, 1889-03-06
The Day Aner Inauguration.

WASHINGTON, March STRAINS of
martial mcsic filled the air as the numer-
GUS organizations marched down Pennsyl-
vania avenue, homeward. The streets
were thronged, a steady stream of human
ity flowing along the wide avenue. Many
Of the organizations had their photographs
taken in groups. The companies of
Pennsylvania militia that have been quar-
tered in the state, war and navy depart
ment buildings went away with a high
appreciation of the kindness of Secretary
Whitney, who had given orders that they
were to be supplied with abundant hotel
food during their stay. The bill for which
the secretary received for this single item
of refreshment amounted to $500. Secre-
tary Whitney took official leave OF the
officers and employees of the navy depart
ment this afternoon, and at the same time
took occasion to say a few pleasant words
in regard to his successor.
Elijah W. Haliord took the oath of
office as tire presidents private secretary
last night aud formally assumed his duties
this morning. Capt. +. S. Dinsmore,
appointed on the clerical force, was as.
signed to duty in charge of the lower
floor. Il. +. Tibbett and Miss Alice b.
Hanger of Indianapolis were appointed
clerks. There has been no changes in the
old force SO far. Hugo Zeiman of Chi
cage has been appointed steward in place
of VIM. 7. Sinclair, President Cleveland's
valet, who resigned.
1t is expected the cabinet will enter on
their duties tomorrow morning. The
late Republican committee OF notification
called upon the president by special ap
pointment and afterwards upon Vice
President Morton, Gen. Harrison's old
regiment, the 10th Indiana, were accorded
a special reception at . O'Clock.
All the members OF President Harri
sons cabinet are in the city with the ex-
ception of Postmaster General Wanna
maker and Secretary Rusk, who will,
however, be here tomorrow.
All the members of ex-P President Cleve-
lands cabinet rendered their designations
to President Harrison Yesterday. and he
accepted them to day, to take effect upon
the qualification OF their successors.
The white house was the center of
attraction nearly all OF to day, the thous-
ands of visitors in the city making it a
visit. Business was practically at a stand
still in all the departments pending the
NlibSC " NluOili nCttlHs II SlkuioCtIb
strung out iu the corridors and kept the
clerks busy answering questions. The
president came down shortly after 10
o'clock to take his station in the east
room, shaking hands with the crowd as it
passed by him.
The president continued the reception
up to $3.50 o'clock aud shook bands with
thousands of persons including members
of military and civic organizations. Secre-
tary Blaine came in with the rest of the
crowd and stopped for 4 short chat with
the president. He was recognized by
the waiting throng as he lett the house
and WAS given quite an ovation. Another
conspicuous visitor was Representative
Randall who called with the Pennsylvania
organizations. Gen. Barnum of New
York and staff and Governor Hoar and
a staff were also among the visitors.
At $3.50 o'clock the grounds were still
thronged. The reception was therefore
closed for the day and those in waiting
were informed that it was impossible for
the president to shake hands with all of
them, but he would come out on the
porch and review them as they passed
along. This announcement was well re-
ceived and the crowd formed in line and
marched across the portico while the
president stood in the doorway bowling his
acknowledgements of their salu atoms.
Several organizations were in line and
were thus reviewed.
Mrs. Cleveland was to-day the recipient
Of a beautiful bouquet of flowers from
Mrs. Harrison. Tie bouquet was accom-
panied by a note from Mrs. Harrison
thanking Mrs. Cleveland for the courtesy
and kindness displayed by the retiring
mistress of the white house to Mrs. Har-
iison since the %latter's arrival at Wash
ington.