Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-14
Wife and Daughter Greet
Roosevelt at Khartum.
CHEERED BY BIG CROWD
Ex-President Dressed in Khaki and
Wears White Helmet.
ESCORTED TO s1RDAR'S PALACE
Goes From There to Railroad Sta
tion, Where Wife and Daughter
Arrive at S O'Clock.

kHARTUM, March 14.-Col. Theodore
Roosevelt and his party arriv : mere at
) o'clock this afternoon. The former
President Of the United States received a
most fiattering reception.
The steamer Dal, upon which the Amer
lean members OF the Smithsonian African
scientific expedition made the trip from
Gondokoro. was delayed somewhat by the
unusually turbulent waters OF the White
Nile. but the party was able to keen
within one hour Of the scheduled time
for the arrival here. Earlier in the day
the staff of the slrdar. Maj Gen. Sir
Francis Wingate. had proceeded up the
river In q launch to meet the Dal and
extend the first formal greeting to the
distinguished visitor. The officials were
taken on board the steamer and escorted
their guest into the town.
When the Dal was sighted. the Ameri-
can. British and Egyptian nags could be
made out flying above the vessel. AS the
sturdy craft. putting and blowing turned
her nose into the harboI the thousands
on shore were quick TO recognize the
figure of Col Roosevelt standing on the
bridge. He was dressed in khaki hunt
ing suit, and wore a white helmet Sur
sirdar's staff. Recognition of the Ameri-
can was the signal for burst of cheer
ing that continued as the vessel slowly
found her pier. Col. Roosevelt acknowl-
edged the greeting. raising his hat repeat
edly and smiling.
Great Crowd on Pier.
A steam launch filed with newspaper
correspondents who had been sent here
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the Dal from the last part OF the trip
Upon the pier Col. Roosevelt was pressed
by an enormous and enthusiastic crowd.
all anxious for the nearest possible view
of the American. but his escort saved
him from any possible discomfort. He
was at once escorted to the palace of the
sirdar. at the steps of which he was re-
ceived by the high Sudan officials
The passage from the steps to the pal
ace doors was lined with the members OF
the sirdar's bodyguard. and as Col.
Roosevelt passed between the lines he
again raised his hat in response to the
salutations of the throng.
Within the palace Mr.. Roosevelt re-
ceived the officials of the government.
after which tea was served. The stav at
the palace was brief, Col. Roosevelt hur
rying away to the railroad station TO
meet Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Ethel
Roosevelt. who were expected OH the
train due at ) o'clock. Col. Roosevelt ar
rived at the station in time TO meet his
wife and daughter on their arrival.
Met at the Station.
With a keen appreciation of the situa-
tion. the officials of the city had so ar
ranged affairs that this family reunion
after a years separation was in strict
privacy After a few moments of seclu-
sion a very happy appearing gamly
on he nrpcpedpd
to the palace.
This evening no one was permitted to
disturb the privacy of the Roosevelts
Tomorrow the round of entertainments
and the sightseeing will begin.
Gen. Winsate will personally take
charge of the distinguished American
There is sort of kinship OF some
kind between the two men. Both have
followed the art Of war Is soldiers. They
have hunted big game and written books
Gen. Wingate was in command of the
British force which defeated and killed
the khalifa. He set free Slatin Pasha.
who had been in prison fifteen years and
who is here in person to greet Col. Roose
Welt Visits will be paid to the Gordon
Memorial College and other noted insti-
tutions. There will be big dinner at the
palace Tuesday evening.
To Visit Battle Scenes
The Sirdar will personally conduct the
Roosevelt party Wednesday to Omdurman
and the hills of Kerreri. the scene of Gen.
Wingate's most brilliant victories. An op-
portunity will be given Col. Roosevelt to
meet many celebrities. After witnessing
polo game al the Gymkahana grounds, Col
Roosevelt will visit the American mis-
sion one of the most prosperous in
Egypt He has listened to all manner OF
brass bands attempt TO play THE Star
Spangled Banner and one jungle drum
and fife corps attempted to play Yankee
Doodle
Col Roosevelt will attend his first form
al banquet Wednesday evening. The
members Of the Khartum Club will be-
his guests. The most strenuous item on
his khartum schedule is Sudanese
drill.