Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-04
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William Jennings Bryan, who is
slated to be sscretary of state, called
early with William F. McCombs,
chairman of the democratic national
committee. to see Mr.. Wilson. The
president t-elect greeted both with a
hearty welcome and the three went
into conference.A sse'Aeslss
When Mr.. Bryan came: out of the
room he held in his hand one of the
ten invitations which have been issued
to the new cabinet members providing
places for them in the senate chamber
today.
Good morning, MIR. Secretary
cried chorus. as the distinctive en-
velope was seen.
Coed morning. gentlemen" returned
Mr.: Bryan with a broaH smile, and
then he went to call on Mr.. Marshall,
who has suite ir the same hotel.
Meets Newspaper Men.
After his conference with Mr.. Bry-
an. Mr.. Wilson came out of his room
to meet the newspaper men. He was
wearing a frock coat and a rose COL
ored tie. He said he had been in
formed by congressional leaders that
the business of the extra session would
be ready by April l. but added that the
date was subject to change.
At that time Senators Crane, Bacon
and Overman and Representatives
Rucker, Mckinley and Garrett, the
congressional committee in charge of
the ceremonies. arrived ready to take
Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Marshall to the
White House.
Cabinet Announcement Goes Over.
Secretary Tumulty meanwhile skip
ped across Lafayette park and pa,G
a visit to the White House office His
visit was to determine when Presi-
dent Wilson's nominations should be
sent to the senate. 1t was decided that
as the senate would not be in session
Immediately after Mr. Wilson takes the
oath the nominations would be sent in
tomorrow. The cabinet slate how
ever, stands as announced last night,
With David r. Houston. of Missouri,
added as secretary OF agriculture.
At 9;45 Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Marshall
accompanied by the congressional COM
mittee, left their hotel and began the
short drive to the White House. The
Culver and Essex troops trotted along
as their escort. The students of
Princeton and Virginia in long lines
fell in behind the procession and fol-
lowed it to the White House.
Greeted BY Taft at White House.
The ride was finished between cheer
ing lines Of the students. President
Taft waited to welcome the incoming
president on the front portico. The
Princeton body sang "Old Nassau"
The party quickly passed into the
White House to await the beginning Of
the drive to the capitol, scheduled to
begin half hour later.
President Taft, having in mind the
Incoming presidents desire for sim
plfcity. escorted him to the east room
instead of the blue room. which is the
formal reception place of dignitaries.
Here Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Wilson chatted
and Mr.. Taft's well known smile was
much in evidence.
Ride to the Capitol.
The STAY in the White House was
brief. At 1917 the ride to the cap
itol began. In the first carriage were
President Taft and Mr.. Wilson. Mr..
Taft occupying the right hand seat.
with them were Senators Crane and
Bacon.
In the second carriage Mr.. Marshall
sat at Senator Overman's right. In the
third carriage came Representatives
Mckinley and Garrett.
The party moved briskly from the
grounds and down Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. The mounted escorts clattered
along beside and behind. The streets
were packed and to two roars Of
cheers President Taft and Mr.. Wilson