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In replying, Colonel Roosevelt said : '' Americans always are 

 especially struck in Holland by the way in whicli you, one of the 

 hardest working peoples of all people, contrive to add beauty and 

 enjoyment to your lives. We in America have in the past had to 

 work so hard that we have not always been able to pay as much 

 attention as you to the things that tend to enjoyment, and, if one 

 or the other must be sacrificed, we think that enjoyment should be 

 sacrificed to work, but more and more we are growing to realize 

 that beauty and enjoyment can be combined with work. Ameri- 

 cans come here to see how you are able to combine them." 



After an inspection of the wonderful gardens, the party par- 

 took of luncheon and paid a visit to the fine gallery of the town 

 hall, groups of girls pelting them with flowers at the entrance. 

 Colonel Roosevelt signed his name in the Golden Book. 



From Harlaam the automobiles carried them to Amsterdam. 

 They were received by the Burgomasters at the Ryks Museum. 

 Probably 5,000 persons were waiting in the public square, and set 

 up a hearty cheer on the arrival of the American visitors. 



THE COLONEL AND FAMILY LEAVE FOR COPENHAGEN. 



After dining with Secretary Hibben in Amsterdam the Colo- 

 nel and his family boarded the train, which left at 9 o'clock for 

 Copenhagen. 



The Stars and Stripes floated above the royal palaces on May 

 2, for the first time in the history of Denmark, and former Presi- 

 dent Roosevelt, in the absence of King Frederick in Southern 

 France, was the guest of Crown Prince Christian. 



With the arrival of Mr. Roosevelt, breezy democracy struck 

 the Danish court with a rush, upon the heels of circumstance. 

 When he arrived he found Crown Prince Christian awaiting him 

 at the station, with thousands standing in the streets nearby. 



The Prince drove with the Colonel to one of the palaces, 

 which was placed at the disposal of the distinguished American 

 and his party. 



The Prince was delighted at the informal nature of the meet- 

 ing between himself and the Colonel. The Danish court is 



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