The Washington herald., 1910-04-11

: Porto Maurizio, April Io.-"It
reminded me Of America" said
Col. Roosevelt, sitting this evening
on the yeranda of Miss Carow's
villa, overlooking the Bay of Porto
Maurizio. 1t had, indeed. been
day of unmixed enthusiasm.
Again the whole town was en-
fete.
The central point was the Riviera
Palace Hotel, outside of which by
3 80 the whole population of Porto
Maurizio gathered in their Sunday
clothes.
on an angle OF the wall just outside the
entrance gate of the hotel a square can
vas, framed with flowers and garlands,
attracted the eyes of all Across the
road from it to two iower-bedecked vene-
tian masts stretched a long wreath Of
blossoms and evergree1s. tied in the Gen.
ter with red. white, and blue ribbons
Close by stood a band and little white
garbed boys and girls of the town. In
and out OF this central spot fused the
municipal authorities. These had made
no agreement as regards the correct cos
tune for the occasion. but everyone
showed fitting appreciation Of its i'm
portance
Wore Heavy Far Coat.
Tuxedo jackets and derby hats found
favor with the majority, while black
broadcioth mitigated by white OF tan
gloves. appealed 10 others, but none. per-
haps. did greater reverence than he who.
beneath the Italian sun blazing in the
blue Italian sky, wore heavy fur coat.
silk hat and brown dogskin gloves. The
elite of Porto Maurizio were ranged on
the terrace Of the hotel grounds, while
below. stretching far down the road to-
ward the town. stood what seemed 10 bs
the entire population.
At about 40 loud cheering announced
the arrival OF Col Roosevelts carriage.
With Col Roosevelt was Mrs. Roosevelt
and Miss Carow. The carriage showed
how true had been the aim Of the flower
throwing Porto MauTizians. Behind drove
the mayor There was no preliminary
waste of time Col. Roosevelt left his
carriage and the band struck up The
Star-spangled Banner" which Il has been
playing ever since Then the canvas
square on the wall was pulled down and
'Viale Theodore Roosevelt. April le, 1910
appeared on a marble slab beneath. Cheer
after cheer arose as the wreath barring
the new drive around the back Of the
hotel was broken.
Mayor Makes Address,
The party then entered the hotel. where
the mayor made short address OF fer
vent eulogium. and presented Col R0ose-
Welt with the honorary freedom Of the
city engrossed on silver bond parchment,
ana also q book Of views in the neigh
borhood. the work of local artists. The
mayor alluded to Roosevelt as enc VINO
worked for peace, the people. and the
most recent citizen OF Ligureia, whence
the first man sailed for the New World.
Col. Roosevelt asked the mayor If he
would understand if he spoke In English.
If you speak slowly" replied the
mayor.
Then. thanking the mayor for having
spoken so slowly in Italian that he under
stood every word. Col. Roosevelt started.
Miss Carow acted as Interpreter for the
benefit Of the audience Col Roosevelt
spoke a few fervent words Of thanks, and
then made the oracular announcement
that the laws of morality and propriety
obtaining in the case of individuals should
be observed by nations. He concluded By
thanking his "fellow-citizens."
A move was then made for the hall OF
the hotel. where a large party OF guests
took tea with the mayor. after which
Roosevelt and tho whole company rose
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