New-York tribune., 1903-07-11
PRESIDENT HOME AGAIN.
Message from King Edzcard-Sec-
retary Root Expected Soon.

Oyster Bay, July 10 (SpeciaD-The President
and Mrs. Roosevelt returned to Oyster Bay on
board the Sylph tonight, after a visit to John
Burroughs. the author naturalist who accom-
panied the President on his Western trip at his
home, Slabsides, at West Park. Soon after y
o'clock the lights of the steam yacht were spied
in the harbor. Soon the Sylph's launches were
seen swung from the davits, and in few min
utes the Presidents launch reached Mrs. ].
West Roosevet's pier outside the village proper,
where the President and Mrs. Roosevelt de-
barked, just twenty-nine hours after they left
this village for a cruise up the Hudson last
night
Carriages were In waiting, and the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt went at a snalt pace up
to Sycamore HILL arriving at the house at 12;15
a m. They would say nothing about the trip
except that they had a very pleasant voyage.
While official announcement has yet been
made by Secretary Loeb, who dislikes to antici-
pate too far ahead the arrival of visitors. it is
expected that Elinu Root viii be the guest Of
President Roosevelt at Sycamore Hill early
next week, possibly on Monday. 1t is under
stood that the Secretary of War is desirous of
comforting with the President concerning GER
tain army affairs, including the probable pro-
motion of Brigadier General Leonard Wood to
a major generalship. well as various other
promotions. Russian and other questions which
claiming the attention of the admin
istration, 1t is said will also be discussed in
the course of the visit Of Secretary Root, upon
whose judgment as is well known. the Chief
Magistrate places considerable reliance.
Among guests expected at Sycamore to-1nor-
row will be Senator Kean, whose mission it is
understood. will be to persuade the President to
visit in the week of July % Sea Girt N. J.. as he
did last year.
The following cable dispatch. sent to President
Roosevelt by King Edward while at the state
dinner given last night by the King at Buck
ingham Palace London. in honor of Rear Ad-
miral COtton's squadron. was received here to-
day:
London July g.
The President oyster Bay. n. Y
I have the great pleasure in entertaining Ad-
miraI Cotton and the captains of his squadron
and have just proposed your health with every
EDWARD r
a reply to this message will be cabled by the
President tomorrow.
While the incoming mail of every day brings
invitations for the President TO attend recep-
tions. country fairs baby shows and other af-
fairs Of a public or semi-public character, it is
understood that few of these will be accepted.
The President INTENDS 10 take the fullest ad-
vantage possible under the circumstances Of his
present vacation, as the forthcoming campaign
Will allow of little leisure in the summer of
1SO4 Unless ne SnOul0 declde 10 WISH sea Cilrt,
the Presidents next public appearance, as an
nounced to date. viii be made here on July 26,
when he will attend the open air celebration of
the Holy Name societies of Long Island. This
and witnessing August 20 the opening con-
test of the international yacht races, the review
and inspection of oyster Bay on August 20 of
the combined North Atlantic and coast defence
squadrons and a trip to Syracuse Labor
Day. on the occasion OF the New-YOrk State
Fair, comprise practically the list of engage
ments.
Secretary and Mrs. Loeb leave tomorrow for
Lake George, where Mr.. Loeb will spend several
weeks vacation, dividing his time between Lake
George and his old home in Albany. In Mr.
LOebs absence Assistant Secretary Benjamin F.