The Washington herald., 1909-03-22
PRESIDENT TAFT
LEADS A PARADE
Executive Followed as He
Goes to Church.
PASsERS-BY ARE INTERESTED
Supposedly Quiet Sunday Made
Unique by Attention Paid to Chief
observation-disclosures SaIuteH of Aft
er1OOn PHrHdcrs-Rev. DIR. Pierce
Speaks on "The Holy SpirIt.p

President Taft adhered strictly 10 the
programme set for himself several sun
days ago, and spent yesterday in his
usual quiet manner.
Followed by a number Of self-appoint-
ed guardians, he went to church in the
morning. and in the afternoon went for
a ride with Gen. Clarence r. Edwards
and Capt. Archibald Butt
Evidently glad to enjoy the opportunity
of getting a few hours rest. he remained
indoors for the evening and retired early
Mrs. Taft arrived home from New York
at { o'clock
Led Parade.
For the first time since his inaugura-
ton the President led a parade through
The streets When on his way 10 church
st II o'clock a score or more persons
trailed behind and many of the escort
followed him into All Souls Church.
The crowds that had assembled on the
outside during the service insisted on
keeping In his wake on the return trip.
Those who caught the new Executives
eye raised their hats and the loyal "citi-
zenesses' who helped swell the escort
smiled.
Further than this his unique experience
was unruffled by any demonstrations.
Wearing his frock coat and high hat,
the President attracted the attention of
the passers-by just as he emerged from
the main door Of the Executive Mansion.
Among the Paraders.
on the two preceding Sundays his escort
comprised two Secret Service men. and
the attention shown him yesterday made
the otherwise quiet Presidential Sunday
unique Among the paraders were many
frock-coated and swagger- looking per
sonages, who kept with the procession
on its return trip until the White House
gates were reached. There two policemen
blocked the way.
A number of people were on the street
IN front OF the Executive Mansion when
the President and his two aids again
appeared in the afternoon This time he
was booted and spurred, but even this
disguise failed 20 hide his identity.
He was continually returning the Sa-
lutes Of the Sunday afternoon psraders
until the city limits were reached, and
he cantered through Rock Creek Park
until after dark
enjoyed sunshine.
That ne was delighted with the sprinr
sunshine and weather was evident. for
he beamed right and left on his way to
and from church It was remarked BY
several who marched in the van OF the
procession. Mr.. Taft doesn't walk near
20 fast as Roosevelt did"
The President listened attentivelv yes
-erday TO Rev. Dr. Pierce. his pastor
who spoke on The Holy Spirit"
Choosing his text from the Book OF
Acts. DR. Pierce quoted did We receive
ihe Holy Spirit when We believed? And
hey said We have not so much as heard
That there is a Holy Spirit
Greater Than Deeds.
These members OF the Church 2,
Ephesus were not sinners above all the
world" said the pastor. They simply
lid not see that there is something great
er than the deeds Of religion. namely. the
spirit that prompts and produces those
leeds. Scientific discovery is great. but
the scientific spirit is greater. Artistic
skill is great. but the artistic spirit IS
greater.
1T is practically so in the religious
life The ethical life is essential b1lt
he ethical life is fed and strengthene I
by the ethical spirit. Besides the re-
solve 10 live the good life we need The.
.ove Of goodness, beside the pndeavor 10
oe just we need the passion for Justice.
beside the desire 10 live the religious life
we must love the spirit of religion
May Call Trip on.
Unless the President changes his pres-
mt plans, he viii not visit the Pacific
Coast next summer. but may go as far
west as Denver, where the annual en-
campment Of the Grand Army of the
Republic is To be held in August.
Mr. Taft had expected to visit the
west coast and to attend the Alaska
Fukon-Pacific Exposition at Seattle. The
President has concluded that he cannot
afford the expense. He thinks that II
would be necessary % take with him a
-ather large party. including secretaries
and stenographers. who must necessarily.
accompany him during so long an an
sence from the Capital, and he IS unvyiIl-
ing that his party should accent private
hospitality There Is 10 be no deadhaa6-
lsm during the present administration
President Taft has determined that when
ne travels he VIII not accept private en-
tertainment. but viii pay his own wav
and the expenses Of the members Of his
party.
The Presidents salary was increase
by act Of the last Congress. but the So. .
900 appropriation for travelling EXPENSES
was not renewed