Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-28
HERE TILL INAUGURATION
Smiles on Cheering Crowds at Sta
ton and on Streets.
WILL ATTEND CHURCH TODAY
Dilemma Confronts Him as to Enun-
citation of His Views of
Tariff Revision


address written. the date of the extra
contents of his first message to that body
practically decided upon, William Howard.
Taft, President-elect, came to Washing
ton yesterday with nothing to do but
await his inaugura ton next Thursday.
After three strenuous days in New
York, during which time he listened to
great deal of advice from New Workers
and made a couple of speeches. Judge
Taft wound up his pre-presidential trav-
els, coming to Washington to settle down
to a few days rest before starting to
follow in the strenuous lead of Theodore
Roosevelt
Accompanied by Mrs Taft, the Pres-
dent-elect arrived in Washington at 3:4J
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Miss Mabel
Boardman, Chief Wilkie of the secret
service and several friends were at the
Union station to meet the party.
When the crowd at the station learned
that Taft was coming in there was a
great rush to the east end of the build
ing. When the President-elect passed the
crowd he was greeted by cheers and
handclapping.
Finds Roosevelt Out.
jumping iito dulOuiODle MT. AT
was driven straight to the White House.
expecting to have a few words with
President Roosevelt before going to the
Boardman residence. in P street. where
he and Mrs. Taft are visiting But the
President was out.
Judge Taft went back to the White
House shortly after 6 O'clock The Presi-
dent was still absent but returned a
few minutes after Taft had left
Between these fruitless visits to the
Nhlte House Mr.. Taft went down r
that was wandering along that thorough
fare enjoying the pleasant afternoon
caught a glimpse of him as he entered a
shop.
Immediately crowd gathered to await
his coming out. When he appeared he
was cheered enthusiastically He raised
his hat and bowed and smiled acknowl-
edgments.
The President-elect dined at the Board
man home and remained there all the
evening This morning he will at
tend the Unitarian Church, of which he
has been member ever since he came to
Washington. After church he will go to
the White House for talk with President
Roosevelt.
Tariff Revision Problem
Beyond the matter of the tariff-in itself
enough-Taft will ask no special Iegisla-
tion of Congress at the coming extraor-
binary session. Such of his views on this
subject as he has not already expressed
in public speeches Mr.. Taft will commu-
nlcate to Congress in d special message
Up to date he has not declared himself
fully on the tariff question. There has
been much speculation as to how far he
intends to go in that direction.
1t Will be recalled that during the cam
palgn the tariff was not discussed by Taft
to any great degree. In a general sense.
however, he is known to favor revision
with "a downward trend Just how far
downward he wants the tariff TO go is
question that keeps guessing those inter
ested in this topic, either from business
or political reasons
Both the react1onaries and the radicals
in the republican party are claiming Taft
for their own. The former declare that
his judicial temperament. his naturally
even disposition and born conservatism
will prevent his advocating anything
drastic in the way of reduction.
On the other hand the radicals express
confidence that Taft. following in the
footsteps of Roosevelt, through whose
influence he received the nomination
will follow the Roosevelt policies, Ger
tainly as far the matter of lowering
the tariff schedule is concerned. They
add their personal view that Taft is not
so uItra-con serNativc as the rcactiona-
ric$ claim he is
Sure to Give Offense.
Whichever is right it is conceded that
much of Taft's future success AS Presi-
dent depends upon the results of the
coming tariff legislation. No matter
what happens, one wing of his party is
bound to be offended.
If a material reduction in the tariff is
accomplished Taft will have the reac-
tlonarics to fight. If Congress does moth
ing but tinker with schedules, Taft will
incur the undying enmity Of the western
radical republicans. whose political life
depends upon the lowering of the duties
From whatever angle the situation
which confronts the incoming President
is viewed. it can but be admitted that, to
use the vernacular. Taft is up against
1t But he is entering upon his new
duties with more enthusiasm and keen
ness than he has shown since the day
he was nominated.
Campaigning. it is well known, was
exceedingly irksome to him. He hated
I" make speeches and hated to play
poll les.
But having got that off his mind he
is now in position to go ahead and do
what he thinks he ought to do for the
next four years and let the future take
care of itself.
The subject ON which Mr. Taft desires
an audience with the President relates to
the inaugural address.
purchased for President Taft's use when
an occupant of the White House was
given a Arial by Mr.. and Mrs. Taft in the
afternoon. Potomac Park was explored
No callers We're scheduled for last even
ing. There was no interruption to the
quiet enjoyed at the Boardman residence
which will quarter the President elect
until the night of March s. AT that time
Mr.. and Mrs. Taft will go to the White
House as the guests of President and
Mrs. Roosevelt.
LONG BRANCH MAKES RID