The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1924-01-25
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 2l-lm
mcdiatcly after Calvin Coolidge be,
came President of the United States
the country was delugcd with stories
about his rugged honesty and the
simplicity OF the manner in which he
had lived. Then the country turned
its attention to how he would conduct
himself in the new position. Now
however, there is another series OF
stories regarding the President that
have cropped up in Washington dur
no the last few days, one OF them
being quite timely and to the point
This story involves a minister from
)ne OF the nations born as the re
suit Of the European war This diplo
mat was transferred from his post in
italy to the United States. During
the time Of his sojouJn in Rome, he
was present at many OF the recep-
tons, soirccs and other functions that
are held from time to time for the
diplomats. In Europe many hours
are spent in getting ready for these
events; there is a polishing of metals
and treshening of ribbons and &C
coutrements until one might really
say, after having seen these recep.
tions, that Solomon in all his glory
was never arraycd like a diplomat
This minister had heard, before com
ng TO the United States, that it was
the most puissant and wealthiest ma
tion on earth, where meat was eaten
three times day, where over eighty
per cent Of the automobiles of the
world were operated, and he visual
lied a reception at the White House
as being one of such splendor that j
would eclipse the brilliancy of thc
sun itself.
The minister was invited to the re
cent Diplomatic Reception. He haG
himself for a spectacle that
would rival tale from the Arabial
NIGHTS. When he entered the White
Iouee, his surprise was unbounded
The decorations were tasteful--very
much like those to be found in the
lverage American home. Mrs. Cool
idge, the hostess, was simply dressc'
md free from any mannerism. Sht
vas as are the wives Of millions OF
american men. There was not the
blaze OF single jewel. There was
traight forward honest, courteous.
Welcome the same as is found in IT,
vast majority of American homes
t is better to quote the diplomat
rho said: "Thc President, he is no
: large man in size; he is not sma
nan; he was dignified yet pleasant
and he gave the impression Of HAVING
great reserve power He was tn,
Dlainest dressed man there and !
looked as If he had seen life in the
rough and rather liked to look at il
from that view point | have been
through three years Of the furbelow Of
he Italian Court, SO IN front Of hin
feel very much like an exotic. II
made me feel very much at home, We
lomesicli, for he was Just my sort O
Iolk. | wished we could get into OF
I'D clothes and spend an informa
Iour with the President and his wifi
md I'll bet they would enjoy it, too
eve have put away our Jewels and
decorations and the next time | call
1t the White House outside of re-
option | will wear a sack suit.
Will feel very much at home. Your
President helps me understand why |
he United States is such great NJ
ion-no frills but a sturdiness OF
spirit that pioneers and
uilds that which is good as we'll a
ig.
Among the personal as well as the
'olitical admirers OF President Cool
ige is Senator Fess, Of Ohio. The
enator, III his home state, has been
for years as one OF the
eading figures Of the country. H
as occupied many positions Of trust
nd has been a lifelong advocate OF
comprehensive educational system
5 well as an exponent OF upbulldinS
ne nation. In discussing the attituds
the people toward President Cool
Ice Senator Fess, in an exclusive in
'rview today, said:
There are few instances in Ameri
an political history where leadcl
as so quickly and firmly won the
merican public as has President
oohdge. The simple and romantic
anner of his taking the oath of
flee in his fathers house gipped
le entire people. His attitude on