Middletown transcript., 1904-11-19
WASHINGTON LETTER
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Nov. 18th 1904.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Nov. 18th 1904.
THERE are three roses on the Roose
welt coat of arms. They are not
displayed as symbols OF secrecy as was
the custom with the ancients, for no man
is more outspoken and above board than
the President. The day after the elec-
ton the leading business men of WASH
ington thronged the White House to
congratulate its. occupant, and each of
them brought rose, until Mr.. Roosevelt
found his arms full-just four years ago
great punches of carnations we're given to
President Mckinley. Among the callers
on Wednesday was the aged. widow of
Gen. Anderson, of Fort Sumter fame,
with big bunch of the heraldic flowers
in her hands. The President hastened
to her carriage to save her the trouble of
alighting. The contrast between the two
was worthy Of note. Mr.. Roosevelt
could hardly have been more than two
years of age when the husband of this
woman was heroically defending the fort
under his command. When your corres-
pondent first made the acquaintance OF
Mrs. Gen. Anderson, she was a guest at
Cranston's famous New York Hotel,
which was long since disappeared from
Broadway in the great city. Then she
was handsome, vivacious and in the full
vigor of middle life, with dark hair and
eyes. Now she is gray, wan and feeble.
These little home incidents show in what
estimation the President is held by his
neighbors.
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The kilograms of congratulation which |
have been pouring into the White TTonse
over ten thousand in number, are stacked |
up in piles two feet high. The one
which the President says touched him
the most came from the widow of Presi.
dent Mckinley. The most remarkable |
telegram was from the Emperor of Ger
many. The first message of congratula-
tion to arrive as early as half past eight
o'clock, came from Judge Parker! The
news of the Roosevelt landslide came
first to the Presidents ears from one of
his sons while he was at dinner. The
boy had been watching for the returns in |
the Executive offices; he outran the mes
senger and burst into the dining-room
with, Pop! You've carried New York
by a big majorityl',
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Everywhere in Washington folks are
asking each other how it happened? All
admit that the Presidents personality
was one of the most potent factors in
winning the election. He impresses all
whom he comes in contact, as being
sincere, honest, purposeful, resourseful 1
and intelligent as we'll as gentlemanIy.
Besides these characteristics, he has the
courage of his convictions, and no man
needs it more than the President Of the
United Staies., The day after the elec- +
ton flags were displayed from private
houses in all parts of the city; general |
feeling of relief was experienced that the
great contest has passed peacefully away
without disturbing business ON embitter-
ing sections. The, coming inauguration
is now talked about, and 1t is admitted
that it will be one @of the largest9and
most impressive ever seen in Washington.
Word comes from Cleveland, Ohio, of
the purpose of regiment in that city to
and your correspondent learns
that a regiment from Bostons which
participated in the September ManassaE
will leave on special train
March lstsi 1905 for~this city. F. \ t.
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1t is too early yet to speak advisedly of 9
forthcoming changes in the Executive
branch OF the Government. There is no
hurry as everything is running smoothly, +
and the President can bide his time, be-
ing master of ,sthe situation. Because
Chief Justice Fuller will reach the retir- !
ng ago of 72 years next March, enablipgA =
nini, 70 receive a.pension;of 10000 if is F.
assumed That hesw resign, and then it
8 pointed out that Secretary Taft will be
made Chief Justice. Messrs. Hay, Nor.
;ons Wilson, and Metcalf will probably i
'etain their portfolios but it is thought q
hat Secretaries Shaw. and Hitchcock 4
nay wish to resign for the purpose of at 7
ending to private business. If all these
libgs happen, there will be places Z,
'Boirghfor Mr.. Coflelyou without display .,
pg Mr.. Wynne, the Postmaster General. 7
The President will have the War, the .
treasury and the Interior vacancies at
lis disposal. But no one can exactly !,
orecast the future, not even, the weather Il
man,. .-'t: iS: f}
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Socially the season has opened at the D
White. House with uncommon interest
nd brilliancy. Dinners were given
thursday and Friday evenings in honor
t Mr.. John Morley, the eminent English