Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-02

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Washington, Dec. President Will
son this afternoon read his message to
congress,
1t was just 1;07 p. M, seven min
utes later than the hour scheduled,
when, after clasping Speaker Clark and
then Vice-President Marshall by the
hand, the national executive. stepped
upon the rostrum. For perhaps 80 sec
onds he stood, smilingly waiting for the
applause to subside before he began
reading.
The noise subsided at his first word
and all present listened in rapt atten-
tion, for the occasion was the first on
which the administration s general pol.
icies have been fully outlined, the pres
ident's previous addresses with the ex.
ception of his inaugural speech, having
dealt with single specific subjects.
1t was evident from his listeners
manner that the suggestion which strucl,
them most forcibly was the president s
recommendation for the substitution Of
direct primaries for conventions in
making nominations Of candidates for
the office he now holds.
Bryan Not Recognized.
Mrs. Wilson and her daughter, Flea
nor and Margaret, sat in the front row
in the executive gallery. Mrs Wilson
wore a green broadcloth suit and big
black picture hat.
With the exception Of Secretary Of
State Bryan, the cabinet members had
seats ON the floor of the house, in the
second rob back from the rostrum and
directly in front of the president. Bry-
an, however, went to the gallery. Fail
ing to recognize him, tho door-keeper
asked him for his card, but the secre.
tary of state pushed by him and took
seat beside Mrs. Wilson.
Admission to the galleries of the
house was by card. Representatives
received one card each for the benefit
of their friends and senators two each.
Most Of them were given to the law.
makers wives, daughters or sisters
Legislators representing states in which
equal rights prevaid in particular were
deulged with applications for tickets
from women voters,
The result was that women far out
numbered men among the spectators
The occasion was made distinctly q
fashionable one, magnificent gowns and
gorgeous millinery creating a splendid
show in the galleries.
On the floor Of the house the front
seats were reserved for the senators
who were received by the representa-
tives, standing as the visiting uppe
house members marched in. All KEEP
their feet until tho tap Of the speaker
gavel was heard. The following Is
synopsis Of the presidents message:
Says Huerta Must Quit.
"The country, am thankful to say
is at peace with all the world. Nor
and more rapidly do the nations mani
fest their willingness to bind them
solves by treaty to tho processes 0
peace. SO far the United States ha
stood at the front Of such negotiation
She will, hope and believe, give fres
proof Of her adherence 10 internatiOns
friendship by mtifying the sever'
treaties Of arbitration awaiting ronewi
by the senate.
"There is but one cloud upon OH
horizon. That hangs over Mckee
There can be no certain prospect {
peace in America until General Hueri
has surrendered hia usurped authorit,
until IL is understood that such preter'
ed governments viii not be eountei
Rneed by the United States
al turn to matters Of domestic CO.
-eern.
Currency Measure.
"You have under consideration