Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-15
STATEMENT FROM GENOA
Published That He Had Told
Pinchot He Would Run Again.
HONORED BY AUSTRIAN RULER
Received by Emperor Francis Jo-
seph-Visits Tombs Of Hapsburgs.
Witnesses Review.

VIENNA, April 15.-Theodore Roose-
welt was extremely indignant today when
he learned that report had been print
ed I'm Paris and cabled to America to the
effect that one of the results of the re-
cent conference with Clifford Pinchot was
an agreement on the part of the former
President to use his name as a candidate
for the presidency.
Mr. Roosevelt again reiterated that he
had not and would not make any dec
laration in regard to American politics
while in Europe" He had received and
talked with Mr.. Pinchot, he said, as he
would receive and talk with any other
political friend. Mr.. Roosevelt said he
would hereafter decline to receive the
newspaper correspondent who had given
currency to this report.
The story to which Mr.. Roosevelt refer
red appeared originally in the Secolo XIX
of Genoa, and was repeated in special
dispatches TO Paris and to the United
States 1t stated, in' effect. that Mr..
Roosevelt had reached an agreement with
Mr. pinchot that if it became opportune
he would become a presidential candl-
uate again
Early Arrival in Vienna.
MI Roosevelt and his son Kermit ar
rived here at 6:45 o'clock this morning
A thin haze hung over the Austrian capi-
tai when the train bearing MIR. Roosevelt
drew into the station. The distinguished
guest was met by Herr Won Mueller
principal secretary of the foreign office,
who was there as the representative Of
the Austrian government; American Am
bassador kerens and others OF the stans
of the American embassy and consulate,
and Baron Hengelmuller Won Hengervar,
Austro- HUNGARIAN ambassador at WASH
mston.
Alter an exchange OF greetings Mr..
Roosevelt and Mr. kerens entered Cd court court
iI>ranz Owing to the early hour the
k.reets Were almost deserted, and al
though the driver and footman wore the
Imperial livery the passing OF the party
Bttracted no attention.
After breakfast with Henry White. for
merly American ambassador to France.
who came from Siiesia especially to meet
Americans who had awaited him at the
hotel and then drove in the court car
riage 10 the foreign Office on the Ball
Platz and made an official call upon
rian foreign minister. Returning to his
hotel the former President received a
call from Baron Hengelmuller. The
baron remained for luncheon. Ambassa-
dor kerens and Mr.. White being also In
the party.
Received by the emperor.
Mr.. Roosevelt again entered the court
carriage at o'clock this afternoon and
drove to the Hofburg palace, where he
was received in audience by Emperor
Francis Joseph. AS a special mark OF
esteem the emperor received his guest
in his private apartments instead Of in
the usual audience chamber
AS Mr.. Roosevelt entered the courtyard
the palace guard turned out and rendered
him military honors.
From the palace Mr.. Roosevelt visited
the Capuchin Church. In the vaults Of
which rest the bones of the HapsburgA
There he placed wreaths upon the tombs
o. the ill-fated Empress Elizabeth and
welt entered the crypt of the Hapsburgs
the Capuchin monks who watch the
tombs conducted him straight to the
iron wrought collins OF Elizabeth and
Rudolph, which lie on each side of the
beautiful statue of Madonna. presented
by the Hungarian people. After the
wreath had been deposited the former
President was shown the other tombS,
among which Is the immense sarcophagus
containing the bodies of Maria Theresa
end her husband. Francis ], and a plain
casket of Emperor Maximilian Of Mexico
From the church Mr. Roosevelt set out
on round of official calls. leaving his
cards for Archduke Francis Ferdinand
heir to the Austro- Hungarian throne;
Prince Montenuovo. the court chamber
lain. and Count Paar, the personal adju-
tant OF the emperor.
Witnesses a Review.
Later in the afternoon Mr.. Roosevelt
visited the military riding school and
witnessed q review Of the regiment Of
hussars commanded by Prince Bronn at
Breitsnses.
foreign Office will give dinner at which
Mr. Roosevelt will be tho guest Of honor.
Severed hundred persons remained In
front Of the Hotel Kranz throughout the
day and displayed the keenest interest
At each appearance OF the American these
persons raised their hats respectfully, but
made no other manifestation.
Notable Compliment by Emperor.
Mr.. Rooeevelt's interview with Count
von Ahrenthal lasted for nearly an hour.
and the call was returned by the count
within the hour following.
Emperor Francis Joseph also returned
Mr.. Roosevelt's call. visiting the hotel
late In the afternoon while on his way
10 the Schoenhrunn palace, where he
stays every night. This was q notable
compliment to Mr.. Roosevelt. as the aged
monarch habitually returns the visits
only Of reigning sovereigns and ambassa-
dors upon the occasion OF the presenta-
ton Of ther credentials.
Roosevelt's Stay in The Hague.
THE HAGUE, April 1h-Mr. Roose-
velts stay in the capital of Holland will
he longer than was originally planned.
The latest arrangements provide for his
arrival April % and his departure is sef
for May 3 Queen Wilhelmina has ex.
pressed an urgent wish TO receive the for
mer President upon the last day OF his
visit here. The government authorities
in cooperation with American Ministe,
Beaupre are arranging a round OF festiyi.
ties In honor OF their guest.
Inquiry into Maine Disaster.