The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-09-29
The Cabinet.

ueTeu luelT leeiS udIol w LleSiuclll
Arthur at the cabinet meeting at the
capitol, after President Arthur was
sworn in. The act was accompanied
by expression Of the warmest senti-
ments of personal regard, and the
president was given to understand that
the members of the cabinet desire to
relieve him of all embarrassing
ABOUT EHE CABINET.
| WASHINGTON, Sept Oft is under
stood that the resignation of the cabi-
net officers have not been formally de-
clined or accepted, but the cabinet will
continue to discharge their duties until
a moro suitable time for De cisior of
their resignation.
A DEMOCRATIC HEAD.
Senator Dawes called on President
Arthur to-day, and strongly advised
the calling of an executive session. In
conversation, he pointed out that no
political result would be effected by an
early session of the senate. The sem
ate is now democratic, but it
is no more so than it will be
in December. There could be in his
judgment no doubt, but democrat
would be elected president of the
senate. He thought the law and
custom required president before any
senator could be properly sworn in. 1t
appeared to him almost as certain a
secretary would be necessary to the
organization.
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-At a meet
ing of the members-elect Of the 47th
congress, held to-day, in the hall of the
house of representatives., there were
present the following:
Randall, B,yne, O'Neill, Errett and
Jadwin, of Pennsylvania; Tucker and
Desendorf, of Virginia; McCook, His
cock and Starin, of New York; Davis
and Thomas, of Illinois; Kasson, of
Iowa; Washburne, of Minnesota; Town
send, Of Ohio; Talbot and Urner, of
Maryland; Wilson, of West Virginia;
Clarke, Of Missouri, and Wise. Of Penn
sylvania.
General Upbanks also occupied p seat
Oh the floor.
Tucker was called to the chair, and
Thomas, of Illinois, was made secreta-
ry.
The sergeant-ata arms announced that
the following members had informed
him of their intention to be present at
the funeral ceremonies tomorrow, and
that majority would 90 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,
ONeill, Phelps, Pierce, Indiana; Ran
dial, 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 will
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 that
Kasson and himself had long con-
versation with Secretary Blaine and
Senator Edmunds, and it was thought
impossible for the members of the SEN
ate and house who desired to 20 to
Cleveland, to proceed by the train
bearing the remains of President Gar
held. 1t has been suggested, however,
by Senator Edrannds, that each house
should appoint committee to escort
the body to Cleveland and that the
other members should follow on a |
special train. Kasson stated that
General Sherman had suggested that
no larger escort should be appointed by
the senate and house than could be
accommodated by one Car.
A committee consisting of Messrs.
Randall, kasson, and Townsend, was
appointed to meet similar committee
OF the senate to determine what action
should be taken in the premises. On
the return to the chamber the COM
mlttee reported that it had been agreed
mat committee of eight members
should be appointed by each house to |
escort the remains to Cleveland, and !
that special train should be chartered
10 convey other senators and members
70 that place, and that ex- presidents
urant and Hayes should be invited to
accompany them. On motion of Mr..
Randall similar invition was extend
cd TO ex Speaker Banks, and then the
report Was agreed to. 1t was further
determined that the members should
meet IN the hall of the house tomorrow
at at T. M. and attend the funeral.
There will be a space in the rotunda
set sc apart for their accommodation.
me sergeant-at-arms was instructed to
furnish the members with symbols of
mourning. BY action of the meeting
tucker was appointed chairman
OF the executive committee. The
other members, Kasson, Randall,
Hlscock, Wilson, Thomas, Townsend
ana Shelby. A meeting Of the men,
bers of the senate was held in the wee
presidents room, Senator Anthony
presiding. The following senators we're
present: Anthony, Hale, Dawes, Ed
munds, Morrill,, Salisbury, Bayard,