Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-03
Escorted by Governor

Escorted by Governor
Mr. Roosevelt was shown through
the government house and the gardens
by the governor himself. He expressed
his delight with the residence and add
ed that he was enchanted with his visit
to Gibraltar
Subsequently, accompanied by the
governor, an aide and Mr.. Sprague,
Mr.. Roosevelt drove in the governors
c.-rriage out along the north front and
up to the limit of British territory.
Then the party returned to town and
the governor babe Mr.. Roosevelt fare
we'll, wishing him good luck, Godspeed
and health and prosperity.
Mr. Roosevelt replied with equal cor
diality.
With Mr.. Sprague Mr.. Roosevelt then
visited the Mediterranean club, where
his name was entered on the visitors
book. He spoke to some of the club
members, expressing his appreciation
of the clubs courtesy toward American
naval officers on their various visits to
Gibraltar.
The American consul and the former
president then returned to the CONSUL
ate, where Mr.. Sprague presented Mr..
Roosevelt with a beautiful basket of
violets, which was much appreciated.
Mr.. Sprague and Mr.. Roosevelt then
drove back to the pier, whence Mr..
shortly after half past eleven. The
dock was crowded with people, who
gave Mr.. Roosevelt an enthusiastic
farewell. The actual starting time OF
the Hamburg was delayed for 20 min
utes. No official reception was accord
ed Mr.. Roosevelt on his own request.
Travels as Citizen
He Informed all that he was travel
ing as a private citizen. On his way
back to the Hamburg, Mr.. Roosevelt
made a brief inspection of the naval
dock and adjacent work shops Mr..
Roosevelt appeared to enjoy his stop
at Gibraltar greatly. He was much
interested In the various races and
creeds represented on the streets OF
the city and commented upon the har-
mony in which the people lived. While
driving along the Moorish market, ne
turned around to observe a vender of
turkeys engaged in earnest converse
ton with Moor.
Mr.. Roosevelt has made himself pop
ular on board the Hamburg by reason
of his tact and courtesy. He has spo-
ken pleasantly to all the passengers.
including those who are travelling
steerage, and whenever he comes with
in the vision of, the third class people
he is given mild ovation.
Yesterday, the last day before reach
ing Gibraltar, the weather was cloudy,
but the sea was smooth. The passen-
gers got up a series of sporting events,
the contests being held on deck. Mr..
Roosevelt presented the prizes. Ker-
nit Roosevelt his son, was w ner in
several of the competitions.
The Tribuna at Rome printed an
official denial that King Victor EN-
manuel will meet Mr.. Roosevelt, or
take him 70 Messina. This seems to be
confirmed by what the sovereign said
to Ernest Bcknell, national director Of
the American Red Cross, whom he re-
ceived today.
The king told Mr.. Bicknell that he
was going to Messina, but that he
could not decide when he would do so,
as 1t was very difficult for him to leave
Rome. The king during the audience
was most affable to Mr.. Bicknell and
told him that Italy would never forget
the generosity of America during the
earthquake.
The Hamburg. which is due Sunday
at Naples, will not arrive there until
Monday, because of bad weather
Despite this, the steamer Admiral on
which Mr.. Roosevelt will be a passen-
ger to Mombasa. will leave Monday
night. Mr. Roosevelt therefore, will
only have a few hours at Naples and
this fact has upset all the plans of the
people of Naples to receive him.