, 1889-03-08
washington Notes.

WASHINGTON, March 7.-Secretaries
Blaine and Tracey came to their offices
early this morning, but had 10 give up the
idea of attending to any official business,
owing to the pressure of visitors. Russell
Harrison, with a party of Montana peo-
pie, made the rounds of the departments.
They called on the secretaries only to pay
their respects. They had no designs
upon offices. No official changes have
yet been recorded in the subordinate off
ices, but Walker Blaine occupied the seat
vacated by First Assistant Secretary
Rives in the department OF state, and
Thos. Sherman, who formerly served as
Blaine's private secretary, was endeavor-
ing TO protect the secretary from the in
tarily taken hold to help smooth the way
for the new administration, but in neither
case has an appointment been made.
Secretary Noble arrived at the interior
department a little after 9 o'clock this
morning, and from that hour until late
this afternoon was kept busy receiving
visitors. A large number of senators and
representatives were among the callers.
Postmaster General Wanamaker also
reached his department early, accolnpa-
MED by First Assistant Postmaster
Stevenson and Chief Clerk Roti. He
visited the offices, bureau chiefs and
other officials, and acquainted him
self with the general location and arrange
ment of the offices of the several divisions
of the department. All of the higher
officials rendered their designations, and
without accepting any, Wanamaker has
requested them to continue in their re-
spective offices for the present at least.
A large number of senator's, representa-
tives and others CALLED during the day.
Vice President Morton was not present
at the opening session of the senate and
the secretary read a note from him stating
that he would be absent from to-day's
session. Thereupon Sherman offered a
resolution that during the absence of the
vice president Ingalls, be president of the
senate pro tempore. An amendment
substituting the name of Voorhees, was
rejected, yeas 81, nays %, and the resolu-
ton was agreed to-. ingalls, thereupon
entered upon the duties of presiding Off
Ger. the oath of office having first been
administered to him by Sherman, and it
was ordered that the president be notified
of ingalls, election. The senate then ad-
journed till Monday.
Harrison's callers increased in number
to day. Early he received the interstate
commission and state railroad commission
ers. Then after shaking hands with
1000 miscellaneous persons he climbed
the stairs only to be confronted with con-
gressmen and scores of office seekers in
GLIDING delegations from Michigan and
Texas and colored editors. These disposed
of, handwriting of the public again de-
manded his attention.
During the afternoon the number of
callers showed little diminuition. Pat
rick Egan, the well known Irish National
League secretary, was prominent among
them. So many visitors of the unofficial
class came to the white house this after
moor that they formed double and treble
lines from the doorway to the avenue.
Most of them passed through the build.
ing and shook hands with the president.
Yielding to the inevitable the president
has at last given formal notice that here.
after he will set apart the hours daily for
the reception of callers. During the two
hours from 10 to II O'Clock senator's and
representatives and other privileged per-
sons will be admitted, while from II to l
the general public will be seen.
M nail pdSb d U CHUCK IllS dlJeTuOOD
the first cabinet meeting OF the new ad-
ministration was held. 1t was an informal
meeting, the newly appointed cabinet of
6cers calling in order that they might be-
come acquainted with one another.
The president gave a reception at the
white house tonight to Indianapolis resi-
dents and visitors to the national capitol.
First Comptroller Durham, Commits
sioner OF Internal Revenue Miller and
Fourth Auditor Shelley, have rendered
their designations to Secretary Window,
to take effect at his convenience. Treas
urer Hyatt will tender his resignation to
the presidential the first opportunity, 1t
is said Window has asked Charles e.
Coon, formerly assistant secretary of the
treasury. to resume his old position. 1t
is expected most of the Democratic rev.
enue officers will tender their ~resigna-
tons.
A large and fashionable assemblage, in
Guiding Vice President Morton and a
number of senator's attended the opening
reception of the American art exhibition
tonight at the elegant residence recently
purchased by Nh. Morton from A. G..
Bell. There are $50 pictures hung on
the walls of the house. Their estimated
value is 1925, 900. The exhibit will last
about ten days and Is given for the bene-
fit of the Garfield memorial hospital.
Col. Wilson of the engineer corps has
been placed in charge Of the work on the
Washington aqueduct extension, relieving
Maj. Lydecker, who will be tried by court
martial on the 25th inst, for neglect of
duty in connection with this work.