The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-03-21

cans, Democrats, Popu1ists and men of
otner or no political faith allke-in
such a reception whatever their poll
tics may be or whether they be east
erner."
At 6 o'clock Sunday morning the
Ibis arrived here from Wadi Halfa,
II B miles down the Nile. The Ibis left
Wadf Halfa before daybreak Saturday
and reached Abu Simbel about
velt, accompanied by his family. visit
ed the great temple which is adorned
by four gigantic statues, the most
They represent Rameses II. The Won
derfuI carvings presented much of in
terest to the travellers. who remarked
the marvellous state of preservation of
the temple and it's works of art.
The journey was continued an hour
later northwards through wonderful
river scenery. Colonel and Mrs. Roose-
Welt occupied chairs in the bow of the
steamer, thoroughly enjoying the
beauties of the early morning and as
mail steamer passed the ex-preSident
acknowledged the shouts and cheers
from the passengers by jumping to his
feet and waving his hat Soon pic
turesque Dababbiya, nearly opposite
Gebelen, was passed. Gabelen, ''the
two mountains is a curious detached
Serrated ridge of rocks. one of which
IS crowned by the tomb of Shekh
Musa.
Visits Temple of Isis.
Soon after reaching Shallao the
Roosevelt party took a launch and
proceeded to Hilae, crowded with in
teresting monuments. The oldest
building in the island dates from B. c.
$50, and the chief deity reverenced
was Isis.
The temples are visited by boat.
landing being effected only in the
great temple of Isis. Most of the tenn
pies are almost entirely submerged.
but they presented a rare state of
preservation and coIoring.
From Philae the launch continued
10 Assuan dam. where a landing was
made. Trolleys, worked by hand and
running on narrow rails were in read
mess and an excellent opportunity was
AFFORDED for complete inspection of
the works. the dam walls, the sluice
and the gates. Two engineers accom-
pany the party and Colonel Roosevelt
the work on the new dam.
second launch. below the new dam,
carried I the party along the winding chan
70 be viewed. through the lock to the
cataract hotel, on the steps of which
crowds Of Americans and other visitors
We're gathered to greet the former presi-
dent. Colonel Roosevelt acknowledged
their salutes by raising his hat and he
shook hands with several Americans who
pressed forward. Lunch was served in
the dining hall, Colonel Roosevelt's table,
y -
being raised above the others so that the
ex-president sat as on a dais. for all
the other guests to gaze on. There was
no intrusion, however, on the privacy of
the party. which spent less than half an
hour at the table. Then they embarked
again for a visit to the tornbs at Mount
Grenfell. The steep hill on the west bank
Of the river takes it's name from Lord
river in 1885: In spite of the great heat
Roosevelt climbed the dusty zig gag path
that leads up to the tombs. These date
from the sixth and twelfth dynasties and
proved most interesting, though many of
them have been badly damaged.
The return to Shallao was then made,
and the Roosevelt party arranged to
spend the night on board the steamer.
Early today the visitors left for Luxor
by the regular express train.
At reception given by the Egyptian
at Shallao Colonel Roosevelt
again took occasion to express his wonder
at the progress made. in the last few
years in Egypt and to advise all those
with the army to confine their |
TO that department and the elm
ination OF politics.