Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-13
President Pleased With Effect
of Western Trip.
FATIGUED, BUT Confident
Has Faith Congress Will Ratify Ca
madam Reciprocity. Agreement.
IN DISTRICT AFFAIRS
At the Same Time Anxious for
SPEEDY Action on Tariff Pact
in the House.

ITeSi0ent lalt. Ddck III Ills oLice a.
$50 o'clock this morning from his sue
cessful western trip, took things easy.
His cold. which began the. middle OF last
week, was much better today. Except
Cor the fatigue of the trip. which was
a severe one by reason Of the continuous
work expected of the chief executive.
the President felt fine. To his visitors
the President expressed pleasure at the
results Of his flying trip. He had re-
ceived ovations throughout the journey,
showing rapid change in sentiment
toward him. At every stopping place of
his train Sunday crowds were at the
stations. The President refused to make
any speeches. but often appeared and
bowed to the assembled people. He was
heartily cheered upon his appearances.
The President Is confident his reci-
procfty campaign will end with ratifica-
ton by Congress OF the agreement en-
tered into. His information is that the
situation is shaping itself that way in
the legislative body. The President was
told this morning that the House would
dispense with District day and take up
reciprocity. While taking a deep inter-
est in District affairs. the President was
agreement be put through the House at
the earliest possible moment.
District Day and Reciprocity.
The President called in Representative
Olcott and several other representatives
and suggested that they aid in giving
reciprocity the right of way In the House.
Mr.. Olcott Is an influential member of
the District committee. He told the
President that he would be glad to oblige
him, but must vote in the House, il the
question came up. in favor of District
day retaining its place.
Mr.. Olcott told the President that many
important District matters were pending
and ought to receive consideration by
the House before it was too late. Mr..
Olcott said he was willing that today
should be given to rec p. ocfty II an agree
ment would be arranged that would give
the District some other day this week,
Saturday preferred. The President. after
New Workers. view point District day
should remain at the disposal OF the Dis
trict. but at the same time he hoped that
reciprocity would be pushed through
Representative Goldfolgle, q New York
democrat, commended the Presidents po-
sition as to reciprocity. and declared his
belief that the agreement would go through
at this session. THE President" he said,
'is doing good work for the country and
ought to be upheld by men Of all parties
arousing public sentiment in way to
prove successful.
The Senate was not we'll represented at
the White House during the day. Senator
Piles OF Washington introduced some con-
stituer1ts. and Senator Warner Of Mis-
souri, had some business with the Presi-
dent Senator Warner said he had not
polled the Senate, but he believed the
Canadian agreement would be ratified in
that body at this session. II am for it
and will vote for it, said the senator.
Commended in kilograms.
The White House is receiving many
attitude. Here is a characteristic tele-
gram received from the Staten Island
Shipbuilding Company. Staten Island,
y. Y:
Free gypsum, as proposed in your
Canadian agreement, means that we
will get an order to build a large fleet
Of American steel ocean-going vessels
of $500 tons capacity each to trans
port the gypsum from Nova Scotia to
the manufacturers on the Atlantic sea-
board. In the event OF war these YES
sells could be used to transport coal to
any part of the world"
Illinoisans are confident that reci-
procity with Canada will greatly reduce
the cost of living in this country. Here's
telegram received by the President
from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce:
I'VE have wired our senators and con-
gressmen as follows: We urge you to
support the reciprocal agreement with
Canada. 1t will clearly tenu to reduce
the cost of living and the broader,
closer trade relations would mutually
and enormously benefit the two neigh
boring and friendly nations so closely
allied.
Members of the Presidents cabinet are
TO aid in carrying on the reciprocity cam
paign. Secretary Knox is. to speak In
Chicago Wednesday, Secretary Nagel in
Akron Thursday, Attorney General Wick
ersham at several points and Secretary
Wilson at Buffalo February %.
Indians See President.
4 large delegation of Cheyenne and
Arapahoe Indians from Oklahoma called
on President Taft today, headed
by Indian missioner Valentine. The
red skinned men came to Washington to
see about taxation of their lands
Among the Cheyennes were Red-B Bird
Wolf-Chief. Prairie Chief Thunderbolt
and Big Back while the Arapahoes were
represented by Big Stomach, Rev. Run
ming Rabbit Wattan. an Indian religious
leader; Bird Chief John Washee and
Jesse Rowledge. They were all pleased
with their reception.