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mud member of his secret service
guard. who had undertaken to make
the trip on a motorcycle.
The Oregon delegation in congress
called on Taft today with reference
to federal judgeship.
Taft gave hearty handclasp to-
night to more than a score of the coun-
try's most handsome and gallant citi-
zens.' SO reckoned because the quail
fications We're prescribed before their
appointment as aides to the floor COM
mittee of the inaugural ball.
The aides, who represent practically
every state. were guests of honor at a
dinner given by Thomas F. Walsh. vice
chairman of the committee. and the
function was one of the most notable
Of the preinauguration events.
Last Cabinet Dinner
WASHINGTON. March 2.-The last
cabinet dinner which President Roose-
welt will attend was given tonight
at the home of Secretary and Mrs.
Straus
In addition to the president and Mrs.
Roosevelt there were present Governor
and Mrs. Hughes of New York, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. j. Sloat Fassett of
New York. Representative and Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth, Secretary Loeb,
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Shaw, Mr.. and Mrs.
Percy Straus. Mrs. Hochstader and Mrs.
Ko1,r7S ,IJ r,f Na-,, vo~lx. :, +;,,a
Littaur and Mr.. Pritchard.
Former Queen Lilioukalani of Hawaii
was among those who paid farewell
call of respect on the president to-
day. She was presented by her rela-
tive, Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole,
delegate to congress from that terri
tory The former queen gave to the
president a new book, written by her.
entitled Hawaii, by Hawaii's Queen"
Band for Roosevelt
NEW YORK, March 2.-various po-
litical organizations will go to Wash
ington tomorrow to participate In the
Inauguration.
The New York republican committee
men made known their plans today.
a carriage at the foot of the capitol
steps and be driven to the head of
Delaware avenue, where the New York
organization will be drawn up. AS
soon as Roosevelt's carriage reaches the
head of the avenue the New. York men
will form a hollow square around it.
and, accompanied by band of 90
pieces, march to the railroad station.
In the ranks Will march Senator elect
49, <g1--
othy Woodruff, chairman of the New
York republican state COMMITTEES. and
others. 1t is expected that Roosevelt
will address the New York men at the
station.
More Honor for Taft
CINCINNATI, March 2.-Acting Mayor
Calvin today issued a proclamation re-
questing the people TO honor William H.
Taft by suspending business for a short
time Thursday at the time of Tafts in
duction into the presidency.
Knox Leaves Senate
HARRISBURG, Pa. March 2.-The
resignation of Philander C. Knox as
senator from Pennsylvania was received
tonight by Governor Stuart. 1t takes
effect March 4. On March 10 George T.
Oliver will be elected to succeed Knox.
Flags on City Buildings
Flags will fly tomorrow from almost
every building in San Francisco in
honor of the inauguration of William
III. Taft as president of. the United
States. AS has been the custom in years
past, merchants, hotels and various or
ganizations display their colors on this
cay. A special effort is being made by
patriotic organizations to have flags
displayed from every available mast in
the city.N The various republican or
ganizations in the city have suggested
this course.