The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-06

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drowned out the blare Of II brass
bands spaced at intervals along the
route Of the Presidents car.
High government officials and
District Of Columbia authorities
greeted the President when hii
train rolled TO o stop.
The Army band played HAL tc
the Chief" as Mr.. Roosevelt ap.
peared at the door Of the train, and
cheers echoed through the lofty sta
ton auditorium from thousands Of
Threats.
Police had difficulty clearing q
way through the spectators maSsed
In the train sheds as citizens Of
voteiess washington sought TO pusf'
near the chief executive for whom
they had no chance to cast ballots
President Affected
MFR. Roosevelt waved and smiled
He was visibly affected by the
magnitude OF the celebration which
was formed on less than "a hours
notice TO welcome his return TO Of
flee for O second term.
The celebration was non-partisan
Party lines were submerged and
forgotten as democrats and repub-
leans Joined In the ceremonies.
The President rode TO the cen
ter Of the crowd In his automobile
and made one Of his famous little
speeches.
"My friends" he said into o mic
rophone which actuated loud speak,
ers oil over the grassy plaza, u
am very glad to come back among
you, my old peighbors.
II formed the good habit OF COM
ing to Washington when was five
years old and am glad that habit
will not DO broken for the next
four years."
Roosevelt Weather
The President called Washington
"the most beautiful city In oil the
world" and thanked It's residents
who rose early and went out into
the cold, brisk morning, TO, greet
him. It was typical Roosevelt
weather."
Chief Of Police Ernest Brown es-
timated that 100000 Washing
tonians TANNED every square inch
Of the plaza, where they waved
small American flags, welcoming
signs, their hats, and their hand
kerchiefs. At least $4,000 more
were estimated TO have stood along
the line OF the drive between the
station and the White House.
All federal clerks and school chill
dren were excused TO attend the
celebration. Even the city's depart
ment stores remained closed for an
hour.
AT $3.50 O. m, O switch engine
with q secret service agent riding
the cab, rlosed the private car,
Pioneer" into the Union station
track. Then, the engine chugged
away, leaving the Presidents car
by itself on o switch near the sta
ton entrance, where the navy band
played HAL TO the Chief.
Shades Were Down
The black shades Of the car re-
NAMED tightly drawn as leading
New Dealers hurried in the back
door TO greet the President. They
included all members OF the cabi-
net except Attorney General Homer
8. Cummings and Secretary Of Navy
Claude Swanson.
At 8:42 O. m, there was O cheer
from the crowd squeezing Its faces
against the station fence. Mr..
ROOSEVELT appeared on the platform,
wearing O double-brea gray suit
and q gray felt hat, which had seen
better days. He used II, however,
TO wave his greeting. Then he
climbed into q sleek gray touring
car, q 1887 model, with red wheels,
for his triumphant ride 10 the
executive mansion.
Accompanying him were his son
Jimmy and the latter's wife, carry
Ing an enormous bouquet OF chry-
Banthemums and roses, which two
small girls representing o Greek
civic society presented the Presi-
dent
Az soon as Mr.. Roosevelt was
seated, the CAvalcade started off DO.
tween cheering lines Of Washing
tonians and behind platoon after
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Car Paused Briefly
Hardly had the parade started
when the Presidents car paused
briefly In front OF the station for
him TO say his words OF thanks.
Then the procession rolled toward
the White House, where the PreBi-
dent will live for four more years.
AS he rode down wide Pennsyl-
vania avenue spectators repeatedly
broke through police lines but were
pushed back by motorcycle officers
who spread out for ahead OF the
Presidents car.
Mr.. Roosevelt arrived at the
White House ut 900 O. m.
The head Of the procession swept
through the big iron gates TO the
winding drives which lead through
the White House grounds. With
the wild cheering Of thousands echo
Ing In his ears, the President then
entered the big mansion which he
left week ago today for his final
campaign sewing into New York.
Crowds continued TO mill around
the White House for some time after
the President entered. They seemed
reluctant to end the celebration
which began so informally and end
ed with such enthusiasm.
Delighted At Reception
Later at press conference Mr..
Roosevelt said the reception In
Washington was perfectly thrilling
and I enjoyed II enormously"
The president said In answer TO
question that there would be no
major appointments soon. explain
Ing that he was starting to work on
the budget with Director Daniel w.
Bell and expected to continue work
on 1t all next week.
To questions as 10 whether he
would state his position on New
Deal measures and constitutional
amendments, he answered with