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VOLUME LXXX.
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA. FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1909--FOURTEEN PAGES
NUMBER 64
TAFT BECOMES PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES;
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WASHINGTON BIDS FAREWELL TO ROOSEVELT
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT.
Thousands March
In Inaugural Parade
Notable Organizations Vie in Doing Their Part to
Make Historic Occasion a Success
Many Governors Present*
Washington, March 4.—More than
SO,000 marching men participated to
day in the great military and civic
pageant, which constituted the princi
pal spectacular feature of the Presi
dential inaugural ceremony. Approxi
mately 25)000 of these were soldiers,
sailors and marines of the military es
tablishments of the United States,
bodies of the National Guard of many
States, with lerge contingents of
apruce cadets and midshipmen from ttie
« National Military and Naval Academies.'
The remaining 8,000 were citizens from
all parts of the United States, banded
together in commercial and political
organizations, many of them distinc
tively uniformed campaign clubs.
Numerically, the inaugural parade
today was not so large as that which
marched along historic Pennsylvania
Avenue from the Capitol to the White
House, when Grover Cleveland, tlve
only Demccrotlo President of the
United States since the Civil War, was
Inducted into the office the first time.
The parade today, however, had a dis
tinctive and impressive quality, which
no similar pageant ever possessed. This
year, each State represented sent the
cream of its citizen soldiery and the
finest or its civic organizations to do
honor to William Howard Taft and
James Schoolcraft Sherman, the new
President and Vice-President of the
United States.
Avenue I* Lined.
Lining Pennsylvania Avenue, from
the Capitol to the White House, were
immense stands for spectators and*
ecery seat .was occupied. Every vant
age point in window and on house-top
was taken when the head of the mag
nificent column of thirty-odd thousand
men swung around the curve at the
Peace monument and straightened out
for its more-than-a-mlle-long march
to, through and beyond the brilliant
Court of Honor.
Almost every person among the 1
scores of thousands that jammed the 1
aidewralks and thronged the buildings
along the route of the parade carried
• a miniature Star Spangled Banner, at
tached to a golden staff. These were
waved with right good will and no
better evidence of the patriotism of
the American people and the popular
ity of the new President and Vice
president could have been afforded
than the reception which greeted the
organizations as the procession swept
between the througs which lined the
great avenue on both sides.
After Major-General J. Franklin Bell,
the grand marshal of the parade, ac
companied by his brilliantly uniformed
staff, had passed and been accorded a
vociferous greeting, the crowds settled
down, with line discrimination ,to ap
plaud those organizations which ap
pealed most distinctly to them.
In previous inaugural parades, the
Midshipmen from the Naval Academy
at Annapolis and the Cadets from the
Military Academy at West Point have
won the greatest popular approval.
Today they were no leas favorites than
formerly among both residents and vis
itors; but in heart interest they were
eclipsed by the detachment of 3,300
sailors from the great fleet of Amerl
cah battleships now anchored in the
waters of Hampton Roads, just return
ed from their world-encircling, epoch- ,
making cruise of fourteen months.
Tanned, these man were by tropical
suns, lithe, active and hard as nails
through the rigidity of their work and i
discipline, and as they marched down
the flag-flecked lane, with the sailor- I
man’s quick, active step, to the accom
paniment of Inspiring music from their 1
own bands, the throngs became nearly
hysterical in the manifestation of their ;
appreciation. As they swung along in
lively, happy fashion, accustomed now
as they are to the adulation of thous
ands, they were evidently pleased with
the deep-chested roar that greeted
then, from the open throats of a hun
dred thousand Americans—their fel
low-countrymen. In this way did the
American people, as represented in the
nation's capital, express their pride
in the men who, in time of peace, had
won undying fame in far-off countries.
Governor* of SttileM.
These “men behind the guns" fur
nished merely one of the interesting
features of the parade. Eighteen Gov
ernors of as many States, who had
journeyed to Washington to do honor
to the nation's Chief Executive, ap
peared in the pageant surrounded by
handsomely caparisoned staffs. Silk
hatted, frock-coated and dignllied,
these men, chosen beyond their fellow
citizens, were accorded everywhere a
cordial reception by the cheering
crowds.
