The San Francisco call., 1909-03-04
House Honors Sherman

WASHINGTON, March s.-The pass
ing Of James s. Sherman OF New York
from the house TO the vice presidency
was made the occasion of a demonstra-
ton in his honor by that body tonight
Shortly before midnight Foster of Yer
mont called attention TO the prospective
change and said he was sure that he
spoke in behalf of the entire member
ship when he said that Mr.. Sherman
would carry with him 10 his new Of
fee the respect. friendship and best
wishes OF the house.
A great cheer went up and there
was general call for the vice presi-
dent elect.
Mr.. Shermans speech was mainly
reminiscent of his 21 years service
IN the house he looked back on that
service, he said, with delight. and he
would leave the house with great re-
luctance and tinge Of sadness.
Taft's Salary Fixed
WASHINGTON, March 3.-The salary
of the president OF the United States
has definitely been fixed at SIS, 600 per
annum, without any additional allow
ances for travelling expenses.
The senate inserted an amendment in
the bill giving the president a salary
OF 500. 600 a year. The house reduced
the amount to $4,000. and the confer
ence on that measure resulted in the
retention Of the house figures.
Anticipating such action, the senate
inserted in the sundry civil bill a pro-
vision appropriating $25,000 for the
=
expenses Late tonight the senate re-
ceded from this amendment. The SEN
ate lost ali Of its other amendments
for increase of salaries for the vice
president. the speaker OF the house. the
supreme court judges, etc.
Stone to Be Door Keeper
WASHINGTON. March. 3.-Thomas Z.
Stone. now chief usher at the White
House viii succeed Major Charles D. A
LOetfler as door keeper to the presi-
House ever since Secretary cortelyou
was secretary 10 the president, and on
a number Of occasions had personal
charge Of the cars on which the presi-
The policemen will be taken away
from the north door of the White
House. which is the residential part Of
In view OF Taft's desire that the en-
trance shall be for friends two negro
footmen who have served at Taft's
home in the past Will replace the two
policemen.
Tone of Japanese Press
TOKYO, March All japanese news
papers issued this morning devote great
space, both in their news and editorial
columns, TO the approaching inaugura-
tiOn Of President William H Taft They
carry numerous lengthy special dis
patches giving full descriptions OF the
preparations made in Washington for
the event.
The Japanese PUBIC Is intensely IN
terested in the ceremonies surrounding &
the Inauguration, as President Taft's
popularity among the japanese govern
ment officials is particularly great.
Editorials in all papers are similar
in tone and tend toward congratula-
tions to President Taft and farewell
greetings to President Roosevelt.
Big Stick From Mexico
Ell PASO. Tex. March S.-An i'm
mense big stick, handsomely carved by
hand and beautifully colored by Mexi-
can decorators. was cleared through
the customs house here today The
stick is gift to President Roosevelt
from the American colony of Chihua-
hua Mex. and carries with it their
wish that President Roosevelt may be
recalled TO Office SO that he may use il.
The stick was addressed TO Theodore
Roosevelt. Retiring President of the
United States" and was forwarded to
washington tonight. The stick is made