The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-01-11

the floor OF the Senate was, therefore.
watched with much interest. The gossips
thus far have been able to make very little
out Of the situation. Dir. Hill. with his
usual shrewdness. has marked his advent
IN Washington by noticeable courtesy to
MI German; in tact, his first call after his
arrival In Washington was made at the
mouse or the Maryland Senator. Mr.. Hill
had scarcely been in the Senate Chamber
nve minutes after taking the oath of office
before he was spirited away by Dir. German
for a private conference IN the Maryland
leaders committeeman. The progress Of
the relations between these two men as the
session advances viii be of keen interest
and possibly of great Importance. especial
ly II Mr. Hill should become aggressive
enough TO attempt 10 snatch the bston of
chieftanshlp from Mr. Germans firm hand.
NO CENSUS DEFICIENCY.
The recent statement that Mr.. Porter.
the Superintendent of the Census had
asked for deficiency appropriation Of
100000 is q serious error. There is no def
cheney in the census treasury; on the con-
trary. Mr.. Porter has $4,000 available for
general census work. sufficient TO carry
the bureau until the first of March. and Of
the million dollars appropriated by Con-
gress especially for the work of the divis-
ION OF farms, homes and mortgages. more
than half q million dollars still remains.
Cenens Bureau 10 inaccurate. There is no
deficiency. There will be no deficiency.
When Mr.. Porter took charge of the work
OF the census he declared distinctly that
there never should be.a deficiency" He said
he would work so long asthe money lasted
and would obtain the best results for that
money, but that when the money was ex-
hausted he would close the bureau. This is
mis- intention. He has given Congress notice
that the statistics required under the law
have all been obtained. The money origin-
ally appropriated has proved insufficlent
TO properly edit and publish the vast
amount of information collected. He has,
therefore. gwen notice that IN two months
from the present time there will be no
further funds at his disposal, in order that
Congress may take the necessary steps TO
furnish him with some money 10 COMPLETE
his work If IL wants that work continued
MIR. Porter is determined that the unfortun-
ate experience of the census clerks of ten
years ago shall not be repeated. The ap-
preparation for the tenth census turned out
to be woefully insufficient and General
Walker. the Superintendent of the Census,
instead of boldly facing the sltu-
alton, compromised by urging his
clerks to remain after the appro-
priation was exhausted, and accepting. 10
for their pay. These certificates were
cashed by brokers at rulnous rates. and.
after long struggle, redeemed by Con-
gress. The history of the first days OF the
tenth census is not one that Congress or
that the Census Bureau can be proud OF, and
Mr.. Porter is fully determined that IL shall
not be repeated. If on the 10Th of Febru-
airy there Is not a new Appropriation avail
able to carry on the work. the Census
Bureau Will be closed. IL Is more than
probable. however, that long before that
time, Congress recognizing the value and
Importance of Mr.. Porter's work. will have
voted him the necessary money ana will
have passed his bill for permanentC Census
Bureau.
The social season at the national capital
promises TO be the most brilliant in Its his
tory for long time. The opening years of
this administration were Swallowed with
mourning. caused by the long list of deathe
which cast gloom over all Its festivities,
even the most official aud perfunctory.
The most prominent social event of this
winter, thus far. was the BOnaparte ball at
the Arlington Hotel this week. Nicer and
more tasteful costumes. q more brilliant
display of jewels. more lavish decorations
and a more striking Assem- blage of beauty,
wit and humor have never been seen IN
Washington, despite Its long list OF social
triumphs. The senatorial and Cabinet re-
captions are already in full swing. and
have been attended this week. despite the
disagreeable weather. by long professions
of carriages and strings OF pedestrians.
The most marked function in the near fu-
ture will be the ball TO be given by the
Chinese Minister and Mrs. Tsui. Any So
cial occasion at the Chinese legation Is al
ways attended by crush.
The White House will be the scene of the
usual four official receptions given to the
diplomatic CORPS. the officers of the army
and navy. Congress and the Judiciary and
the general public. The President and
Mrs. Harrison have made a pleasantinnov
tion upon previous customs in relation TO
these receptions by issuing handsomely
engraved cards of invitation to those whose
attendance is desired. liz has been the less
expensive habit OF previous administra-
tions to announce these receptions, if not
by public advertisement. at least by what
u railroad manager would call reading
notices" inserted in a local newspaper. The
more dignified and formal method of invi-
tation adopted by the Harrisons meets
with universal approval.
PERRY s. HEATH.