Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-16
ROOSEVELT WILL
WEAR SHAMROCK
ON COAT TODAY
Irishman Sends Him Some
and He Admits He Is
,'Dee-lighted"
SPEAKS TO STUDENTS
Farewell Luncheon to Be
Given to Members of
Expedition
rAsaociated Press1

IN ing a SecOllu NlSll " OiiNuth'"AA
IA today, and attending the Khar-
toum gymkana. Col. Roosevelt, accom-
panied by Slatin Pasha, went TO the
American mission and addressed the
students, numbering more than zoo, ana
several hundred old Syrian Protest
tant colegians. The former wore tar
booshes and red silk caps with tas-
sells, while many of the latter were at
tired picturesquely.
The ex-president's arrival was greet
ed with cheers. DIR. Glffen, head of
the institution, introduced Col. Roose-
welt. whose speech was loudly ap-
plauded.
Later in the afternoon Col. Roose-
welt appeared before his friends with
a slip of shamrock in his hand. An
Irishman had sent him a bunch or
shamrock and tomorrow he will adorn
himself with Ireland's national en-
blem.
II always wear the shamrock on
st. Patricks day. said the colonel,
who apparently was delighted with
having an opportunity to do honor to
the Irish saint.
Gives Students Advice
1T gives me great and real pleas
sure to be here today" said Col.
Roosevelt in his address to the mis-
sion students. Il doubt whether, In
any region of the earth it would be
possible to see a more striking IN
stance Of genuine progress made In
the substitution of civilization Tor
savagery than has been recorded here
in the last twelve years. 1 feel that
you owe a peculiar duty to the gov
ernment under which you live-a
peculiar duty in the direction of do
ing your best to make the present
conditions last 1t is incumbent upon
every decent citizen of the Soudan to
uphold conditions as they now exist,
and see that there is no relapse. Your
best efforts must be given in this as
a matter of pride and not merely as
an obligation"
He exhorted his hearers to become
the best type OF citizen, not content
to be merely good servants of the
government. They could do most for
their creed by so behaving as to Inn
press their neighbors that the Chris
tian faith was second TO none.
Col Roosevelt spoke OF the work OF
the American missions, especially the
medical work. which he considered the
most valuable in the practical adj
vancement of civilization. He spoke
highly of the American missionary
and more highly of the missionary's
wife who accompanies him to foreign
fields.
always" said the former president.
"the American is a pretty good fell
low. but his wife Is a better fellow
still"
At the conclusion OF the meeting,
the students cheered Col Roosevelt
again and sang college songs. Then
the party returned to the palace.
A farewell lunch will be given by
Col. Roosevelt tomorrow to the mem
bers of the expedition. 1t is planned
to sail March 30 from alexandria for
Naples, and II Is probable the former
president will be the guest of honor
at some notable function at Alexan-
dria before his departure for Italy.
Farewell Lunch Today
Col and Mrs. Roosevelt Kermit and
Miss Ethel were accompanied by Baron
Slatin the inspector general of Egypt,
and other officers on their second visit
to Omdurman today. The party made
the trip on the sirdars yacht Eltn.
One object of the trip was to witness
the Twelfth Soudanese on parade.
The RooseVelts reached Omdurman
at 1880 o'clock and found awaiting
them on the pier a group of British
officers, an escort of Soudanese sol
diers and a large number of Arabs in
robes of many colors. Col. Roosevelt
shook hands all around.
"A camel corps was in waiting, but
Col and Mrs. Roosevelt who had their
experiences with the ''shlps of the des-
ert". the day before, elected to travel
today in dog cart. Others of their
immediate party mounted horses and
donkeys. Mounted police officers ac-
companied the cavalcade. which was
headed by four members of the camel
corps followers of the mahdi, brilliant
ly garbed in gold-faced scarlet coats
and turbans and trousers snowy white.
Four camel riders formed the rear
guard.
Hears Scraps of History
AS the procession moved Slatin Pa
sha pointed out the points of interest
and related scraps of history with
which each spot was associated.
The party first visited the arsenal.
where there are many relics of the
khalifa. These interested Col. Roose-
velt Then a visit was made to the
house where Baron Slatin was incar-
cerated following his capture by the
mahdists in 1884 and held prisoner for
thirteen years.
From the mosque the party proceeded
to the parade ground in the square
formed by the khalifa's house, his ha-
rem and his tomb. Here q battalion of
Twelfth Soudanese infantry paraded
and executed a series of maneuvers
Mr.. Roosevelt complimented Command
er Hutchinson in the splendid appear
ance of his men.
AS the regiment marched by him in
columns of fours the band playing a
smart march, Col. Roosevelt standing
at salute. exclaimed;
"This is the finest and most inter-
esting sight that have seen either to-
dav or yesterday. 1t is an instructive
lesson"
The party had refreshments with Fa-
thev Walder, who for ten years was a
cantiye of the mahdi. A brief stop was
made at the khalifa's house, now Occur
pied by H. H. Asquith, son of the Brit
ish premier.