Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-03-18
FORMER PRESIDENT WELCOMED BY
THOUSANDS UPON EMERGING
FROM WILDERNESS.
FAMILY MEETING is PRIVATE
Distinguished American Makes this Re
quest Before Landing From White
Nile Steamer.
MAKES STOP AT GoRDON'S TREE

KHARTUM, March 14.-Col. Theo
dore Roosevelt and his party arrived
here at s o'clock this afternoon. Th,
former President Of the United States
received a most fattering reception.
The steamer Dal, upon which thu
American members Of the Smithsonian
African scientific expedition made thu
tip from GoHdokoro, was delayed by
the unusually turbulent waters Of the
White Nile, but the party was able TO
keep within one hour of the scheduled
time for the arrival here. Earlier in the
day the staff of the Sirdar, Maj. Gen
Sir Francis Wingate, had preceded w
the river in a launch to meet the Dial
and extend the first formal greeting ia
the distinguished visitor. The officials
were taken on board the steamer and
escorted their guest into the town.
Wears His Hunting Suit.
When the Dial was sighted, the Amer
lean, British and Egyptian flags could
be made out flying above the vessel. AS
the sturdy craft, putting and blowing
turned her nose into the harbor the
thousands on shore were quick to req
ognize the figure of Col Roosevelt stand
ing on the bridge. He was dressed in
a khaki hunting suit. and wore white
helmet. Surrounding him were mem
bers of the Sirdar's staff. Recognition
OF The American was the signal for
burst of cheering that continued as the
vessel slowly found her pier. Col
Roosevelt acknowledged the greeting
raising his hat repeatedly and smiling.
A steam launch filed with newspaper
correspondents, who had been sent here
from all parts of the world, accompa
MED the Dial in the last part of the trip
On the pier Col. Roosevelt was pressed
by an enthusiastic crowd all anxious fol
the nearest possible view, but his escort
saved him from any possible discomfort
be was at once escorted to the palace
OF the Sirdar, at the steps of which hi
was received by the high Soudan Off
Gals,
The passage from the steps to the pal
ace door was lined by members of the
Slrdar's bodyguard and as Col. Roose
Velt passed between the lines, he again
raised his hat in response to the salu
tations of the throng.
Hurries to Meet Family.
Within the palace Col. Roosevelt re-
ceived all Of the higher officials of the
government after which tea was served
The stay at the palace was brief, Col
Roosevelt hurrying away to the railway
station to meet Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss
Ethel Roosevelt, who were expected on
the train due at o'clock.
On the way to Khartum, the Roosevelt
party stopped at Gordon's Tree, scene
made famous by the English general
Chinese" Gordon Here he received
hundreds of letters and kilograms.
Col Roosevelt arrived at the station
in time to meet his wife and daughter
upon their arrival. The officials of ths
city, at the request Of Mr.. Roosevelt
had so arranged affairs that this family
reunion, after a years separation, was
in strict privacy.
After a few moments of seclusion
very happy appearing family emerged
from the station and proceeded to the
palace This evening no one was per
mitted to disturb the privacy of the
Roosevelts. Tomorrow the round Of en-
tertainments and sightseeing will begin