Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-04-12
Roosevelt Made Citizen
of Porto Mauritzio

fCopyright. 1910. by the Tribune Co.,
Chieago.)

fCopyright, 1910. by the Tribune Co.,
Chieago.)
PORTO MAURITZIO, italy. April H.
This city. .ahloom with flowers. welcomed
Col Theodore Roosevelt and made him
one OF its citizens yesterday. With its g.
100 people arrayed in holiday garb, with
a regiment OF infantry in striking uni
forms. school children in white and blue
waving American and Italian flags or
strewfng flowers before Mr.. Roosevelt
and his wife, with all the dignitaries OF
the city bowling TO. the ground, 1t took
the distinguished American to its heart
Never was there such a day known In
the history Of the town. There have
been many prominent Italians and for
eigners here and celebrations have been
held in their honor, but to quote Mayor
GARRETT. and ex-Mayor Olfvero, those
celebrations bear no comparison to that
which occurred today. We welcome him
as the first citizen of your great coun-
try they said, but above all we well
come him as a great humanitarian. We
remember all he has done for the Ital-
ians in America We recall with graft
tude what he did for Italy during the
terrible Messina earthquake. And re-
membering these things. We honor our
selves in doing all We can TO testify to
the world our deep satisfaction in hav-
Ing him as our guest. and enrolling him
among our citizens" II was a day Of
days for the celebration
DAY ONE OF RARE BEAUTY.
The sky was of deep azure blue blend
ing almost imperceptibly with the sea,
and the town appeared to rise out OF
the ocean. covering the hills with its
moorish looking buildings. over which
fioated gaily American and Italian flags.
side by side.
Not a house had an occupant at
o'clock. Every one had arrived by that
time in front Of the Riviera palace. and
the hotel, which lies opposite the town,
and fronts on the road. selected for the
honor OF bearing Colonel RoOsevelts
name When 1 looked out of my win
dow. just before the hour fixed for the
celebration. saw a mass of humanity
packed in front of the hotel. lining the
terraces. cut deep in the side of the
mountains. The conventional garb of
the men. relieved by the brilliant and
picturesque gowns OF the women. many
of whom held parasOls Of varied hues
over their heads TO protect themselves
from the warm rays OF the sun.
MILITARY Is ON DUTY.
Along the road on which Colonel RoOse-
Welt WIS expected was stationed the 4Ist
regiment OF infantry, the men I'm dress
decorations. Boys from college in dark
blue uniforms stood at attention on one
side OF the road leading from the hotel.
and c. she other side younger children,
boys ana girls alternating. the former
in white blousss and knickerbOckers. re-
iieved by light blue sash. and the lat
ter in white blouses. dark blue skirts
and white kid shoes Upon a terrace was
stationed q military band. The appear
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for an outburst OF cheers which seemed
almost 10 rend the threats Of the enthu-
siastfc spectators. The band Immediately
struck up The Star Spangled Banner
PATH STREwN WITH FLOWERS.
Huge punches Of roses were thrown into
the landau. whers Mr.. Roosevelt and
his wife, Miss Carew. who is Mrs. ROose-
veIt'S sister. and Mayor GARRETT were sit
ting. As Mr.. Roosevelt left the carriage
young girSs threw flowers in his path.
Mr.. Roosevelt was presented by the may
or 20 the councillors OF the town. after
which he turned TO all and watched the
removal OF a white cloth from a sign on
which was painted. VIVA LA TEODORO
ROOSEVELT with the date. The cere-
mony was completed by the breaking OF
a rope OF flowers. which was stretched
slowly mounted the road TO the hotel
passing over huge bank of daisies rus
Ting in the light breeze. The hotel which
was decorated with American and Italian
flags. threw its doors wide open to the
distinguished guests. and the crowd OF
Italians who followed behind. Here the
mayor delivered a speech. in which he
expressed the qualification of all the peo-
lie of Mauritzio in having Mr.. Roosevelt
: their guest.
FREEDOM OF THE CITY.
He smoke OF Mr.. Roosevelt as a cham
pion OF the worlds peace. and then. with
his face alight with pride. handed Mr..
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