The Pensacola Journal

President will Return to Remodeled House, congress having provided ample means for putting the executive mansion in first class condition, says a Washington dispatch to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Since the president left Washington in July it has been in charge of painters, plasterers, plumbers and other workmen. A new roof has been put on the colonnade by which guests enter the White House from the east.

Colonel Brownell, superintendent of public buildings and grounds, said: "While outward improvements have been made, the east room and blue, green and red parlors have not been neglected. It was deemed essential in treating the appointments and decorations of these rooms, which are shown to the public, that care should be taken to prevent hostile criticism by visitors."

"Unlike any other official or private residence in this country, these rooms cannot be shut up to prevent the entrance of air and sunshine. They must always be open and ready for inspection by the most critical housekeepers of this country and abroad. If such critics found carpets and draperies faded or worn they would not hesitate to condemn the apparent niggardliness."

"People who come to the White House are unanimous in the opinion that there is nothing too good for the president of the United States and his family, and they insist that congress should take the same view of it and make adequate appropriations. Constant care and vigilance is necessary to keep the interior of the mansion looking fresh and up to date in all its appointments."