Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07
THE NEW CABINET.
They Take the Oath Of Office and
Assume Their Duties.

They Take the Oath Of Office and
Assume Their Duties.
THE SIMPLE CEREMONY.
Witnessed II the Stats Depertuent by Quite
= Number. IncludinG Some Ladiss-Iuci.
dents 1t the Different Departmeats when
the OAacials Took charge.
The organization Of President Clsvelaud's
cabinet was completed today, when ali the
members took and subscribed to the oath Of
Office prescribed by the Constitution. Thia
csrsmony took place in the beautiful diplomats
room Of the State Department with ito classic
hangings and sacred historic memories.
Secretary Gresham visited the department,
this morning and took formal possession in q
most informal way. He was received by the
messengers in the hallway and then by Mr..
Harry Bryan In the Secretary's Office The
courtssies between the incoming and outgoing
officials were exchanged at the de-
partment yesterday afternoon when Mr..
Gresh an received his commission at the hands
Of Mr.. Wharton and then subscribed to the
oath Of Office. Mr.. Quincy, who succeeds Mr..
wharton - assistant secretary, was present st
the time
Mr.. Wharton came to the department ut 1915
O'Clock this morning aud had . short talk with
the Secretary In regard TO the bust
ness Of the department. The arrival
OF other members Of the cabinet, with
friends put stop to the conference. There
was slight misunderstanding in regard to the
time for the cabinet to qualify and they arrived
1t different times during the morning. The
time fixed for the ceremony was 11;l5 O'Clock.
THE UNrNrENrIoSAL sERENADE.
Secretary Gresham and Postmaster General
Bissell walked over together from the Airing.
ton to the Department this morning. II 90
happened that Boss McLauglin's County Demo-
cratic Club left the hotel on their way to the
depot about the same time, and a. the two high
officials passed their line they were greeted with
the significant Strains Of II Want a Situation, "
given with the full strength Of the large band
that accompanied the BROOKLYN ssalwarss. II
was not intended for the benefit Of the Cabinet
minister who happened not to be recognized by
the organization, but was accepted as an inten-
tional serenade to them by other persons who
knew them.
Secretary Carlisle. Secretary Morton and Sec.
rotary Smith joined the other two ministers at
the State Department soon after 10 o'clock. and
were followed quickly BY Secretary Herbert
and Attorney General Olney. They occupied
the Secretary's Office.
In the corridor outside were gathered several
Congressnen, knot Of newspaper men aud a
few visitors, who were attracted there by the
presence OF the Others Secretary Smith came
out into the hall several times to meet friends
from his own state who had sent in for him.
PARTY OF LADIES.
Secretary Lamont was the last Of the cabinet
to arrive. He came about IL o'clock and was
accompanied by a large party Of ladies and gen.
tlemen. including Mrs. Lamont, Mrs. Perrins,
Gen. Tracy and Miss Caggar Of Al
bany, Mr.. and Mrs. Roosevelt of New
York, Mr.. R. W. Glider. Miss Saunders,
Of New York and Col. J. NJ. Wilson Of the
army. They were ushered into the diplomatic
room at once and were followed Immediately by
all those previously assembled in the secre-
tary's office and Representatives Bynum and
Martin Of Indiana, Representative Cummings of
New York, National Committeeman Smaliey,
Assistant Secretary Adee Mr.. John I. Glenn OF
Georgia, Mr.. John G. Parker OF New York and
Representatives Cabiness, TAFT aud Maddox,
Gen. Flsgler, Capt. Smith and Capt Shaler OF
the ordnance department.
Nothing now remained but to await the ar
rival of Mr. Justice Field Of the Supreme
Court, who had been requested to administer
the prescribed oath Of Office. He did not keep
them waiting long. arriving promptly on the
minute.
THE OATH ADMINISTERED.
Everything being then in readiness the VEN
cradle jurist said he was prepared 10 perform
his duty. He took his stand at the head of tho
large ebony table with the cabinet
officers at his right and left with the
remainder Of the crowd standing in a circle be-
hind them. Secretary Gresham, who had al
ready qualified, took position just behind
Justice Field.
The oath was administered first to Secretary
Carlisle and to Secretary Lamont. Smith, Her
bert, Olney. Bissell and Morton in the order
named The Bible used was one bought by
Secretary Morton, who remarked that he in
tended 1t as gift to his grandchiid as Q me-
mento Of the occasion.
Judge Field read the oath from Q printed
form drawn I'D for the signature Of each men,
Der, and repeated the solemn words
In an impressive voice somewhat broken
the words $50 help You God" he handed each
official copy Of the oath, with the request that
1t be signed. When Messrs. Smith, Herbert
and Bisssll were sworn they kissed the book.
The others simply bowed their heads in &C.
knowledgment
The ceremony was exceedingly simple and
lasted but q few minutes. At its close Justice
Field congratulated the new officials. and his
example was then followed by all the others
present.
After few minutes spent in general CONVEX
sation the party broke up, the cabinet officers
repairing to their respective departments.
Senators Wocott and Teller, who called to see
Secretary Gresham on other business, were wit
nesses to the ceremony. Private Secretary
Thurber also came in before it was over.
RKCEIvINa CALLERS.
During the afternoon Secretary Gresham re-
ceived the officers Of the State Department. A
great many friends also called to pay their re-
spects.
These we're distinguished either by diplo-
had something to say about that little matter
Of mine. you know"
Mr.. Harry Bryan, who was Secretary Bayard's
private secretary. has been appointed private
secretary to Secretary Gresham.
TOOK THE OATH YEsTKHDAY
Secretary Gresham took the oath Of ONCE
In the afternoon in the presence Of Assistant
Secretary Adee and . few other officials Of the
department. Mr.. Wharton happened to be out
at lunch, but returned in time to welcome the
new premier to the department.
Mr. Josiah Quincy Of Massachusetts, will sue
coed Mr.. wharton ~ assistant secretary of state.
He WAS rendered the position by Secretary
Gresham. and accepted it yesterday. Mr.,
Quincy Ia Q member OF the national committee