CHAPTER XXXII 



DISTINGUISHED MARKS OF HONOR. 



Roosevelt Feted by King of Belgium — Greeted as Kin 

 BY THE Dutch — Guest at Queen's Palace — Visits 

 Amsterdam and the Hague — Welcomed by Crown 

 Prince Christian of Denmark — Warmly Received by 

 THE King and Queen of Norway. 



IN his transcontinental game, which increased in fervor and ex- 

 citement as he progressed, Colonel Roosevelt drew his third 

 king, looking happier, if possible, than when Italy's ruler and 

 Austria's Emperor were added to his score of popularity abroad. 



The ex-President met King Albert, of Belgium, on April 28, 

 and they exchanged cordial greetings, later driving together from 

 the Brussels exposition to Eaaken Palace and spending an hour 

 in the gardens. 



The Belgian people gave Colonel and Mrs. Roosevelt and 

 their children a warm welcome on their arrival in Brussels from 

 Paris at noon. Not since the Coronation of King Albert had the 

 city seen such crowds as those who turned out to welcome the 

 distinguished American. After luncheon at the American em- 

 bassy and a reception for the A^merican colony, the Colonel visited 

 the exposition, and his appearance there was marked by a double 

 demonstration for himself and the king. 



The Salle des Fetes, where the ex-President spoke, was 

 packed to the doors, and several thousand persons were unable 

 to gain admission. While the Colonel waited in the reception 

 room in the rear of the stage the young king arrived by the side 

 entrance. 



The king strode forward and no introductions were necessary, 

 as they had met in the United States when the king was a crown 

 prince. After a warm handshake they talked for several minutes 

 in low tones. He told Mr. Roosevelt how glad he was to welcome 

 him to Belgium. 



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