The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-20
RETURNS TO
WASHINGTON.
President Roosevelt Again at
National Capital.
Goes From Train Directly to
the White House.
BUSINESS is RESUMED,
Cabinet Meets in Regular Session
at Usual Hour.
Secretary Long is Expected to
Resign In Short Time.
MIR. Cortelyou Will Continue as
Private Secretary.

Washington, Sept. 2o--After a sus-
pension Of three days as a mark Of re-
spect to the dead president, the bust
ness Of the government at Washington
was resumed today. The train bearing
President Roosevelt and the members
Of his cabinet arrived at the Pennsyl-
vania station at $40 O'Clock. and is
minutes later the president entered
the White House, and going at once to
the elevator proceeded to the cabinet
room. where President Mckinley was
wont to do the greater part Of his
work
When the new chief executive reached
the White House he walked briskly TO
the big front door. which swung wide
open to receive him. He spoke pleas
antly to the watchman and other en-
ployes of the mansion and reaching
his Office was Joined almost immedi-
ately BY Secretary Long, who did not
go to Canton to take part in the fu
neral ceremonies. Soon afterward Sen
ator Cullom called to pay his respects.
and following him came Senator Proc
tor, one Of the presidents close per
sonal friends.
Secretary Long informed the presi-
dent as to the condition Of affairs in
his office and was asked as to the work
of the Schley court Of inquiry With
Senator Cullorn President Roosevelt
exchanged pleasant greetings, and was
assured the hearty support of the Ilii-
nois senator. With Senator Proctor
there was similar exchange Of ex-
pressions of good will
The presidents former secretary. Mr.
Loeb, jr., will remain with him, prob
ably as assistant secretary. Mr. Cor
telyou. al the presidents earnest re-
quest win retain his position as his sec
retary.
At II o'clock all Of the members of
the cabinet had arrived at the White
House and soon were seated around
the familiar table. President Roosevelt
occupied a seat at its head ana in the
chair long occupied by his predecessor
1t all seemed strange to these devoted
at the table without him at its head,
and the gloom and the solemnity
which characterized the meeting was
not unbefitting the occasion.
Nearly all of the members of the
present cabinet are quite sure to re
main during Mr.. ROOseve1t'S term, but
it is very probable that Secretary Long
win retire within the next few months.
He feels that he can resign without
embarrassment to Mr.. Roosevelt and
therefore it is thought that within the
next few months he will SIX the presi-
dent to permit him to retire to private
life
The cabinet was in session about an
hour and a half all Of the time being
spent in a general review Of the more
important questions which would oc-
cupy the attention of the new presi-
dent.
All Of the cabinet We're present except
Attorney General Knox who stopped
for a few days in Eittsburg. Each mem
ber explained to the president the poll
cy which had been followed in dealing
with the matters under consideration
and their present status. No new busi-
ness was taken up.
Members subsequently expressed
themselves as having full confidence in
Mr.. RooseveIt's ability to give the
country strong, able and conservative
administration and he win have their
loyal support to the same degree as
they gave it to the late president. 1t is
thought Tuesdays and Fridays viii be
selected by the new chief executive as
cabinet days following in this the pre-
ference Of Mr. Mckinley