Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1888-01-12
(CorrssE ondenes Of the Bsacoa.)

(CorresI ondenee Of the Beacon.)
WAsHIEsToE. Jan. 8, 1888.
Mesars Enthusiastically was a
rainy. disagreeabls day and it seemed
As il the Presidents reception was
.doouaed 10 be failure, but when the
sun arose Monday morning in q clear
'sky, the spirits Of Washington's peo-
pie rose too. as it assured . brilliant
gathering. The programme was car
ried ont as published. The first to be
received were the Members of the
Cabinet and the Diplomatic Corps and
afterwards other officials called in
their regular order. A large crowd
COLLECTED in front Of the grounds and
= long line was formed several hours
before the doors were opened to the
general public. The center Of attiac-
tion was the Chinese Legation who
wore their rich and bright-hued robes
of State. Six members were present,
Including the Minister. The Chinese
Minister is the representative of his
country TO Chilli and Spain as well as
the United States. He is very much
attached to this country and makes
Washington his headquarters and
there he entertains right royalty. BE
Frequently attends the theater where
he always occupies a box. He wears
an immense emerald ring which ex-
cites the envy of all lovers Of gems
but, according to negative style, be
wears it on his thumb aud, during the
Ap:ey he frequently changes it from
lone thumb to the other.
The holiday recess is now over and
SCongress is preparing TO consider some
very grave and serious questions
sOn Wednesday, the first heavy artil.
slery shots were fired. When a motion
was made to refer the President
message to the Finance Committee
&Senator Sherman of Ohio delivered
the speech upon which he had been al
4 work during the whole of the previou:
7 week. He ably cbampioned the
principles of the Republican party and
was listened to with deep interest BY
Sall present. After the conclusion Of
This speech Senator voorhees, arose Ia
Sdefend the message Of the President
= His speech was applauded by his
8friends and gave clear exposition Of
the attitude Of the Democratic party
4 ION the subject of the tariff. In the
( words of Burdette; Each one bore of
the palm" as the adherents of each
aclaimed the victory. 1t is expected
that this will be a very long session.
Z There are great many measures Of
vast importance of the county to be
considered and some, like the Tariff,
Resti lotion of Immigration, The Utah
bill and the Blair Educational bill
twill be sure to provoke long and
heated discussion. OF the 9,Cc0 bills
which were rejected or passed over by
the last Congress, a very large pro-
portion have already reappeared, and
it is estimated that fully so per cent.
Nwill be back within month.
i On Thursday evening. the first
state dinner was given at the White
i House. There were thirty covers
gand only the Members of the Cabinet
with their wives and few personal
Friends were present. The great east
room was transformed into a minia-
Sture southern palm forest and the
display of flowers was finer than any
seen for years. At every plate, ex.
cepting that Of Mrs. Cleveland, were
/ wine glasses, while by the side of hers
4 stood a glass Of water.
Next week Washington is to be
3favored with two or three rare musi-
] cal entertainments. The Symphony
Orchestra of Boston is to give a grand
i cCncert at the Albaugh Opera House
1 on "Wednesday afternoon. This or.
! chestra consists of nearly a hundred
pieces and is regarded as one Of the
FINEST in the world. They Away,
!. complain that they find a more inap'
<preciative audience in Washington
than in any other city they visit, but
Ut is to be hoped that this time they
Emay meet with hearty reception
On Monday aud Wednesday evenings
Master Josef Hoffman, about whom
the musical world is at present raving
is to give two concerts. All who hav.
heard him render some of Bach's OF
Chopin masterpieces unite in saying
that he is the most wonderful child.
.Smusician this generation has seen.