Arizona republican., 1910-04-10
A WELCOME
 IF WARMTH Accorded By Porto Maurizo To the RoosevekS THE COUNTRYSIDE GATHERED
Among Marks of Honor Be slowed Upon ex-Presi- dent Street Was Named After Him. Reception Al most Riotous

Porto Maurizio. Italy. April 9.-The entire population of this pretty little old Italian. town. nestled amid groves Of orange and olive trees. gave the Roosevelts truly remarkable recep- ton when they arrived this afternoon from Genoa.
 For days the residents had been de- corating in honor of his visit, and Am erican colors fluttered everywhere, from municipal buildings, and houses in the streets and villas. Many de- corations of the poorer quarters were home made. Even the Sisters of the neighboring convents displayed Ameri- can flags on the gates.
 Dead walls were covered with posters bearing the inscription Roosevelt For ever" Long Live Roosevelt" and sim liar expressions of regard.
 The municipal council decided to confer the title on MT. Roosevelt of honorary citizen" and name Onare Drive. which is under construction and is the pride of the town. Roosevelt Boulevard.
 The mayors announcement of the visit of the distinguished American. which was posted on the streets refers to Roosevelt as the man who as presi dent of the United States constituted himself champion Of the peace of the world and in the Messna disaster manifested his own ard the friendship of the great republic. proclaiming thus the bonds of fraternity and human sol idarity."
 When Mir and Mrs. Roosevelt arriv- ed. not only every man. woman and child in town was massed about the station lining the streets. but thous- ands from neighboring cOmmunes had come to add their enthusiasm to that of the townspcople. The noise of wei come was almost indescribable as the ex-president and his wife emerged from the station.
 After greeting Miss Carew. Mrs Roosevelt'S sister. at whose home, Villa Monte Calveiro. they will spend a few days. and after receiving the formal welcome of the prefect. and the mayor. the party started forward for their carriages. The band struck up Hail Columbia" and the crowd cheered lus- A white. bearing flowers. tried to march protected by the naval cadets. but were prevented by the surging, cheering throng.
 When Mir. and Mrs Roosevelt reach ed their carriages the eN-President arose and waved his hat. whereupOn the cheering was redoubled, and the school children. who were yet some lit tie distance away. in despair threw their boquets toward the carriage. most of the flowers falling under the wheels among the people.
 Again the crowd surged forward, bringing the carriage to d standstill. but finally a pathway was made. and the party proceeded under an illumin- ated arch bearing the word Welcome"
 For half mile they drove through the narrow street; it was impossible for the horses to move faster than a walk. Col Roosevelt all the while standing up and lowing his acknowledwcments. When half the town had been tra- versed the carriage got clear of the people. the horses broke into d trot, and hundreds of spectators not to be denied followed the carriage on run to the gates of the villa. The ceremony of comforting honorary ! citizenship upon MT. Roosevelt, the in auguration of Roosevelt Boulevard will take place tomorrow. as other cer- emonies of the festivities which have been arranged
 Before the ex-president left Genoa. Father James Ryan and delegation of Catholic students called upon him to pay their respects.