Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-04
CUTS PROGRAM SHORT
Keen Regret in Naples at
Brevity of RooseveIt's Visit.
AMERICANS THRONG CITY
Wish to Participate in the Rousing
Demonstration.
PROPOSED DINNER GIVEN UP
Will Arrive Monday and Expects to
Sail for Mombasa That
Night.
AMERICANS THRONG CITY
PROPOSED DINNER GIVEN UP

ApTu 81 lie Stedulel 11dHi-
burg. with ex-President Roosevelt on
board. will arrive here Monday morning.
Mr.. Griscom. the American ambassador,
has postponed coming here until tomor-
row. The hotels are full. The American
yachts Margaret. Mamma. Morning Star
and Sabina arrived today. Motor parties
have arranged to come from Rome The
city is very animated, Mr.. Roosevelt S
coming being considered big event by
the Neapolitans. who are keenly disap-
pointed that his stay here will be cur
tailed by the Hamburg's delay. The din
ner in honor of the ex-President. which
had been arranged by the Duchess of
Aosta, In expectation that he would ar
rive here in time TO attend. has been
countermanded. 1t may be given Mon
day IL the departure Of the steamer Ad-
miral, on which Mr.. Roosevelt will travel
to Mombasa. which is scheduled to sail
at 10 O'Clock Monday night is delayed
until midnight. Otherwise the duchess
may entertain him at luncheon or give
an afternoon reception in his honor.
Proposed Reception Unlikely.
The American consul here intended to
give a reception. to be followed by a
short lecture on the earthquake by Prof.
Perret, to which all the Americans here
were to have been invited, thus affording
them chance to see Mr.. Roosevelt. but
he fears that a reception will now be i'm
possible.
The Hamburg instead of mooring at
the custom house will enter the military
port Mr.. Roosevelt will land at the ar
senal. which will be kept clear by the
police. Nobody will be admitted except
officials and journalists. the latter being
provided with special tickets issued by
the police. 1t is likely that Mr.. Roose-
welt will only remain ashore long enough
to visit the Duchess of Aosta at Capo di
Monte and Mrs. ]. West Roosevelt, who
is now here.
The American residents on the Island
Of Capri have chartered a steamer es-
pecially for the trip over.
Many earthquake refugees from Mes
sina will send Mr.. Roosevelt their cards
as token of gratitude for the American
help to the earthquake sufferers.
Several boxes Of cartridges purchased
in London by Mr.. Roosevelt have been
sent here for delivery. and two large
packages Of letters are also awaiting
his arrival.
Tributes of Royalty.
King Victor Emmanuel has instructed
the Duke of Aosta to welcome the ex-
President to Italy in his name and to
express to Mr.. Roosevelt the king
wish to make his personal acquaint-
ance. which he would have taken steps
to do had not Mr.. Roosevelt travelled In
the strictest incognito. The German
emperor. besides sending greetings, ha.
instructed the German consul general
here to fill Mr.. Roosevelts cabin on
the Hamburg with carnations = red,
white and black, the German colors-
as a token of the emperor's homage.
The Roosevelt quarters on the Ad-
miral will be a perfect bower for
everybody of note is sending flowers as
the only way in which they can fit
tingiy welcome the great American.
Representatives Of the board of alder
men will officially greet the ex-President
In the name of the city on board the
Hamburg prior to the Decentralization,
Mr.. Roosevelt with flowers. The Ameri-
can ambassador, attended by several OF
the members Of the embassy. will greet
him in the name Of the Americans.
Many Americans in Naples.
In anticipation of the royal welcome
to be given the former President of their
country. Americans, some Of them having
come long distances. are crowding the
hotels 1t is probable that the specta-
tors on the yachts will see little. because
the police precautions are very elaborate
and service boats will keep back craft
Of all kinds.