The Washington times., 1909-03-04

ministration. a triumph over even The
elements, and fine end of the prelim-
mary work he has done TO win his way
to the Presidency. Hearing the shouts
Of the people Of all the country, Taft
must have felt repaid for the long days
end nights he Travelled during the cam
paign. for the labor of selecting a CABS
sret which would do its work well
Roosevelt Still Is Potent.
And not without it's influence upon
this day and upon the feelings of multi
: tudes assembled from every State Of
the nation, was the passing of Theo-
dOre Roosevelt. In the cheers for the
new Executive the old was not forgot
ten. The homage that had been his
four years ago was anOthers today, but
that did not prevent, nor did his sue
cessor envy. the fond farevells.
This afternoon the former Executive
speeds toward Oyster Bay, while Presi-
dent Taft, the commanding presence in
a patriotism-mad throng Of more than
10000 Americans. stretching from Cap
ftol Hill far beyond the White House.
stands triumphant In a court Of honor
President of Whole Nation.
The day is great because the partisan
Is not here. Never has President
faSed a more glorious represent alton
OF whole people
The ceremonies, from the time Mr.
Roosevelt and Mr.. Taft left the White
House for the Capitol. until President
and Mrs Taft returned, the First Cit
izen and the First Lady Of the Land,
through the mile OF humanity that lin
ed the Avenue, have been seen by none
save those who had forgotten that there
was a North, East South, or West
and who were conscious only Of country
and country's choice for its Chief Mag
istrate.
The FilipinOs, for whom the new Pres
ident had labored so long; the Cubans.
whom he helped 70 free; the Panaman-
ians, whose canal il will be his mission
10 finish; the Southerner. frcm a section
that has long held aIOOf from Republ-
canism and its celebrations; the soldier,
the private citizen. the veterans of the
Blue ami Gray. the rich and poor, the
mighty and the low-aH alike watched
~ the epock-maAing and swift-changing
scenes of the speeding hours and gave
honor where honor was due.
Scene Moves New Executive.
ETESllfNl dAN 4tAlrtAru t--t tliAOLlDtl-
that were within himself and within
the hearts OF his hearers when, with
hand uplifted, he advanced 10 the front
Of the Senate Chamber dais. Il is ar
experiepce that can come to but few
men, and the great realization Of that
fact was his.
Less than five minutes before he had
been private citizen; now he was tat
holder Of the highest gift in a natior
of 10000. 90 people.
The demonstration accorded the new
Executive IS he concluded his iuaugurd
has never been equaled in the Senat,
chamber. The people on the Ayenu
seemed to welcome during his return
TO the White House the opportunity q
sea also the wives Of the President au'
Vice President
Military Dominates.
From e9rly morning the military Ia
been the dominant tone IN the picture
There swing up the Avenue this after
noon thousands OF men ga uni
forms, the whole a panorama Of bloc,
thrilling color. The regular the blue
1acket,-the State mllitIaman, the cadet
all lend their presence 10 h0nOgin
their chief From one end Of Ia
Avenue to the other bands, thrOug
music's mystic power. attest the Joy
BUSINESS Of 70 all, despite the weather