Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-01-01

SHADOW OF SADNESS PRESENT
Italian Ambassador as Dean Of Dip
lomatic Corp. Present Despite coun-
try's Affliction-WeII Wishes Ex-
tended for Presidents African Trip
All Social Glasses Represented.

Washington, Jan. seldom has
there been a gathering ut the White
House SO fraught with elements of In
terest as that which assembled today
to extend to President Roosevelt wish
es for a happy Now Year. 1t was the
last opportunity of the public to meet
the present chief executive, and it was
distinguished by the attendance OF
diplomatic representatives of nearly
all the nations of the world, officials
from every branch Of the government
and citizens In every walk of life.
A shadow of sadness was cast over
the company by the recent terrible
calamity which has fallen upon the
people whose ambassador was present
as dean of the diplomatic corps and by
the absence of representative OF the
emperor OF China, who is wearing the
badge Of mourning for the late en-
peror and dowager empress OF his
country.
RooseveIt's Good-by Many.
To Roosevelt the occasion was me-
morable beyond any in which he has
participated since his elevation to the
presidency. In the exchanges of SAL
utatfons there were many references to
the events Of his career during the
coming year. when he will face the
dangers of the African wilderness. AS
many of those present have come into
Office during his administration, and
with him will retire to private life
after March 4 next there were abund-
ant subjects for conversation concern
ing the uncertainties Of the new year.
All Classes Participate.
Several hours before the formal re-
ception began at III O'Clock, citizens,
men and y women, representing every
social class, began to assemble in front
|of the beautiful portico of the histor-
lie white mansion. waiting an oppor-
tunity to enter and be presented to
the president. The first greetings of the
day We're extended to President and
Mrs. Roosevelt by the vice president,
members Of the cabinet and their Ia
dies, without the least show of formal
ity These fluctuations were ex-
changed in the private rooms on the
second floor of the mansion.
Sympathy for Baron des Pianches.
j, While the presidential party was
gathering above, there was another as
selnblage in the state dining room on
the first floor. There, in the prescribed
attire their respective courts, were the
diplomatic representatives accredited to
this country. The central figure in this
company was Baron Edmondo Mayor
des Planches. the Italian ambassador.
The greetings extended to him were
characterized by manifestations Of
sorrow over the dire calamity under
which his countrymen have so recently
suffered, rather than the usual salu-
tations attending the first day of the
year. When at the head of the line of
diplomats he passed into the blue room,
the president shook his hand and as
sured him of the sincere sympathy of
,the American people for his stricken
countrymen. Mrs. Roosevelt, also ex-
pressed sympathy.
"Hail to the Chief"
The descent of the presidential party
from the private rooms to the blue
room was one of the most picturesque
features Of the day. AS President and
Mrs. Roosevelt started down the stair
case, followed by others of the receiv-
ing party, the flare of trumpets re-
sounded thruout the mansion. The
marine band in brilliant scarlet uni
forms was stationed in the state hall.
Strains of "Hail to the Chief" greeted
the president as he reached the main
floor and turned to enter the blue
room.
The reception was married by IN
for1nulity The announcement of the
callers was made to the president by
Col Charles S. Bromwell, of the United
States army and to Mrs. Roosevelt by
Capt A. W. Butt, military aide to the
president. Chief Justice Fuller and
the associate justices of the supreme
court of the United States led thee en-
tire Judiciary present, after which
came senators and representatives in
congress Brig. Gen. j. Franklin Bell.
chief Of staff, led the army, which was
very fully represented. The navy also
was well represented. Officials of the
government, representing all the i'm
portant bureaus and various depart
ments, were followed by representa-
tiyes Of various patriotic societies,
which had been given places of honor
in the line.
After the public reception the presi-
dent led the way to the dinner room,
where refreshments were served
TEN MORE SALOON SUITS.