he would not insist on
Mr. Rooseret's accepting his invitation 70 lunch
con. knowing that he would desire to be with his
relatives and close friends.
Mr. GriscOm informed the count that Mr.. Roose-
Welt had teIegraphed from Gibraltar expressing
his pleasure the idea OF stopping to see the
ruins OF Messina. and Ambassador Griscom's party
will go there with him the Admiral
II IS the intention Of q number of American and
foreign newspaper representatives TO to Messina
also but as no boat leaves here for that place on
M6rdat &. it will be necessary for them to proceed
south by train. taking the risk of not arriving on
time.
The American Ambassador and party will remain
on board the Scorpion tonight whose launch will
them to the Hamburg when she comes
into bay. The steamer will anchor the mari
time station. Few other persons will be allowed 10
board the steamer and Mr. Roosevelt will be
brought ashore I'm the Scorpions launch. disem
barking the arsenal
The storm in the Mediterranean increased to-
night the wind blowing down trees and uprootins
gardens all along the coast. The gale is the worst
Of the small craft in the bay being badly
shaken. and the big boats in sheltered places
felt the force Of the storm.
Among those who arrived here to-day Frank
A. Perret of Brooklyn. assistant director to Pro-
fessor Matteucci at the observatory Mount |
Vesuyius. He hopes TO have an interview with Mr. !
Roosevelt ana he will then Eo Mount Etna. as !
he expects an eruption there about the |
end OF April next September. Caspar Bacon. |
son OF Robert Bacon. former Secretary of State. I
also Is here.
All arrangements have been made for the rapid |
transfer OF two hundred and twenty boxes. com
posing Mr.. Rooscvelts baggage. from the Hamburg /
o the Admiral. the time is short.
The "Corriere del MattuO'' SAYS: The Ameri- |
,ans have I'm Roosevelt the personfCation of sc- /
ton. He will hold himself aloof now. but vii,
make the country feel that whenever crisis arises
le Is alive and vigorous"