There was tremendous applause, too,
for all organizations, civil and mili
tary, in the line. Among them several
regiments of kh&ki-clad soldiers of the
United States Army, only recently re
turned from Cuba, and other regiments
that have won honor In wars and In
plain;? lighting with Indians, attracted
notable attention. Among the State
troops were detachments of the Na
tional Guard of Connecticut, Florida,
Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, Mary
land, Missouri, Minnesota, New York,
New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and
Virginia. Some of the more distant
States sent several companies of their
Guard, while most of them were repre
sented by regiments, and Ai’aryland
and Pennsylvania by brigades.
The famous Troop A of Cleveland,
O.. a National Guard organization, con
stituted the special guard of honor to
President Taft, as it had to the late
President McKinely. Maryland's rep
resentation included tlie historic 5tn
regiment of Baltimore, and Virginia
had in line the Richmond Blues, a light
infantry organization tnat rendered
conspicuous service on many occasions.
During the Civil War it rendered ser
vice to Eee and Stonewall Jackson for
the Confederacy. It was mustered in
for the Spanish War, but did not get
to the front.
Among other noted military organi
zations In the parade were the Rich
mond Hussars; a cavalry command of
Augusta, Ga.t and the cadet regiment
from the Virginia Military institute,
popularly known as “The West Point
of the South.” which supplied many of
the high commissioned officers for the
Confederate Army in the Civil War.
“Prosperity Brigade.**
Following the military divisions,
marched the civil organizations, with
the Americus Club of Pittsburg—a uni
formed club noted In a score of cam
paigns—as the special escort of Major
Thomas P. Morgan, Marshal of the
Civic JDlviison. This part of the page
ant was heralded as the “Prosperity
Brigade,’’ and included in it were
many organizations which for years
have been regular attendants upon na
tional conventions and inaugural cere
monies. Some organizations were in
line, however, that never before had
visited Washington, and their clever
marching and attractive uniforms
caught and held the fancy of the
throngs Among these wrere the
"Pickaninny Band," composed of ne
gro orphan boys of South Carolina; the
•Sherman Scouts," of Utica. N. Y.,
carrying at the head of their line a
huge oil painting of their neighbor,
Vice-President Sherman, and leading at
the rear a gaily caparisoned “Billy
llontiauf 1 on Page Three. I
SNO'/AND SLEET DRIVES
/AAUGURAL PARTY INDOORS;
/ CEREMONY IN SENATE CHAMBER
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Record-breaking Weather in Nation’s Capital Causes
Disappointment to Thousands Who Had Gathered
to Witness History-Making Event—Roose
velt Leaves for Oyster Bay.
Washington, D. C„ March 4—The |
first chief executive to take the oath
of office In the Chamber of the Senate
In seventy-six years, William Howard
Taft, today became a President of the
United States.
Accompanied to the Capitol by Pres
ident Roosevelt and a guard of honor,
through a swirl of blinding snow, Mr.
Taft -returned to the White House, Just
as the sun began to force Its way
through the thinning clouds of gray.
A sudden blizzard sweeping In from the
Northwest last night, to set awry the
Weather Bureau’s optimistic promise
of ‘ fair and somewhat cooler." caused
an abandonment of the out-door cere
monies on the famous East Front ot
the Capitol, much to Mr. Taft’s cha
grin. and threatened for a time to stop
the brilliant pageant of the afternoon.
By almost superhuman efforts, a pas
sage way was cleared along the center
of Pennsylvania Avenue, however, and
for nearlv three hours, President Taft
and Vice President Sherman, reviewed
a passing column which was replete
with martial splendor and picturesque
civic display.
