The Washington herald., 1908-03-22

The special message Of the President.
the major part Of which was put in writ
iug several days ago, but which has been
modified from time 10 time. VIII be sent
10 Congress early next week. The es-
tablished fact that the message VIII be
moderate In tone is due to two principal
causes.
Influential leaders OF Senate and House
have pleaded with The President for
peace on the eve OF the national political
campaign. Roosevelt has been made ID
see the danger which will threaten Re-
publican supremacy in case OF further
radical agitation by the Executive.
West Urges Conservatism.
The second cause Of the decision 10
make the message mild was due ap-
parently 10 the appearance in Washing
ton Friday OF several Western business
men. who came for the purpose Of beg
ging the President TO consider soberly
the needs or Inc present business and
financial situation.
This delegation consisted Of eight men.
representing large businesses in Chicago,
St Louis. and Kansas City. and affiliated
with chambers Of commerce and boards
Of trade IN those cities. They met the
President by appointment at the White
House Friday night and a subcommittee
of this delegation called at the Presi-
dents Office yesterday.
The Western business men used honey
and not vinegar when they went 70 the
White House. They did not conceal their
anxiety. however. over present condi-
tions
After praising the President for the
moral upIift alleged TO have been ex-
perienced through Roosevelt policies, they
begged the President 10 adjust his
Executive actions 10 the requirement Of
this period OF business timidity" They
asked that he consider with extreme
patience" present business conditions.
Ask Measures Of Relief.
They spoke 10 the President with much
feeling in regard 10 the unprecedented
prosperity which was so seriously i'm
paired by the recent panic. While not
charging the consequences 10 the Presi-
dent. they begged him TO communicate 20
Congress his views in regard TO measures
Of relief
The plea was distinctly for a moderate
message Between The lines Of the formal
communication 10 The President IS plainly
10 be read The known desire Of the West
ern business men that there be no more
Utterauces -of extreme radicalism
peace i'm the business world, just as the
leaders in Congress nave been impressing
upon the President the desirability OF
peace in the political world
In reply 70 the formal address presented
10 him by the business men. the President
said he would send communication 10
Congress next week.
White House Statement.
The address. as given out az the White
House. with an Introductory sentence
from the President. follows.
AZ a conference with the President. held AZ -ba
White House last evening the following representa-
tlves 81 commercial bodies uf the Middle West were
present. Richard &. Hail. chairman. president Chi
cago ASSOCIATION o. Commerce; J. Y Fa7reu IT.
memrer nf the Chicago Association ~ Cou,urr-a.
Charles H. Walker. member - the Chicago Associs-
tion Of Commerce; James y. Sith. PRECEDENT St
LOUIS Business Mons Lesgle. Festus J. Wade d
executive committee Of - Leafs Rrsiness Mems
League. H. r. Topping. president u ihe kansas
Cts Commercial Club. {. 3. Parker. cx-presiGeut
KauSSs City Commercial Club and r. n ClenJeu-
ning, secretary Kansas City Commercial Club.
The following address was presented to
the President and there was a full ex-
preston Of views on the part OF the Pres
ident and the committee.
Nr. Precedent; The organizations We represent
have membership Of about SO tsisnsss ue-i-eor-
unTariOns firms rnd individuals punacpf IN he A.
TeioImeut of the agricultural resOurces and he
manufacturing. commercial and financial interests
Ct the Middle West. In the pursuit Of our rar1osis
lines q business we cone in contact With slnlost
erery portion Of ehe country. bu, espeoaIiy Of tbs
Mississippi
We never we're In a more prosperous condition
than pTi0r TO the panic Of last fall Our labor vas
all employed. cur capital DToftabiy invested IN A
short feiod :hese conditions have changed Certain
lines Of business almost s,agnant, brought a5o1t
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