The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-19

Budapest. April 1S.-CoI Roosevelt has
had another strenuous day, but he seemed
10 enjoy every moment of it. and so
far as could be observed he was not in
the least fatigued. His remarkable vital
ity IS surprise 20 all with whom he
comes in contact The newspaper men
who are assigned 10 report his doings
find II almost impossible to keep up with
hiSs movements Many Of them tonight
gave vent 20 expressionssof amazement
at the chase which the distinguished
visitor has led them.
The most notable event in the colOners
programme to-day was his visit 20 the
House OF Parliament The legislative
body. having been dissolved recently, was
not In session. but the parliamentary
Peace Congress was, and the two pre-
miers Of the dual empire were there 10
receive the former President Count Ap-
pony made the speech OF welcome. He
talked for fifteen minutes. and his speech
was a glowing elogium OF the man whom
he said the world regarded as "the most
efficient agent in our time Of the great
Gives "A HomiIy.
To this Col Roosevelt replied with more
than his ordinary fervor. expressing his
appreciation OF the splendid history Of
Hungary and OF the character Of the
Hungarian people. With this he inter
mingled a characteristic sermon on re-
ligion. liberty. Justice and mercy.
From the parliamentary buildings Col.
Roosevelt went to the home OF Kossuth.
who is confined 20 the house with govt,
from which he has been a great sufferer
for some time The Hungarian patriot
received the American visitor cordially.
and the conversation turned almost I'm
med.ately upon the progress which had
been made by Hungary since 1873. Kos
suth showed his visitor pictures and
busts Of his illustrious father. as we'll
rs various mementos which are pre-
served with almost fanatical reverence
by the family Of the greatest Of all Hun
gary's famous men.
After leaving Kossuth. Col. Roosevelt
motored 10 the Agricultural Museum.
where he was received by the directors.
who had assembled for the occasion.
There was an exchange or greetings with
the colonel Among those 10 meet him
mere was former Premier Sell. who IS
regarded as the most prominent cattle
breeder Of the dual empire.
Count SEechenyi Along.
In the party which accompanied
Roosevelt were Count Szechenyi, who
married Gladys Vanderbilt: Count Sap
airy. the most famous sportsman Of the
country. and Baron Hengelmuller. Aus
trian Ambassador 10 the United States.
Col. Roosevelt displayed the greatest IN
terest in everything he saw. and made
a careful inspection OF the various ex-
hibits. including models OF the state
owned horses and cattle and charts and
specimens Of everything connected with
Hungarian agriculture.
4 heavy thunderstorm. accompanied by
rain, came on while Col Roosevelt was
in the museum. and he was forced 20
finish his trip in Count Szcchenyls COW
cred automobile, instead OF the state
owned car which had been placed al his
disposal
He was whisked away 70 the Washing
ton Monument, presented 10 the city OF
Budapest by the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Federation. As ne paused to inspect it,
he was presented with a bouquet, tied
with the Hungarian colors, and the gift
OF the federation in Cleveland, Ohio
This seemed TO please the colonel great
ly, and while he did not leave his ma
chine. ne took the time 10 send a cable
gram 10 the donors, expressing his
thanks.
From Washington Monument Roosevelt
was driven 20 the studio OF the foremost
Hungarian sculptor and painter. George
Zala. where for n Jew moments he held
an impromptu reception and talked ,art
with those present. This was followed
by a reception at the American consulate.
Returning to his hotel, the former Pres
ident found a great crowd awaiting him.
The corridors Of the building were packed
and hundreds had assembled in IRE street
in spite OF the rainfall AS soon as the
colonel alighted from bis vehicle he was
recognized, AMI was greeted with enthu-
siastic cries Of Ellen Roosevelt; ellen
TIE idy."
Later there was dinner at the Park
AluD 10 WHICH the smart SHoEAlI SCI IldA
been invited, and at which Baron Hengel-
muller was the host
FuII-dresS AFFAIR.
As the guest Of Count Apponyi and
former Premier Ridt, Col Roosevelt re-
NAMED at the club until Ills o'clock,
when ne was escorted back to his hotel
The dinner at the club was a full-dress
affair. at which the mobiles and represent
atives OF the government wore their va
rious orders. This made the affair bril-
liant one.
The Vaterland tonight prints a letter
from the papal nuncio, who called upon
Col Roosevelt in Vienna, 10 the effect
that the visit was merely the outcome Of
an exchange of courtesies between him
self and Ambassador Kerens. The fact
that he had an opportunity to pay his re-
spects to Roosevelt was an incident only.
Evidently the purpose OF the letter is to
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