New-York tribune., 1910-04-03
ROOSEVELT LANDS
CHEERED At NAPLES.
Er-President Refuses to DIS
cHss Political Questions.


into the hsrbor here at 500 O'Clock this
morning. The beautiful bay never ap-
peared more brilliant.
Notwithstanding the early hour the
waterfront was lined with thousands who
wished 10 share in the welcome 10 Mr-
Roosevelt on his return from Africa. Only
J. q. A Leishman. the American Ambas-
sador. with the other members Of the en-
bassy; the American Consul. Mr.. CrOwnin-
shield: the Marquis De Sofa. the Prefect OF
Naples: representatives OF the municipality.
the comma nder of the fort and group or
foreign correspondents were admitted 10
the pier where the vessel dOcked. but out
side the gates a surging mass Of excited
persons. including hundreds Of Americans
tried 20 get q glimpse Of the former Presi-
dent
AS soon as the gangpIank had been low
cred the official party boarded the steamer
and was conducted TO the bridge Wnefe
the Rooscvelts were bidding goodby to the
cautain. The most cordial greetings were
exchanged Mr. Roosevelt, attiTed IN
gray sack suit and wearing a soft oiack
hat. appeared to be in splendid health anu
spirits. His westher-beaten face gave MN
the appearance Of trained athle'e- nc
spoke with boyish pleasure of settlhg MS
foot again upon European soil and of Iee.-
ing that At last ne was hOmeward Dound-
Mr.. Roosevelt said that the voyage from
Alexandria had been without speciai lhcI
dent. and had been accomplished IN pefIect
u-eatber few minutes later ne desceno@d
the eanepIank and the crowd. catciilHS
sight OF him. greeted him Win il'sIH5
cheers Many Americans had pro'ioe"
themselves with flags. and waved the'h
frantfcaUv The ROOsevelts. Win 'hoSe
vbo had come 10 formally receive Ihe'H'
were soon whisked away in automooheS 70
the Excelsior Hotel. As the cars iliu7
their way through the crowd, MT INoos
velt raised mis- hat and smiling oo"eo
and left in acknowledgment Vi
cheers. 49,
y soo,ar had ne reached mis- hotel than
tho former President was besieged Oy t.'7
r,.4,snanar men. He reiterated promptly
and frrnIv his ref isaI to discuss any phdS7
- ,,naricsn poIitfcs or other affairs. add
fr, that be would stick to his announceu
n,Iicv throughout his European tour Any
statements purporting 10 have come Iio''
hin, would he unauthorized. he sald-
NJ, RoosaveIt talked briefly Win t'1
,,a,,-sraner men. one Of whom after"aIo
said "Overfiowing vitality seems 10 De "'S
dominating characteristic Europe coi'-
tains no such type Of statesman AiteI
oar spant in the heart OF AFRICA MI
Roosevelt returns to civilization Win MS
mind ca full of things that he does NOT even
mention his hunting trip. which, for a Aii'-i
in his position. affords few pareiieis-
Nr Roosevelt held an informal reception
for the Americans in the rOtunda OF tl@
hotel. ..-,,.-
The ex-President was enthusiasucaAS
greeted at the Theatre San carlos NHei0
he attended a performance to-nish'- l"7
Americans in the boxes started the cheeI
ing. which was taken up by a great DOuS u
students seated IN the third gallery ooi0
mel Roosevelt arose and bowed his ac-
acknowledgements. which only served 10 III
crease the tUmutuOus applause
During an intermission two huhoFeu SUI
dents marched 70 the rear of COloneI
RooseveIt's box. where they were preseh'eu
"a tb. former President by Professor Bog
oiano of the University OF Naples. who IN
q graceful speech recalled Mr.. Roosevelt
naTtfng Injunction 20 President Taft that
rba greatest problem for the United states
uas the maintenance OF the moral we'll
being and strength of the people professor
Bopgiano said that this was also the great
est problem for all countries
Mr.. Roosevelt, replying. appealed 10 Ihe
students 10 aspire 10 the highest IDEALS out
warned them that their aspirations must
he coupled with practical methOdS Lie
is q struggle he said You must not
keen in the clouds Your ideals must oe
such as can be realized
Kermit Roosevelt spent the afternoon IN
exploring the ruins of POmpeii-
Mr.. Roosevelt found awaiting him at us
hotel a messenger from Mayor Nathan OF
Rome bearing ar invitation from the mu-
nfcipaI authorities. who wished 20 give a
dinner and reception ir his honor Iae
former President promptly accepted the N
yitation. and fixed the date for "Wednesday
evening next. Following this reception. he
will leave for Spezia- Otherwise there VIII
be no change in the programme arranged
for his visit tc Rome.
When the Prinz Heinrich was si<hted
this morning the piers of San Vincenzo
and the Imnacolatella the Arsenal and the
Promenade Chiaia. along the Via Carac-
ciOlo. were already crowded. Many houses
throughout Naples displayed Italian and
American flags. \ large number Of boats
carving citizens OF both countries went
out to meet the steamer
As was the case when the former Presi-
dent stopped here's on his way to Africa,
the police took extraordinary measures not
only TO protect him. but TO avoid any TN
pleasant incident during his stay in the
city.
As the steamer moved slowly into th2
harbor the crowds on shore became agi-
tated and burst into cries OF Long live
Roosevelt. -" The excitement grew when
the form OF the ex-PreSident could be dis
tinguished on deck From all sides came
salutes and cheers while hats and hand
kerchiefs and flags We're waved. It must
have seemed like a Homecoming TO Mr
Roosevelt. for the American colOrs Couii
be seen from the bay OF Santa Lucia 70 the
heights of the Vcmerj.
Rome. April 2--The Rome newSDa pSTS de-
vote several columns 20 the arrival OF Colo
mel Roosevelt at Naples. They refer most
appreclatively to his distinguished career
and his charm Of manner and express
pleasure at his declaration Of "A great liking
for Italy and satisf2ct'on at being ~ this
country again
They reproduce a brief interview which
the ex-President accorded the journalists
after landing. In which he said that he
would absolutely refuse to speak on either
home or foreign politics. and i'm which he
referred very fOrcibly again tO a fake inter
| view with him published in a Paris paper
when he was here last Year. Colonel
/ Roose Welt also spoke strongly Of the eNag-
/ .aratfOp. {t fb.. uewSpaparS auout his Ami