Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-04
Col. Roosevelt Is Cordially
Greeted by ItaIy's Ruler.
RECEIVED AT THE PALACE
Welcomed With English Words and
Outstretched Arms.
INVITED TO DINE AND DRIVE
Converses Nearly an Hour in Pri-
vate With Host-Places Wreaths
on Royal Tomb.

HOME, April liking Victor Emmanuel
| received Mr.. Roosevelt at the Quirinal to-
day. The occasion afforded opportunity
for another exhibition Of the admiration
of the public for the former President
and the popular interest in his every
movement.
The hour OF his reception being known,
considerable number of persons gather
ed to greet him on his way from the ho-
tel to the royal palace. AS he was alight-
ing from his carriage at the Quirinal the
cuirassiers forming the bodyguard of the
king gave him a military salute. A foot
man in blue velvet knickerbockers and
red coat covered with gold lace preceded
Mr.. Roosevelt to the ante-chamber of
his majesty. where he was received by
Rear Admiral Garelli, aid on duty; Count
Tossoni and Duke Cito, masters of cere-
monies.
King With Arms Outstretched.
Immediately afterward the distinguish
ed guest was escorted to the door of the
kings apartment which when thrown
open revealed his majesty standing with
arms outstretched and with a smile upon
his lips. His majesty wore the uniform
Of a general of the Italian army. His
words Of welcome. spoken in excellent
English, were cordial. King Victor and
Mr. Roosevelt shook hands heartily, the
monarch inviting the former President to
sit at his side. The door OF the apart
ment was then closed and the two re-
mained in private conversation for about
three-quarters of an hour.
Mr.. Roosevelt. it is said. expressed the
pleasure that he felt in again meeting his
majesty following the short interview
uyh a MaC0in0
or board the battleship Re Umberto.
Talked of African Hunt.
The king, it is learned. said he had
been awaiting with great interest the re-
turn Of the President, as he had de-
sired to hear from his own lips the re-
port of his African adventures, which his
majesty had followed as closely as pos
sible Mr.. Roosevelt gave a brief ac-
count Of his shooting experiences. and
later expressions of friendship on behalf
of their respective countries were ex-
changed the Italian sovereign reiterating
his admiration for America.
Following the audience Mr.. Roosevelt
said that the king had been so gracious
and f1attering both to him personally and
to his country that he felt that he should
not make public anything concerning
their conversation.
The formalities of the reception con-
cluded. King Victor personally conducted
Mr.. Roosevelt to the hall of the palace,
where the American inspected the hunt
ing trophies of the kings father and
grandfather. When the time came to
say goodbye his majesty invited Mr..
Roosevelt to drive with him tomorrow
morning. The sovereign explained that
though they would dine together at court
tonight, he desired to see and talk with
his guest further alone.
Visits the Pantheon.
From the Quirinal Mr.. Roosevelt drove
to the Pantheon. Beyond the charm
of it's ancient memories, this spot is sa-
cred, as 1t contains the tombs of Ra-
phael, King Victor Emmanuel, II, the
father Of his country" and King Hum
bert. At the entrance to the temple Mr..
Roosevelt was saluted by the veterans
of the wars Of Italian independence, who
for thirtytwo years have guarded. night
and day, the tomb of their chief
The guest shook hands with each of
the veterans, congratulating them upon
the honorable duty in which they were
engaged, and saying that he had wished
not to leave Rome without paying
tribute of respect to the memory of the
founder of united Italy; He brought
two wreaths, which were placed upon the
| tombs of Victor Emmanuel II and Hum
bert.
Meets the Queen Dowager.
Mr.. Roosevelt was received formally
by DR.. c. Ricci, director general Of the
department of fine arts. who represented
the ministry of instruction. Others pres
ent were Mgr. Beccaria, royal chaplain
of the Pantheon; Commander Andrew T.
Long. American naval attache: Prof.
Jesse B. Carter, director of the American
School of Classical Studies at Rome. and
several other Americans Rain was fall
| ing at the time. but outside the Pantheon
| large crowd had gathered, and as Mr..
| Roosevelt left the place he was cheered.
| A pleasing incident at the Pantheon
| was a chance meeting between Mr..
Roosevelt and the Queen Dowager Mar
| garita. who detained the former Pres
| ident in conversation for some moments
PROGRAM IN BRUSSELS.