The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-03-05
WASHINGTON, March 9. 1919.

WASHINGTON, March 2, 1919
THE Cdbinet-ArrivaI of the Hon. Abbot Laurence
and Mr.. Mered,h- Eemor of ONc,als-Con-
gress and Califm~ia-Chances of an Extra Ses-
ston-Ihe Bads--Ihe Inaugurat,om--Leuees, etc.
Nothing luther has TRANSFERRED to-day regarding
the cabinet, and 1t is now almost universally be-
heved that the list published yesterday is correct
Such ul is there here to-day, that not even So
ltary rumor OF any kind has been current If the
cabinet has been formed, it Is more than probable
that no further action will be taken to heads Of bu
reaus, &C. till after the Inauguration.
The Hon. Abbott Lawrence, lady and daughter, az
rived this evening, and have taken rooms at Wlsrds
Hotel.
Mr. Meredith the rumored Secretary of thu Trs,su,v
also arrived here this evering.
The Union OF this morning is down upon the new
cabinet Ike thousand OF brick, aud has half flight
ened to death all those unfortunate democratic ONCE
holders by its declaration that tho sdmintra-
known character Of st least Of les me
ma mas Ewing Nov, We would advise In all kindnsss,
ns WSss to keep cool and let hi: h.
enough for indignation articles. We do not believe
that an ndsoriminste clearing out of officials here 10
either intended or will tsse place though are free
TO CONFESS our Impression that all those whs
hold Office merely because they without
one ofa Of claim aside OF this reason will ana
ought to b. given leave Of absence There are dozens
OF ofHciss here now who VIGOROUSLY
and surely such should not be retained e.p .oiai
~ when tho city 10 full Of very competent and very
clamoIous &c ntlrmen Of the true stripe
Nothing will be done for Csfor mia this Gel on-that
is evid mt The House to night BY . vote Of 100 TO
ia etruck out the Senate amendment to the appro-
pr'aion BILL extending government to our distaat
territory IT. Is determined to have tho Wilaot pro.
visa and nothing but tho proviso, to any msasare
which Ia attempted for tho Mt Of sovsru-
n.nt to th.tgolden land The sens'e, perhaps may
agree to IT. but the President II 1t pasees both houses
wi OF course give 1t its quietus at once It is nov
thought, that In case NO bill is passed. the n.xt I'D mi.
nstIston will uphold General Persifer Smiths MILL
tary government in preference to calling an ra
sion Of Congress. There unfortu uats pres.
iRe about sessious and their attsudsut extra
EXPENSES, and 1t will only be adopted der aier
sort.
The grand nausurstion ball room, judiciary
was lit up for the first time to night and presented
splendid appearance. When filed with the oonxre-
gated beauty Of the Union, the coup d9a will bs
The preparations for the grand ball. without dstino-
ton OF FATTY to b. held at Jsskson Hail. ping
ON With great sprit
There will also be . military ball at Csrusi,s on
Monday evening
The weather throughout the week has been very vat
and dissRreeeble and It Ia feared the
on General Taylor upon the day he taxes tho oath
faithfully to administer the Cover the sou airy
FOR The next four YEARS. We think ell such fears
RrouDds,s. for It not be reasonably ued Oid
Sol will display such had ta.ts to DR. at at
the inauguration Of " Old Zach"
Notwithstanding that this has been decidedly the
wort day we have had this week, raining ino-sssnt
the who time the Presd INT esct's i-vee was IN YRS
OF lsd,es and geutsmsu continued to pour for
raj hours. The General stands IL cspitsy is psr-
Iecly NJ nome, ana mas kiDd word for every In
justice to the Mcssrs Willard may me a ito that
he has expressed himself greatly pleased with the
commodst ons and attentions bestowed him By the
worthy bosts.
Colonel Taylor. Of Baltimore, (the Generals bro
ther) and daughter arrived in town to- day and have
taken apartment at WIZARDS
Mr. PoiK and family leave the White House t,-moe-
row They will stop 1t the Irving Hotel TIL Tuesday
morning. when they will leave for tho South. sscom-
pauied BY tho Hon. Robt Walker nd Major GrAhsa,
~ present ReRtrr Of tbs Treasury The Major BY the
way has resigned hi. onos, aud r.tires his psats.
pAa M he'll Tan Ha q
Of tho old school and du,iDg his official career hsss
conducted bis ofhos with much ability. He leaves
with the kindly regards Of al have the ples urs
Of his acquaintance and the regret ~ parting xpich
Is insepsrsbs where esteem and respect are combi