Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-22
Col. Roosevelt Arrives
"Wednesday Evening.
In Good Spirits But Glad d
Get Ashore, Even in Rain.
Cordially Received Anxious 10 est
To the Hunting Grounds.

Mombasa. British East Africa, Anri,
21.-EX- President Theodore ROosavs,t
arrived here this evening on board the
steamer Admiral He was in the hest
of health as Were all the other mem.
bers of his party. The Admiral entered
kilindini harbor, flying the American
flag at her fore and main masts. She
dipped the German ensign while pass-
ing the British cruiser Pandora. whose
rails and masts Were manned nv
cheering sailors. The Pandora saluted
the ex-President, who was on the
bridge fnterestedly watching the Ad-
miral's coming into port.
The people of Mombasa We're in
great state of expectancy throughout
the day and the first word that the shin
had been sighted brought them in
crowds TO vantage points where they
might catch a glimpse Of the distin-
guished visitor. The Admiral, however.
came slowly up to the harbor and it
was dark when the ex-President, &C.
companicd by his son Kermit and the
captain, made a landing. They were
brought ashore in the commandments
surf boat and carried to place of shell
ter in chairs on natives shoulders
There was a perfect deluge of rain,
but iii reply to the expressions Of re-
gret at the weather Mr.. Roosevelt said
he was glad to get ashore in any
weather. He added that he was in
splendid form and that the start to the
hunting grounds could not come min
ute too coon. The governors aide
boarded the Admiral and EXTENDED
welcome to Mr.. Roosevelt. who re-
celved another cordial greeting on
shore from the provincial commission
er. who conducted him to the govern
ment house. r. F. Cunningham, the
hunter and field naturalist. who is to
have charge of the expedition. also was
at the pier.
The former President seemed highly
pleased when he observed the military
guard drawn up. He replied to the
guards salute by dofling his hat and
smiling broadly. The crowds on shore
pressed eagerly forward to see the not
ed American. They were composed OF
Europeans, Indians and natives, and
presented a picturesque appearance.
While genuinely hearty in their well
come of the former President Of the
United States, the people were not in
any way demonstrative.
The Admiral left Alden a week ago
and the voyage to this port was IN
terrupted only by brief stop at
Mogadiscio, in Italian Somaliland. The
trip was without special incident. the
most interesting feature of 1t being
the captains dinner to Mr. Roosevelt
on Monday The saloon was decorated
for that occasion and much enthus-
asln was shown over. the speeches, IN
which there were exchanges of gOod
fellowship and good wishes. In toast
ing the eX-PreSident the captain WISH
ed him God speed and safe return
to the United States. Mr.. Roosevelt
replied in n characteristic speech, hrst
in English. then in German ana
French. 1t had been the intention ol
the party to remain in Mombasa Tor
two days. but the foods have Deeh
heavy and it was deemed advisable 10
change this plan. The special tran.
which will carry Mr.. Roosevelt ana
his party to Sir Alfred Pease's ranch
on the Athi river will leave here at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.