Morning journal and courier., 1889-03-06
AFFAIRS AT THE CAPITAL Harrison Shakes Hands at the Rate of Forty a Minute. JAPAN's NEW CONSTITUTION. Pennsylvania Troops Dis-
 grace Themselves. THE SENATE lN SESSION. The Chinese Sufferers
 Receive Relief.
THE SENATE IN SESSION.
AFFAIRS AT THE CAPITAL.

AFFAIRS AT THE CAPITAL. President Harrison Shakes Hands as
 the Rate of Forty Per Minute-The
 Home Market Club of Boston Present
 the President With a Floral Eagle
 Many Friends Hid MT. ana mrs.
 Cleveland Good-Bye-The Neyv CabI-
 net Will Assume Their Duties at
 once.
 WASHINGTON, March 5.-Orgsnizations which desired to leave the city today were received by the President at the executive mansion. Each contingent, headed by it's band, marched up under the north portico of the mansion and passed in the main doorway to the East room. Nearly all of the bands played the inspiring "Hail to the Chief during the march through the White House grounds.
 Colonel John M. Wilson of the army stood by the side of the President during the re, ception. As each delegation came in it's president, captain or leader introduced the members. The crowd passed through at the rate of forty per minute, each person receiv- ing shake of the Presidents hand. Mir. Harrison gave hearty grip and showed by the expeditions manner in which he perform ed the duty that he had had experience at handshaking. Among the callers was Gov. Hoard of Wisconsin with twenty members of his staff. The governor chatted for few
 minutes with Gen. Harrison. The Home Market club of Boston, fine appearing body of men, presented 8 magnificent floral eagle to the President. 'sThis is the Home Market clubs eagle,'' said one of the men who carried the device, "and she has been screaming ever since the election"
 The President laughed and said he would be pleased to examine the bird when he had more time. The Salem, Mass. Republican club and the Young Mems Republican club of Providence, R. l., brought large contin- gents. About Il o'clock the President took a short rest from the handshaking, and about II 80 started in again.
 MT, E. w. Halford was sworn in as pri- vate secretary to the President last night and this morning the President signed his ap- pointment. Miss Alice B. Sanger, the Presidents stenographer, and MT. E. F. Tibbitt were also sworn in as clerks.
 Captain Dinsmore, the veteran doorkeep. CT of the White House, who resigned during Mr. Cleveland's administration, will super intend affairs at the mansion until the order has been established.
 Secretary Blaine came in with the rest of the crowd and stopped for a short chat with the President He was recognized by the waiting throng as he left the house and was given uite an ovation, hundreds of people insisting upon shaking hands with him. Al half-past the grounds were still thronged with people awaiting admission, and as the crowd was receiving fresh accessions every minute it became evident that if the Presi dent received them all he would have to keep up his reception indefinitely. He wai also much fatigued by his continued exer- tions. The reception was, therefore, closed for the day and those in waiting were inform. ed that as it was impossible for the Presi- dent to shake hands with all of them he would come ont on the porch and review them as they passed along.
 The announcement was well received, an0 the crowd formed in line and marched across the portico while the President stood in the doorway lowing his acknowledgements oi their salutations.
 great many personal friends of MT. an6 Mrs. Cleveland's called at Secretary Fair. child's house this afternoon to bid the ex
 President and his wife good bye. Many tender expressions of regret at their depar ture from the city and good wishes for sue. cess and future happiness were uttered; and many of Mrs. Cleveland's lady friends could hardly repress tears as they shook hands and affectionately embraced her and bade hel good bye. The ex-President, Mrs. Cleve. land, Mrs. Folsom and Colonel Lamont anC his family will leave to morrow at Il a. m on a special train over the Baltimore auc Ohis railroad.
 As President Harrisen's family exceeds ir number those of his predecessors during many years, a encouragement of the rooms il that part of the executive mansion set apar for their residence has been made necessary According to the present plan, the President will occupy the central apartment on ths south front known as the "Prince of Wales room from the fact that the Prince slept 1T | that chamber during his stay in Washington many years ago. Mrs. Harrisons chamber will be the adjoining room on the southwes corner and the rooms on the north front hay, been assigned to Mir. and Mrs. Mckee, Mr | and Mrs. Russell Harrison and the Mckee | children, Baby Mckee sleeping in the centra front room just vacated by Mir. and Mrs Cleveland.
 A cable message was received at the Stat department from the United States minis I ter to Persia, conveying the Shah's congratu lations to President Harrison. The messsag, was submitted to the President, who request | ed Secretary Bayard to make a suitable re | ply.
 All the members of President Harrisoni ! Cabinet are in the city, with ths exception of Postmaster General Wsnamaker ant ! Secretary Rusk, who will, however, be her l to- o-morrow. All the members of ex. Presiden l Cleveland's Cabinet tendered their resigna \ tions to President Harrison yesterday and h | accepted them to-day, to take effect upol ! the qualification of their successors. It i \ expected that all the new officials will as | sume their duties tomorrow.
 Assistant Secretary Rives, of the State de 1 partment, has rendered his resignation t | take effect at once. He left this evening fo New York city where he will resume tn | practice of law.
 Secretary Whitney took official leave 0
 the officers and employees of the navy depart
 ment this afternoon, and at the same tim
 took occasion to say few pleasant words il I regard to his successor. He said: "1 an personally acquainted with Judge Tracey sn' l consequently can truthfully congratulate vol l upon his selection. He is 8 man of probit l and ability and will make an excellent secre cretary of the navy. It is good appoint ! ment"