The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-04-07

f1ercer beasts than during his recent
MEN of his caliber," said the
mayor, ARE beyond the limits of coun-
try. They belong by right to cfviliza-
ton"
He concluded with an apostrophe to
Mr.. Roosevelt as ''the fighting philoso-
pher" who is preaching the word of
purity, goodness and duty to his peo-
to Marcus Aurelius.
Colonel RooseveIt's Reply.
Mr.. Roosevelt in replying declared
no civilized man could come to Rome
without feeling that he was visiting
civilization. After expressing deep ap-
probation for the hospitality extended
to him here he spoke of political life.
which, he said, was not so much a
matter of genius as of the practical
application of the very ordinary quail
tiles of courage, honesty and common
sense, and the rarest of these, he add
ed, is common sense. Beware of the
man who does not translate his words
into deeds" said the ex-president.
Twice italy was the head of the
world" he continued. First in the
days of her glory, when Marcus Aure-
Illus was emperor, and second, during
the marvellous reproduction of the life
of Greece in the communes of Ame1fi,
Pisa, Florence and Genoa. And now,
in the last sixty years, since the battle
of Novara, we have seen the wonder
full growth which has made her what
she is and what she will be-"
The ex-President and Mrs. Roose-
welt left for Spezia at 11:45 last night
Among those who bade them farewell
at the station were Count Tozzoni.
master of ceremonies in the royal
household, who represented the king;
Mayor Nathan, and other civic auth
critics and Ambassador Leishman
Several hundred persons gathered
around the train and took part in an
enthusiastic demonstration. The dis
tinguished American was warmly
cheered and there were many cries of
Long live Roosevelt" Colonel Roose-
welt was Obliged to come out on the
platform of the special car which
had been put at his disposal by the
government and express his thanks to
the people of Rome for their generous
and unforgetable hospitality which
called forth a new ovation that con-
tinued as the train moved away.
A Sentimental Journey.
spezia. Italy April Theodore
Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt began
today the carriage drive along the
sunny slopes Of the Ligurian Alps, the
road they followed as bride and bride
groom "a years ago. The day was as
beautiful as could be wished. They
expect to reach Genoa late Saturday.
A carriage was IN waiting when the
Rome at $3.50 o'clock this morning.
Within a few minutes their baggage
had been transferred and no time was
lost in making the start. little group
of italians who with barred heads
watched the two from a respectful
distance, was rewarded with mods and
smiles. and as they drove away Colonel
Roosevelt looked back and waved his
hand in farewell. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Roosevelt appeared in excellent health.
Stops will be made at the little tav-
ems in the old Roman towns that are
perched picturesQuely on the SUBMITS
Of the foothills. Mr.. Roosevelt's request
to the italian as well as the American
correspondents that he and Mrs. Roose-
Welt be allowed to enjoy seclusion dur
ing the drive will be observed
In the evening of April IL. the Roose-
velts will leave Porto Maurizio for Wen
ma, stopping at Venice for day.
The Pope Expresses Regret.
Rome, April 7.-Some of the promi-
by the pope today managed to intro
duce the subject of the Roosevelt in
cident. To these the pontif expressed
the deepest regret that he had been
with the former president, but he gave
utterance to no opinion regarding the
negotiations or the deadlock that fol-
lowed.
The incident continues to be live
topic Of popular discussion and Is en-
phasized by what the liberal press calls
the new mistake of Cardinal Merry del
Val, who had before prevented the
CnOTdl society OF COlO&A0 OC1AS
received by the pope because the so
ciety visited the Quirinal and sang
before the italian sovereigns, in spite
of the fact that every year hundreds OF
persons are received by King Victor |
Emmanuel and afterwards admitted to |
the presence Of the pope. The Mes |
sagero says today:
within a few days Cardinal Merry |
del Val has shown discourtesies to the |
most beloved American citizen and to |
a gathering of the most beloved per- |
sons of Germany and indirectly to the |
king of Italy AS long as this young |
and audacio1s Spanish cardinal dom |
mates the leonine city the Italian lib
erals must be on their guard"
Fixing the Blame.
Paris April THE Matin today |
claims that the treatment of Mr..
Roosevelt by the Vatican meets with
in the highest and most
important ecclesiastical circles. includ-
ing many members of the sacred col
lege, who hold Cardinal Merry Del Val
and not the pope responsible. These
prelates point out that Mr.. Roosevelt
has always shown the most profound
respect for the Catholic church and
now that church has offended him.
The Matin thinks that the adver-
saries of the papal secretary will seize
the incident as a weapon with which
to break down his authority and pres
tige-