Arizona republican., 1921-03-03
MARION PAYS TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENT ELECT ON WAY
 TO TAKE OATH OF OFFICE
Silver Plaque Presented To Mr. and Mrs Harding By C zens of Home Town; Tear-dmmed Eyes of Solemn Throng Follow First Citizen Leaving To Take Up Off cial Duties At Nations Capital Will Arrive In Wash ington Today
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MARION, Ohio, March >2.-Speedirg by a parting testimonial of affection from their home town people, Presi dent-elect and Mrs. Harding left for Washington tonight.
 In the leave taking there were many colorfuI touches of regret. and MT. Harding's final words to his friends and neighbors voiced a solemn real ization of the trials ahead. But he added that he faced the journey con fidently with an unfaltering faith in the sympathy of his fellow citizens and providence of God.
 His farewell message was delivered from the famous front porch to con clave of several thousand. As he spoke his voice trembled with emo tion and Mrs. Harding, standing by his side looked on the assemblage through eyes dimmed by tears.
 The Hardings' special train departed at 7:30 o'clock, and will reach Wash ington at 1:3O tomorrow afternoon.
 Contrary to expectations, the presi- dent-elect began his trip with one cab met selection, that of Secretary of Labor, still to be definitely announced. There was no authoritative explana- ton for the change in plan but the impression gained ground that i'm portant developments had intervened. Similarly the delay was interpreted l chances of James J. Davis of Pennsyl vania. A virtual decision to appoint him to the labor portfolio was said by 1 those close to the president to have been reached at St. Augustine. | but the friends of the other aspirants 1 have been persistent.
 Next to MT. Davis. those who have been prominently in Mir Harding's
 mind are James Duncan of Massa- chusetts. and T. V. O'Connor of New York. Men who know the inside of de- velopments affecting the portfolio be- l lieve, however, his choice eventually may fall upon dark horse. ] Secretary Not Named
 Another appointment not yet an- nounced is that of a secretary to the president. The general understanding Is that the place will go to George B. Christian, Jr., Mir Harding's private secretary. since he entered the senate.
 In the Harding party are his father, Dr. G. T. Harding, his sister. Miss Aba gail Harding, and pr. C. F. Sawyer, his l physician.
 As part of the farewell ceremonies
 the president t-elect and Mrs. Harding I were presented -e-it-i1a silver pIauue
 bearing an inscription that invoked B
 blessing nthem. The monument was l purchased by the people of Marion and was presented by Dr. T. IT. Me
 Afee. pastor of Trinity Baptist church,
 Tn speech praising the part of the
 coming chief executive and his wife
 nad played in the homely affairs of
 their community.
 Flz.
 There were many wet eyes looking
 into MT. Harding's as he responded
 ana, although a subdued cheer greeted
 nm, The faces of. most of those in th.
 crowd were solemn
 tYn,,
 president elect 'I need not say if
 do not think there can come to a man
 anything more precious. anything u,0rs heartening than the certified conf
 dence and good esteem of his friends
 and neighbors. do not know of any. thing bigger or better.
 5 T have theory of governr.--,t Ina
 if you do for the nation what won fIf l Tor the community you do exceed 3 inSly we'll So I am gong to plav m,
 as would play it as nefghbor ant ) part Tn the execution of my duties d. l cnler magistrate of the republic, jus , fellow citizen in Marion.
 l Believe People With Him
 If I can do that which will add tt tnlng to promote good: if I can do tha' which will increase the confidence O citizenship and reverence to govern. ) ineht. know will not have served ir CHI SoiiiS to my work With tns 3 confidence that all will be well. I be 2 heVe Tn the security of this Americar l republic; l believe that sort of Amer.
 ican citizenship is right: I beIiev, liat the hundred millions of America 7 Will be back of a right minded execu- llVe just as cordially as you speal l your friendship to me here today. g KhoW that l take office in the lov, oI my fellow countrymen. I hay,
 neither envy nor jealousy in my heart - feel that am like the great citizen