Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-02
GREETED AS HERO
Roosevelt Is Wildly Cheered
by italian Crowds.
CITY OF NAPLES EN- FETE
Beautiful Sunlit Bay of Santa Lucia
Ablaze With Stars and Stripes.
SEIZED UPON BY REPORTERS
Former President, However, Reso-
lutely Refuses to Be In
viewed.

NAPLES, April o-The blue Bay of
Naples. bathed in glorious sunshine.
never was more beautiful than when the
steamer Prinz Heinrich. with the Roose-
Welt family aboard. steamed into the
ha rbor at 500 O'Clock this mornie Not
hstanding the early hour the water
front was lined with thousands who
wished To share in the welcome to Mr.
Roosevelt upon his return from Africa.
Only American Ambassador Leshman,
with the other members of the nnbassy
American Consul Crowninsheld Marquis
De Sofa, the prefect of Naples. official
tives of the municipality. the
commander of the fort and group of
foreign correspondents were admitted TO
the slip where the vessel docked, but
outside the gates surging mass of eX
cited persons. including hundreds of
Americans, craned their necks to get an
early glimpse lof the distinguished Ampri-
can.
As soon the gangpiank had been
lowered the official party of welcome
boarded the steamer and was conducted
aioft to the bridge, where the Roose-
relts were bidding goodbye to the cap
tain Cordial greetings We're exchanged.
Mr. Roosevelt, attired in a gray sack
suit and wearing a soft black hat, ap-
peared in splendid health and spirits. His
weather-beaten face gave him the ap-
pearance of a trained athlete. He spoke
with boyish pleasure Of setting his foot
again upon European soil. and of feeling
that at last he was homeward bound
Voyage Without Incident
Mr.. Roosevelt said that the VOYAGE
from Alexandria had been without spe-
cial incident. and had been accomplished
in perfect weather. \ few moments
later he descended the gangplank and
the crowd. catching sight of his unmis :
taxable figure, greeted him with ringing
cheers. Many Americans had provided
themselves with flags. and these were
waved frantically. The Roosevelts, with
those who had come TO formally receive
them, were soon whsked away in auto
mobiles to the Excelsior Hotel. AS the
motor cars made their way through the
crowd. Mr.. Roosevelt raised his hat. and.
smiling, bowed right and left in ac-
acknowledgement Of repeated cheers.
No sooner had he reached his hotel
than the former President was be-
sieged by the newspaper men. Prompt
ly and firmly he reiterated his refusal
to discuss any phase of politics or
other affairs. adding that he would stick
to his announced policy throughout his
European tour. Any statements pur-
porting to have come from him would
be unauthorized. he said.
The expected arrival Of Mr.. Roose-
velt had created considerable excite
ment among Neapolitans, who, since
his brief soiourn here in April of last
year. had promised to give him a hearty
welcome upon his return to the queen
of the Mediterranean
The Prinz Heinrich arrived earlier
than her usual hour, but the crowds
had discounted this possibi and
were pot taken by surprise
Official Guest of Rome.
Al his hotel Mr. Roosevelt found
awaiting him messenger from Mayor
Nathan of Rome. bearing an invitation
from the municipal authorities who
wished to give dinner and reception
in his honor at the historic capital.
The former President promptly accept
ed the invitation. and hXed the date
for Wednesday evening next Follow
ing this reception he will leave for
Spezia. Otherwise there will be no
change in the program arranged for
his visit in Rome.
When the Prinz Heinrich was sighted
this morning the docks Of San Nincenzo
and the Imnacolatella. the arsenal and
the promenade Chiaia along the Via Car
acciolo were already crowded On many
houses the Italian colorS waved along
side the Stars and Stripes. A large num-
Der of boats flying the American and ltal-
ian flags and carrying citizens of both
countries went out to meet the steamer.
The morning was matchless and Mr..
Roosevelt had a splendid view of the en-
chanting bay as the vessel drew in be
tween the promontory of Posilipo and
the Sorrento peninsula. In the near dis
tance were Capri. Ischia and Procida,
while Vesuvius. threatening and majestic,
lowered over all
AS was the case when the former presi-
dent stopped here on his way to Africa.
the police took extraordinary measures
not only to protect his own person. but
to avoid any unpleasant incident during
his stay in the city.
Long Live Roosevelt"
AS the steamer moved slowly into the
harbor the crowds on shore burst into
cries Of Long live Roosevelt The ex-
element grew when the form of the
statesman could be distinguished on deck
From all sides came salutes and cheers
while hats and handkerchiefs and flags
were waved 1t must have seemed like a
Homecoming TO Mr.. Roosevelt. for the
American colors could be seen from the
bay of Santa Lucia to the heights of the
Tomero.
The formal reception was carried out
as planned. Nj. Roosevelt receiving first
his countrymen then representatives of
the municipality of Naples after which
The landing and drive to the Excelsior
Hotel where apartments for the family
had been reserved by Mrs. Roosevelt
during her earlier visit to Naples, were
accomplished without any untoward hap
pening
Although no official reception has been
arranged by the Italian authorities In
honor of the distinguished guest the
MAYOR OF Naples has delegated Alderman
Delce to present to him the welcome of
the city.
No Fixed Program
No fixed program has been made for
the ex-President.s stay in Naples. II is
probable that he will hold formal re-
ception at the Excelsior Hotel. and that
he will visit the studior Of the sculptor
Chiaremonte. to inspect a bust of the
late Marion Crawford. the novelist which
Mrs. Crawford intends to present to him
DR.. Walther Viewer. the German consul
here expects to call on Col. Roosevelt
to pay his personal respects. He denies
report that lie will transmit a special
message from Emperor William. DR.
Viewer once was the German consul at
Chicago and is personally acquainted
with Col. Roosevelt.
Dozens of newspaper correspondents
from all the countries of Europe have
arrived here. A majority of the writer's
expect to continue with Col. Roosevelt
until he sails for the United States, which
is evidence of the remarkable interest
the press is taking in the American ex-
President's tour Of Europe