The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-04-07
KING CREETS 7. R.
Received at Quirinal With
Open Arms.
TRIBUTE TO PANTHt0N'S DEAD
After Chatting Nearly an Hour
With the King, Mr.. Roosevelt
Placed Wreaths on Tombs
Of Warriors.
TRIBUTE TO PANTHfON'S DEAD

Rome. April skiing Victor En-.
manuel received Theodore Roosevelt
at the Quirinal. and the visit afforded
opportunity for another exhibition Of
public admiration for the former pres.
ident and the popular interest in his
every movement. Later Mr.. Roosevelt
dined with the king at the palace
The hour OF his reception being
known. large number OF persons had
gathered 10 greet him on his way from
the hotel to the royal palace
As he was alighting from his car.
riage At the Quirinal. the cuirassiers
forming the bOdyguard of the king
gave him military salute.
footman in blue velvet knicker-
hockers and red coat covered with
gold lace preceded Mir. Roosevelt 10
the ante-ohamber Of his majesty.
where he was received by Rear Ad-
miral GarellL aide on duty: Count
rozzoni and Duke Cito. masters Of GER
emonies.
King With Outstretehed Arms.
Immediately the guest was escorted
10 the door OF the kings apartment.
which was thrown open. revealing his
majesty standing with arms ont
stretched and with smile upon his
lips HIS words OF welcome. in ex-
cellent English. were most cordial
King Victor and Mr. Roosevelt SHOOT,
hands heartily. the monarch inviting
the former president to sit al his side.
The door OF the apartment was then
closed and the two remained in private
conversation for about threScquarters
OF an hour
Mr. Roosevelt It is said. expressed
his pleasure in again meeting his ma.
jesty. following the short interview
they had a year ago az Messina on the
battleship Re Umberto.
The king said he had been waiting
with great interest the return OF tho
eXpresident. as he desired to hear
from his own lips the report of his
African adventures which his majesty
had followed closely.
Mt Roosevelt gave brief account
OF his shooting experiences. and ex-
pressions OF friendship on behalf OF
their respective countries were ex-
changed. the Italian sovereign reiter.
~
After the audience Mr. Roosevelt
said the king had been so gracious
and iattering both to him personally
and TO his country that he felt he
should not make public anything Of
their conversation.
To Drive With the Kina.
The formalitles Of the reception
over King Victor personally conduct
ed Mr.. Roosevelt 10 the hail OF the
palace and showed the hunting tro-
pixies OF his father and grandfather.
When the time came TO say goodby-
his majesty invited Mr. Roosevelt 70
drive with him
From the Quirinal Mr.. Roosevelt
drove 10 the Pantheon. the temple
erected by Agrippa. soninlaw OF An.
gustus- This spot is sacred. as It con
tains the tombs OF Raphael. King Vic.
tor Emmanuel II. 1.-THE Father OF His
Country and Of King Humbert.
Puts Wresths on Royal Ton,bs.
At the entrance Mr. Roosevelt was
saluted by veterans OF the wars Of
Italian independence. who for thirty
two years have guarded night and dav
the tomb Of their chief
The guest shook hands with each Of
the veterans. congratulating them on
their honorable duty. and saying that
he had wished not 10 leave Rome with
out paying tribute 10 the memory OF
the founder Of United Italy. He
brought two wreaths. which were
placed upon the tombs Of Victor En-.
manuel H. and Humbert.
a pleasing incident at the Pantheon
was chance meeting between Mr.
Roosevelt and the Queen Dowager
Margherita. who detained him in CON
versation for some moments.