Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-04-23
rs. Entertained at Dirne- m
Mombasa Tuesday Night at
which He Was the Princi-
pal Speaker of the Occasion.
WELCOME FROM KING
READ TO ROOSEVELT
BY ACTING GOVERNOR
Roosevelt Left Mombasa "Wednesday
Afternoon and Will Make His First
Stop at Ranch Of Sir Alfred
Pease.
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CBy Associated Prsss)
MoMBASA. April 22.-TheOdore RoOse-
welt and the members Of his party left
here on a special train at 40 O'Clock this
afternoon for Kapiu Plains station,
whence they viii be conveyed 10 the
ranch OF Sir Alfred Peas for their nrst
Shooting trip. The party is accompanied
by F. ]. Jackson. acting governor OF
the protectorate-
Before leaving Mr.. Roosevelt tele-
graphed TO King Edward. thanking him
for the message Of greeting read by Mr..
Jackson at the dinner given in Mr.. Roose-
velts honor at the Mombasa club last
night
A guard Of honor composed of marines
and blue jackets from the Pandora was
at the railroad station when the Roose-
welt party arrived and was inspected
by Mr.. Roosevelt
Many Flags Waving
A number OF officials and civilians also
we're present and the station building was
decorated with flags
Mr. Roosevelt spent the morning at
government house, where he was the
guest last night Of Mr.. Jackson.
Kermit Roosevelt. ]. Alden Loring,
Edmund Heller and Major Mearns spent
their time up TO the leaving OF the train,
in driving about the city.
From Mombasa Mr.. Roosevelt Dispatch
ed a cabIegram 10 the emperor OF Ger
many. saying:
Il desire 10 express my appreciation
OF my treatment on board the German
steamer Admiral under Captain Doherr,
md my admiration OF the astounding en-
srEy and growth Of the mercantile and
colonial interests Of Germany in east At
RIGA"
Mr. Roosevelt. his son. Kermit, Edmund
Heller +. c. Selous and R F. Cunning
ham. the general manager OF the eKpedi-
ton, were entertained az dinnr last night
By the members OF the Mombasa club.
Welcome from the King
The acting governor of the protectorate.
F. ]. Jackson, in proposing the health
Of Mr.. Roosevelt, read the following tel
egram from King Edward:
Il bid you a hearty welcome TO British
East Africa. and 1 trust that you will
have a pleasant time and meet with eve
~ success"
Continuing. Mr.. Jackson said Mr..
Roosevelt had left the big stick at home
and after seven strenuous years as pres
fdent OF the United States. had come out
TO Africa 70 make use Of the rifle. In
conclusion he promised the distinguished
visitor an immense variety Of game and
good sport.
When Mr.. Roosevelt rose to reply he
was enthusiastically greeted with full
Highland musical honors. He began with
a tribute to the British people for their
energy and genius In civilizing the uneiv-
liked places of the earth.
PAYS Tribute to Africa
He said he was surprised at what he
had heard Of the progress Of British East
Africa but he warned his hearers that
they could not expect to achieve in a
short time what IL had taken America
twenty generations 10 accomplish He
then emphasized the necessity Of leaving
local questions TO be solved by the au-
thorfties on the spot and commented up
on the fact that the people at home
know little OF affairs abroad. In this
connection he fnstanced the United States
and the Philippine islands.
Continuing. Mr.. Roosevelt expressed his
great pleasure at the welcome given him
yesterday BY the British cruiser Pandora
whose rails and masts were manned by
cheering sailors when the Admiral came
into the harbor. He said he believed IN
peace but considered the strength
meant peace, and he hoped that all the
great nations would provide themselves
with this means to the end
Talks OF His Plans
In conclusion Mr. Roosevelt referred
briefly to his future plans and gave some
OF his first impressions Of the country.
Mr.. Roosevelt was followed by Mr.. Sc
lous. who expressed the hope that Mr..
Poosevelt would in the future use the
power OF his position to bring about an
entente between Great Britain and Ger
many.
Il Aide L.oring and Major Mearns did
not come ashore from the Admiral yes
,erdav before the heavy rains. They dis
embarked this morning.
Is Well Equipped
The first American president to crown
his Official career with a trip so fun oil
thrills has everything from 100 cahbeI
express guns. carrying 800 grains of cor
dite 10 a dozen tooth brushes.
Much Of the Quitting was done in Eng
land. where +. c. Selous. big game
hunter. picked and packed the things the
ex-president's party will need. The Eng
fish do more lion and elephant hunting
than do Americans. and there are London
firms which make a speciality of thu
African trade
The party. though not scattering money
reckIessIy. Is not stinted for cash The
expedition IS backed by the funds OF ths
Smithsonian institution. and Colone
RooseveIt's not small private fortune. So
Selous was told to go as far as he liked
London hunters figure that the trip vii
cost between s25.OOe ana $4,000 for eight
months. SeIous didn't say what MS Dill
wNs for the supplies. Including provision:
IL viii probably surpass $4,000.
English canned goods. the great main
stay OF African hunters. forms a big par
OF the provisions. BY Roosevelt's request
two American delicacies were added-Bos
ton baked beans and tomatoes.
Village of Servants
In making up the list, selous agured or
a whole village Of helpers in addition q
the ex-president's companions. a heaS