Following the brilliant and Impres
sive ceremonies In the Senate, during
which the President and Vice President
took the oath of office. President
Roosevelt—again a private citizen —
bade an affectionate adieu to his suc
cessor, while all In the historic cham
ber looked oh In silence, and then hur
ried away through a side door to take
a train for New York. As he passed
out of the chamber. Mr. Roosevelt was
given an ovation quite the equal of
that tendered the new President. Out
side the Capitol, the retiring chief ex
ecutive was met by 800 members of the
New York County Committee, and un
der their escort, was driven to the
union station—a short three blocks
away. A band at the head of the col
umn playing "Anld Iatng Syne,” told
the story of the march, and Mr. Roose
velt was compelled to acknowledge the
cheers from the throngs which lined
his way.
There was a wait of nearly two
hours at the station, during which Mr.
Roosevelt held an Impromptu reception
J In the Presidential suite. Many of his
old friends among government officials
and the diplomatic corps, sought him
there for a final word of farewell. As
he made his way to the train, shortly
after 3 o'clocjt, Mr. Roosevelt was
cheered by thousands.
To all with whom he spoke. Mr.
Roosevelt declared that while he had
"a bully time” as President, he was
glad to lay down the duties of office.
He paid tribute to his successor and
especially commented upon the latter’s
splendid Inaugural address as a splen
did effort.
The Inaugural Ball.
President and Mrs. Tuft were the
centers of interest at the culminating
feature of the memorable day—the ip
augural baJl in the Pension building
The scene in the vast cavern of the
building, which had bee-n transformed
into a canopied court of ivy and white,
was another of the brilliant pictures
which are quadrennially painted here
bv the gathering of a vast and brll
lalnt assemblage from every section of
the country. With all the color ano
movement of a military spectacle, with
the softening influence of the delicate
ly tinted gowns, and the interest of a
personnel seldom at a social function
the Inaugural ball holds a place unique
in the history of the day.
While the ball wajf In progress In
doors. a display of flreworks on the
mounment lot In the rear of the White
House, marked the end of the out
door celebration. For three hours, the
thinly clouded heavens were alight
with screaming rocket, with such clus
ters that challenged the brilliance of
day, with fiery "cobras" and all the
fantustlc creations of modern pyro
technic skill. Aerial salutes, floating
festoons, Illuminated balloons and
scores of other features, made the dis
play visible from one end of the Capi
tal City to the other.
Prior to his visit to the ball, Presi
dent Taft had entertained at tea In
the White House, the members of the
Yale'Club: bad dined with Mrs. Taft
at 7 o'clock, and had stopped in at the
Metropolitan Club to say u, few words
at the dinner of the Class of '78 at
Yale.
Mr. Taft’s day was one of continuous
cheer from the moment he appeared at
the'White House to go to his Inaugur
ation, until he returned late tonight,
an unwilling leave-taker from the
i dancing and the national promenade ot
! the Inaugural ball.
Mr. and Mrs. Taft were the guests
of the Roosevelts at the White House
last night, setting a new precedent In
th-e courtesies of the legislative man
sion, as they did again today when
Mrs. Taft accompanied the newly-mads
President, aaid Mrs. Sherman the new
ly-made Vice President, from the Capi
tol, at the head of the imposing paradv
to the White House. The presidential
j carriage, drawn by four bay horses
which had been closed against the
storm as President Roosevelt and Mr.
Taft made their way to the Capitol
was thrown open as the return Journey
was begun and President Taft quick
ly recognized by the crowd, which
stood enthusiastically unmindful of the
ankle-deep snow and slush about them,
was acclaimed all along the great dls
tances of the avenue. Wearing Ills
broadest of smiles, he bowed right and
left in an acknowledgement.
When they met at breakfast this
looming with the world all white out
side and the song of the blizzard wind
i ringing In their ears, Mr. Taft and Mr.
! Roosevelt were as happy as two
boys.
i "I knew it would be a cold day when
1 I was made President of the United
i States," exclaimed Mr. Taft, "and I
! knew there would be a blizzard clear
! up to the moment I went out of office,"
rejoined President Roosevelt.
