The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-02
NEW YEARS AT WHITE uoUsE
rresidential Reception Attended NV All
the NotabIes I'm Washington Cit

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 1.-Altbougb tbe
custom has fallen into disuse elsewhere,
mere In washington City the social and
oiieiai observance of New Years calling
was maintained. The weather was favor
aoie, being cold and clear. The chief
events OF the forenoon were a breakfast to
the diplomatic corps by Secretary Blaine
ana reception by President and Mrs.
harrison and the wives of the members of
the caolnet. The interior of the White
mouse was deliberately decorated for the
reception and the darkened rooms were
orignt with the glare of electric lights.
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Harrison were assisted
IN receiving by Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Elkins.
mrs. roster, Mrs. Wilmerding. Mrs. Noble.
MIS- husk, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Wana-
maker. Mrs. Blaine was unable to be
present because of i'll health. A large
NUMBER OF ladies were especially invited
TO assist IN entertaining such of the guests
as were asked behind the lne The recep-
tion began promptly at o'clock. The ar
rival OF the presidential party was an
nounced by the familiar air, 'Hail to the
Chlef. Vice-President and Mrs. Morton
ana all the members of the cabinet, with
the ladies of their families, were among
the earliest arrivals. Secretary Elkins
met with the cabinet for the first time. and
ne and Secretary Foster, who is just ont
from severe illness, were greeted with
special cordiality.
The diplomatic corps turned out in full
force to pay their respects, the members
Respondent in court dress. Senior Romero.
OF Mexico, the dean of the corps.
was at the head of the line with
Nine. Romero. They were accompanied
by seven members of the Mexican lega-
ton. Italy was represented by the Mar
gus Imperlali di Francavilla, charge d. af-
faires ad interim. Pedro Montt, minister:
Mrs. Montt. Senior Anibal Cruza and Senior
Gulliormo Armulagui, of the legation,
were Chile's representatives. Minister
Isui kwo Yen and number of pictur-
esquely attired members of the Chinese
legation attracted considerable attention
from those to whom the receptions were
new. Many other countries were also
present, either through their ministers
or other members of the legation. The
costumes of the ladies were fine and ele-
CANT.
The diplomatic corps was invited in a
body to place behind the line of the re-
ceiving party, and spent a quarter of an
hour or longer conversing with the ladies
there. Senators Cullom, Carlisle, Gibson
and Allen, with the members of their
families, were introduced to the receiving
party Immediately after the diplomatic
corps. Chief Justice Fuller and all the
members OF the supreme court except JUS
tice Bradley were presented. The justices
of the court of claims and of the district SUI
preme court also paid their respect. At IL
O'Clock the congress of the United States
was received. General John Foster special
representative of the state department,
came next. The American Historical
Society had several members in line. The
army and navy and marine corps was rep
resented by all the officers who were sta
toned at or near the capital. General
Miles, of Chicago. and General Wheaton,
of Omaha, were the only officers of promi-
nence who came from distance. General
Schofield was at the head of the army line,
and Commodore Ramsay led the naval
contingent. The officers were all in full
dress uniform. The regulars were followed
by General Ordway and staff of the Ma
tional Guard of the District of Columbia.
It was now about II o'clock, and the fol-
lowing half hour was devoted to the recep-
ton of the different federal commissioners
and officers of the executive departments
and the Grand Army of the Republic.
A great crowd of people were in line
waiting to pay their respects and it was
not until nearly 2 o'clock that the recep-
ton came to close.
Vice President and Mrs. Morton re-
ceived at their residence from II to 2
o'clock. They were assisted by number
OF ladies, and the list of callers included
nearly all the officials who had previously
visited the White House.
In accordance with the usual custom the
secretary of state gave breakfast in honor
of the diplomatic corps Immediately after
they had paid their respects to the presi-
dent. Breakfast was followed by recep-
ton which was largely attended. Large
receptions were held by the ladies and the
families of other members of the cabinet.
Mrs Crisp, wife of the speaker, and Mrs.
Elkins did not receive.