The Washington times., 1909-04-02
BRITISH GO WILD
OVER ROOSEVELT
At GIBRALTAR
Military and Civil Authori-
ties Pay Respects to For
mer President.
HALTS AT FORTRESS
AND INSPECTS POST
After Two Hours Stop Steamer
Hamburg Resumes Voyage
to Naples.

GIBRALTAR, April 2.-Col Theodore
Roosevelt landed at Gibraltar shortly
before 10 O'Clock this morning, and for
nearly two hours was the center Of an
enthusiastic demonstration. in which
England took advantage OF her first op-
portunity 70 pay her respects to the
distinguished traveller.
At Mr.. Roosevelt's request. the recep-
tlon was robbed OF an official character.
- which, however, aided rather than re-
tarded the heartiness OF the greeting.
Gen Sir Frederick Forester Walker,
governor Of Gibraltar, and Richard l.
Sprague. the American consul, took MIR.
Roosevelt, his son, Kermit, and other
members Of the party in tow the mo-
ment the Hamburg's gangplank was
lowered.
Thousands at Pier
Thousands were at the pier, and the
cheering began even before Mr.. Roose-
!. velt'S robust figure appeared on the
deck. The crowd that awaited Mr..
Roosevelt's coming was evidently sur
prise 20 him, and he waved his black
slouch hat like a schoolboy.
As the Hamburg's stay at Gibraltar
was limited TO two hours. the reception
committee Immediately took the party
In autos on a sightseeing tour, which
included the governors residence, the
admiralty buildings, naval hospital, and
the barracks. The north part of the
city Of Gibraltar proper was decorated
in Mr.. Roosevelt's honor. No formal
speeches were made.
Mr.. Roosevelt was most deeply in
terested in the fort which is counted
the most impregnable in the world.
He was cheered by the soldiers and
became so enthusiastic that he seemed
about to cheer in response.
After a stay OF two hours the Ham
burg cleared for fits run to Naples.
Mr. Roosevelt waved his farewell from
the deck, while the thousands on the
pier and shore cheered repeatedly
"Wssn't It Just splendid?" Mr.. Roose-
veIt exclaimed, as he finally made his
way 20 his suite.
The run to Gibraltar from the Azores
was made in beautiful weather. and al
the members Of the Roosevelt PARTY
The Hamburg's stops at Horta, Island
of Fayal and Pouta Delgado, Island
OF Sac Miguel. furnished Mr. Roose'
Welt with the keenest enjoyment
Saved By Officer.
one little incident at the latter place
however. came near resulting disastrous
y ~. On stepping from the boat TO the com
panionway. Mr.. Roosevelt stumbled
and would have fallen into the water
but for the fact that the fourth Officer
and the quartermaster grabbed him
His escape was so close that Mr.
Roosevelt thanked the officers heartily
At Ponta Delgado the party went or
a wild-fowl hunt. though every mem
Der observed a discreet silence wheT
questioned as to the size OF the bag
The return 10 the ship was made II
wurlnN ~Nnms h.a Er.Q
10 pitch badly AS IL neared the Ham
burg the latter's band played Amer
ica," Mr. Roosevelt standing up, bare
headed, in recognition OF the nationa
air
In boarding the Hamburg MIR. Roosa
Yeit stood in the companionway unit
the last one OF his party had com'
aboard.
Wednesday was a day OF sport aboarC
the Hamburg, with cock fighting Dol
ster fighting, and numerous kinds D
racing held on the spar deck. Mr.
Roosevelt himself uEpired the races
but he refused TO offciate at the coci
fights
He was referee in fact too. as we'll a.
in name, and entered into the sports
crowded the deck frequently applaudeS
i'm tor his strenuous participation
Kermit Roosevelt won two events, n
the races and received his prizes iron
mis- fathers hands.
Thursday morning Mr.. Roosevelt mad
a round Of inspection OF the ship. ac
sDmpanied by Captain Bdrmeister
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