The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-22
OSEvELT'S TOUR
IS UNPARALLELED.
French Press Sees in
Him Worlds Great
est Civilian.
WITH OPEN ARMS
PARIS GREETS HIM
Gordon of Troops Has Difficulty
in Restraining Enthusiastic
Crowds-At Theatre, Ex-
President Is Accorded Re-
markable Demonstration
by Brilliant Audience.
Gordon of Troops Has Difficulty
by Brilliant Audience.

Paris. April 21-No relgning sove.
reign ever received a more enthusiasts
tic welcome to Paris than did the
former President of the United States
here to-day. He reached here at 7:3C
O'clock this morning, and was greeted
by the representatives of the Presi.
dent OF the Republic, and the Cabinet
American Ambassador Bacon, NJ Jus.
serand, the French ambassador al
Washington. and great concourse oil
people. which the Gordon OF troops
surrounding the railway train had diff
hculty In holding IN check.
After luncheon at the American en-
bassy. Colonel Roosevelt called upon
President Fallieres and Foreign Min
lister Pichon, who Immediately after
wards paid return visits to the EN-
bassy.
Part of the afternoon was devoted to
privaae engagements. and this evening
colonel Roosevelt was given an ova.
tion at the Comedie Francaise. where
he made his first real public appear
ance in Paris, occupying the presiden-
tial box. which had been placed at his
disposal by NJ Falliercs.
Brilliant Audience.
Anticipating his coming. every seat
and box seat in the theatre had been
sold days in advance. the audience he
ing an exceptionally brilliant one.
When Colonel Roosevelt entered the
theatre between acts. accompanied by
Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss Ethel. Kermit and
Ambassador and Mrs. Bacon, the house
literally rose to its feet. volIevs of
applause bursting from the boxes. pit
and gallery. For a full minute tho
Colonel made no response. but as the
demonstration continued he came for
ward and bowed his acknowledge
ments. The bill was sophocIes's Greek
tragedy, "oedipus Rex staged and
acted as is possible only at French
national theatre, and Colonel Roose-
veit seemed to enjoy It hugely. join
ing With the audience in the applause.
AS the party left the building at the
close of the performance, rounds of
cheers We're given by the crowds ont
side.
The Temps tonight fairly reflects
the tone of the entire French press.
declaring that Roosevelts tour of E,u-
rope is unparalleled in history: NO
democratic chief of state" says the
paper ever before enjoyed such pop
uiarity We arc accustomed TO formal
visits OF Kings and presidents. but
Roosevelt is no longer President. IT
is the man. therefore. not the onice.
which is being honored 1t is his
vigor, his personality, his character.
IDEAS and temperament which appeal
TO European opinion"
Welcome n Warm One.
All of the newspapers are particu-
larly warm in their words OF vel
come, and the sentiment of Parisians
generally is shown in the abundant
display of American flags and bunt-
ings on private residences. shops and
public buildings
Colonel Roosevelt said tonight that
he expected to enjoy his stay in Paris
particularly where he was acquainted.
either personally or through CORES
pondence, with a host of interesting
personalities in the literary, scientific,
and political world.
This afternoon Colonel Roosevelt
slipped away for two hours to pay
visits to Ex-President Loubet and the
sister of the late Edward Simmons,
the American artist. for whose work
the eS-President has high regard.