The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-03-19
OUR SAN FRANCISCO LETTER.
Per :. :. Mariposa, san Francisco,
March o. 1889.
tFrom our Special Correspo ndsnt.}
President Harrison InaUgurated.


ated with importing ceremonies,
which, despite the unpropitious
weather, were witnessed by vast
throngs of spectators from all sec
tons of the Union and the four quar-
tiers of the earth. Since the fOunda-
ton Of the republic the arrange
ments for the ceremonies attendant
upon the Inauguration of the Presl-
dent have been under the direction
of the Senate, which, unlike the ex-
ecutive branch of the Government
and the House, never cease to exist.
It is in fact the connecting link IN
the cham of succession. The cere-
monies of Inauguration began with
the organization of the Senate by
the installation of Nice-Presldent
Morton. President Harrison was
then escorted to the stand erected
for the purpose, where Chief Justice
Fuller administered the oath of office,
and the President delivered his in
augural. He spoke in no hesitating
tones on protection, and his refer
ence to the international policy Is IN
language which cannot be mistaken.
The procession was a fine one,
though it would have been better APP
preciated and enjoyed if the weather
had been favorable. The inaugural
ball, however, made amends for the
shortcomings of the day and was q
picture of fairyland. The decOra-
tions were beautiful, the ladies' COS
tunes exquisite, and their fair faces
were radiant with smiles or beamed
with satisfaction. HarrisOn's recep-
ton was an enthusiastic one, and
one that will be long remembered
Mr.. Harrison hopes every one will
be convinced that in all his appoint
ments his only aim is to find men
of ability best qualified to fill the
stations to which they are invited
and not to minister to divisions or
take sides in any State, but to uni~e
all sides in patriotic and vigorous
administration.
General Harrison appears inclined
to do as differently from Cleveland
as possible. He rode the whole
length of Pennsylvania avenue in
an open buggy, and walked down
the avenue a mile where the promen-
aders were thickest.
The New Cabinet.
The following nominations to
Cabinet offices were sent to the
Senate by the President:
James @. Blaine of Maine, Secre-
tary of State.
William Window Of Minnesota,
Secretary of the Treasury
Redfield Proctor of Vermont, Sec
rotary of War.
B. f. Tracy of New York, Secretary
of the Navy.
w. H. II. Miller of Indiana, At
torney-General.
j. w. Noble of Missouri, Secretary
of the Interior.
Jeremiah Rusk of Wisconsin, Sec
rotary of Agriculture.
John Wanamaker Of Pennsylvania, !
Postmaster General.
The Senate confirmed the nomina
tions at once.
The selections are criticised mainly
because no recognition is given the
Pacific Coast. Southern men are
also complaining because no man !
representing that section distinc-
lively has been selected. General !
Mobiles fitness to discharge the |
duties of Secretary of the Interior is
recognized by everybody and Mis-
souri, people say no better selection /
could have been made; but Missouri |
is not classed as a Southern State,
and CalifOrnians hoped that some |
man thoroughly familiar with every |
question concerning the public do |
main, railroad land grants and irri-
cation, such as Mr.. Swift would have
been, would be selected. In all the
comment and criticism of the Cabi-
net, it was conceded that the selec-
tiODs were the personal choice of the
and being such his selec-
tiOns were admirable. Every ele-
ment composing the Republican
party is represented.
Harrison stated that he would
have been much pleased to appoint
to his Cabinet a member from Cali
fernia. He early requested the peo-
pie of the Pacific Slope to unite
upon two or three names from which
be might select, but they neglected
to do this until quite late. Finally,
when they did present some names.
they stated specifically that no posi-
lions would be acceptable except the
Interior Department or the Attorney
Already occupants for
these two offices had been settled
lpOn or narrowed down to a couple
II names from other States, and it
was impossible to accommodate the
coast. This is why the Pacific Slope
s not represented in the Cabinet, as
Harrison had hoped and expected
or some time.
Senator Stewart said The way
he Pacific Coast goes after office Is
ust the way a hog swims. 1t cuts
Is own throat. If the Pacific Coast
las no Cabinet office it is the PEG
ole's own fault. If they could not
agree upon a candidate how could
hey expect the President to l am
lot personally acquainted with all
he members Of the Cabinet. Those
whom l DO know are able men; the
'thers have good regulations for
1bilIty, and / anticipate fair treat
nent for Pacific Coast interests"
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