St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-04-27
DESERT The CAPITAL.
President Cleveland and All
His Ministers Depart
From Washington.
They Are Taken to New York
by Magnificent Spe-
eial Train.
There They Will Participate
in the Ceremonies
Of Today.
Most Of the Party Will Go to
Chicago by the Same
Train.

1EdlIs
WASHINGTON, April 26.-It has rarely
happened in the history of this country
that the seat of government has been
entirely deserted by the president and
his ministers. Such, however. is the
case today. The president and mem
bers of his cabinet were scheduled to
leave Washington at 4:5O o'clock this
afternoon to witness the naval review,
and at that hour a special on the Penn
sylvania railroad steamed out of the
station. a large crowd of citizens
gathered and waited patiently for
The arrival of the chief executive
and his official family. Secretary
Morton, of the agricultural department,
appeared OH the platform fully half an
hour before the time of departure. He
came alone and was soon joined by At
tOrneyG eneral Olney. Then came Mr..
and Mrs. Carlisle, followed shortly
RfterWard by Postmaster General and
Mrs. BiSsell. Secretary Lamont clam
bored I'D the steps of the ear Of the
president, and worked his wav through
to that reserved for the cabinet. Secre-
tary Gresham passed along, bowling and
shaking hands with numerous men. and
last Of all came Secretary Smith. Sec
retary Herbert will join the party i'll
New York.
Makeup of the Special.
The train, drawn by pouderous en-
gine, was made up OF five veStibule
Ears, the first being the combination
baggage and smoker Raleigh, followed
by the dining car Magdalen. Behind
this came the double drawing-room
sleeper Chairman. The fourth coach
was the siX-compartment drawing-room
car Superb, which was occupied by the
cabinet. and behind 1t the private OBJ
serYatiOn and compartment car Wild
wood, in which Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland
found luxurious and comfortable quar-
terS. The entire train is lighted by cleo
tricity, heated by steam, and is alto
getheT one of the finest in the Penn
sylvania service. The dining car was
tastefully decorated with cut flowers, in
which the Lilly and rose predOminated,
and in the private car OF the preS-
dental party two large vases were
filled with American Beauties. The
round trip to New York and Chicago
will be under the personal supervision
Of George ". Boyd, assistant general
passenger agent OF the Pennsylvania
line.
-Four minutes before the starting time
the president and Mrs. Cleveland drove
up to the entrance, where they were
met by Mr.. Boyd and escorted to the
train. As they approached the specta-
tors fell back, respectfully taking off
their hats, and the president and Mrs.
Cleveland bowed and smiled in return.
The President Appeared
on the platform with Mr. Boyd, and
Mrs. Cleveland was accompanied by
Private Secretary Thurber. 1t was 4:2S
o'clock when the presidential party
boarded the train,and two minutes later
started on their journey to witness the
international event in New York. Sec
retary Smith and Secretary Lamont Will
not 20 10 Chicago with the presidential
party, but will return here from
New York. Gen. SchOfield and
Admiral Belknap will he TIE
of the review, and will represent
him on the steamer MeigS, which has
been assigned to the use Of the Duke
de Veragua and party. Gen. Schofield
will not accompany the presidential
party TO Chicago. but will return to
Washington Immediately after the re-
vieS. The presidential train will reach
New York this evening at 1920, and
the party will at once repair to the
Hotel Victoria.
In the trip to Chicago the party will
be increased by the addition Of the Chi
cagO committee and ladies. They will
\ "a Anr nd
the worlds fair city the next day at the
same hour. The train that left here
this afternoon will be used the entire
trip.
An Hour Late.
NEW YORK, April 26.-President and
Mrs. Cleveland arrived here from Wash
ington tonight. With the president
were the members of the cabinet, with
the exception of Secretary of the Navy
H. A. Herbert. who reached the city
Just in advance of the squadrOnS Tues
day. The wives of several OF The SecTe-
tares were included III the presidential
party, which went directly TO the Vic
toria MOTEL. The Pennsylvania depot in
jersey City was hung with flags of all
nations, stTeamerS and innumerable
yard of bunting in honor of the arrival
OF so distinguished Il party, but, as
usual, the train was late. The second
section of No. 60, in which the presi-
dent arrived, was delayed more than an
hour after leaving Philadelphia. 1t
was 1918 when it pulled to the depot.
The president and Mrs. Cleveland were
the first to alight. The party occupied
the last car OF all, ana were waiting
when the committee haStened forward
to greet them. There was a cordial
reception Oh every hand. The presi-
dent seemed pale after the sur
felt OF handshaking he has in
dulged during his brief few weeks
in Washington. Mrs. Cleveland also
looked pale and tired, but she beamed
upon every one. She wore over her
travelling suit a dark blue cloak, with
hat TO match, and carried handsome
bunch of red roses which had been pre-
sented to her before her departure.
Men doffed their hats and women
viewed Mrs. Cleveland with admira-
tiOn as the presidential party was eS-
eoIted by the members of the COM
mittee down the platform to the ele-
VatOr which transferred them directly
to where their carriages were in wait
ing. The party proceeded to the Victoria
hOIel President Cleveland excused
himself from accepting the invitation
rendered by Clarence W. Bowen on be-
half Of the Union League club to attend
the banquet there this evening. The
cabtnet officers were also compelled to