Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-27
Presidents Arthurs Movements.

UP ALL NIGHT CLOSING HIS PRIVATE BUSINESS.
It was nearly four O'Clock this morning when
President Arthur finished work upon important
private business with respect to the dissolution
Of the law firm of which he is a member, and it
was nearer five when he retired to bed. He left
word before retiring not to be called until noon
to-day. 1t was after twelve when he arose,
and soon afterwards he breakfasted. The
callers to-day were few. Senator Johnston, of
Va, called for a few minutes. 1t is not now prob
able that the President will go to New York
before the beginning of next week. Important
matters, of private nature, he has delegated to
his two law partners to transact for him. These
were here Yesterday, and left last night for
New York. The President had not up to a late
hour to-day, visited the White House. The
Office routine, however, goes on as usual
At the residence of Senator Jones two rooms
have been set apart for the Presidents use, one
as reception room and the other as an office.
During the morning large office table for the
President and desk for his secretary were re-
ceived at the house and placed in the office
The President will probably not occupy the White
House until after the adjournment of the extra
session of the Senate. The force at the White
House will be kept up as usual and minutes of the
business transacted will be sent there to be re-
corded.
THE TALK OF CABINET CHANGES.
There is good deal of gossip about Cabinet
changes, and the weight of sentiment is that
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the President say that Attorney General Mac
Veagh and Postmaster General James will be re-
tanned until the star route prosecutions are
ended, and that President Arthur will insist that
the governments case be proceeded with with
the least delay possible This, it is held, is
wise move. for the reason that if there should be
change of these officers, and the prosecution
should fail, it would be attributed to a laxity
upon the part OF the new administration. Gen.
Brady is now in the city, endeavoring to hasten
the proceedings to trial. No one. Of course.
knows who will be the constitutional advisers of
the new President. For the Treasury ex-GOver-
nor Morgan, of New York, is mentioned it being
general concession that New York is to get this
portfolio. For the Interior department,
Senator Logan and Senator Jones are
both talked Of For Attorney General the elo-
quent Emory StOTs, of Illinois, is mentioned.
Secretary Lincoln. the q,tid n,tacs say, can re-
main if he so desires. To succeed Judge Hunt
as Secretary of the Navy, Judge Settle, of North
Crroiina. is put on the slate by the gOssips
The impression seems to be that Secretary
Blaine will go to the court of st. James to re-
lieve Minister Lowell. His successor, however
is not canvassed, everybody being at sea On that
subject, although no one believes it will be ex-
Senator Conkling, for the reason that he would
not probably accept the place if it were offered
him. 1t is not improbable that John Russell
Young will be made minister to Japan, if he has
not changed his desire for the place. Gen.
Grant, it is said asked the late President to
make this appointment