What changes does Captain Smith decide to make when he becomes president? What does Samuel think about Smith becoming president?

Capt. Smith is sworn in as president on September 10, 1608. He declares that those who do not work will not eat. Because he divides rations fairly and works hard, he is a popular president. Though there are still some gentlemen who don't like Smith, they are outnumbered by those who respect him. Samuel wishes his mother could see that he is now the page of a commoner who is also a ruler of men.