Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-11-22
PRESIDENT IS AT HIS DESK
Begins to Dispose of the Mass of Accumu-
lated Business.
TO PUT FINISHING TOUCHES ON MESSAGE
nent IL About Completed, hut
3ing Some Portions Presi-
Wishes to Consult Repub-
hcRn Leaders in Congress.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-President
Roosevelt arrived here at O'Clock this
morning over the Southern railroad. A
little crowd was at the station to welcome
his return. AS he left the train he shook
hands with the engineer and fremen and
thanked them for the safe run they had
made. The president and Secretary Cor
telyou were driven direct to the White
House
Before 10 o'clock this morning the presi-
dent reached his office in the executive
building. He began at once to dispose Of
mass Of business which had accumulated
during his absence.
Prior to the meeting of the cabinet,
which had been called for IL o'clock, the
president found time to hold brief inter-
views with Senators Burrows OF Michigan,
Scott Of West Virginia and Lodge of
Massachusetts,.
During the next four or FIVE days. as
opportunity may offer, the president will
put the finishing touches upon his annual
message to congress. 1t Is understood that
the message will be sent to congress on the
second day of the approaching session,
| Tuesday, December 2, owing to the fact
| that deaths of members of both houses
have occurred during the recess, which
will necessitate an adjournment on Mon
| day.
| The document is almost completed, but
some points OF II are yet to be written
finally and the whole revised.
During the early days of next week the
president will consult on parts OF his
message with republican leaders in con-
gress.
Cabinet Members All Present.
Every member of the cabinet was present
at today's meeting. 1t was comparatively
| brief, lasting only about an hour. At Its
| conclusion 1t was stated that no business
of serious consequence was transacted, al
| though some subjects OF Importance were
considered briefly.
Secretary Hay brought with him some
documents relating to the status Of nego-
cations pending with Colombia with respect
to the Panama canal treaty. He reported
| the status of the negotiations, and 1t IL
stated that the president will not be able
! to say in his message that he is ready tC
submit to congress a treaty with Colombis
in accordance with the spooner act.
Some portion OF the presidents forthcom
ing message to congress were considered
but as the features of the document con
eerning which any difference of opinion
might arise have not been prepared def
| ulttiys anu Will not DC until lue pIeSiueu
shall have had time to further discuss then
with the leaders in both branches OF con
gress, little respecting the message wal
accomplished.
7 Secretary Root remained with the presi
dent for a time after the other member
had left the executive offices. 1t is know
that they discussed matters relating to tn,
War department.
COnfers with Both Sides.
Several of the leaders in both branche
Of congress have been invited by the presi
dent to call on him at the executive office
next Monday. He will discuss with then
the features of his forthcoming messag
relating 10 trusts and the tariff. The presi
dent hopes, as a result of his conference
with republican leaders to facilitate tn
work OF the approaching session and paw,
the way for a reconciliation of difference
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