The National tribune., 1890-01-09
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
The Weeks DOingS at The Ma
tiOnal Capital
Frw VANS Day IL WASHINGTON.

pie IN WashingtOn.were out en- masse To visit
The White House. where the President held his
New Year reception on the lst day of January.
1Sg0 10 wish him a happy New \ ear. The
Diplomatic Corps. the officials Of the Govern
lnent. the Army and Navy were about equal in
numbers 10 that which usually marks such oc-
Casions and the Grand Army comrades also
turned out IN force; but the crowd of citizens,
which usually take this occasion to pay their
respects TO the Chief Magistrate Of the Nation,
was unusually small, owing To the inclemency
Of the weather, as the ceremonies at the White
House were over by 1880 o'clock.
The contents of the conservatory had been
transferred 10 the different rooms OF the Man.
sion, aud profusion Of flowers and palms were
tastcfully arranged with the other decorations
of the place. The East Room was skIrted with
an array of tropical plants, while the divans,
mautelpieceS windowsills, and every available
nook supported rows of choice pOtted plants
and bright flowers. which lout a sweet perfume
10 the charms Of the house
The Blue Room, where the President and
party stood, was simply though elegantly deco
rated, cut flowers being profusely scattered
about the room. Smii3X Was entwined about
the crystal chandeliers and placed as back
ground for the flowers and plants, which added
freshness TO the green aspect.
The usual order was observed in the recep-
ton. the Vice President aud Cabinet being
first. then the Diplomatic Corps. the Justices of
the supreme Court and District of Columbia,
officers Of the Army and Navy, the Grand
Army and Loyal Legion, veterans Of the war
with Mexico. the crowd of citizens follow
ing The ladies' who helped the President TO
receive were Mrs. Mckee, the Presidents
daughter, Mrs Morton. wife Of the Nice-Presi-
dent Mrs Window, Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Wanna
maker, Mrs Tracy. Mrs. Noble, Mrs. Rusk.
while back of the receiving party were about
30 ladies. the wives and daughters OF prominent
A. O. al l.. L
vited 10 take part in the ceremony. Every
thing WAS conducted in the most approved
manner. the Marine Band, which was stationed
In the corridor. playing all the time.
For the first time In is wears a Nice-Presi-
dent held a reception, and the elegance of the
entertainment and the mdgnifceuce of the
house repaid the people for their long waiting.
for the home Of Mr.. Morton is almost as large
as the Waite House aud much grander in its
interior appointments and adomments, and
great Groves urged through the elegant rooms
nearly ali day. As soon as each visitor had
passed the NIce-P President and the receiving
parry, they were conducted 10 the diniBg-roOm,
where an elegant luncheon was served.
All the mems bcrs OF the CabiRet received, and
thousands Of visitors paid their respects and
wished happy New Year 10 Secretaries Blaine,
Window, Proctor, Tracy. Noble Rnsk, Wana-
maker aHd Acknowledgement Miller. SeeTe-
tary Blaine, according 10 custom, entertained
the Diplomatic Corps al an elegant breakfast
AZ has residence on Lafayette Square
Nearly every one Of the Justices OF the
Supreme Court kept open house. and hundreds
Of visitors were received while all the Members
Of Congress and Senators who have homes in
Washington had the latch-string out TO the
public.
In spite OF the weather. Washington has
rarely bad such New Years day. and every
body seemed happy aud couteuted. although
ia D - 1,
walk throagh streets that were muddy, with
the rain falling al the time.
NEW COMMITTEE ROOMS
Both Houses Of Congress are cramped for room
for the various committees. and q large number
Of ROOMS are being prepared undeT the west ter
race u the Capitol Twenty four Of these rooms
Will sooa lie ready for occupancy. Members Of
the senate are trying 10 C0ucoct some scheme
20 get the Sapreme Court out Of the north end
Of the Capitol. in order TO use the rooms now
assigned 20 the Justices for committee pur-
poses: but a. this viii require the consent Of
the House, aud also as the Court Is not disposed
70 move uBtil they get new building. an effort
viii he made 30 get through an appropriation
~ az early Gay for that purpose. The Justices
want ncw binding erected adjoining the
Attorney iHenerals Office. which Is ia the old
FreeGman's Bank building, where the Govern
ment has a larEe lot Of vacant ground and they
think this would be proper 10 make Of 10.
A bIll las been prepared 10 carry out this sug-
gestiOn. The Senate viii favor the measure, as
they are anxious 10 get the Court cut OF the
Capitol.
ALIEg PESsIOSEEz
Congressman EnIoe. or Tennessee, viii. upon
the resembling Of Congress. introduce bill
directing the Comm issiOncro % Pensions to drop
from the pension roll all persons not residents
" the InItDd States al the date Of the passage
Of the SET. Mr. Eni0e says lie il informed that
large number o. citizens Of foreign nations
are drawing pensions. These men served in
the war, aud after being pensioned have re-
turned q Europe and Canada and resumed their
allegiance 20 foreign Governments finding that
they can I've much cheaper than they can Ia
tie United States. lie claims that by re.uni-
ing their allegiance 10 those foreign Govern
IHents aud living abroad. and having no intsn-
ton OF returning 10 the United States. they
have forfeited the right 10 pension IL is also
said that another MemJcr Of Congress viii
amend BIZ. Enl0c's bill 50 as 10 make il apply
10 retired army aud Navy officers who reside
abroad There is said TO be quite a number Of
these officers On the rolls who spend little or
no time ia tiis country.
C0ENASDER DAEA's DEATH.
The death Of Commander William Starr Dana
Y. . Navy. nhlcn took place on New Years
Day ID Paris, France, was sad news TO very
nzuE meH iH Washington where lie became
commanding the torpedo ram AlaTm-Admiral
Porters invention and desigu-at the Navy
Yard here. lie eHteTcd the service in 1853 from
-eW York City, but his youth turned him back
- tho next class u which Commanders R0bley
~. LYaus, George w. Colin, Henry C. Taylor
Allan -. BfoIa. 4. Schuyler CroWniusAield
augustus .. Kellogg, Yates Sterling Wm. C.
use, " 10. BalnDrdge Hef aud Charles ID
Si8sbee tail ROW residents Of Washington
were members. After the rebellion began the
class Was ordered 10 sea before completing tie
usual course, aud Commander Dana did active
service Do Tie blDczading squadron Of Charles
ton. aud ~ tie feet with Admiral Porter co
operated 80 the reduction of Fort Fisher His
last cruise was IN the South Atlautic-lbe
Brazil sialIOn--in command u the TalIaf,ooya
and while there be was for 4 brief time by the
accidents o.. service Ia cOlnAand Of the squad
ToH az "7eul0r officer present" That cruise
was completed ia June, losj and since koyen.
Der, I57-, DE vas on waiting orders until sent
10 Tie Paris Exposition Of lass year
COATEsTED ELECTION CASH
This Congress has not less than II contested
electDn cases before the House Of Represep1a
t3Fess aDd just before adjournment for The bolj.
days the subcommittee appointed for the pur-
poe agreed upon plan Of action in taking an
TIC different cases. the Republican Members
choosing oHe aud the Democrats the other. Nv
This IDeana ine three West Virginia contestants
arc hrsi, the Republicans taking Smith W
jackson, aud the Democrats Mclinpis W Al
ders0n, thea the Republicans took Atkinson
We. EeBoie.On. Ia this way the West Virginia
people HhI get their cases up al the first
opportunity the committee has on fbe for
o. The House. Some Of the cases left 10 the