The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-01-02
TO the RrcoRn.TTNroN.

Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Although the
custom has fallen into disuse elsewhere,
here in Washington the social and official
observance of New Year calling was
maintained. The weather was favorable,
being cold and clear. The chief events of
the forenoon were the breakfast to the
diplomatic corps by Secretary Blaine and
the reception by President and Mrs.
Harrison and the wives of members of
the Cabinet.
The interior of the White House was
deliberately decorated for the reception,
and the darkened rooms shone with a
glare of numerous electric lights.
President and Mrs. Harrison were as
sisted in receiving by Mrs. Morton, Mrs.
Elkins, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Wilmerding,
Mrs. Noble, Mrs. Rusk, Mrs. Miller and
Mrs. Wanamaker. Mrs. Blaine was
unable to be present because of ill-health.
a large number of ladies, especially in
yIted, assisted in entertaining such guests
as were asked behind the line.
The reception began promptly at l
o'clock. The arrival of the Presidential
party was announced by the familiar air
Hail to the Chief" Vice-President and
Mrs. Morton and all the members of the
WIN UQ6 Inelc Ia1n1ll0S,
were the earliest arrivals.
Secretary Elkins met with the Cabinet
for the first time, and he and Secretary
Foster, who is just out from a severe i'll
ness, were greeted with special cordiality.
The diplomatic corps turned out in full
force to pay their respects. The mem
berS were Respondent in court dress
Senior Romero of Mexico, dean of the
corps, was at the head of the line with
Mrs. Romero. They were accompanied
by seven members of the Mexican Lega-
ton.
Italy was represented by Marquis I'M
periale Di Francavalla, Charge d'Affairs
dd interim. Pedro Montt Chilean Min
lister, and Mrs. Mont and Senior Anibal
Crusea and Senior Guillermo Amunalgui
of the legation, Minister Tsin Kwo Yin
and number Of picturesquely attired
members of the Chinese Legation, at
tracted considerable attention from those
10 whom the receptions are new. Many
other countries were present, either
through their Minister or other members
of the legation.
The costumes of the ladies were very
rich and elegant. The diplomatic corps
We're invited in body to place behind
the line of the receiving party, and spent
quarter of an hour or longer conVersing
with the ladies there.
Senators Carlisle, Coilum, Gibson and
Allen, with the members of their families.
were introduced to the receiving party
Immediately after the diplomats. Chief
Justice Fuller and all the members of the
Supreme Court, except Justice Bradley,
were next presented. The Justices of the
Court of Claims and District Supreme
Court also paid their respects.
At IL o'clock the Congress of the United
States was received. General John Fos-
ter, special representative of the State De-
partment, came next. The American
Historical Society also had several mem
bers in line. The Army, Navy and Ma
rine Corps were represented by all Off
GERS Of those services stationed at or near
the Capital. General Miles of Chicago
and General Wheaton of Omaha were the
only officers of prominence who came
from distance. General Schofield was
st the head of the army line, and Commo-
dore Ramsay led the naval contingent.
The officers were all in full dress uni
form. The regulars were followed by
General Ordway and staff of the National
Guard of the District of Columbia 1t
was now about u O'Clock. and the follow
ing half hour was devoted to the recep-
ton of the different Federal Commission
ers and officers of the Executive Depart
ments and the Grand Army of the Re-
public.