New-York tribune., 1909-04-06
ROOSEVELT In NAPLES
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of the duchess's African expedition. being hung
with elephants tusks deers' antlers and the
skins Of tigers and lions, which. however. she
would not say had fallen before her gun
COMPLIMENT FROM DUCHESS.
The good impression was mutual. as. while
Mr.. Roosevelt was charmed with the duchess,
the latter said after his departure that the ex-
President was the most interesting American
she had ever uet-she might almost say. the
most interesting
The party went down the slope 70 the museum
at Naples where Mr.. Roosevelt said he would
have liked to spend hours. The time was short
however and they went directly TO the Pom
peiian rooms. The. bronzes particularly attracted
him. and he said: Il shall get an idea OF
what I want to see when l return. Such mu-
scum deserves days of study 1t has been en-
tirely transformed since 1 was here before
In accordance with Mr.. Roosevelts desire, the
party made the trip to Posilipo, and the ex-
President was recognized and cheered all along
the way They sat in the balcony of one of the
characteristic Neapolitan restaurants. Overhang-
ing the sea The sunset was magnificent and
brought out the colors the slopes of Mount
Vesuvius Capri in the distance and the emer-
aid sea. Mr.. Roosevelt was enchanted and re-
marked that he had not looked on this scene for
twenty-five years. 1t was his wedding trip
then and he could only wish that Mrs Roosevelt
might sec it as il was to-day
While his father was at Capo di Monte her-
nit Roosevelt took the opportunity TO visit many
of the points of interest. He made number OF
purchases. mostly of old books. including set
of Virgil
Mr.. Roosevelt desires it to be known. especially
in the United States and England. that he re-
ceived in Naples several thousand letters and
kilograms. but. not having a secretary at his
disposal it was physical impossbility for him
to reply to these. He wishes TO thank all the
writer's for their kindness
CIVIC OFFICIALS RECEIVED
Returning from Capo di Monte. the ex-Presi-
dent received the civic authorities at the hotel
and most cordial expressions OF friendship IN
the name of Italy and the United States were ex-
changed. The spokesman Of the italian deega-
ton regretted that Mr.. Roosevelt was able 70
stay so short a time at Naples but hoped that
he would make a longer visit to this city before
his return home This Mr.. Roosevelt promised
to do. If he could possibly arrange IL
The dinner at the hotel was of a strictly pri-
vate nature after which Mr.. Roosevelt boarded
the Admiral about 10 O'Clock. He accom-
panied by Ambassador Griscom and Lieutenant
Commander Belknap who will go to Messina
with him.
1t is again reported that Mr. Roosevelt will
meet the King of Italy at Messina- The King
and the Queen left Rome this morning for An
zio embarked the battleshp Re Umberto.
and are now on their way to Sicily.
BY the time the Hamburg sighted around
capri there were crowds along the piers and
at various points in the city whence a view of
the bay could be obtained. and roar Of vel
come went up from thousands of throats, Hand
kerchiefs were waved. hats were flung and craft
of kinds p;t from the shore.
The harbor police had taken great precautions
to prevent these small boats from getting too
close to the liner but several of them managed
to reach the side of the incoming vessel and
presented offerings of fruits and flowers. other
boats had on board bands of musicians who
sang Neapolitan songs to an accompaniment OF
guitars and mandolins. The rails of the Ham
burg we're lined with passengers. and Mr. Roose-
Welt could be seen smiling and expressing his
appreciation
THE GREETING OF Mr. GRISCOM-
As soon as the Hamburg was moored. a
launch from the Scorpion. under command of
Lieutenant Commander George ". Logan. cap
tain of the gunboat put out from the arsenal
on board were Ambassador Griscom and the
members of his party Arriving at the Ham
burg the visitors were received by Captain
Rurmeister who conducted them to Mr.. Roose-
velt's cabin. Mr.. Grscom greeted Mr. ROose-
Welt warmly, and expressed his pleasure at see
ing him in Italy.
Herr Stefensand the German Consul General
at Naples. was among the first to go out TO the
Hamburg to greet Mr.. Roosevelt, in the name
OF Emperor William and the German govern
and black carnations in a crystal vase, with
broad ribbon Of the German colors
C4USTIC CRITICISM.