Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1901-03-14
TEDDY AS VICE PRESIDENT


attracts. His breezy, bustling way,
his unconventional efforts to, harness
himself in his position, and his pub
bling enthusiasm all appeal to the Wis
itor. SHOW us Teddy Roosevelt"
say the strangers to the guides. He
occupies the center of the stage.
Accustomed to the calcium light of
publicity. the vice president bears
himself with dignity in his new posi-
ton. Of course he makes mistakes.
Who wouldn't? But the beauty of it
is that he at once Acknowledges that
they are mistakes and is careful that
they are not repeated. , He is so anx-
ious to do just what the senate thinks
he oughL to do, and so sincere in his
desire to be thoroughly impartial and
friendly, that the senators are already
predicting for him much success.
: The first motion which Mr.. Roose-
welt submitted to the senate was Of
fered by Senator Hoar, and proposed
that the senate should proceed to the
consideration Of executive business.
With a bow MI. Roosevelt turned
toward the republican side. sAll who
LIE in favor will say aye" he said.
Then, with another bow, he leaned
toward the democratic side. "All
who are. opposed viii say no." he re-
marked.
All the democrats noticed the dis
tinetion. -" .,.s p
Oh, Mr.. President" said Senator
Money to him afterward, you mustn't
think that the democratic side votes
in the negative all the time" :
When Roosevelt first presided over
the senate he spoke with a still, small
voice that was hardly audible. across
the chamber. It. was as gentle as
the whispering zephyr.
sf2sMr. President" remarked Foraker,
meeting Mr.. Roosevelt in the corridor,
you talk just a little bit too low"
The next day there was a revolu-
ton, a transformation. The vice
presidents voice resounded through
the senate chamber like an explosion
OF a 13-inch gun. It woke the echoes
in the galleries and reverberated out
through the corridors until it went
rolling down the avenues OF time.
Mr.. President said Senator Lodge
to Mr.. Roosevelt as they passed each
other In the corridor, 'syou talk just a
little bit too loud" f.,
Roosevelt threw up both hands.
Without saying a word he disappeared
in his private office. h. vx
The chaplain of the senate is blind.
The first day Of the new senate he
stood at his accustomed place, seeing
nothing, but keenly alive for the sig
nal which should start him upon his
prayer. Il
When all was ready the vice presi-
dent waved his hand in the direction
CT the chaplain. There was no re-
Spouse, Roosevelt waited a moment
ID uncertainty. 5ss ,. ~, .
He blind" whispered the clerk.
The chaplain will offer prayer" an
nounced Mr.. Roosevelt, and with this
satisfactory cue, the blind preacher
began to address the throne Of grace.
It wa MI. tHoar who offered the
resolution for the appointment Of a
committee to wait upon the president
and inform him that the senate was
ready to adjourn, When the resolu-
ton was adopted Mr., Roosevelt APP
pointed Senators Allison and Cock
rel as the committee a
Mr.. Allison shifted uneasily. 4
think he said that some other sen
ater ought to be appointed
Then the chair will name the sen
ator from Rhode Island MIR. Adrich,' 7
announced the vice president
Mr. Aidrich shook his head and
went through All manner OF panto-
mime to indicate TO Mr.. Roosevelt
that MI. Hoar, $ the mover OF the
resolution, vas entitledsto that honor
It took the president some min
mites to appreciate Mr.. A1drich's fran
tie gestures, but when he finally un-
aarstood their meaning, and named
MI Hoars everybody in the senate
laughed.
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The city election Is near at hand
and IT will pc well for all business
nDen and taxpayers III take enough
interest ii their own welfare to. pay
little attention To this matte. The
Election Of MAYOR has sort o. gone bJ
S5efaaf1f fer tIIe last MI vearS--i1fS rfTs.