Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-03-14
ROOSEvTLTS
ARE UNITED
Former President Greets
His Wife It ailmay
in kh r I'm.
MEETING s.a3 PRIVATE
Hunting Party Entered the
City This Afternoon Amid
Much Enia- siasm.

GRtCtUt W CNttel Press WlTS-
Khartum, Mar l4:-Col. Roose-
Welt made his triumphal entry into
Khartum at 4:30 o'clock this after
noon. A had been
denied at his request, but thousands
cheered hl- lVer banks.
The party went at once to Sirdar
Wingates palace.
Col. Roosevelt and Kermit arrived
at 'Gordon's Tree, q historic spot
a few miles south OF the city, at
noon.
Later this afternoon they will
meet Mrs. Roosevelt and Ethel at
the railway station The latter are
now on rho Alexandria
This meeting will be private. guards
hat ns Dee.- keep back
the crowds at ROoseyeIt's request
sirdar Sends Welcome.
The Dal was met at the entrance Of
the harbor by Captain Clayton and
welcomed to the Sudan in the name of
the sirdar, Major General Sir Francis
Reginald Wingate, who won title and
military fame by giving the dervishes
their death blow
Carriages were waiting at the land.
ing place to convey Colonel Roosevelt
and his hunting party to the palace,
which during his stay will be at his
disposal, although the visit is entirely
unofficial. General Wingate served tea
after the introductions were over
Colonel Roosevelt was tanned almost
to chocolate color and was in the best
raf hal efr.fr. i l..
delighted to get back to civilization
after so many months in the jungle
and in the desert. Kermit Roosevelt
and the rest of the party were also
well and happy.
The Roosevelts will dine alone at
the palace this evening.
Sightseeing Trips Planned.
Tomorrow will be devoted to sight
seeing around Khartum, and General
Wingate has promised to take personal
charge of the distinguished visitor.
The two men have no end of things In
common. They have worked at the
profession of arms, they have written
books and they have hunted big game.
Visits will be paid to the Gordon Me-
mortal college and other noted insti-
tutions
Tomorrow evening there is to be
big dinner at the palace, which the
decorators are espee tally preparing for
the occasion. The heads Of the gov
ernmental departments aud their
wives win meet the Americans.
On Wednesday the sirdar viii .peS--
sonally conduct the Roosevelt party
to Omdurman and the Hills of Ker-
reri, seven miles away, the scenes OF
Sir Francis most brilliant victories
Colonel Roosevelt will have an oppor--
tunity to inspect the khalifa's house
and will be introduced to number Of
native celebrities.
To Visit American Mission.
After Witnessing polo game at the
Gymkana grounds Colonel Roosevelt
will visit the American mission, which
is one of the most fuurishing in Egypt.
All along the route the ex-president
has shown decided interest in the
training Of the natives and in mission
airy work in general.
He has been particularly pleased
with the native guards Of honor which
have turned out at every possible ex-
cuse. He has heard all sorts of bands
attempt the American anthem, and
even on the edge of the jungle fife
and drum corps took fling at Yam
kee Doodle
The American missionaries are look
ing forward to his visit with the great
est interest, and special reception
has been planned for him.
On Wednesday evening he win sit
down to his first formal banquet,
foretaste of the dozens of big dinners
which viii punctuate his course
through Europe.