Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-04-22
french REPUBLIC GIVE
teddy ROYAL WELCOME
DEPOT WHEN ExPREsIDENT
- ROOSEVELT OVATION
WHEN ATTEND THEATRE ACTORS ACCORD HIM ALL
HoNoRs ROYAL VISITORS - SPEAKS At


Paris, April 21.-No reigning SOW
ereign ever received more enthu-
siastic welcome to Paris than did
Theodore Roosevelt, the former
President of the United States, to-
day. He reached here at half-past
seven O'Clock this morning and was
greeted by the representatives of
the republic and the cabinet Ameri-
can Ambassador Bacon, NJ. Jusser-
and, the French ambassador at
Washington, and a general course
Of people which a Gordon of troops
surrounding the railway station had
difficulty in holding in check.
After luncheon at the American
ambassy, Col. Roosevelt called upon
President Faillieres and the foreign
minister, Pichon, who Immediately
afterwards paid return visits to the
ambassy. This evening Mr.. Roose-
velt was given an ovation at the
Comedie Franchise. where he made
his first real public appearance in
Paris, occupying the presidential
box.
When Col. Roosevelt entered the
theatre between acts, accompanied
by Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss Ethel Roose-
Welt, Kermit Roosevelt, and Ambas-
sador and Mrs. Bacon, the house lit
orally rose to it's feet, volleys of ap-
plause bursting from the boxes, pit
and galleries. For full minute the
Colonel made no response, but as
the demonstration continued, he
came forward adm bowed his ac-
acknowledgements. The bill was Sopho-
cle's Greek tragedy, "Oedipus Rex"
and Mr.. Roosevelt seemed to enjoy
it hugely, joining with the audience
in the applause. At the end Of each
act, when Mounet-Sully, who played
the title role, and the other perform
ers responded, they advanced as GUS
tomary when royalty is present, bow
ing profoundly in the direction of
the ex-president before turning to
the audience. This seemed only to
give additional pleasure to the au-
dience, which in turn each time gave
a fresh round of applause for Mr..
Roosevelt. During one of the inter-
missions, Jules Claretiel, director of
the theatre, conducted the party
through the magnificent foyer, point
ing out the statues, portraits and
reics of actors and authors connect
ed with the history of the famous
house. AS the party eft the building
at the close of the performance,
rounds of cheers were given by the
crowds outside.
The Temps tonight fairy reflects
the tone of the entire French press,
declaring that Roosevelt's tour of
Europe is unparalleled in history.
mo democratic chief Of state
says the paper, lever before enjoyed
such popularity. We are accustomed
to formal visits Of kings and presi-
dents, but Roosevelt is no longer
president. 1t is the man, therefore,
not the office, which is being hon.
ored. 1t is his vigor, his personality.
his character, ideas and tempera-
ment, which appeal to European
opinion"
The sentiment of Parisians gener-
ally is shown by the abundant dis
play of American flags and bunting
On private residences. shops and
public buildings.
This afternoon Col. Roosevelt
slipped away for two hours to pay
'isits to Ex-president Loubet and the.
sister of the late Edward Simmons,
he American artist, for whose work
he ex-president had a high regard
saturday will be devoted to a recep-
ion by the t'ench immortals and
he university, Col. Roosevelt deliv-
ring his lecture at the Sorbonne on
hat day.