The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-03-13
MIR. HiYES'S .fDTISERS.
TIE First Meeting OF the Cnbinet-Chandler
and schurz Exchanging Compliments.

and schurz Exchanging Compliments.
WASHINGTON, March 12.-The Cabinet
members who had not already taken the oath
of Office were sworn in at 10 o'clock to-day, with
the exception of Secretary Thompson, who has
not yet arrived in Washington. After the MEM
bcrs qualified a session lasting an hour and a
half followed. There was some talk upon the
policy OF the Administration. which developed
nothing beyond rciteration OF the sentiments
contained in the inaugural address. At about
noon the officers went to their respective depart
ments. where they were visited and congratu-
lated by number of persons.
The first official movement OF the new Sccre-
tary Of the Treasury was 10 assign w. X. Upton,
the Chief OF the Independent Treasury, to duty
as Chief Clerk of the Treasury Department.
Secretary McCrary shortly after taking his seat
in the War Department to-day. was waited
upon by the various officers In charge Of dvi-
sions Secretary Fsh today ,ay, having ,e installed
of State in company with friend for u walk.
He says that he rntres in good health and after
eight years continuous service. now rejoices
that he is a sovereign. free from the cares Of
Office.
den. Carl schurz, the new Secretary OF the In
terror. arrived at the department at o'clock
and after n brief consultation with Secretary
Chandler. the latter sent for the heads Of bu-
,Sau rsaus ana principal clerks and intrcduced
Ter then, addressing himself to Mr.. Schurz
said. that when he took charge Of the depart
mont, about sixteen months ago. he found many
abuses which needed correction. These abuses
existed especially in the Indian and Patent
Bureaus, and were Of such nature as to re-
quire heroic treatment. which he had applied
using the knife freely. and doing some sharp
cutting; The result was that the abuses COM
saying that he was indebted in large measure
70 the gentlemen who were now around him,
| for aiding him in the work Of reform which he
had found necessary. He commented them all
| as men IN whom his successor could safely con-
| iide. He believed he left the department in
| better condition than he found Il. and II any
| wrongs remained TO be righted he had no
| knowledge of them In con 1lusion he said he
felt entirely confident that the trust which his
| honorrd successor IL now about to assume
| would be faithfully and ably discharged.
| Secretary Schurz responded ns follows:
country when say you have succeeded n placing The
Interior Departmental ar bette sondition than It had
the very sncrsete and successful work have per
Been Y% MIN S an sS as WI" 10 wfsn
them con .cicnousl and shall be happy when leaving
| Tor practical efficiency you have won
Turning TO the heads of bureaus and clerks.
| Secretary Schurz continued:
Gentlemen. desire TO you that intend TO
may be assured tina, bring into my official clauons VIII,
srve the country 4, faithfully and circiuai under my
administration as know you have done under that Of
| my predecessor.
Subsequently Gen. Schurz and Mr. Chandler
| had n private conference. lasting for half an
| nnuf. after Wnl'n tr now seer tttN received "A
number OF visitors who had called to pay their
| respects.
Ex-Secretary Chandler came out little before
| o'rlp X. and, meet NJ ono Of his friends. said
extending his hand: Congratulate me. am
no longer servant but u sovereign; no longer
| yassal. but peer" He intends 10 remain in
| Washington for some mo 60 come.
| Ex-s.nator key wa formally inducted ns the
| h"ni Of the Post ON 80 Department at about
$3.50 7. VI. General Tyn"r intro
| du ed TO his successor the chiefs Of all the
| bureaus and divisions. and In few brief
| remarks. expressed his appreciation OF their
efii .icncy. and his personal regret at parting
| with them. He then formally turned over the
| control OF the department 10 Con. Key. who said
among them as n stranger, but W shed them 10
| know that he had no Intention of making any
changes and that he desired to administer
| affairs about as his distinguished prrde ,.ssor
| had done. All Of the clerks and other employees
| of the department then tllc,l in. and were Zach
| in turn greeted 10y the new Po-tmuster- General
| with 90 'urdinl shake Of the hand.
Tu-mprrOw II Ia" iir-t regular Cabinet day
| under the Admin stratiun ns il II computed
| There IL nn impr 's-ion that one or two impor-
| tnt appointments Will then BE- d"rded upon
| laion 10 some ii,e or sX Post OH -. among
| them the rerOmmisSion NJ OF Mr. Holloway, nj
| lnlinnapols. George pnegcr Will probably ht
| nominat 4 tomorrow for the Post Onico N
| South Is nj. Ind.
| 4 rolorrd droeation from Richmond WAS a
| the Executive Mansion this aft 'rn Don. petit on
| ing for the retention OF Mrs. Van Lew rs Post
MIR Mr Fq % ,d.reR W ward will arrive here in
few days to accept the position Of Assistant
| Secretary of Stnt'.
II is und,rstoo that at tho Cabinet meeting
| to-day. u committee Of two members WIS up.
pointed ~ frame civil service rules for adoption
by the din rent departments. NJ ssrs EVlTts
| and Schurl are the committee. IL = no. alto
grther certain that the Cabinet VIII meet to
morrow. but u session will be held ON Wednes
| uuy