  The soliton breathing mode is investigated in the framework of linear
response theory within a Skyrme model vector meson stabilized. The effective
Lagrangian considered includes the $\rho$ (introduced following the standard
prescription of nonlinear chiral symmetry) and the $\omega$ mesons. The
monopole response function is found to have a pronounced peak which is
identified to the $P11$ (Roper) resonance. The results are compared to those
obtained within the local approximation.
