Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-09-30
The Cabinet


Arthur at the cabinet meeting at tn,
capitol, after President Arthur wa.
sworn In. The act was accompanied
by expression of the warmest senti
ments of personal regard, and tn,
president was given to understand tina
the members of the cabinet desire Il
relieve him of all embarrassment
ABoUEEHE CABINET.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-It is under
stood that the resignation of the cabi
net officers have not been formally de
clined or accepted, but the cabinet vii
continue to discharge their duties unit
more suitable time for decision o
their resignation.
A DEMOCRATIC HEAD.
Senator Dawes called on Presiden
Arthur to-day, and strongly advised
the calling of an executive session. Ii
conversation, he pointed out that ne
political result would be effected by al
early session of the senate. The sen
ate is now democratic, but i
is no more so than it will b,
In December. There could be in hi
judgment no doubt. but a democrat
would be elected president of the
senate. He thought the law anC
custom required president before any
senator could be properly sworn in. L
appeared to him almost as certain s
secretary would be necessary to the
organization.
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-At a meet
ing of the members-elect of the 47tf
congress, held to-day, in the hall of the
house of representatives, there were
present the following:
Randall, Boyne, O'Neill, Errett' anC
Jadwin, of Pennsylvania; Tucker anC
Desendorf, of Virginia; McCook, His
cock and Starin, of New York; Davi.
and Thomas, of Illinois; kasson, o
Iowa; Washburne, of Minnesota; Town
send, of Ohio; Talbot and Urner, O
Maryland; Wilson, of West Virginia
Clarke, Of Missouri, and Wise. of Penn
sylvania.
General Upbanks also occupied a sea
on the floor.
Tucker was called to the chair, anG
Thomas, of Illinois, was made secreta
ry.
The sergeant-at-arm announced tina
the following members had informed
him of their intention to be present d
the funeral ceremonies tomorrow, anC
that a majority would go to Cleveland
Boyne, Belmont, Beltzhoover, Briggs
Beck, Brumm, Bingham, Caudler
Clarke, Missouri; Covington, Camp
Dowd, Dawes, Desendorf, Davis, Hi
nois; Evrett, Evens, Hardenberg, Har
ris, New York; Hewitt, New York
Hill, New York; Hiscock, Hoblitzell
Jones, Arkansas; Jadwin, Klotz, Kas
son, Kenna, Lebeure, Laura, McLane
Martin, Mcclure, McCook, Mckinley
Morrie, Mueller, Mason, Neal
O'Neill, Phelps, Pierce, Indiana; Ran
dali, Richie, Robinson. Ohio; Shelley
Smith, New York; Salbott, Taylor
Ohio; Thomas, Townsend, Ohio; Tucker
Tyler, Urner, Ward, Wilson, West Vir
ginia; Wise, Virginia; West, Watson
Weber, Washburne and Wise, Penn
sylvania. The following members vii
meet at the funeral cortege at Cleve
land: Browne. Buckney, Chalmers
Cullen, Derring, Denote, Farewell
Hauck, Heilman, Herbert, House
Lord, Watson, Miller, Nose, Moulton
Phippter, Sherwin, Steele and Thomp
son.
Ex-Speaker Randall stated tina
Kasson and himself had a long con
versation with Secretary Blaine anC
Senator Edmunds, and it was though
impossible for the members of the sen
ate and house who desired to go t
Cleveland, to proceed by the train
bearing the remains of President Gar
field. 1t has been suggested, however
by Senator Edmunds, that each house
should appoint a committee to escor
the body to Cleveland and that the
other members should follow on {
special train. kasson stated tina
General Sherman had suggested tina
no larger escort should be appointed by
the senate and house than could bt
accommodated by one car.
A committee consisting of Messrs
Randall, Kasson, and Townsend, wa.
appointed to meet a similar committe,
of the senate to determine what actor
should be taken in the premises. Or
the return to the chamber the com
mittee reported that it had been agreed
that a committee of eight member
should be appointed by each house t.
escort the remains to Cleveland, anC
that special train should be chartered
to convey other senators and members
to that place, and that ex-president.
Grant and Hayes should be invited tC
accompany them. On motion of Mr.
Randall similar mvition was extend
ed to ex Speaker Banks, and then the
report was agreed to. 1t was further
determined that the members shoulC
meet in the hall of the house tomorrow
at p. NJ. and attend the funeral
There will be a space in the rotunda
set apart for their accommodation
The sergeant-at-arms was instructed tC
furnish the members with symbols o
mourning. BY action of the meeting
Tucker was appointed chairman
of the executive committee. The
other members, Kasson, Randall
Hiscock, Wilson, Thomas, Townsend
and Shelby. A meeting of the mem
bers of the senate was held in the VICE
presidents room, Senator Anthony
presiding. The following senators were
present. Anthony, Hale, Dawes, Ed
munds, Morrill,, Salisbury, Bayard
Kellogg, Davis, CIV. Va.), Camden
Sherman, Mcmillan, Garland, Pugh
Morgan, Jones, New, Blair, Mitchell
and also ex-senator Hamlin. The
committee of conference reported that
in comforting with the house committee
it was deemed best to charter specia
train for the senators and members oil
the house, and such guests as they
should invite, which report was accept
ed, and the geant-at-arms was in
structed to make the necessary ar
rangements to procure the train. 1t was
decided to postpone the adoption OF
resolutions on the death of the presi-
dent until the meeting of the senate in
regular session.
The chairman then announced the
following as committee on the part
of the senate to accompany the re.
mains: Senators Anthony, Sherma
Bayard, ingalls,, Pugh, Blair, Camden
and Morgan.
The meeting then adjourned.
Business at the executive mansion
is proceeding quietly, correspondence
being kept up under the direction Of
Brown, secretary TO the deceased presi-
dent, he having been requested by Pres.
ident Arthur to continue in charge Of
the executive offices for the present.
Lying i'm State.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-Tne remains
of President Garfield have up to this
hanr haaD yiewad NV oyar D5 OnO nor