The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1910-04-07
THOUSANDS CHEER
TEDDY AS VESSEL
SWINGS INTO BAY
Declares Any Statement Pur.
porting to Come From Him
Would Be Unauthorized.

WOuld Be unauthorized.
Naples, April 5.-The blue bay of Ma
pies never was more beautiful than
when the Primes Heinrich. with the
Roosevelt family aboard, teamed into
the harbor at $500 O'Clock his morn
Ing.
Notwithstanding the early hour tho
water front was lineo with thousands
who wished to share in the welcome to
Mr.. Roosevelt. Only American Ambas-
sador Leishman. with the other mem
bers OF the embassy: American Consul
Crowninshield: Marquis de Sofa, the
project of Naples; official representa-
tives Of the municipality; the COM
mander of the fort and a group of for
e1gn correspondents We're admitted to
the slip where the vessel locked, but
outside the gates a surging mass Of
excited persons, including hundreds of
Americans, craned their necks to get
an early glimpse of the distinguished
American. AS soon as the gang plank
had been lowered the official party of
welcome boarded the steamer and was
conducted aloft to the bridge, where
the Roosevelts were bidding goodbye to
the captain.
In Splendid Health.
Cordial greetings were exchanged.
Mr.. Roosevelt, attired in a gray sack
suit and wearing a soft black hat, APP
pearec in splendid health and spirits.
He spoke with pleasure Of setting his
ioot again upon European soil and Of
Keeling that at last he was homeward
bound.
MI. Roosevelt sail that the VOYAGE
from Alexandria had been without spe-
c1al incident and had been ACCOMPLISHED
in perfect weather. A few moments
later he descended the gang plank and
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ed him with cheers. Many Americans
had provided themselveo with flags,
n these were waved frantically.
Inc R~ooseVelts, with those who had
come to formally receive them, were
soon whisked away in automobiles to
the Excelsior hotel. AS the motor ears
made their way through the crowd Mr..
Roosevelt raised his hat and, smiling,
bowed right and left in acknowledge
ment of repeated cheers.
No sooner had he reached his hotel
than the former president was be-
sieged by the newspaper men. Prompt
ly, but firmly, he reiterated his refusal
to discuss any phase Of American poll
tics or other affairs. adding that he
would stick to his announced policy
throughout his European tour.
Any statement purporting to have
come from him would be unauthorized,
he said.
S'o"u SailS Early,
The expected arrival of Mr.. Roose-
welt had created considerable excite
ment among Neapolitans, who since
his brief s%ojourn here in April of last
year, had promised to give him a hearty
welcome On his return.
The Prime Heinrich arrived earlier
than her usual hour, but the crowds
had discounted this possibility and were
not taken by surprise.
At his hotel Mr.. Roosevelt found
awaiting him a messenger from Mayor
Nathan. of Rome, bearing an invitation
from the municipal authorities, who
wished to give a dinne and reception in
his honor.
The former president accepted the
invitation and fixed the date for
Wednesday evening next. Following
this reception he will leave for Spezia.
Otherwise there will be no change in
the program arranged for his visit in
Rome.
When the Prime Heinrich wa sight
ed this morning the docks Of San Vim
cenzo. and the Immacoatella, the arsenal
and the Promenade Chaiaia, along the
Via Caracciolo, were crowded. On
many houses the Italian colors waved
alongside the stars and stripes. A large
number of boats flying the American
and italian flags and carrying citizens
of both countries went out to meet the
steamer.
Morning Was Ideal.
The morning was matchlesg AID TSr
Roosevelt had a splendid view of the
bay as the vessel drew in between the
.promontory of Posilipo and the Sor-
rento peninsula. In the near distance
were Capri. 1schia and Procida, while
Vesuvius, threatening and majestic,
lowered over all.
AS was the Ease when the former
president stopped here on his way to
Africa. the police tool extraordinary
measures not only to protect his per-
SON, but to avoid any unpleasant incl
dent during his stay in the city.
Long Live Roosevelt"
After the steamer moved SLOWLY into
the harbor the crowds on shore burst
into cries Of long live ROOSEVELT" The
excitement grew when the statesman
could be distinguished on deck. From
all sides came salutes and cheers.
while hats and handkerchiefs and
flags were waved. 1t must have seem
ed like a homecoming to Mr.. Roose-
welt, for the American colors could be
seen from the Bay Alucia to the
heights Of the Vomero, The formal re-
ception was carried out as planned. Mr..
Roosevelt receiving first his country
men. then representatives of the mil-
nicipality ct Naples. after which he
acknowledged the popular welcome.
The landing and drive to the Excelsior
hotel, where apartments for the family
had been reserved by Mrs. Roosevelt
during her earlier visit to Naples
were ACCOMPLISHED without ~