Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-06
ENTIRE CITY DRAPED WITH
AMERICAN FLAGS IN HONOR OF
GUEsT-5,ooo VISITORS ARE IN
THE CITY.
GERMAN EMPEROR
SENDS A WELCOME
CONSUL GENERAL PERSONALLY
WAITS ON PRESIDENT AND
BRINGS GREETINGS FROM THE
kAIsER;MoMBAs BOAT READY

Naples, April 5.-The steamer Ham
burg with ex-President Roosevelt and
party on board arrived at Naples a.
1:05 p. M today.
The Hamburg was given hearty
greeting from ship and shore as she
steamed into the bay and dropped
anchor. American flags were flying
from the consulate, all hotels aud
many private houses in honor of
Roosevelt, and the ships in the bay
were gayly decorated with bunting.
1t is calculated that fully 5000 for
eigners are in the city, especially from
Capri, Sorrento, and Amalfi to catch a
glimpse of the distinguished traveller.
AS soon as the Hamburg had come
to anchor launch from the gunboat
| Scorpion, under command of Lieuten-
ant Commander Logan, put out from
the arsenal. On board were Ambas-
sador Griscom and party. Arriving at
the Hamburg the visitors were re.
ceived by Captain Burmeister, who at
once conducted them to Roosevelts
| cabin.
1 Griscom greeted Roosevelt with
| great cordiality and expressed pleas
the German consul general at Naples
/ greeted Roosevelt In the name of En-
peror William and the German gov
ernment. Roosevelt appeared to be
exceedingly pleased with this wei
come and sent his homage to the EN-
peror.
| Roosevelt landed at the arsenal
docks at 4:30 O'clock this afternoon
He came from the Hamburg in the
launch Of the Scorpion.
Mombasa Boat Ready.
The steamship Admiral, which is tt
carry Mr.. Roosevelt to Mombasa, is
| lying in the harbor decorated will
flags and the special quarters Sc
aside for Mr.. Roosevelt and his part,
are showing evidences Of the welcome
which awaits him. Numerous gifts o
flowers have been sent to the shit
and today the remembrance of tn,
German emperor, in the shape o
great masses of carnations, typical .
/ the German colors, were placed i,
Mr.. Roosevelt's cabin.
Mr.. Roosevelt will not likely remail
on board the Hamburg long as h
doubtless will wish to make the mos
Of the few hours Of his stay a
Naples. No fixed program has beel
arranged, as in all probability the ex
president will have decided views a
to what he wishes to do. It /
thought however, that he will go ii
rectly to the Hotel Londres, wher
apartments were originally engage,
for him by Carow West Roosevelt
who is stopping there Later MI
Roosevelt will have lunch with tn
duke and duchess of Aosta and it i
thought will visit the museum an
aquarium.
Long Hunt for Apartment.
In connection with the efforts mad
to secure apartments for the expires
ident, those who had the matter i
hand had an amusing experience
They found it impossible, on accouu
Of the great number Of visitors VIII
had come to the city or had engage
rooms in advance to secure apari
ments at the highest class hotels fo
Mr.. Roosevelt, as they did not al
nounce the name of the intende
guest At each of these houses the
were informed that all apartment
were taken, and as consequence
rooms were finally secured at the H,
tel Londres, which is hoste1ry {
quite ordinary pretensions.
Later. however, commodiou
apartment was engaged at the Exec
l sior hotel, which was considered NOR
suitable for the purposes of the di
tinguished visitor.
The duke of Ascoli, gentleman
!, waiting to Queen Helena, has tende
ed the use Of his automobiles, whic
offer has been accepted by the Ame
!. lean ambassador OF behalf of NJ
: Roosevelt.
, Man Who Disappeared a Suicide.
: Sioux City A Anril 5-LSnnciaN