Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 February 1909 — TAFT AS PACIFICATOR [ARTICLE]

TAFT AS PACIFICATOR

All Dynamite Removed When He Visit* ed Culebra Cut. Panama, Feb. 2.—That W. H. Taft is acting as pacificator in the strong post-election factional feeling which at times has been very marked, is shown by the fact that invitations have been sent to both President Obaldia and Senor Arias, at one time opposition candidates for the presidency, to the dinner and reception arranged for today by Herbert G. Squiers, the American minister, in honor of the American president elect. Taft called upon ex-President Amador, who is ill. Ex-President Amador and President Obaldia have not been on friendly terms for a long time because of political differences. The president elect w ishes to make it plain that-his cordiality is toward Panama as a whole, and not toward one or another political faction. Prior to the visit of Taft and the board of engineers to the Culebra cut all dynamite was removed from the workings. Inaugural Platform to Seat 6,000. Washington. Feb. 2.—-To fit the capitol for the inauguration of Wilr 11am H. ’Hjpft, $16,000" Is appropriated by a joint resolution passed by the senate. The inaugural platform to be erected in front of the capitol is to seat 6,000 persons, which is one-third more than four years ago. Tickets For Taft Banquet $25. New Orleans, Feb. 2.—lt will cost $25 to attend the Taft banquet here on Feb. 12. It is expected that at least one thousand persons will be at the tables. 1