Before embarking on the jai train which was to take him to Washington, Mr. Coolidge visited his mother's grave on the outskirts of Plymouth.—Reuter.
Washington, Aug. 4.
President Coolidge arrived in Washington to-day and has taken his quarters in an hotel, He had a conference with the Secretary of State, Mr. Hughes, and with Mr. Curtis, the Chief Republican Whip. It is not likely that Mr. Coolidge will announce important Administration orders until after the funeral of \President Harding.
President Coolidge's first official act was to sign a proclama ation naming Friday, the day of President larding's funeral, a day of national mourning.
The proclamation declared that the nation has lost a wisd and enlightened statesman and the American people a true friend and counsellor, whose public life was inspired with the desire to promote the best interests of the United States and the welfare of all its citizens. _It adds that the late Presi-Gent's. private life was marked by gentleness and brotherly sympathy. By the charm of his personality he made friends with all who came into contact with him. 4 The Secretary of State, Mr. Hughes, by the direction of the President, announces the closing of all Government departments on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons,
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