Despite his unfailing good humor,
Mr. Taft was deeply disappointed when,
on arriving at the Capitol, shortly after
11 o’clock, he found that the Com
mittee on Arrangements had practi
cally abandoned all hope of an outdoor
ceremony. Mr. Taft said he was anx
ious that the great American people
represented in the throngs which gath
ered every four year* on the Capitol
plaza, should have their usual share
in, and view the inauguration.
Consents to Progrmti.
It was deemed dangerous, however,
to force the venerable members of the
Supreme Court, tlu; Senate and the dip
lomatic corps, tlm jeopardy of long
exposure to the fury of the elements,
and the President-elect Anally con
sented to the change of program.
Not since Andrew Jackson's first In
auguration. In 1833, had a President
taken the oath In the Senate. At his
first Inaugural, Jackson had protested
against asi indoor ceremony when so
many of his fellow* citizens were gath
ered outside the Capitol. So, fol
lowed by all the distinguished com
pany which had assembled In the hall
of the Senate, lie proceeded to the por
tico of the east front and there took
the oath of office and delivered his in
augural address. His second induc
tion into office, however, was marred
by weather which is reputed to have
been the equal of that which pre
vailed throughout last night and the
forenoon of today. Few persons 11v
I ing in Washington at this time, how
ever, can remember such weather since
the second inauguration of Mr. Cleve
land .
To efTect the change In ceremonies
from the great stand erected along the j
cast front of the Capitol to the Senate
chamber, it was necessary today to
rush a special resolution through the
House and Senate.
When President Roosevelt and Mr.
Taft were announced at the main door
of the Senate chamber, opposite the
presiding officer’** desk, the audito
rium of the upper branch of Congress
held what was probably Its most bril
liant assemblage of dlgnatarles of
State and nation, and richly uniformed
Ambassadors, Ministers and iAl
representatives from practically evfery
country of the civilized world *
The voice of the usher at the door
way was drowned in the volley of
cheers which followed the two chief
figures in the history-making of the
day Into the crowded chamber.
The President and Mr. Taft walked
side by side down the aisle to chairs
placed Immediately In front of the
clerk’s desk, and sat facing the distin
guished audience. They had been
greeted with applause which began
among those on the floor and quickly
swept up to the gallery throngs.
Everyone in the great assemblage
rose and remained standing until MY.
Taft and Mr. Roosevelt had been seat
ed. On the floor of the chamber, to
the right and left of the center aisle,
were ranged the members of the dip
lomatic corps, the black gowned jus
tices, the members of the House and
Senate, the Admirals of the Navy, the
chief of staff of the army, and scores
of other officials and distinguished vis
itors. An entire section of the gal
lery to the left of the presiding officer’s
desk had been reserved for Mrs. Taft
and the other members of the new
President’s family. Members of Mr.
Sherman’s family also had a space set
apart for them.
The ceremonies of the inauguration
for the day were tifegun wlien Vice
President Fairbanks, in a farewell
address, which culled out a spontane
ous cheering, declared the Sixtieth ]
Congress at an enu. Turning to Mr. j
Sherman, who had been escorted to a j
place beside him, he administered to
Ills successor the solemn oath of office, J
and turned over to him the gavel of the |
Senate. Previously, a resolution of j
thanks to Mr. Fairbanks had been i
unanimously carried. Mr. Sherman, in |
rapping the Senate to order in special
session of the Sixty-first Congress,
made a brief address and then followed
; the swearing In of many new Senators.
This ceremony completed, and without
further ceremony of any sort, Vice
PftBBldent Sherman announced:
'I'Hft 'rages uinu.
"The Chief Justice will now admin
ister the oath of office to the President
elect.' Mr. Taft arose, took the arm
of Senator Knox, chairman of the joint
committee on arrangements and
premier In his cabinet, and waited
uround to a position in the rear of I lie
presiding officer's desk. He was fol
lowed by Chief Justice Fuller, who was
officiating for the fifth time at this
historic quadrennial ceremony.
M'r. Taft took up a position facing
the members of his family grouped in
the gallery. The Chief Justice began
the administration of the oath In a
low tone. As he paused at the end
of each phrase, Mr Taft caught up his
words and repeat"d them in a slow,
distinct voice, which was carried im
pressively to the farthest reaches of
the chamber.
