The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1888-02-15
LIVE WASHINGTON TOPICS.
THE PRESIDENT AND CLETE-
LAND At HOME TO TIE PEOPLE

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Public Reception or the s~esssn-senator
Hswiey Genes Ont as an Advocate OF
state Kirhts-Iivaiy Discussion Over
the neneieneies Of tho Mail service-Csx
aad tho Cswbey from Texss-w ercester
Petitions that it De Not have "a Public
Buiidiss-TeIier says the Indians Deserve
NothlaE bat Compulsory Educatieu-Msd Cd
est senator Turpie waits ut the Deer
The President and hts wife Gei.E south.
WARRINGTON, Fob. 14.-The reception
Given to the public this evening by tho presi-
dent and his wife moro than crowded the White
House. Fortunately the night was exceedingly
mild, the pavements comparatively dry, and
there was no serious discomfort felt by the
waiting line outside. The arrangements for
the comfort and pleasure OF everybody we're
admirable. and all that could be possible IN a
house not built for the present day. Crushes!
The interior Of tho White House was quito as
brilliant and beautiful, and all the appoint
ments were the same as seen at Of
fcial receptions. Indeed. President Cleveland
hos. from the beginning OF his handshaklngs.
insisted on presenting the old mansion TO tho
people precisely as 1t is whom opened to official
guests who attend In full dress; but the peo-
plo may go in full dress or not as they choose
or find convenient. Strangers may. and often
do, 20 to these evening receptions in streot
toilets. Some remove their wraps. others keep
tnem on. NODOuy lB Teaily CONSPICUOUS lnoush
there Is Infinite variety and unlimited inde-
pendence shown by the crowds.
The big East Room was the chief attraction.
The beautiful corridor afforded opportunity for
the promenade on to tho open and brightly
lighted conservatory.
The President and Mrs. Cleveland were as
sisted by four women OF the Cabinet circle
Miss Bayard. Mrs. Fairchild. Mrs. Whitney,
and Mrs. Dickinson. Their toilets were
elegant Mrs. Cleveland's gown was red
plush. with trimmings of gold braid.
Mss Bavaria GOWN WAS white satin and M lHG e
hoy wore silver brocsde. and Mrs, Dickinson,s
gown WAS gray velvet with steel trimmings.
Col. Wilson Introduced the visitors. and tho
Prosident,s welcome from first to last wns most
spcralali II, The line a. 10 70 o'clock PEI s,rs EXTENDED tended. down
s Mrs. Cleveland looked unusuaIls well; and OF
course quito charmed the strangers. Tho one
drnwbac to their satisfaction. was the neces-
Tresidents vile with Il fair and square, look.
street costumes. women with bonnets and
women without, but the crowd was excee9lng-
iRSSa!s eSe ah sIisd P the State ms rarlors. company psf'
The Cabinet Officers were in the Blue Room.
and Reprosentatiye and Mrs; nHpiells; Senator EnGa.t'G
Mrxsu Hicks, Lord. Mrs. wilson. Col. and Mrs.
Lamont wore among others there.
her great display of diamonds. rubies, and
ether magnificent jewels worn in much prolu-
cade gown and as in h"r hair.
ttxo hours from . 10 Il o'elpck, ana then extra
: liz before the doors were closed.
Senator Jones's wife gave II very handsome
company. There was sweet music in the
exclusively old-time airs by an orchestra in the
heard nowadays at fashionable teas. Mrs;
Jones' received in q gown, OF white crepe and
pale blue plush; DIAMOND ornaments. and a
large bouquet OF white lilacs and English vio-
her assis!ants were Miss Gorham, Miss Van
field. and Miss Ccndit Smith. They wore towns
OF white and light tints with, lace. Senator
Jones Joined his vile at 8 o'clock.
Tomorrow at 8 o'clock a vote will be taken
. In the Senate on the passage OF the Blair Edu-
~cational bill. 1t will DO quickly put out of the
way, and regular business will then be rcsnm-
cd. Senator Hale will make u short speech in
opposition to tho measure. One other Senator.
and then a vote will be taken. Tho bill will
pass the Senate, but will receive nearly a d2znn
Less Les m WofSs 4 tn naap II got sn last YEAR "a 6pp ssnatSr 10 E1 tSs
Sneonstitationai. Ms. H fIaS = stock as i
Presidential candidate went mp a peg or two
The retiroment Of Mr.; Blaine from the field.
men e to.day will be e1 rennembe erstf By ihi lis Political
opponents. Mr.. Hawley takes the ground that
90 a IsHpsa, of 't tie several 'i States assu only V So far
as the Constitution plainly gives them
control. and he therefore opposes the bill. Mr..
Hawley is n. fluent and easy tatker.. He uses
plain and vigorous language. and his gestures
ere entirely original, and always out of place.
He received, unusual attention from his col;
in their seats while he was speaking. and sew
eral Democrats occupied chairs on the Repub;
lean side OF the m It IL Interesting and
He Is more rapid in his utte.ances even than
Senator Plumb. and several times to-day his
brother Senators laughed ut the terrific out;
pour Of words. The senate stenographer had
trouble to keep up with him. and it was esti-
mated that in several. passages he spoke at the
rate OF three hundred words a minute.
In the Senate to-day the resolution for an
inquiry into the causes OF the inefficient mail
service was taken up. and Mr.. Plumb said that
Mr.. Reagan's argument yesterday in defence
Of the Postmaster General meant anything. it
was that that officer pleaded the baby act-that
he was burdensd with Incompetent Republican
clerks. There WINS no restraint on the Posfmas-
n nsIbpnIIsner ast ss e 10 the ha H,sm Ihsm p pot e,fped. AZ a. re to
the fact that tho service WAS Enthusiastically
bad bad beyond any %pEsyio ua re, ree9 ord here
asserting that the Post Office officials write
wave their ears over that solemn truth"
Mr.. Plat. said that the trouble was not con-
fined to the West. and that scarcely n day
passed without his receiving letters IRON Con;
. letter from . publishing house in Norwalk.
speaking OF the apparent. DISCRIMINATION Of
the whole postal system OF the country and
ascribing 1t to the removal OF experienced
postal route agents.
Mr.. Reagan said that II the complaints which
yeIo sent to Senators wore, sent to the Post
Office Department they would. be investigated
and correctiyes applied. He challenged a COM
p4rison OF the department under the present
administration with the same department., in
any previous period, and he asserted his belief
that the attack was owing to the success Of the
Administration and to the contrast which it
offered In tho way Of success and economy to
Its Republican predecessors.
The new Texas representative. Martin.
Known here popularity rs the man who blew tho
gas out, made his maiden speech In the House
to-day. Farmer Hatch OF Missouri wanted to
Increase the number OF the new batch Of cattle
reports ordered by the Senate. Col. Martin.
who p one OF the biggest runchsrs in the Lone
did not address the Chair NJ all. He simply
stood up In his seat, leaned way over forward,
knd talked spasmodically for three minutes.
The House was In such n hubbuh tnat milf that