Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1885-03-10
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FROM ALL QUARTERS.
THE HUNT FOR OFFICE
Begun Already By the
Democrats.
THE POWERS GOING SLOW.
Only Two Names Sent
In Yesterday.
A GREAT STRIKE OF MINERS.
Death From. Malpractice
I'm Waterbury.
A GREAT STRIKE OF MINERS,
THE HUNGRY OFFICE SEEKERS

THE HUNGRY OFFICE SEEK ERS
out lin Force mt the Capital : Their
Aftsof Somewhat Cooled by the New
Admfnistratfon-On Two Nominal
lions Made .Yesterday- white
Etcu:c OEefa TO Calls OF Courtesy.
WASHINGTON, March 9.-The crowd about
the Capitol to-day has very materially di-
unfinished compared with that of any other
day during the past two weeks. The hall
of the House Of Representatives is almost de-
serted. Business in the Senate committee
rooins HIS been closed lid preparatory to a
reorganization The Republican and Demo-
cratic caucus committees met to-day and a
number of propositions for a reorganization
of the committees were advanced, but mono
were adopted. Other meetings will be held
and reports made to the full caucus within
few DAYS. 1t is row believed that the scheme
of reorganization will not be reported from
both parties until near the close of the spe-
cial session.
A great many Democrats are remaining
here waiting to see just what can be expected
in the way Of plans and positions out of
their party's success, but they are in State
of excitement and UNDERTAKING Most of the
State delegations ST Conetesgr8et have held
meetings for the purpose of agree
ing upon plans for the disposal of
federal offices within their jurisdiction,
but thus far have been informed by
the President that such means are not feast
BILE because they contemplate disregard Of
the civil service laws. By taking possession of
Offices before the expiration of the terms of
Office of the present ineumbents, Office
seekers and their friends made rush upon
the newly appointed heads of departments
to-day and most ell the new, secretaries were
in state 81 tiess. D2t little Satisfaction
was obtained beyond courteous recognition.
Postmaster General Villas said to some of his
visitors that no doubt Mr.. Cleveland would
hold the Cabinet responsible for their every
act, but would have nothing to do with
the offices: The Fdstnastef General was
early at the depot, but eveli then he found a
large number of callers awaiting him. He
was engaged in receigiag callers until late IN
the afternecn. kioCnG thos3 who paid their
respects were General Hancock and Sheridan.
All the Postofice department bureau officers
have rendered their designations to take
effect upon the appointment and qualifca-
ton of their successors The mail at the
Psstoffice department was unusually large to-
day and it contained more than one thou and
applications for appointments as postmasters.
At the Interior department the-rush was not
SO great and the mail was but little larger
than usual. The commissioners and heads
of bureaus tendsrel designations, which are
held by Secretary Lamar under Amusement
excepting that of Assistant Attorney General
McCammon, who has been invited by Secre
tary Lamar to remain. 1t is understood
that Mr.. McCammon has accepted.the invita-
ton.
The White House was again thronged with
callers throughout thu day At 1870 the
President expressed his willingness to see
the visitors who iliiiierety wished to pay their
and two hours were devoted to
The greater part of the day
was spent in receiving congressional delega-
items from southern and western
States accompanied by constituents de-
string to pay their respects. The
representatives of the Oklahoma boomers are
pressing the claims of the settlers at the In
terrier department. and White House The
President devoted an hour to-day to the con-
sideration of the Oklahoma question and it is
understood he will neither withdraw the
troops nor issue any orders until he has con-
sidered the subject thoroughly.
The President sent the following nomina-
tons to the Senate to-day: Charles S. Fair
child, of New York, to be assistant Sec
rotary of the Treasury. John B. Black,
Of Illinois, to be commissioner of pensions.
Judge French, assistant Secretary of the
Treasury, rendered his resignation to-day, to
take effect upon the appointment and quail
fication of his successor