New-York tribune., 1909-04-22
ROOSEVELT At MO1HBASA.
Plans of Er-President Changed ON
account of Ram.

Mombasa British East Africa, April LEX
President Theodore Roosevelt arrived here TINS
evening on board the steamer Admiral AF'
Roosevelt was in the best OF health as were all
the members of his party. The Admiral entereu
KiIindini Harbor flying the American nag aI
her fore and main masts She dipped the Ger
man ensign while passing the British cruiser
Pandora whose rails and masts were manned
j bv cheering soldiers The Pandora saluted the
former President who was the bridge. watch
ing with interest the coming into port.
The people of Mombasa were in a great state
of expectancy throughout the day, and the nrst
word of the sighting of the ship brought them
In crowds to vantage points, where they might
catch a glimpse of the distinguished visitor.
The Admiral however, came slowly up TO the
harbor, and it dark when Mr.. Roosevelt
accompanied by his son Kermit and the cap
tain made landing. They were brought ashore
in the commandants surf boat, and carried 10
place of shelter in chairs on natives shoulders
There was deuge of rain. but in reply to
the expressions OF regret at the weather, Mr.
Roosevelt said he glad to get ashore in any
weather He added that he was in splendid
health, and that the start TO the hunting GROUNDS
could not come a minute too soon The Gov
ernor's aide boarded the Admiral and extended
a welcome 10 Mr.. Roosevelt, who received an
other cordial greeting shore from the Pro
NlnCldi commissioner WHO COfluUCleu ii'H '' NiS
government house. r. +. Cuninghame, the hunt
er and field naturalist. who is to have charge
of the expedition also was hand at the pier
Mr.. Roosevelt seemed highly pleased when he
observed the military guard drawn up. He
replied to the guards salute by dofffng his hat
and smiling broadly. The crowds on shore
pressed eagerly forward t. see the noted Amer
lean. They composed Of Europeans, Ind
ians and natives. and presented a picturesque
appearance. While genuinely hearty in their
welcome of the former President of the United
States. the people were not in any way demon
strative.
The Admiral left Alden week ago, and the
voyage to this port interrupted only by a
brief stop at Mogadiscio in Italian Somaliland.
The trip was without special interest, the most
interesting feature of it being the captains din
ner to Mr. Roosevelt on Tuesday The saloon
was artistcally decorated on this occasion, and
much enthusiasm was shown over the speeches.
in which there were exchanges Of good fellow
ship and good wishes. In toasting the former
President the captain wished him godspeed and
q safe return 10 the United States. Mr. Roose-
Welt replied in a characteristic speech. first in
English and then in German and French.
It had been the intention of the party to re
main in Mombasa for two days. but the floods
have been heavy and it was deemed advisable
to change this plan. The special train which
VIII carry Mr. Roosevelt and his party TO Sir
Alfred Peases ranch on the Athi- River will
leave here at > o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The acting governor Of the protectorate, Fred
erick J. Jackson. entertained Mr.. Roosevelt at
a dinner and later they proceeded to one of the
clubs F c SeIous. the we'll known English
hunter was also q guest at the dinner He will
accompany Mr.. Roosevelt on his first shooting
EXPEDITIONS at the Pease ranch Tomorrow
morning the Roosevelt party will be taken IN
carriages about the town, and as far as 1t is
possibIe the Governor and his associates will
meet the special instructions from King Ed
ward 10 show every consideration 10 the distin-
euished traveller.