The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-03-01
THREE DAYS MORE
FOR CITIZEN TAFT
Now Enjoying Respite Before
Inauguration.
SUNDAY a STRENUOUS DAY
Holds Conference with President,
Discusses Affairs with Congress-
men, aad Is Guest Rt Reception
and at Senator HaIe's Luncheon.
Son and Daughter Arrive To-day.

Il is a luxury to be a private citizen
Of this republic William Howard Taft
says so. He has three days more in
which TO enjoy this luxury. and he hopes
to spend the precious hours as mis- own.
A nation, greedy OF HIS time, viii make
certain demands upon him before March
Z, but citizen Taft. who always has been
a glutton for work, wants 10 relax just
a bit. TO have a certain expansive leisure
IN the bosom OF his family
Three days Of grace before a four
years run in the Presidential harness
are hts The calm and peace they prom
Use him are exquisite. for the great white
light which beats about the throne Is
not to be contemplated by even a strong
man without d reEretfgl farewell 20 hts
privacy.
Three DAYS Of the simple life before
the Prssidency-and the Presidency with
a tradition Of strenuosity more or less
firmly established.
Children Come To-day.
His children come 20 Washington TO-
day. Robert. a senior OF Yale; Miss
Helen. a student az Bryn Mawr. and
Charlie Will all be with Mr.. and Mrs.
Taft az the Boardman residence, in P
street. They VIII remain for two or
three days IN the White House after the
Inauguration.
The President-eiect has no set plans
for to-day. and has as yet made no ar
rsngement for a visit TO the White House
He VIII spend his time in putting the
finishing touches or his inaugural Rd-
dress. and in receiving few friends and
visitors. No social plans have been made
for him
Mr.. Taft saw President Roosevelt yes
terday directly after attending services IN
All Souls Church. He arrived at the
White House IN his big, white motor car
almost simultaneously with the President.
The latter walked home from church, as
Is his custom. Mr.. Taft Is now engaged
IN the process Of famiIiarizing Washing
tonians with the automobile as the off,
cial White House vehicle
The President and Presldent-elect i'm
launched into a discussion OK
certain features OF the lstter's inaugural
There are TWO OF three para
graphs relating to foreign relations. which
were particularly considered They are
believed 10 be vital by the cautious Presi-
dent-elect.
Il Is said that as a result OF the con-
ference the address VII be considerably
shortened. in view OF the exigeneies OF
the situation NJ Taft said It contained
about 5000 words and esti-
mated that II would take about thirty-five
minutes 10 read IL.
The White House lawn was packed with
people as soon as the magic word passed
that Mr. Taft was within. The crowd
was driven back from the entrance to
the executive Offices. and later grew 20
such proportions the police decided to
clear the grounds.
The PTesident-elect and Mrs. Taft took
luncheon az the residence Of Senator
Eugene Hale. OF Maine Miss Mabel
BOardman was also a guest. At the
8oardnan residence in the afternoon. Mr..
Taft received Senator Kittredge. OF South
Dakota; Senator Hopkins. OF Illinois:
Overstreet and lands, OF
Indiana. and Stephen r. White. who was
1ne Of the leading spirits IN the erection
IF the martyrs monument in Brooklyn, at
which Dir. Taft made the dediestory ad- !
iress some months ago.
Mann Bill Discussed.
Mr. Taft told Senator Rittredge that he |
would Ike to have The Mann bill. relat- |
ng 10 the government Of the Canal Zone. |
passed before the session ends. This bill
II fleet makes Congress responsible for |
What the Executive Is now doing IN the /
governing OF the Canal Zone. Senator |
.Iittredge told Mr., Taft he was doubtful /
Z there was time TO get the bill through. |
Representatives Overstreet and lands /
isked for Mr.. Tsffs aid 20 get the post
lflcs subsidy bill through AT this session. /
This bill proyides for subsidy for four I
cen and sixteen knot vessels carrying
nail over new routes in South American /
md Pacific waters. The President-elect l
ave his approval TO the bill.
In receiving the newspaper men IN the /
afternoon, Mr.. Taft made It plain that he /
lad not vet considered foreign appoint
neuLs. He viii rot take them I'D until
le s inaugurated and has the business
4 the special session we'll under way.
Ie was emphatic on this point
Miss Helen Taft VIII not remain at the
White House beyond Saturday or Sun
lay. and will return 10 her studies at
5ryn Mavr, without any social festiv- /
ties. She viii return In tie Easter vaca-
ion FOR a ten days stay, and at this
the viii make her bow 70 the social
world as the leader OF the CapitaTs
-ounger set
Robert Taft VIII also be az home from
Tale IN this period. and enter upon his
ociai career az the White House.
7either Robert Taft nor Miss Helen Taft
re as well known 70 Washington society /.
s their fathers residence in this city
you'd Indicate. because both have been
[ boarding school for several years.
Il is believed Mr. Taft viii receive
'harles Nagel. OF st. Louis. No. who is
lated for the position OF Secretary Of
commerce and Labor. to-day Mr.. and