Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-29
HAS G|[DED COACH CASKET FOR SWOPE'
Roya Cariaqe at Mr. Roose- Mrs. Hyde Saw Undertaken
veIts Disposal. Before Millionaire Died.
GUEST OF NETHERLANDS DOCTOR PREDICTED DEATH
Red Spots Said Indicate
Children Cyanide Poisoning
GIVEN CORDIAL GREETING BATTLES BETWEEN EXPERTS
Marked by Special
Hearty Thanks
Royal Carriage at Mr.. Roose-
veIt's Disposal.
GUEST OF NETHERLANDS
Arrives at Frontier, Accompanied by
Wife and Children.
GIVEN CORDIAL GREETING
Party's Departure From Brussels
Marked by Special Courtesies.
Hearty Thanks Expressed.

THE HAGUE, April 29-Theodore
Roosevelt. former President of the United
States, was the guest of The Netherlands
today. Accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt.
Miss Ethel and Kermit Mr. Roosevelt
arrived this morning from Brussels. They
were escorted from the frontier station
al Roosendaal to Het Loo, where at the
royal chateau. they were received by
Queen Wilhelmina. The queen and Prince
Henry awaited their guests in the en-
trance hall OF the palace, and their greet
inss were most cordial. A few moments
later luncheon was served.
The lavishly gilded coach. used by the
royal family upon gala occasions has
been placed by the queen at the disposal
IF Mr.. Roosevelt during his stay here.
Welcomed Most Cordially.
The PEOPLE of the Netherlands turned
out today and welcomed the Roose-
Nelts as though they were home folks
1t was as IL the former President were
travelling through his own country. Al
every station on the route from Roos-
endaal to Arnhem cheering crowds
were met with. and everybody wanted
speech.
Occasionally Mr. Roosevelt responded,
hut in most instances he acknowledged
the greetings only by appearing on the
rear platform of his car and bowling.
smiling and waving his hand. At Hertog-
enbosoh he spoke briefly and greatly
pleased his auditors by saying: Il am
visiting the country from which my peo-
pie came three centuries ago"
Arrive at Amsterdam.
AMSTERDAM. April 2s-Mr Roosevelt
and his party arrived here this evening.
Leave Brussels Early.
BRUSSELS, April 29-The Roosevelts
left here at 7:1S o'clock this morning for
Holland.
At the railway station to bid them
goodbye were American Minister Charles
Page Bryan and the others of the lega-
ton staff, American Consul General
Watts, Burgomaster Max and pers
repre- sen satives OF King Albert and of the
foreign Office. Mr.. Roosevelt In taking
his leave. expressed hearty thanks for the
cordial reception which he received.
Roosevelt Tickles Belgium.
The press OF Belgium. with the excep-
ton of the ultra-Catholic organs. which
have reserved comment, Is enthusiastic
over Mr.. Roosevelt, manifesting much
pride in what he said about the future of
the country.
Mr.. Roosevelt was told at the palace
last n'ght that the only picture in the pri-
vate apartment of the late King Leopold,
excepting those of the royal family. was
one Of himself.
During his stay In Brussels the former
President had a brief conversation with
the minister of colonies, NJ. Rankin. con-
cerning Belgian Congo.
"Most Representative American"
In introducing Mr.. Roosevelt at the Ex-
position Auditorium yesterday President
Wharf referred to his part in calling the
second Hague peace conference and styled
him Americas most representative citi-
zen.
1T has always seemed to me- Mr..
Roosevelt said In his speech, that the
Belgian people offer one Of the greatest
examples of hope presented by any people
Of the world at the end Of the nine
teenth century
There has been much talk of deca-
dence of race, but Belgium proves that
great past is not incompatible with a
great present and great future.
Flanders one of the greatest In
dustrial centers Of the middle ages. Now
you are rivaiing and SURPRISING the work
OF your ancestors"
He discussed the problem Of citizen
ship, as in his Sorbonne lecture. Speak
ing of leadership. he said that a great
genius might become great enemy of
the people.
Put Not Your Trust in Genius.
Woe to the country" he exclaimed.
(which puts trust in a genius. military
or other type, rather than In the high
average character of the ordinary cit-
zen.
II congratulate you." he said, address,
ing himself to the king, seated imme-
dtateIy before him, that at the outset
of a new reign, which 1 am sure will be
fraught with all possible benefits, there
should come as a herald and augury of
triumph I'm the future this great demon
stration Ohe exposition) OF the extra
ordinary activities and abilities OF the
Belgian people"
On leaving the exposition he drove with
particularly insisted upon an arrange
ment whereby he could drive alone with
his American guest.
Ethel Roosevelt Alone in Colors.
4 dinner was given last evening by the
king, but as the court Is still In semi
mourning the ladies wore black gowns.
The king and queen sat together, with
Mr.. Roosevelt at the queens left and
Mrs. Roosevelt at the kings right.
Miss Ethel Roosevelt. who was the
only lady present not wearing black, was
gowned in white satin, with silver TRIM
mings Both during and after the din.
ner the king and queen devoted almost
their entire attention to their American
guests.
More than 1000 persons attended the
reception to Mr.. Roosevelt at the Hotel
de Vile. The square was brilliantly iIlu-
minated, and when the former President
arrived, a procession. headed by Burgo-
master Max. with Mrs. Roosevelt on his
arm. was formed. The party then passed
through the beautifully decorated salon,
being saluted on all sides.
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