The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-03-24
And the Cheering Crowds Were
Admirably Held in Check
NationaIists Feared by the
Officials.
KHEDIvE GIVES AUDIENCE
MEETING OF THE TWO OsoruN-
6UisHEo MEN WAS IAAPReoo.
I'VE, BUT At THE SAMg TOAae
siMPLE-lIoN OF HOUR.

Especial Cable from the International
News Servicel
Cairo. Egypt, March 24.-Theo
Roosevelt and the members Of his
party arrived here today on the special
car put at their disposal by the sov-
ernment. Their reception was one Of
the most brilliant spectacles this color
full city has seen In years. ana the
honors extended to the former pru.i-
dent were equal to those extended to
monarch He was guarded like
royalty on his visit to the Khedive at
Abdino Palace.
The Roosevelts were met here today
by Ambassador Straus. who came from
Constantinople to take part In the fes-
tivities. which will last till March 81.
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dria for Naples.
Glittering lines Of troops held in
check the cheering crowds as the train
steamed from Luxor and when Roose.
welt appeared on the platform he was
greeted with cheer that lasted for
several minutes.
- 'eAvy 0OOy 10oeo.
heavy bodyguard was on hand and
police were literally sprinkled through
out the crowds.
The chief event Of the day was Mr..
RoOsevelt's reception by the Khediye,
shortly after his arrival At the sta
tion besides representatives OF the gov.
ernment and the military. was Consul
General Iddings of the United States.
who met Mr.. Roosevelt at Luxor and
then hurried back to arrange the final
details Of the reception.
One of the most important of Mr..
Iddings's duties was to cooperate ON
the police plans. The government had
determined to take every precaution to
guard the ex-president from an attack
and to ward off the possibility Of
demonstration against him BY national
lists. who are highly incensed ut his
criticisms of their policy.
Public feeling In some quarters ID
high against Mr.. Roosevelt and the
trial OF the student assassin Of the late
premier. just begun, has added to the
danger.
Mr.. Roosevelt was met BY the lkhe-
dives carriage. . magnificent vehicle
| of red and gilt. resembling to q great
extent, the coaches Of European roy
atty. Drawn by caparisoned horses.
the coach was escorted by squadrons
Of lancers and many outriders.
Almost Immediately the start for the
Khedive's palace was made.
Streets Were Packed.
The streets of the route to the Abdi-
no palace were lined by curious
throngs and many vehicles carrying
Americans and Europeans. Az the
procession moved through the streets,
the crowds gave Mr.. Roosevelt . recep-
tion which could scarcely have been
outdone by 4 city Of the same size in
America All Cairo had been looking
forward for this event
At the palace . regiment Of Egypt's
crack troops were drawn up before the
main entrance and about the building
and 1t approaches other troops stood
in unbroken ranks. As the carriage
appeared. every soldier came to . pre-
sent arms. like an automatOn.
/ Handing Mrs. Roosevelt from the
coach. the former president and his
wife were escorted to the Khedive.
| The meeting Of the two distinguished
men was impressive. but in itself Sim
pie.
Visit = University.
From the palace the Roosevelts were
whirled to the Egyptian university. to
pay their respects to the rector. Prince
Ahmed Fouad. uncle OF the Khedtse.
/ Then Mrs. Roosevelt was taken to
the Mena house. where apartments had
been reserved for the Roosevelt party
Mr.. Roosevelt and Miss Ethel. how
ever accompanied by Mira Iddings.
went to the Kubba palace to make .
formal call on the Khediveah.
One of the first to see Mr.. Roose-
velt was Sir Francis Wingate, the Sir
dar who has done 30 much to make the
Rossevelts' trip from the jungle com
i Portable.
The program for the day included .
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