The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1901-09-27
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moved FroM White House.
Washington. Sept. 22.-'I am glad
to be the president OF the United
States and not of any section. don't
care for sections or sectional lines.
When | was governor OF New York |
Twas told could make four appoint
ments In the army. When ! sent In
the names there were three from the
south and the other from New YORK.
They were brave men. who deserved
recognition for services In the Spanish
war, and it did not matter what states
they were from"
President Roosevelt made this EN-,
phatic declaration to Senator Prltch'
ard OF North Carolina and Representa-
tive Krutz OF North Carolina and Rep
|resentative Gibson OF Tennessee. who
called upon him at the White House
The south win support you most
heartily" Senator Pritchard had said.
speaking for all three OF the southern
uen 1.-The democratic newspapers
are predicting good for you and OF
you, and the feeling OF all the people
for you. irrespective OF party. Is most
kindly"
The president talked in the same
vein to Senator Money OF Mississippi
when the latter called.
Senator Quesada and General M
nex. governor Of Havana province.
both members OF the Cuban eonstitu'
tional convention. called to pay their
respects. They talked briefly with the
president about Cuban Affairs. Gen
erai Leonard Wood. governor general
of Cuba. was present during the In
tervfew.
Representative Livingston OF G.or
gia was especially pleased with his
reception. The Georgia representa-
tive had congratulated the president.
had expressed the hope that his ad
nc Inistration would be success. and
had informed him that as a southern
man and a Georgian he would con
tribute everything In his power TO
that end. The president replied that
Il would be- his aim 10 be the press'
lent OF the whole people. without re-
gard to geographical lines or class dis
,inctfons. that II was the welfare Of
Ill which he should seek 10 promote.
The president walked Early 10 the
White House from the residence OF hsa
Commander cowler Of
he navy. arriving shortly before $50
''clock. Secretary Hay and Secretary
;age came almost upon his heels. and
aw the president for few minutes In
he cabinet room.
The doors OF the White House we're
iosed TO the public. but admission.
4 course. was accorded 10 those who
esired to see the president personally
nd within an hour score OF men.
romlnent In public life. had called TO
ay their respects and to extend theft
God wishes for. successful adminI
tration Among them were Senators
colt and Elkins Of West Virginia.
enAtors Prftchard of North Carolina.
sillard OF Nebraska and Burton of
.ansas. and Representatives Heat.
ole MccIeary and Stephens Of Min.
esots. Gibson OF Tenncssse. Living.
Ton Of Georgia and DAYTON of West
irginia. All were delighted with the
sception accorded them.
Senators EIkIns and Scott congra'u.
ted the president upon the decision
G had made when he took the oath
Office.
THAT simple declaration said SEN
or Scott. Immediately restored con.
fence in the business world"
To the Minnesota representatives
10 president recalled the fact that II
as In their state that he Ind made
= last public utterances MS vice presi.
mt. and In his confession of faith.
he characterized Il. be committed
mself to the policy of Mckinley. to
hich he pledged his adherence on
Stunning the responsibilities Of his
ice at Buffalo.
The president returned to the White
ouse about o'clock. but saw no
Hers during the hour he remained
ere.
Secretary Cortelyou was buslly on.
ged In collecting the papers Of the
te president. and Mrs. McKinley's
aid was In the private apartments
the White House, packing the per.
nal effects Of her mistress. All the
rsona1 property Of the late presi.
Mt and Mrs. Mckinley win be re.
wed from the White House early
IS week and upon the return Of Mrs.
oseyeit from Oyster Bay the presi.
ut and his family will take up their
'idence In the executive mansion.f