New-York tribune., 1909-04-03
Mr. ROOSEVELT LANDS
UEICOME 1T GIBR4LT'4R.
Cheered By Cro7ods at Pier-1he
Start for Naples.

Gibraltar, April 2-The Hamburg. with Theodore
Roosevelt and the members Of his party on board
arrived at Gibraltar a few minutes before O'Clock
this morning. After a stay of three hours the yes
sci sailed for Naples.
Richard L. Sprague. the American Consul: an aid
Of General Sir Frederick Forester Walker Governor
OF Gibraltar T. r. Geary. American vice-consul al
.Ialaga. and a British naval officer representing
Iice-Admiral Goodrich went out 10 the Hamburg
TO welcome the ex-President. Mr.. Roosevelt wear
ina a frock coat and silk hat, ashore in a
launch out by the captain of the port. He ap-
peared he in fine health. He was cheered by the
passelger as he left the steamer
The General had sent wireless message inviting
Mr.. Roosevelt to luncheon. had also Mr.. Sprague
but Mr.. Roosevelt unable to accept the invita-
tionS account of the short stay OF the Hamburg
Mr. Roosevelt refused TO be photographed and de
clined every request fer interview
The party went the home of Mr.
Sprague, where Mr.. Roosevelt welcomed by a
gathering OF the Americans lin Gibraltar On being
congratulated his escape from assault al the
hands Of an Italian passenger on board the Ham
burg, Mr.. Roosevelt gave immediate and emphatic
denial 10 the report He added that when this false
his he at visited all the
steerage passengers and shook hands with them.
When asked directly concerning the rumor that
attack had been made upon him during the
voyage, Mr. Roosevelt said that the only basis for
it that 'fdotic. excitable Italian" had used
angry expressions to him while he the
bridge of the vessel talking to the captain. He
said this made attempt on him whatever
and promptly removed and confined below for
the remainder of the voyage
Accompanied by Mr.. sprague, Mr.. Roosevelt then
called General Forester Walker. Cordial greet
ings exchanged Mr.. Roosevelt was shown
through Government House and the gardens by
the Governor. and afterward, accompanied by the
Governor, aid and Mr., Sprague. drove in the
Governors carriage along the north front and up
the limit of British territory, visiting the naval
drydock and workshops,
The party then returned to town and the Gov
ernor bade Mr.. Roosevelt farewell. wishing him
godspeed, health and prosperity Mr.. Roosevelt re-
piled with equal cordiality.
Mr. Roosevelt and Mr.. Sprazue then visited the
Mediterranean Club He spoke to of the
club members, expressing his appreciation Of the
clubs courtesy toward American naval officers on
their visit Gibraltar.
Mr. Roosevelt returned the Hamburg at II 30
The pier crowded with people, who gave him
an enthusiastic farewell and delayed the sailing Of
the Hamburg thereby for twenty minutes. No
official reception accorded to Mr.. Roosevelt at
his request
Mr. Roosevelt has made himself popular on board
the Hamburg He has spoken pleasantly 10 all
the passengers. including those who are travelling
in the steerage He visited the second class and
steerage quarters yesterday afternoon and
warmly greeted. He accompanied by the Ital-
ian immigration commissioner. f. A. Powell pre-
sented to Mr.. Roosevelt an illuminated address,
prepared by the passengers. The ex-Prssldent
swered A brief and character erisric address.
The passengers got up a series OF sporting events
yesterday. the contests being held deck M
Roosevelt was umpire He announced the contests.
and afterward presented the prizes Kermit Roose-
Welt his son. winner n several OF the com
petitions. Kermit Roosevelt. J. Alden Loring and
Edmund Heller the committee Of arrange
ments.
There was a dance in the evening, which Mr.
Roosevelt danced with Miss Ruth Draper, Before
withdrawing for the night. Mr. Roosevelt appeared
in the smoking room and chatted with the pas
senEers for twenty minutes.
The captains farewell dinner TO Mr.. Roosevelt
will be given board the Hamburg tonight. Tire
passengers will pre- -ent Illuminated address to
Mr. Roosevelt, and dance will follow the dinner
1t is said to-day that the Roosevelt party do
intend To 80 ashore al Naples and will at once
transfer themselves and their belongings from the
Hamburg to the steamer Admiral