Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-04-08

The President is now on journey 10
which that much overworked word
unique" may he applied not maptIy
lie left Washington Wednesday for a
trip which viii continue for sixty-six
days, and during which he will visit
twenty-five States and cover a distance
of 1000 miles Chicago was his first
stop. ing place, and from O'Clock Thurs
day morning until midnight he was oe-
cupied in way not only typical os the
western metroro oils. but peculiarly adapt
ed to the Presidents idea of strenuous
diving. 1t is expected that during this
remarkable Journey the President will
deliver seyerad addresses on matters of
the highest Importance. as well as many
minor speeches suited 10 localities where
he has agreed 10 take part in certain
ceremonies.
As the special train pulled ont of the
Pennsylvania station in Washington
Wednesday morning the President stood
on the platform of his private ear tip
ping his hat and smiling in response 10
the enthusiastic cheers of hundreds of
admirers and personal friends.
As early as S O'Clock crowd began
to gather at Re White House to witness
the Presidents departure. As he enter
ed his carriage to drive to the station
the men made the historic grounds echo
with cheers. while women waved their
handkerchiefs and many Of them their
hats.
Precautions for His Safety.
The Pennsylvania station and plat
forms were crowded with people anxious
to extend 10 the chief magistrate their
good wishes for Il safe and successful
journey. Notable precautions were TAX
Ell to insure the safety Of the President.
The police arrangements We're under the
personal supervision of Commissioner
West and Chief Sylvester Uniformed
officers, headquarters detectives, plain
clothes men and secret service operatives
surrounded the President and covered
every point
As President Roosevelt alighted from
his carriage he was Joined by Secretary
Hitchcock and they walked down the
station platform arm in arm, the Presi-
dent stopping now and then TO greet per-
sonal friends. He was attired in a black
getaway coat dark striped trousers and
wore black felt hat He was in the
ly to friends of the trip ON which he was
about to start.
The most notable incident connected
with the Presidents departure arose out
of the presence at the station of Baron
Speck Won Sternburg the German min
lister. He was the only member of the
diplomatic corps who went to the depot
to see the Pre- idenf off ana the Presi-
dent greeted him most cordially. telling
him that he greatly appreciated tive cour-
tesy.
Cabinet Members at Station.
No member Of the Presidents imme-
date family, except his sister, Mrs.
Cowles. was al the station. Mrs. Roose-
welt and the young children being down
the Chesapeake bay on the MayfloWer
and Miss Alice being in Porto Rico. Sew
eral members Of the cabinet. including
Secretaries Cortelyou, Wilson and Hitch
cock, We're present. The President and
Secretary CortelyOu chatted several min
utes, the President expressing his regret
that the Secretary was not to accompany
him. Other members Of the cabinet had
taken their formal leave of the President
at the White House. Among other no
table people who were at the station to
see the President depart were Assist
ant Secretary Of State Ioomis, Col.
Theodore A. Bingham and Capt w. S.
Cowles, respectively the Presidents mill
tary and naval aids; Second Assistant
Postmaster General Shallenberger and
District Commissioner West.
In addition to those officially designat-
ed as members of the Presidents party
three secret service mon and two most
office inspectors accompanied the Presi-
dent as a personal bodyguard. The jour
ney as planned will occupy nine weeks
and three days and the party will travel
a little more thIn $4,000 miles.