MR ROOSEVELT'S TOUR.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 122, 21 June 1909, Page 3

MR ROOSEVELT'S TOUR.

LN BKiU'ISU EAST Al> RICA, London, May 1. jVtr. Roosevelt travelled on the cowcatcher of the engine from Jlakindu, about DO miles, to Kapiti l'lains, where lis is staying with Sir Alfred l'casc for a fortnight. -Mr. Roosevelt's caravan was waiting for him there. It comprises four headmen, ,iiiic gun-In aids, 12 armed guards, "ml goo porters, with nine horses. -Mr. Roosevelt was entertained on 22n:l at a dinner at the Club at -Mombasa. at which his -health was proposed by Jlr. F. J, Jackson, the Acting-Gover-nor of British East Africa, who read a message of hearty welcome from the King to .Mr. Roosevelt. The latter, ill the course of his reply, paid a compliment tn the British people for their energy ami genius in civilising uncivilised places, I

He emphasised the. necessity of leaving local (|iiestions to the powers on the spot. How little the people at home knew of ah'airs abroad was instanced bv tile little tile people of the i- inte.l States knew of tile conditions in tl'.r Philippines, Jlv. Roosevelt expressed great pleasure at being welcomed tiy a British warship. He believed in peace, but considered strength incint peace, and hoped that all great straight nations would provide themselves therewith.