The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
BIG RECEPTION FOR ROOSEVELT

London. February 19.-(Special )--Eng- lanIs reception to Theodore Roosevelt when he returns from Africa will eclipse anything which Germany may undertake in honor of the famous American hunter. That muck is sure. When it was found that Bysna Tumbo was to visit the Kaisers capital before he came to Eng land there was more or less disappoint- ,nent, but it is now regarded as in a measure providential, as England will have seen what Germany can do and go her one better.
 From the time the former President lands on English soil he will lead life strenuous enough to suit even his stren- uous sell American residents, big game hunters, in which of course London abourds, as does no other city on earth; statesmen and scholars-all have plans for the entertainment of MT. Roosevelt Even the King will cut short his spring holiday ir' order to meet the distinguished visitor, whom he holds in high esteem.
 The Savage and Pilgrim clubs are plan- ming elaborate banquets in his honor. United States Ambassador Reid will -en- certain him most lavishly and see that lie and Mrs Roosevelt meet the very highest society people in the land; Ox- ford will confer upon him degree after he has delivered the Ronanes lecture at that ancient seat of learning, while the Amerisan Rhodes scholars are preparing for a special nome-like reception for their distinguished fellow countryman.
 He will be the guest of state dinner given in his honor by the King and be- sides will be asked to visit his majesty en famiiie, an honor rarely conferred upon any except royalty. He will have more invita- ions to great homes than he could accept if he were to stay in Eng land six months instead of a bare two weeks, as lis present plans contemplate
 The city of London officially will do it's part also. MT Roosevelt will be asked to be the guest of the city and to partake as guest of honor of one of the famous Guild hall banquets. This means if he accepts that he will ride through the streets of London to the Guild hall and then give tine British public a chance to see and greet hirn.
 These are just few things which are being planned Among other things in coutemplation are an automobile trip, an inspection of the naval ports and review of the troops at Aldershot.
 Altogether MT. Roosevelt can safely look forward to having bully time" when he gets here in May.
 Nr. Roosevelt appeals to the imagina- ton of England as perhaps no other American has since the days of General Grant. He is a red-blooded, fighting man, an enthusiastic hunter and always cock sure of himself. This type of man may always be sure of being made hero of by tho British public.
 Then there is another thing which makes for Mr. Roosevelt's popularity at the present time. He is not only ex-Pres- ident of the great American republic, but there is q feeling that when he returns hone he will be one of the most potent forces in shaping the policies of the United States.
 The recent naval scare has accentuated tho feeling, especially in official circles that 1t Is of prime importance for England to keep on good terms with America, that the Anfle-Saxon entente. should be strengthened 10 the point where it can not be broken. In honoring MT. Roose- velt. therefore. it is felt that Engiand's g strong friendship for the country he rep reseuts will ha again demonstrated