Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-04-11
No Such Celebration Has Oc-
cured in Historic Porto Mau-
fizio Since Augustus Passed
Through on Way to GauI
"VlAlLE ROOSEVELT"
IS FORMALLY OPENED
Ex-PreSident viii Devote To-
day to Call From Pinchot
and Will Leave Tomorrow
for Austria.

tBy Morning journal Special LsassS wirei
Porto Maurizio, April l0.-lfN-
President Roosevelt this afternoon
opened the new boulevard. which has
been named after him, and accepted
honorary citizenship OF the ancient
and historic city of Porto Maurzio
amid a popular enthusiasm such as
that which was marked at his arrival
last night According TO those VINO
have long memories, never before
have local. political, religious and all
other differences been so completely
obliteratcd as upon this occasion
The carriage containing Mr. and
Mrs Roosevelt and the mayor was
pelted with nosegays tied with rib
bons hearing the words Long live
Roosevelt. until 1t was overlooking
with howers, When they reached the
foot of the terrace IN the hill opposite
the port where the cheering rent the
air the ex-president and his wife
were smiling and looking happy. \
stone. bcRring the name of the street,
sNialle Theodore Roosevelt was
then nnveiled and Mr. Roosevelt
broke the lowered chain that was
stretched acr the driveway ana
amid an outhurst OF "Nivas'' led Mrs.
Roosevelt up the drive to the hotel
There the mayor IN inttcring speech
told how proud the municipality was
To confer citizenship upon the great
apostle Of peace. The city clerk.
who wore bedizened uniform and
feathers IN his cap, stepped forward
f..l ~ IA "A
yer case upon cushion covered with
the American flag
Alr. Roosevelt replied in English.
but the mayor experienced difficulty
in translating the words and Miss
Carew Mrs. Roosevelts sister, amlu
much amusement came to the rescue.
The reception. Nh Roosevelt said.
made him feel as Il he were at home
IN his own country.
II am especially touched" he con-
tinucd "at what YOU have said about
my attitude towards peace and GOOD
viii feel that a nation should be-
have toward other nations as an
honest man toward his fellows. The
same laws of propricty and morality
should apply among nations AS among
men
Tea vas then served. Mr.. Roosevelt
sitting next to Luigi Rossi, the Italian
commissioner Of immigration, whom
he knew in America. The party was
again acclaimed as they drove back
to the Carew villa.
Tonight the new breakwater Is IL
Eliminated with Venetian lanterns
with hand playing in the public
square and the residents continuing
the celebration that marks the most
important day In tie history OF Porto
Mnuraio since Augustus marched
through With his army on his way to
Gaul
The mayor has cablcd "a message 10
President TAFT expressing the pride
felt By the people in the presence OF
Mir Roosevelt here ana at the same
time transmitting the greeting of the
Mr Roosevelt did not attend church
This morning but devoted his time to
correspondence. Antonio Fogazzaro.
The Italian author one Of whose
books created a great stir and was
placed on the index eNpurgatorius by
he vatican. was the guest at lun-
mon to discuss. especially the rela-
ion of morals To- society and politics;
Since arriving here AIR. Roosevelt
hats received many additional tele-
grams from American Catholics, both
aNmen and churchmen, congratulate
ng him on his independence shown IN
connection with the Vatican. II Is
understood that those from The clergy.
however. do not include any high
lignitaries of the Catholic church IN
America. These were confined chiefly
10 priests
with the exception of Clifford Pm
hot the former chief forester of the
United states, who viii visit him to-
Mr Roosevelt expects to re-
Give no callers until ne leaves tor
Venice ON Wednesday. He hopes TO
enjoy two days OF complete rest
Neither Mrs. Roosevelt nor Miss
Ethel will accompany him on his trip
10 Austria. but will remain here for
several days and will then go direct
10 Paris II is arranged TO make
Wehe hour stop at Venice in order t.
give Kermit who accompanies his
.ather. an opportunity TO see the
famed citv built on the sea.