Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-06

welt spent several hours in Naples to-
| day, and during that time was given
many evidences of his personal popu-
larity with the Italian people and Of
tie admiration which they have for his
distinguished services to his country.
| The steamer Hamburg on which Mr..
Roosevelt was a passenger, coming in
soon after noon, was greeted on her
way to her anchorage with the blow
ing of whistles. the fluttering of many
| flags and the playing of bands. Italian
warships in the harbor, steamers of
various nationalities. private yachts
and craft of all kind, dressed in bunt-
ing and signal flags from stem to stern,
added to the picturesqucness of the
scene which Mr.. Roosevelt himself
characterized as magnificent.
Great crowds, too, waited for his ap-
pearance on the streets aud when he
rode along in an automobile he was
greeted with enthusiasm that aston
ished him. He met various official
delegations at the Hotel Excelsior,
where apartments had been reserved
for him, scores of prominent Ameri-
cans and the representatives of other
countries and to them all he expressed
his warmest thanks for the welcome
which he received. He visited the Duke
and Duchess of Aosta at Capodimonte
and later dined in private at the hotel.
going on board the steamer Admiral
about 10 o'clock in the evening.
The Admiral, which will convey Mr..
Roosevelt to Morlbasa, was ready to
sail at midnight. The eX-Presidcnt's
quarters aboard We're filled with flow
ers, which had come from admiring
friends. Chief among them We're bunch
es of red, white and blue carnations
from the German Emperor and great
cluster of fragrant blossoms from the
Empress. Emperor William, indeed
showed particular interest in the
former President Tire German CONSUL
general in the name of the Emperor,
carried to MIR. Roosevelt the warmest
greetings, and a letter in which the
Emperor expressed the hope that he
would see Mr. Roosevelt in Berlin on
dis return. In reply to this Mr.. RoCse-
Welt told the consul general to inform
the Emperor that he would certainly
go tc the German capital and would
tell His Majesty How the white man
can live and fight in Africa
The Emperor closed his letter with
'Weidmannsheil"- to the sue
ccssful hllntsman." Mr.. Roosevelt was
particularly touched by this, and in
expressing his thanks for the gracious
thought said
I'm year from now you will he IN
la position to see whether | deserve such
a wish"
A letter was received by Mr. Roose-
welt during the afternoon from prom
inent American prelate. who lately was
in Rome. The writer stated that he
had gained the impression that the
Vatican would have great pleasure in
receiving Mr.. Roosevelt. because of the
admiration and high esteem In which
he was held there. Later Mr.. Roose-
welt told the American ambassador that
he should assuredly go to the Vatican
to sec the Pope if he visited Rome.
Three hours elapsed between the ar
rival of the Hamburg and the landing
of the ex-Prcsdent, as Mr. Roosevelt
wished personally to superintend the
handling of his baggage. of which he
had a very large quantity. Meanwhile
he was the object of continual ova-
ton from Italian immigrants. who
broke out into cheers every time they
ment the Hamburg dropped anchor.
AS the vessel steamed into the har-
bors the Italian men-of- war several
German ships and q large contingent
/ of yachts and craft of all kind ran up
! their bunting. which fluttered in the
| high wind. The sun succeeded for a
moment in piercing the clouds AMI
| heightened the bright colors of the
| struck up the American national
anthem. and as Mr.. Roosevelt stood
| on the bridge and watched the scene
he remarked that it was somewhat
ear-splItting. but picturesque and
| magnificent.
! The great crowds ashore who had
| been waiting for several hours to see
! the former President, became exceed
| ingly impatient at the delay. but even
when the Scorpions launch, with Mr.
| Roosevelt aboard came ashore. they
were ignorant of the fact, and the dis
| tinguished visitor reached the landing
stage practically undiscovered. When.
| however, he appeared in an automo-
| bile and proceeded to the Hotel EX-
| celsior. a great roar broke from the
crowd, and he was cheered continuous
| ly all along the route. The ovation
rcd Mr.. Roosevelt to remark:
! IL seems that the Italians can make
as much noise as the Americans after
! all"
| Arrived at the hotel, the Ex-Presl-
dent was received with the greatest
cordially by the Americans and for
| eigners who had gathered there to
welcome him. He spoke for some
minutes with Guglielme Ferrero, the
| historian, who recently returned from
an extended visit to the United States
and whom Mr.. Roosevelt recognized
Immediately.
Many of those assembled, however.
could only receive smile and a hand
shake as there was little time for
words, it being then nearly o'clock.