When he at last had kissed the Bible
there was an outburst of applause, a
grasp of the hand by the Chief Justice
and President Taft began immediately
the enunciation of some of the policies
of his administration in an inaugural
address. He read from typewritten
manuscript, but his familiarity with
the text enabled him to bring empha
sis to the points he wished most to
impress upon his hearers, not the least
Interested of which was the retiring
chief executive.
Mr. Taft tvon applause at the very
outset by announcing Ills adherence to
the Roosevelt policies and of hid inten
tion to carry them out by means of
further legislation, which w mid also
have for its purpose the freeing from
alarm of those pursuing "proper and
progressive business methods"
The galleries were not alone in ap
plauding the succeeding points made by
Mr Taft.
The staid members of the Senate
constantly Interrupted with applause
while the representatives of the House
were even more demonstrative in ex
pressing their approval The Repre
sentatives listened intently to Mr.
Taft's outline of a foreign policy and
his frankness In dealing with the va
rious subjects touched on In his ad
dress won much of commendation. The
new President-* expression of friend
ship for the South and his again as
serted belief that the so-called negro
problem was In fair way of proper set
tlement. aroused a storm of applause
and cheering.
When President Taft had concluded,
Mr. Roosevelt Immediately made his
way to the rostrum. President Taft
advanced to greet him. The two shook
hands warmly ami with left hands on
each others shoulders, they conversed
earnestly and enthusiastically for a few
moments. I>urlng the leave-taking ev
ery one In the Senate chamber stood
still and looked on with keenest In
terest at the unusual picture At last
the friends parted, and Mr. Roosevelt
darted out of one of the side doors
leading Into the Senate lobby. He was
followed by resounding oheers. Pres
ident Taft was escorted out througli
the main door.
The distinguished guests departed In
the order In which they had entered
the Senate chamber. The great crowds
outside the Capitol caught up tne
cheering of those who had forced their
way within.
In Slow and SUnsb.
Mr. Taft entered the presidential
carriage with Mrs. Taft The escort
began to move and the ceremonies of
the taking of office were at an end.
The troops and civic bodies composing
the notable parade of the afternoon
walked in snow and slush which in
places, was deeper than their leggings.
Down Pennsylvania Avenue, which was
walled In by spectators, they found
dry footing, hut faced a gale which
swept directly down the thoroughfare
with the wind undlmlnlshod. The snow
had ceased, however, and faint streaks
■>f blue ware appearing through the
clouds.
The parade was so replete with in
terest that It would bo difficult to dif
ferentiate. The S.000 blue Jackets from
the recently returned Atlantic fleet,
shared honors among the military with
the Cuban array of pacification. Just
back from the southern island, and ap
pearing today In ail the paraphernalia
of active service In the field. The trim
cadets from West Point attracted the
usual Interest and made a characteris
tically fine showing. The fnid-ahlpmen
from Annapolis, snowbound within
twenty miles of Washington, shared
■the fate of thousands of sight-seers,
who were unable to reach the city on
account of the storm and the demoral
ised condition on the railroads The
Philippines constabulary band of elgh
ty-six pieces, which arrived yesterday
from Manila, waa given the place of
honor in tlte escort of President Roose
velt and Mr. Taft to the Capitol and
attracted much attention. The Fili
pinos saw today their first fall of snow.
The storm which begun last night
and continued until noon, carried down
practically every telephone and tele
graph wire leading out of Washington,
and for a time'today It seemed that the
capital city, on its most Important oc
casion, would be entirely cut off from
the rest of the world. A few wires
finally were put In working condition
to the South and communication to
New York was established by way of
Atlanta, Ga., Louisville and Chicago.
Baltimore, only forty inlles away,
could only be reached by wireless with
the news of the storm and the Inaugu
ration. Train schedules were demoral
ized.
I*H KIM RES FOR INAl'Gl'RAL.
