New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-08
ON SECOND HONEYMOON
MIR. and Mrs. Roosevelt Begin
Long Carriage Ride.
REGRETS OF THE POPE
Sorry Not to Have Met ex-fres-
ident-Further Comments
-London's Plans.

Welt and Mrs Roosevelt began to-day thelf
drive along the sunny slopes OF the LII
gurian Alps. over the road they fohowed
as bride and bridegroom twenty-tour years
ago. The day was as beautiful as could be
wished They expect 10 reach Genoa Iate
on Saturday.
Before leaving here the ex-President and
Mrs Roosevelt went to the Hotel CrOce oil
Malta where they saw again the quarters
which they occupied on their hOneymood.
They noted many changes. including an
elevator. which did not exist at the time
Of their former visit When they left the
hotel an Italian woman saluted them.
speaking in English. and Mr. Roosevelt
addressed her with his usual warmth OF
manner
A carriage was in waiting when the
Roosevelts arrived here by train from
Rome. AZ $40 o'clock this morning. Within
few minutes their baggage had been
transferred. and after the visit TO the hotel
the start was made. a little group OF
Italians who with barred heads watched
the two from a respectful distance war
greeted with mods and smiles, and as they
drove away Mr.. Roosevelt looked back ana
waved his hand in farewell. Both Mr.. and
Mrs Roosevelt appeared in excellent health
and rare coed spirits.
/ Mr.. Roosevelt refused 10 nave a ueatINiNN
accompany them. saying he wished 10 en-
Joy entire liberty during the journey. Many
flowers were presented TO Mrs. Roosevelt
Among other places visited. where BRIEF
stops were made. were Cont Inn and Ire
Mort Inn. in the vicinity OF Chiavari where
years ago Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt were
compelled 10 take refuge from a heavy
storm. stop for the night was made
al Rapallo
Stops will be made at the little taverns
/ il the old Roman towns that are perched
picturesquelv on the SUBMITS OF the foot
hills Mr.. Roosevelt's request TO the italian
as well as the American correspondents
/ that he and Mrs Roosevelt be allowed TO
| enjoy seclusion during the drive will be
/ respected
on Tuesday evening the Roosevelts Will
leave Porto Maurizio for Vienna, stopping
al Venice for a day on the way
Rome. April some Of the prominent
/ ecclesiastics who were received by the Pope
I to-day managed TO introduced the subject
Of the Roosevelt incident. T. these the
PontiT expressed the deepest regret that
he had been prevented from meeting and
f speaking with the former President. but
/ he gave utterance to no opinion regarding
! the negotiations OF the deadlock that fol-
lowed.
The incident continues TO be live topic
OF popular discussion. and is emphasized
bv what the liberal press calls the new
mistake Of Cardinal Merry del Val, who Is
said 10 have previously prevented the
Choral Society Of Cologne from being re-
ceived by the Pope because the society
had visited the Quirinal and sung before
the italian King and Queen
The ''dessagero'' to-day says: within
a few days Cardinal Merry del Val has
shown discourtesies TO the most beloved
American citizen and 10 a gathering Of the
most beloved persons in Germany. and in
directly 10 The King Of Italy. As long as
this young and audacious Spanish Cardinal
dominates Leonine City, the Italian Lib
erals must be on their guard
Al the Vatican this afternoon ii was
denied officially that Papal audience had
been refused to the German singers
Most OF the newspapers this evening pub
Ish a farewell article on Theodore Roose-
Welt The "Tri5una" says:
Mr. Roosevelt who probably Will re-
turn TO the head Of a great federation. AL
though declaring his wish 10 be treated in
Rome as private citizen, was greeted as
the head " a great state His cancelled
visit 10 the Pope had the effect Of render
ing warmer our greetings 20 him
London April The committee appoint
ed 10 arrange the reception and luncheon
which the City Of London will give 10 eX-
President Roosevelt is already az work and
IS determined 20 make the affair one Of the
important occurrences OF his tour. The
committee will depart somewhat from the
severely formal customs which prevail upon
the visits Of monarchs and will seek TO
bring together representative Enslishmen.
irrespective OF their official position. Mem
hers % the government. leaders OF the OPP
position the stats 81 the American I'm
bassy and consulate and leading Americans
resident in England Will be among the
guests
The Tablet" the organ OF the Roman 7
Catholic Church in Great Britain. com
menting upon the Vatican Roosevelt Incl .
dent SAYS that the correspondence in
volved affords melancholy reading and that
the public the world over thinks that the
whole tragedy Of errors was due to
talking by cable" instead Of through
written communications The Tablet /
thinks that Mr Roosevelt. having selected
this means Of communication. should have
shown some generosity in its interpreta-
ton and readiness to make allowance for
own choice. but instead he appears TO have
taken offence and thought 1t necessary 10
assert his Independence, which certainly
did not need To- be accentuated."
The Tablet" contends that the sole Of
fence OF the Vatican is that II endeavored
To make him acquainted With jhe facts be
fore he reached Rome, SO that he might
not make enga gements which perhaps
would be- difficult TO cancel
Paris. April The "Mstin' to-day as
serts that the treatment OF NJ Roosevelt
by the Vatican meets with disapproval in
the highest and most important ecclesiasti-
cal circles. including many members OF the
Sacred College. who hold Cardinal Merry
del Val. and not the Pope. responsible.
These prelates point out the ''Matin" says.
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