Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-17
FAREWELL TO COMPANIONS
Gives Luncheon to the Members of
His Expedition.
AMAZES BRITISH HEARERS
Forceful Enunciation and Rapiditv
of Speech at Banquet Makes
Them Gasp.

hfARl IN, March 11.-After two days
Of sightseeing in the company Of Mrs.
Roosevelt, Kermit and Miss Ethel, Col.
Roosevelt turned resolutely today to the
work that has been piling up before
him and gave over the whole forenoon to
writing. The answering Of his corre-
spondence alone is task that might dis
courage one less energetic, and in ad-
dition tor this the finishing touches re-
mained TO be put on several addresses.
while there was other work of a lit
erary character to be done. For several
hours the former President labored awav
undisturbed.
In the afternoon, however Col. Roose-
yelt again Joined his friends At 80
O'Clock he had the other members of the
expedition with him at luncheon in the
sirdars palace, where the Rooseyelts
have been comfortable.
At O'Clock he attended a garden
party at the Grand Hotel on this
occasion the band of the 18th Sudanese
regiment furnished music, and a party
of natives danced. The occasion proved
quite ENJOYABLE to the Americans, who
included Mrs. Roosevelt and her son and
daughter. Later in the afternoon Col
Roosevelt visited the Egyptian Officers
Club.
Leave Alexandria March 80.
The Roosevelts plan to leave here on a
special train at . O'Clock tonight. 1t is
planned to sail March 80 from Alexandria
for Naples, and 1t is probable that the ex-
President will be the guest of honor at
some notable functions at Alexandria be-
fore his departure for Italy
After paying second visit to Omdur-
yaQfprdav limo
tum, symkana, Col. Roosevelt, accom-
panied by Slatin Pacha, proceeded to the
American mission and addressed the stu
dents, numbering more than 200. and sew
eral hundred old Syrian Protestant coll
legians. The former wore tarbooshes, red
SILK caps with tassels, while many of the
latter were picturesquely attired.
The ex-Pregident' arrival was greeted
with cheers and handclapping. and DIR.
G1nen. head Of the institution, introduced
Col. Roosevelt, whose speech at various
points was loudly applauded.
Col. Roosevelt was the guest Of the
Sudan Club last night Satin Pacha pre-
sided and all the prominent personaees
eral. in graceful speech. proposed the
ex-President's health, and Col Roose-
welt responded in speech which made
an excellent impression.
Dinner in the Open.
Ine dlnner was served in the open
grounds of the club and covers were laid
for about 1000 Chinese lanterns illumi-
mated the scene, and the band of the
Kings Own Scottish Borderers played
selections-a delightful change from the
bands Of the native chiefs, whose music
Col Roosevelt had listened to for the
past year.
Toasts were drunk to the king and the
khedive. the band accompanying with
national anthems. When the ex-Presi-
dent arose to speak he was greeted with
tremendous enthusiasm. He eulogized
the wonderful work of the British in
civilizing the Sudan. He ikened the
work to that of the Panama canal, which
is being accomplished despite all criti-
cism.
Col. Roosevelt paid high tribute to
all the officials in East Africa, Uganda
and the Sudan who have aided so ma
terially in the marvellous development
of these territories.
Tumultuous applause greeted the speaker
at the close, for Col. Roosevelt's decisive
manner of enunciation and the rapidity
with which he spoke had held all listen
ers spellbound. The pipers of the Kings
Own then played several marches. wind
ing in and out around the tables. This
lively diversion was followed by a high
land sword dance. and a toast to the
health Of Col. Roosevelt was given in
Gaelic.