Taft and Roowvelt Joke Each Other at
White Iloiue.
Washington, March 4.—Washington
was swept by a blizzard early today
and although President-elect William
Howard Taft insisted up to almost the
last moment that his inauguration
should be held in front of the Cap
itol building as planned, the commit- |
tee on arrangements finally decided
that the ceremonies should be held In ;
the Senate chamber.
Mr. Taft said he did not mind the
snow and the wind in the least, but
Senator Knox, in charge of the pro
gram, declared it would be unwise to
subject the aged chief Justice and the
older members of the Senate to the
adverse weather conditions.
President Rooaevelt and Mr. Taft
were escorted to the Capitol prompt
ly at the hour set this morning, their
progress through the blinding snow
being met with cheers from a thin
fringe of hardy spectators who brav
ed the elements and stood ankle deep
in snow and slush along the distances
of Pennsylvania avenue
The presidential party entered the
Capitol building at 11 o'clock and
were escorted to the President's room .
In the Senate wing Up to the time
of leaving the White House Mr. Taft
had his heart set upon taklqg the
oath in front of the multitude gathered
on the Capitol plaza. After reaching
the Senate, however, the counsels of
the older members of the Senate pre
vailed and It was decided that the
ceremonies for the first time in a score
or more of years should be held in
doors.
Know Plays Havoc.
A wet. clinging snow, driven before
a stinging Northwest wind. fell
throughout the night and wrought
havoc with telephone and telegraph
wires, completely cutting off the
capital city from communication with
the remainder of the country for many
hours. Snow and slash filled the
streets to the depth of a foot or more
in places The wind threshed many
of the city’s prettiest decoration# to j
threads.
The immense reviewing stands along |
the line of march ware made well nigh j
uninhabitable by the swirling snow. ;
Street car and railroad traflic were
Impeded to the extent of seriously de- j
laying the arrival of thousands who
had planned to attend the Inaugural
ceremonies.
President-elect and Mrs. Taft spent
last night at the White House as the
guests of President and Mrs. Roose- '
veil.
“I always knew it would be a cold i
day when I was made President of
EX-PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Roosevelt Departs
From Washing
"'Goodbye and Good Luck” He Shot
Enthusiastic Thousands-PIeased Witt
_Speech of Mr* Taft*
the United States,” was the laughing
remark of Mr Taft this morning as he
looked out of the White House win
dows on one of the prettiest winter
pictures ever Seen The snow, clinging
to trees and shrubbery, had trans
formed the White House grounds in
to a veritable fairyland of dazzling
white and fantastic forms.
It was 9 o’clock and Mr. Taft had
Just finished his breakfast. He had
^pent the earlier hours of the morn
frig going over his Inaugural address,
eliminating paragraph after para
graph, which he Intended to omit In
reading the document today. The ad
dress for publication he allowed to
stand in full.
Mr. Taft said that he had never felt
better in hi9 life and personally the
terrible weather was not a hardship
to him, but he regretted excedlngly
the conditions that confronted the men
of the militia and the marching dubs
who had traveled so many miles to
have a part in the pageantry of the
inaugural parade.
President Roosevelt. wrho has al
ways chosen stormy weather for his
most strenuous riding and w'alklng ex
peditions, greeted his successor with
rare good humor as they met at break-v
fast and there was much bantering
between the two friends who played
today sucli Important roles In the new
ly written chapter of American his
tory.
Joke on Weather Man.
With the break of day this morning
the Weather Bureau’s prophesy of
“fair and somewhat cooler” w as found
to be but an empty dream.
The parade planned for the afternoon
w as curtailed so as to spoil what prom
ised to he one of the most splendid
spectacles ol marching men. ever Been
on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Washington Is filled with a record
breaking throng whoso disappoint
ment today knew no hounds. Owners
of revelwdng stand privileges arid tick
et speculators lost thousands of dol
lars .
Today’s storm—the wrorst Washing
ton has known in ten years—followed
w'euther which for a time on yester
day was suggestive of late April. Fog
was followed by heavy showers. and
rising temperature Thunder and light
ning played about the city In the af
ternoon and then with the coming
night snow began to fall.
