The age-herald., 1901-09-21
ROOSEVELT MEETS WITH THE CABINET Long Will Probably Resign in a
 Few Months CORTELY0U IS RETAINED Mir. Loeb, RooseveIt's Former seere- tary, Will Be Retained as Assist ant Secretary to the Presi-
 dent-Work Resumed.
CORTELYOU IS RETAINED

Washington, September 20.-After a sus- pension of three days as mark of re- spect to the dead President, the business of the government at Washington was resumed at o'clock this morning.
 The train bearing President Roosevelt and the members of his cabinet arrived at the Pennsylvania station at 9:25 o'clock and fifteen minutes later the President entered the White House, and going at once to the elevator proceeded to the cab met room, where President Mckinley was wont to do the greater part of his work. When the new executive reached the White House he walked briskly to the big front door, which swung wide open to receive him. He spoke pleasantly as he passed the watchman and other em- ployes of the mansion, and reaching his office was joined almost immediately by Secretary Long, who did not go to Canton to take part In the funeral ceremonies.
 Soon afterward Senator Cullom called to pay his respects and following him came Senator Proctor. one of the Presi- dents closest personal friends.
 Secretary Long informed the President as to the condition of affairs in e,ls of fee and was asked as 10 the work of the Schley court of inquiry.
 With Senator Cullom, President Roose- welt exchanged pleasant greetings and re- ceived the assurance of the hearty sup port of the Illinois Senator. With Senator Proctor there was a similar exchange of expressions of good will.
 Cortelyou Win Remain.
 The Presidents former secretary, MT r. xrvtII aIw,~ l, 1.4.~ .z1. ably as assistant secretary. MT. Cortel. you, at the Presidents earnest request will retain his position as secretary to the President.
 At Il o'clock all 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 It's head and in the chair long oc- cupied by his predecessor. It all seemed strange to those devoted advisors of the dead President to sit at the table without him at It's head, and the gloom and solemnity which characterized the meet ing was not unbefitting the occasion.
 Nearly all of the members of the cabi- net are quite sure to remain during MT. Roosevelt's term. but it Is very probable that Secretary Long will retire within the next few months. He feels that he can resign without embarrassment to MT. Roosevelt, and therefore it Is thought that within the next few months he will ask the President to permit him to re- tire to private life.
 In Session Half Hour. The cabinet was in session about an hour and a half all the time being | spent In a general review of the more | important questions which will require | the attention of the new President | All the members were present except | Attorney General Knox. who stopped for few days in Pittsburg. Each mem- Der explained to the President the pol icy which had been followed in dealing with the matters under consideration and their present status. No new busi- ness was taken up.
 1le members subsequently, expressed themselves as having full confidence in MT Rcosevelts ability to give the coun- try a strong, able and conservative ad- ministration, and he will have their loyal support in the same degree as they gave 1t to the late President. It is thought that Tuesday and Friday will be selected by the new chief executive as cabinet day, following in this the preference of Mir. Mckinley