Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-03
Cruising Parties of Tourists Shout
Greetings from Steamers.
RECEIVING PARTY BOARDS SHIP
Former President Welcomed by Local
and American Officials.
BANQUET AT ROME WEDNESDAY
Accepts Invitation 90 Become guest
of the MunicipRlity--Rcfu
to Talk to the Re-
DOrters,

NAPLES, April 2.-Ihe blue bay or
Narles never was more beautiful than Nh.n
the steamer Prnz Heinh, h. with the Roose-
welt family aboard, steamed into the harbor
at $50 O'Clock this morning.
Notwithstanding the early hour the water
front was lined with thousands who wished
to share in the welcome to Mr. Roosevelt
only American Ambassador Lelshnlan with
the other members Of the embassy; Ameri-
can Consul Cornlshield, Marquis De sofa,
the perfect OF Naples; official representa-
tives OF the municipality; the commander
OF the fort and group OF foreign borrC.
spondents were admitted to the slip wherH
the vessel docked, but outside the gates
surging mass of excited persons, including
hundreds Of Americans, GRAINED their nech.,
to get an early glimpse Of the distinguished
American.
As soon as the gangplank had been low
cred the Official party Of welcome boarded
the steamer and was conducted aloft to tn"
bridge where the Roosevelts were bidding
goodbye to the captain.
Cordial greetings were exchanged. Mr..
Roosevelt attlred In a grey sack suit and
wearing a soft black hat, appeared in
splendid health and spirits. He spoke with
pleasure OF setting his foot again upon
European soil and of feeling that at last
he was homeward bound
Mr. Roosevelt said that the voyage from
Alexandria had been without special in
cdent and had been accomplished in perfect
weather. a few moments later he descended
the gangplank and the crowd catching sight
of him, greeted him with cheers. Many
Americans had provided themselves with
flags and these were waived frantically
The Roosevelts, with those who had come
to formally receive them, were soon
whisked away In automobiles to the Ex-
celsior hotel. As the motor cars made their
way through the crowd, Mr.. Roosevelt
raised his hat and. smiling, bowed right
and left in acknowledgment of repeated
| cheers
Refuses 10 Talk TO Reporters.
No sooner had he reached his hotel than
the former president was hesleged by tho
newspaper men. Promptly and firmly he
reiterated his refusal TO discuss any phase
of American politics or other affairs, add
! ing that he would stick to his announced
! policy throughout his European tour.
Any statements purporting TO have como
| from him would be unauthorized, he said
The expected arrival Of Mr. Roosevelt
had created considerable excitement among
Neapolitans who, since his brief sojourn
here in April Of last year had promised to
give him a hearty welcome on his return
The Prinz Heinrich arrived earlier than
its usual hour, but the crowds had dis
counted this possibility and were not taken
! by surprise
| At his hotel, Mr.. Roosevelt found await
ing him a messenger from Mayor Nathan
OF Rome, bearing an invitation from the
municipal authorities. who wished to give
a dinner and reception in his honor
! The former president accepted the in
vitation and fixed the date for Wednesday
evening next Following this reception he
will leave for Spezia. Otherwise there will
be no change in the program arranged for
his visit at Rome
Great Crowd on Docks.
When the Prinz Heinrich was sighted this
morning the docks OF San Vincenzo and
the Immacolatela. the arsenal and the
Promenade Chiaia, along the Via Carac-
ciolo, were crowded, ard on many houses
! the Italian colors waved alongside the
Stars and Stripes. large number OF
boats flying the American and Italian
flags and carrying citizens OF both coun-
tries, went out to meet the steamer
The morning was matchless and Mr..
Roosevelt had a splendid view OF the bay
as the vessel drew in between the promon-
tory of Posilippo and the Sorrento penIn-
Sula. In the near distance were Capri,
Ischia and Procida. while Vesuvius threat
ening and majestic, lowered over all.
AS was the case when the former presi-
dent stopped here on his way to Africa.
the police took extraordinary measures not
only to protect his person. but TO avoid
any unpleasant incident during his stay in
the city.
American COIOrs Everywhere.
As the steamer moved slowly into the
harbor the crowds on shore burst into cries
of Long live Roosevelt"
The excitement grew when the statesman
could be distinguished on deck. From al
sides came salutes and cheers while hats
and handkerchiefs and flags were waved.
Ut must have seemed liIe a homecoming
to Mr.. Roosevelt, for the American aolors
could be seen from the hay OF Santa Lucia
to the heights Of the Vomero.
The formal reception was carried out as
planned, Mr.. Roosevelt receiving first his
countrymen, then representatives. OF the
municipality OF Naples, after which ne
acknowledge the popular welcome. The
landing and drive TO the Excelsior hotCA
where apartments for the family had been
reserved by Mrs. Roosevelt during her car
/ lier visit 10 Naples, were achieved without
any untoward happening
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