The Weather Bureau had sent out a
definite promise of fair weather for
today, however, and as the wind has
shifted from the east to the north and
west Washingtonians were Inclined to
smile at the snow ah calculated sim
ply to send cold shivers down the backs
of the Government’s optimistic proph
et*.
At midnight In spite of the contin
uous fall of snow and the whole cov
ering of the streets, the Weather Bu
reau adhered to its prediction and pro
claimed anew that the day of Mr.
Taft's Inauguration would be ideal.
Prof. Willis L. Moc.-e, in charge of
the weather service, sent a message
to Mr. Taft at the White House last
night, assuring him through the vale
of blinding snow that he would take
office under cloudless skies with a flood
of sunshine and a temperature of about
forty degree#
Downtown Washington was deserted
this morning during the hours in which
previous inaugural years have wit
nessed the struggling of thousands for
place# of vantage along the sidewalks
of the route of the Mg purade. Street
car traffic was ao uncertain that few
people In the residential districts cared
to venture forth. Hundreds who on
yesterday had paid fancy prloes for
Washington, D. C., March 4.—With
thousands of his countryman bidding
him an affectionate adieu, Theodore
i Roosevelt, the retiring President 6t the
I United States accompanied by. Mrs.
i Roosevelt, took his departure from the
j National Capitol for his Oybter Bay
I home at 3:30 o’clock this afternoon.
As lie was leaving the scene of stren- '
uous activity. Mr. Roosevelt gave every
indication of delight over being reliev
ed of official cares. Rooking some
what tired, hut happy, the former
President was deeply moved by the af
fectionate demonstration in his honor
! while waiting for his train at the sta
| tlon.
“Good bye, and goodluck
1 were his farewell greetings
i thousands who witnessed his d
It was a magnificent ap«-cta.
I the great crowd waved1 hand
I In unison and shouted “Good
dy.”
Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt oc
drawing room on the Pull
“Cly tie."
All the way from the Capla
union station where he arriy*
p. ni., Mr. Roosevelt escort*1
New York county Repuhllcar
tee, was tendered a great ovat
he greatly appreciated. A ba
"Auld Rang Sign." "What's
ter with Teddy?" shouted K
tive Herbert Parsons, of
who headed the escort,
right," answered the crowd
cheers followed. Addressin
cort, Mr. Roosevelt said: "
thank you heartily for esc
down to the station, and I*
to you flow much I appre
courtesy. Good bye and go
all."
Then Mr. Roosevelt, who had bean
preceded to the station by Mrs. Rouse*
veil and Mrs. Nicholas Rongworth,
i held an impromptu reception in the
President’s private room at the depot
All his former cabinet officers, and
! other admiring friends, came there and
bade him farewell. Mr Roosevelt lit
conversation with friends, declared he
was glad to give up his arduous duties.
"My .that was a fine inaugural ad
dress of Mr. Taft’s,’ remarked Mr.
Roosevelt to Senator Root.
“Yes,” responded Mr. Root, "it was
splendid."
grundstand seats remained at home re
gardless of their pecuniary loss.
Presidential Repartee.
When Mr Taft and President Roose
velt met this morning in the brsak
ftt»t room of the White House. Mr.
Taft’s greeting to the man he was so
soon to succeed him was:
"Mr President, even the elements
protest.’*'
"Mr. President-elect." quiokly re
joined Mr. Roosevelt, "I knew there
would be a blissard clear up to the
minute I went out of office."
Notwithstanding the fury of the
storm outside, there was happiness and
cheer inside the White House up to the
moment that Mr. Taft and President
Roosevelt started for the o&pitcl. Vice
President Fairbanks and the entire
membership of President Roosevelt s
cabinet had arrived by a quarter of
ten.
President Roosevelt and Mr. Taft
left the White House at 10:10 a. m.f
on their Journey to the capltol. As he
came out of the front door Mr. Roose
velt bade good-bye to the various of
ficers and attendants who were
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