The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-05
AWAIT ROOSEVELT
Is EXPECTED TO LAND AT NAPLES
TODAY.
Tue City, Although Gloomy weather
Prevails, IL In Gala Attire for
Purpose OF WELCOMING Dis
tInguished Visitor.

Naples, April THE steamship Ad-
mirai. which Is to carry exlPresident
Roosevelt to Mobasa is lying in the
harbor decorated with flags and the
special quarters set aside for Mr..
Roosevelt and his party are already
showing evidence OF the welcome
which awaits HIM. Numerous gifts OF
flowers for the, distinguished Ameri-
can have already been sent TO the
ship and tomorrow the remembrance
Of the German Emperor, In the shape
OF great masses OF carnations. typical
of the German colors. will be placed
in Mr.. Roosevelt's cabin.
The Hamburg Is expected here come
time near the hour of noon and the
former President will be greeted on
board the steamer by the representa-
tives Of the city council, who win
extend him an Official greeting and
q party of ladies who literally will
strew his path with roses. The Ger
man consul general will extend the
personal greetings of the Emperor
and Ambassador Griscom will repre-
sent the hundreds OF Americans VINO
would like 70 meet tha former Presi-
dent personally. but who probably Will
not have an opportunity.
The American yachts in the barbor,
OF which there are several, have their
flags and bunting ready to dress ship
on the first appearances OF the Ham,
burg, but the, police precautions will
be made stringent and service boats
will keep all craft at a distance. Mr..
Roosevelt win not likely remain on
board the Hamburg long after its
arrival. as he win doubtless wish to
make the most of the few hours OF
his stay In Naples. No hxed program
has been arranged, as In all proba-
bflity the ex-President will have de-
cided views as TO what he wishes to
do. 1t Is thought. however, that he
where apartments were originally en-
gagged for him by Carew West Roose-
welt, who is staying there. Later Mr..
Roosevelt will have lunch with the
Duke and Duchess of, Aosta and 1t is
thought he will visit the museum and
aquarium.
Apartments scarce.
Z In connection with the efforts made
to secure apartments for the ex-Presi-
dent those who had the matter In
hand had q rather amusing expert
ence. They found II Impossible. on
account of the great number of visi-
tors who had come to the city or had
engaged rooms in advance, to secure
apartments at the highest class hotels
for Mr.. Roosevelt as they did not an
nounce the name of the intended
guest. At each of these houses. they
were Informed that all apartments
were taken and as a consequence.
rooms were finally secured at the
Kotel Londres, which Is a hosiery OF
quite ordinary pretensions. Later.
however. commodious apartment
was engaged at the Excelsior Hotel
which was considered more, suitable
for the purpose of the distinguished
visitor.
\ The Duke of Ascoli. gentleman-in-
waiting to Queen Helena. has rendered
the use of his automobiles, which offer
has been accepted by the American
Ambassador, on behalf of Mr.. Roose-
welt.
The people are greatly disappointed
because OF the inclement weather. A
heavy rain storm, accompanied by q
strong wind. prevailed on Saturday
and today, and the indications are
that there will be little Improvement
I'm the weather Conditions tomorrow.
Naples was exceedingly dismal to-
day. Everything was wrapped In a
damp. clinging fog. and the gray hulls
of the Italian battleships resembled
ghosts The yachts in the harbor.' too,
took on phantom shapes and there
was little signs of gaiety on these
pleasure craft. A large party Of
Americans arrived here during the
course of the afternoon from Rome.
The parry included the American Am
bassaAor, Lieutenant Commander Bel
knap. the naval attache OF the embas-
sy, and John w. Garrett. the frst Sec
rotary.
To See Messlnm.
Mr., Grlscom announced that Mr.
Roosevelt had telegraphed from Glib
yaltar. expressing his pleasure ut the
idea OF stopping to sac the rulas Of
Messina and the Griscom party will
40 that far with him.
The Hamburg probably will reach
Naples at a comparatively early hour
tomorrow. Mr.. Roosevelt will abe
brought ashore in the Scorpions
launch, disembarking at the arsenal
The storm in the Mediterranean in
creased In fury tonight4 the wind blow
ing down trees and leveling gardens
ali along the coast. The gale is the
worst OF the season.