The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-03-04

Observation-Disclosures Advent of tho New
Dynasty How Congress Passed the
Closing Hours of a Worthless Life.
WASHINGTON, March 3.-The passen-
ger stations in the city, from early morn
ing, were thronged by surging mass of
people, awaiting friends from abroad.
Every incoming train deposited its quota
of troops and distinguished visitors, who
received enthusiastic welcome from the
great crowd of spectators. The various
state national guards as they arrived
formed in line under escort and, with
appropriate airs, marched along the thor
oughfares into Pennsylvania avenue,
vending their way to quarters assigned
them. Tammany Hall was the most con-
spicuous and numerous organization on
the avenue.
The hotels of the city are already over
crowded. Nothing better than cots
placed in the halls can be had.
Tine Vice President-EIect.
Vice President-elect Stevensons re-
manned in his apartments all day. Fully
5000 people paid their respects during
the day. General Stevenson and family
After dinner they repaired to the public
parlor where they held reception. For
an hour or more they were kept busy re-
ceiving the greeting of friends and par
tizans. The Vice President-elect shook
by the hand 1000 friends.
President Harrison Takes Leave of Bis
Cabinet
The last meeting of President Harri-
sons cabinet took place today. All the
members were present and at the con-
clusion of a half hours conference, the
President arose and in a few words took
his farewell. He thanked them for the
loyal support they had always given him
and attributed much of the success of his
administration to their wise counsels,
faithful service and devotion to the
country's highest good. He thanked
them for the personal good will they bore
him and wished for each one happiness
and success in all his undertakings. He
then shook hands with each in turn and
in voice which betrayed emotion bade
them good bye.
Closing Hours of President Harrison's
Administration.
The last day of an outgoing executive
is always busy and fatiguing. To-day at
an earlier hour than usual, President
Harrison was at his desk going over bills
ready for examination and approval. He
was subjected to constant Interruptions
until late in the afternoon. Before the
hour for opening the House to the
public, the President received a number
of callers chiefly Senators and Repre-
sentatlves interested in measures on his
desk, awaiting his signature.
After an exchange of calls with Mr..
Cleveland and leave taking of the cabi-
net, the President received the members
of the diplomatic corps, who called in
body to say farewell. Nearly every
member of the corps was present. In
the intervals between the semi-publio
functions the President was called upon
to furnish his autograph to numerous
seekers.
The President, at 8 o'clock, bade adieu
to Major HAlford, who left the house to
take the train for New York. Benjamin
and Mary Mckee, in charge of their gov
erness, made the rounds Of the house be-
fore the hour of closing, saying goodbye
to the clerks and employees, and express
ing regret over the coming separation.
He Accepts Two designations.
In the afternoon President Harrison
received and accepted the designations
of Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Gear and Solicitor of the Treasury
Hepburn. These officials are members
elect of the SD Congress and had to re-
tire from the department today.
President Harrlson's Hospitality.
This evening at 7.30, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cleveland were entertained at dinner, en-
Mckee. Mr.. Mckee, Lieut.. Parker and
Mrs. Dimmick were theH only other per-
sons present The affair was entirely
informal. Tomorrow morning Pres
ident Harrison will go to the Capitol
driving with Presidentelect Cleveland.
The Two Men Tomorrow.
Mr.. Cleveland will go the room of the
Vice President and remain until the
hour for the Inauguration ceremonies to
begin. President Harrison, accompa-
MED by the members of his cabinet, will
spend the last half hour of his term in
the Presidents room, disposing of the
closing business of Congress.
Animated Scenes About the City,
Inc Sc6ues dDOuC Uno Guy nave Doeu Oh
the most animated description all day.
Tonight shows no abatement A con-
stant stream of arrivals is issuing from
the railway stations. All day the
marching music of many organizations
has kept the air vibrating melodiously.
It took but a few short hours today to
convert the capital into a camp of armed
men. The streets are thronged, and ho-
tells, boarding and lodging houses are
swarming. The greater portion Of the
visitors are now here.
It began to sprinkle about 8 o'clock
this evening, and the rainfall still contln-
ues, though the fall thus far is light. The
signal Office predicts rain or snow in the
morning, and probably clearing weather
during the day.
In the House.
The rules were suspended and the
Senate amendments on the general defl-
cienoy bill were non-concurred IN. The
bill was sent to conference.
Mr.. Holman submitted the disagree;
ing conference report on the sundry civil
b;il ! 4l,o ,o,,ort was 9pran6 IN