The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-02
Distinguished American Tray-
eler Ashore at Gibraltar.
Had Two Invitations to Lunch,
con, But Declined Both.
HE REFUSES TO TALK
Or Pose for Purpose of Having
Picture Taken.
He Leaves at Noon En- Route
to Naples.


| Hamburg with Theodore Roosevelt and
the members of his party on board
| came into Gibraltar a few minutes be-
| fore O'Clock this morning The vessel
sailed at noon for Naples.
| Richard L. Sprague. the American
consul. and an aide de camp of Cen
eral Sir Frederick Forestier-Walker,
governor of Gibraltar, went out to the
Hamburg to welcome the former presi-
dent of the United States. After an
exchange of greetings Mr.. Roosevelt,
wearing frock coat and a silk hat,
] came down over the side and stepped
| into launch sent out by the captain
of the port, and was brought ashore.
The party proceeded at once to the
residence of Mr.. Sprague. At 1890
| O'Clock Mr.. Roosevelt called on Cen
| eral Forester Walker
| The general has invited Mr.. Roose-
velt to luncheon. as has also Mr..
Sprague. but Mr.. Roosevelt was not
able to accept either. of these invita-
tions on account of the short stay of
the Hamburg.
Mr.. Roosevelt refused to be photo
graphed and he declined every request
for an interview. The weather is bright
and warm, and Mr.. Roosevelt appeared
to be in the best Of health and spirits.
Upon leaving the Hamburg he shook
hands with a number of the passengers
who cheered him enthusiastically.
1t Is said today that the Roosevelt
party does not intend to go ashore at
Naples; that the members will merely
transfer themselves and their belong
! 1ngS from the Hamburg to the steamer
Admiral In this event Mr.. Roosevelt
| will not be able to see the Duchess of
| Aosta at the Italian port
| The invitations for luncheon at Glib
raltar were sent out to the Hamburg
by wireless telegraphy and Mr.. Roose-
velt's replies were communicated by
| the same means.
The Welcoming Party.
Ia the party that went out to the
Hamburg to welcome Mr.. Roosevelt
were Thomas r. Geary. the American
British naval officer who represented
Admiral Goodrich. the British naval
I commander
| At the residence of Mr.. Sprague, Mr.
Roosevelt was greeted by a gathering
| of the Americans in Gibraltar. On be-
| ing congratulated on his escape from
assault at the hands Of an Italian pas
Senger on board the Hamburg Mr..
Roosevelt gave immediate and en-
phatic denial to the report He added
| that when this false report came to his
ears he at once visited all the steerage
passengers and shook hands with
them.
Accompanied by Mr.. Sprague Mr..
Roosevelt then called upon General
Forrestier-Walker. This was at 1880.
Cordial greetings were exchanged be-
| tween the governor of Gibraltar and
the former president
Mr.. Roosevelt was shown through
the government house and the gar
! dens by the governor himself He ex-
pressed his delight with the residence
and added that he was enchanted by
his visit to Gibraltar.
Subsequently, accompanied bv the
governor, an aide and Mr. Sprasue.
Mr.. Roosevelt drove in the governors
carriage out along the north front and
UP to the limit of the British territory
Then the party returned to town and
the governor bade Mr.. Roosevelt fare
| well, wished him God-speed, health and
| prosperity. Mr.. Roosevelt replied with
equal cordiality.
Visits Mediterranean Club.
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 an
probation of the clubs courtesy to-
ward American naval officers on their
various visits to Gibraltar
The American consul and former
president then returned to the consul
late, where Mr.. Sprague presented Mr.
Roosevelt with a beautiful basket of
dDDreclAtHd
Mr.. Sprague and Mr. Roosevelt then
drove back to the pier. whence Mr.
Roosevelt went off to the Hamburg
shortly after half past eleven. The
dock was crowded with people who
gave Mr.. Roosevelt an enthusia site
farewell. The actual sailing of the
Hamburg was delayed for 20 minutes
No official reception was accorded to
Mr.. Roosevelt on his own request He
Informed the governor he was travel
i'm Yor-ix- 70 aif
he be received as such.
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 variety of races
and creeds represented on the streets
of the city, and commented on the har-
mony in which the people lived While
driving along the Moorish market. he
turned around to obserce vendor of
Turkey engaged in conversation with
a Moor.
Popular on Board
Mr.. Roosevelt has made himself pop
ular on board the Hamburg by reason
of his tact and courtesy. He has
spoken pleasantly to all the passeng-
ers, including those who are travelling
steerage, and whenever he comes
within the vision of the third class
people he is given a 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 was umpire. He announced
the nature of the contests as they came
off, and afterwards presented the pre-
sents Kermit Roosevelt, his son. was
winner in several of the competitions.
Kermit Roosevelt, J. Loring and Ed
ward Peters were the committee of ar
cartaiu'G farewell