Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-08
The Former President Astonished
at the Enthusiasm of the
Populace.
VISITED DUKE AND DUCHESS
shown Particular Interest by Emperor
WiIIinm--Assurcd Him He Would
visit Berlin on His Return
from Africa 49, Italians
All Chccrcd Him.

Naples, April 5-Ex- President Roosc-
welt spent several hours in Naples to-
day and during that time was given
many evidences of his personal pop
ularity with the Italian people ana
of the 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 hutterng of many
flags and the playing of bands. 1tal
ian warships IN the harbor, steamers
of various nationalities private yachts
and craft Of all kind. dressed in bunt-
iuE and signal flags from stem to
stern added to the picturesqueness OF
the scene which Mr.. Roosevelt himself
characterized as magnificent.
Great crowds, too waited for his
appearance on the streets and when
h" rode along in an automobile he
was greeted with enthusiasm that
aStonished him. He met various Off
cial delegations at the Hotel Excel
sior, whore apartments had been re-
served for him, scores of prominent
Americans and the representatives Of
other countries and to them all he
expressed his warmest thanks for the
welcome he had received. Ffe visited
the Duke and Duchess Of Aosta at
Capodimonte and later dined IN pri-
Vate at the hotel, going on board the
steamer Admiral about ten O'Clock ir
the evening. The Admiral, which will
convey Mr.. Roosevelt to Mombasa. was
ready to sail at midnight The ex-
Presidents quarters aboard were filled
with flowers which had come from
admiring friends. Chicf among these
was punches of red, white and black
carnations from the German Emperor
and great cluster Of fragrant bios
SONS from the Empress.
Emperor William. indeed showed part,c-
uiar interest in the former President
The German consul-gcneral. in the name
CT the Emperor carried 10 Mr. Roosevelt
the warmest greetings and q letter in
which tho Emperor expressed the hope
that he would see Mr.. Roosevelt in Rer-
I'm on his return In reply to this, Mr.
Roosevelt told the onsul-reneral to in
form tho Emperor that he would GER
t&lnly 80 to the German capital and
would tell His Majesty How the white
man can live and fight in Africa
The Emperor closed his letter with
Weidmannshel''-" to the successful
h.ntsman." Mr. Roosevelt was particu-
la~ly touched By this and in expressing
his thanks for the gracious thought
said: IN year from now you will be
in a position to see whether deserve
such a wish"
MAY VISIT THE VATICAN.
\ letter was received by Mr.. Roose-
welt during the afternoon from a prom
inent prelate, who lately was in Rome.
The writer stated that he had had
gained the impression that the Vatican
would have great pleasure in receiving
Mr.. Roosevelt. because 81 the admiration
ana high esteem in which he was held
there. Later Mr.. Roosevelt told the
American ambassador that he should
1ssurodlY go to the vatican to see the
pope If he visited Rome.
Three hours elapsed between the ar
rival of the Hamburg and the landing
Of the eX-President as Mr. Roosevelt
wished personally to superintendent the
handling Of his baggage, of which he
had n very large quantity. Meanwhile
he was the OBJECT of a continual ovn-
ton from italian omgrants who broke
out into cheers every time they caught
glimpse of him, from the moment the
Hamburg dropped anchor.
As the vessel steamed into the har-
Dor, the italian men of war several Ger
Oh ir,- a,,l ,1,
yachts and craft Of all kinds ran up
their bunting which nuttcred in the
high wind, The sun succeeded for n
moment in piercing the clouds and
heightened the bright colors Of the
steamers. The bands on various ships
struck NJ the American national anthem
ana rs MI Roosevelt stood on the bridge
and watched the scene. he remarked
that it was somewhat ear-spltting. but
picturesque and magnificent
CROWDS DID NOT SEE HIM.
The great crowds ashore who had
been waiting for hours to see the for
mer President, became exceedingly
impatient at the delay. hut even when
III" Scorpions launch, with Mr. Roose .
volt aboard. ala come ashore. they
were ignorant Of the fact. and the
DISTINGUISHED visitors reached the
landing stage practically undiscover-
ed. When, however, he appeared In
an automobile and proceeded to the
hctHl Excelsior, great roar broke
from the crowd. and he was cheered
continuously all along the route The
ovation moved Mr.. Roosevelt to re-
mark: ut seems that the Italians can
make as much noise as the Americans
after all"
Arrived at the hotel the eX-Presi =
dent received with tho greatest cor
dinlity the Americans and foreigners
who had gathered there to welcome
him. lie spoke for some minutes
with Guglielmo Ferrero, the historian,
who recently returned from an ex-
tended visit to the United States and
whom Mr.. Roosevelt recognized imme-
diately. Many of those assembled,
however, could only receive a smile
and a handshake. as there was little
time for words. it being then nearly
three o'clock.
Lunch was served at tho hotel among
those at the table with the ex-President
being his son, Kermit. Ambassador
Griscom, Consul Crownin shield and Mrs
Crowninshield. Lieut.. Commander Logan
John w. Garrett, first secretary of the
embassy. Winthrop Chandler Mrs Gar
rett and Miss Cartright, The party was
merry one, frequent outbursts of
laughter being hard as Mr. Roosevelt
dascrbed some of his adventures aboard
SNIP lie seemed to be In the best of
health and spirits and expressed himself