The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-15
ROOSEVELT
IN 81 SUIT
OF CLOTHES

London, Aug. 15.-The London World,
I'm its celebrities at Home" publishes
an interview with Robert j. Wynne. the
American consul-general. held in the
consulate general. ST. Helen's place E. c.
Here is part OF IT.
Though London city men were swell
tering In black coats and tweed trousers.
the consul-generai OF the United States
looked. and probably was. as cool as a
cucumber in a light suit OF holland.
"In America we dress according to the
weather" said Mr.. Wynne. as he gave
me lions grip. "I guess you English
dress according TO the fashion. Well
Portable"
He looked down at his cool suit with
a smile OF remniscence
"The last time l saw President Roose-
welt l wore these same clothes. 1t was
at the White House at Washington. and
OF course the suit was little free and
easy for an official visit. So / apollo
glzed.
- Mr. President I said, 4 must make
my excuses for appearing before such a
great person as yourself. and on such an
important occasion. in an outfit that cost
S. The president stared at me and then
seized my arm.
How much did you say? he asked.
"'six dollars. Mr., President.
"He burst out laughing.
We'll. / have beaten you,' he cried;
I am nearer 10 the people than you are.
This suit of mine cost me only 81!
''I dare say some English people would
be surprised 20 learn that the president
OF the United States should condescend
TO a "a SUIT"
The london World records that Mr..
Wynne got IAN invaluable training In
letters and life on the Cincinnati Gazette
the same paper upon which the present
American ambassador was also trained" "
and then quotes the consul-general on
American newspapers and newspaper
men:
There are very close relations between
the press and the government in the
United States" said Mr.. Wynne. 1T
Is recognized that newspaper men have
opportunities for studying men and mat
ters which few other careers can offer.
They have also a close and inside knowl-
edge OF public affairs and high reputa-
ton for tact. intelligence and professional
honor so that the government is. never
afraid that any information they may
give will be abused.
There are black sheep. OF course. and
certain journals which are marked down
for their INSCRIPTIONS and dishonest
policy; but tle former are quickly fired
out by their own professional colleagues.
and the latter are never allowed Into
the counsels OF the government The
higher ranks OF American journalism are
filled by men Of more than average char
acter and ability because II Is recognized
that the newspaper world offers great
career 10 a man OF talent and integrity
LAS you probably know, many high
diplomatic and official posts have been
recruited from the press. II is great
lifel IL had six sons / would not wish
anything better or them than to sc
through the school OF humanity. Ameri-
can journalists are proud OF their pro-
fession, and they have good social
status At the dinners OF the Gridiron
club ministers, ambassadors and govern
ment officials are glad 70 be the guests
of Journalists. They do not go there
TO make long speeches-no one may speak
longer than FIVE minutes-or in spirit
Of condescension, but for the sake OF the
Sood-fellowship and good conversation