Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-05
NAPLES WEAvES
MANY GARLANDS
FOR ROOSEVELT
WOMEN TO STREW HIS PATH
WITH ROSES
GREAT MASSES OF CARNATIONS
SENT BY KAISER
Steamer Admiral GayIy Decorated and
Awaiting Arrival Of Distinguished
Prospective Passenger-Big
Welcome Planned

N1 APLES, April 4.-The steamer Ad-
" miral, which is to carry ex-Presi-
~ dent Roosevelt to, Mombasa, is
lying in the harbor, decorated with
flags, and the special quarters set aside
already showing evidences of the well
come awaiting him.
Numerous gifts of flowers have been
sent to the ship, and tomorrow the
remembrance of the German emperor,
in the shape of great masses of carna-
tions, typical OF the German colors,
will be placed in Mr.. Roosevelt's cabin.
The Hamburg is expected at noon,
and Mr.. Roosevelt will be greeted on
board the steamer by the representa-
tives of the city council, who will ex-
tend to him an official greeting. and
a party of women, who will strew his
path with roses.
The German consul general will ex-
tend the personal greetings of the em-
peror, and Ambassador Griscom will
represent the hundreds of Americans
who have gathered at Naples.
The American ships in the harbor,
of which there are several. have their
flags and bunting ready to dress ship
on the first appearance of the Ham
burg.
Police to Maintain Vigil
Police precautions will be made
stringent and service boats will keep
all craft at distance.
Mr.. Roosevelt probably will not re-
main on board the Hamburg long after
its arrival, as he will wish to make
the most of the few hours OF his stay
at Naples.
He will have luncheon with the
Duke and Duchess of Aosta, and it is
believed that he will visit the aquar-
ium.
In connection with the efforts to en-
gage apartments for the ex-president,
those who had the problem in hand
had a rather amusing experience.
They found it impossible, owing to
the great number of visitors who had
come to the city or had engaged rooms
in advance, to procure apartments at
the highest class hotels for Mr.. Roose-
velt, as they did not announce the
name of the intended guest.
At each of these houses they were
informed that all apartments were
taken, and as a consequence rooms
finally were engaged at the Hotel Lon
dres, which is a hostelry of quite ordi-
nary pretensions.
Later, however a commodious apart
ment was engaged at the Excelsior
hotel, which was considered more haO-
table.
The Duke of Oscali, gentleman-in-
waiting to Queen Helena, has rendered
the use of his automobiles, which have
been accepted by the American am
bassador on behalf of Mr.. Roosevelt.
The people are greatly disappointed
because of the inclement weather.
Naples was exceedingly dismal today.
Everything was wrapped in fog and
the gray hulls of the Italian battle
ships resembled ghosts large party
of Americans arrived during the after
noon from Rome. 1T included the
American ambassador.
The ambassador later received Count
Agile, aide de camp of the duke of
Aosta, who announced the duke would
be delighted to receive the ex-presi-
dent at any hour tomorrow.
The Hamburg probably will reach
Naples early tomorrow. Mr.. Roose-
welt will be brought ashore in the
Scorpions launch, disembarking at the
arsenal.
The gale is the worst of the season