Arizona republican., 1921-03-06
LRepubIican A. P. Leased wirel


 WASHINGTON. March 5.-President Harding's first day in the White House set a fast record of activity and about covered the whole range of experiances to which chief executives ordinarily fall heir.
 Besides dispatching his first diplo- matic note. he inquired into the condi- ton of -every governmentalS depart ment. canvassed the situation in con- gross, considered reorganization of the national political machinery of his party dictated many letters. shook hands with several hundred fellow citizens installed a new White House mascot, and attended the theater.
 While he was at work an order he issued yesterday. opening the White House gates to the public, gave new touch of life to the executive grounds For the first time in months visitors Hooked to the White House doors and into the receiving room of the presi- dents office.
 Mir. Harding day began early. Be- fore o'clock he was at his desk After an hours dictatfon he held con ferences with his new cabinet officials until l 80, when he lunched with his family. In the afternoon he and Mrs. Harding held their first reception in the east room, standing for more than
 
 Tonight the Hardings chose a mu- sical comedy. It was their first public appearance since the inauguration
 The cabinet member with whom MT. Harding conferred longest was Secre- tary Hughes, with whom he discussed the note to Panama and Costa Rica.
 New G. O. P. Chairman
 The coming reorganization of the Republican national committee he dis c,isxed with Elmer Dover of Tacoma, Wash former secretary of the ccn1- snnittee and now prominently mentioned For the post of chairman, which soon to be vacated by Will H. Hays, post master general. The conference gave rise to much speculation on the pos sible part MT. Harding will take toward the choosing of the new chairman.
 Suggestions about the special session of congress were heard by the presi- dent from Senator Lodge and Repre- sentative Mondell. senate and house Republican leaders. They came to pre- sent their views on thu date congress should be called and to inform the ,.hief executive about the situation confronting his tariff program It was said no date would be set until there .bksd been further conferences. N~Mr Harding's afternoon reception FNaan with prearranged call of mem bers of the Republican national com rnfttee ana 0eNeiOpeu lito q ieficeioA ,.ecalling the public receptions of by gone administrations. Many persona friends had been invited. andescores ne siehtseers who had congregateo ahout inc east entrance took advantage of the opportunity and trooped up the steps to shake hands with the presi- dent and Mrs Harding
 New White House Mascot
 Tho presidents mascot. bloodee Airedale pup named "Caswef Laddlt Roy was brought into the executive offices as a gift by c. w. Quetsche O ToIedo. Ohio. The dog arrived durlnl the cabinet conferences, but MT. Hard. ino had given orders that he was [. .ao it as soon as it was delivered With many manifestations of pleasure he led his new pet into his oIfice where it made itself at home
 Later the president proudly exhibit cd the dog to newspaper correspon dents. .x {. have near me at least one friend wh won't talk