The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11

A't'' <AoSlStsinl secretary or the Navy Franklin Roosevelt, many senators and representatives and score or more of personal friends
 GREAT ENJOYMENT
 The colonel apparently enjoyed himself thoroughly. He didn't spend a quiet mo- ment from early morning until late at night. At all of his conferences he spoke not only of his own plans, but made it clear that he stood squarely behind President Wilson in the proposal to raise war army on the principle of universal military service. He emphasized that his plans were not intended to interfere in any way with the policy of the adrninis- tration, and that he was anxious to place himself and the division he proposes rais- ing under the orders of whatever regular army officers may be given command of an American eXpeditionary force.
 SEES PRESIDENT
 At noon Colonel Roosevelt went to the White House, where he was immediately received by President Wilson in the green room. Just what happened during the conferenceeno one would say After half-hour newspaper correspondents gathered under the high portico at the front door of the executive mansion. saw It's former occupant appear inside a win dow with Secretary Tumulty There was an animated conversation, and then the colohel emerged. Secretary Tumulty at his side
 To the correspondents he said:
 I guess I know the kind of questions you want to ask me- so I'll-iust dictate a statement and we will see whether that Will answer the purpose
 ISSUES STATEMENT
 came on desiring to see the Presi- dent personally, to reiterate what I had already said about his message to Con sfess and to lay before him in detail and explain just what I desired to have his drectlon to do in connection with my di- visions, and why it was my earnest hope ana belief that it would be well that I should nave the authorization to raise sucn olVision to be sent as part of an evolutionary force to France at an ear;y moment '
 The division and myself of course would be put under the command of whoever was at the head of the expe- ditionary force.
 The President received me with the ut most courtesy and consideration and doubtless in his own due time will come 10 decision in connection with the di- cision'
 After announcing his intention of sec ing Daniel Willard. chairman of the ad visory commission of the national de- fense council. and congressional leaders. the former President explained his po- sition toward universal training.
 am heart and soul for the principle or universal military training" he said II am for both universal obligatory train ing and service. Call 1t conscription and will say yes. You cannot frighten me by any name
 .'rhe division that I asked permlssion te raise would be made up of men who would not be taken under conscription."
 In the midst of his statement Colonel Roosevelt turned to Secretary TumuIty and said:
 IT say anything I shouldn't be sire to censor it. am already under orders"
 Colonel Roosevelt slapped Tumulty on the back and remarked he might get him.
 As the colonel turned to leave Jack, 8 negro messenger who served at the White House during his adminstra ton. came up.
 Hello, Jack exclaimed the colonel, shaking the negro's hand vigorously.