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JOHN w. MAsoS's POSITION.
VIII This Juicy Plum Drop Into some
West yIrRinian's Lap:

WASHINGTON. d. c., March Al have
learned, through what | consider good aus
thority, that Hon. Wood Daley, Of Min.
eral, will have strong backing for Commits
sioner OF Internal Revenue, Hon. j. w.
Masons place; aud, further, bis numerous
friends are stoutly urging his name for that
position. 1t is also stated that all Con-
gressional delegates, except, perhaps. Mr..
Capehart, who IS from Joe Millerss district,
favor him; and also that he 10 the choice Of
the outgoing and incoming State admins
trations, while the chairman Of the State
Executive Committee and many
State Senators and members OF
the House OF Delegates have warmly es-
poused mis- cause MIR. DALEY will make .
formidable candidate. His we'll known
ability. hard and uEtiring work for the
party. are conditions which naturally make
him popular and rally adhereuts 70 his ban
ner.
As your readers are aware Hon. Joseph
s. Miller, the able incumbent uuder Mr..
Clsveland's former administration, has
been looked upon as having dead cinch
upon the position, mainly on account Of the
warm friendship existing between Presi-
dent Cleveland aud himself. Therefore
the sudden appearance upon the public
horoscope OF this new Richmond. with his
recognized proves and formidable follow
ing. cannot but complicate the situation
and render the chance Of q West yirginian
holdine that important Office more doubtful
than il but one m0untaiceer was aspiring
for IL
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sense Of its responsibilities and OF its dig.
nlty. | now enter UNon the discharge OF
the duties OF the high Office to which !
have been called. am not unmindful OF
the fact that among the occupants OF TINS
chair during the l04 years OF our conslitu-
tionrl history, have been statesmen, emf
nent alike for their talents and their TIRE
less devotion TO public duty. Adams, Jei-
ferson and Calhoun honored us lncum-
bency during the early days OF the hepuo-
lie. while Arthur, Hendricks ana Morton
have. at later period OF our history,
shed luster upon the office OF President OF
| the most august deliberauve ASSEMBLY
known to men.
| assume the duties OF the great trust
contided TO me WITH no feeling OF self-con-
hdence. but rather with that OF grave dis
trust of my ability satisfactorily to meet
its requirements. ] may be pardoned Tor
saving that il shall DE my earnest endeay-
orto discharge the important duties which
lie before me with no less OF impartialty
and courtesy than OF 1rmness and noehty.
Earnestly invoking the cooperation, the
forbearance, the charity OF each OF It's mem
pers, now enter upon my duties as PTesio-
ing offcer Of the Senate.
The mem ber-elect were sworn In the new
Senate organized, after which the Vice
President read the call for the extra ses-
sion of the Senate. The Senate then al
iourned TO attend the inaugural ceremo-
lnies.
After the inaugural ceremonies were over
the Senate returned 10 It's chamber a
committee was ordered 70 wall on the + fes-
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proclaim that the necessity for revenue 70
support the Government furnishes the only
justification for taxing the people, we an,
nounce 8 truth so plain that us oenlai
would seem TO indicate the extent TO wnlcn
judgment may be influenced oy familiarity
with aversion to the taxing power, and
when we seek to reinstate the selt-conn u
dence and business enterprise OF our cltl-
zens by discreditihg an abiect dependence
upon Governmental favor, we strive 10
stimulate those elements OF American char
acter which support the hope Of American
achievement.
AN APPEAL FOR HARMONY.
ANXIETY for the redemption of the
pledges which my party has made, and so.
licitude for the complete justification OF
the trust the people have reposed IN US,
constrain me 70 remind those with whom
am TO cooperate that we can succeed IN
doing the work which has been set before
US only by the most sincere, harmonious
and disinterested effort. Even If insuper-
able objections and opposition prevent the
contamination of our task we shall hardly
be excused; and if failure can be traced 10
our fault or neglect we may be sure the
people will hold Us 70 swift and
exacting account Of our inability.
The oath now take TO preserve, protect
and defend the Constitution OF the U niteo
States not only impressiyely defines the
great responsibility assume. but suggests
obedience to the constitutional commands
as the rule by which my official conduct
must be guided. lshall. to She best Of my
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with full pulled elbow sleeves OF rainbow
satin and pear passementeries.
Miss Letitia Stevenson, yet school girl
wore Josephine gown OF turquoise blue
faille and lace.
me Cabinet ladies present were Mes
DANES Carlisle Lamont and Bissel, and
Miss Herbert, daughter OF the Secretary
OF the Navy.
The wives Of the three sons OF Secretary
of Agriculture Morton were also present.
Mrs. Gresham and Mrs. Hoke Smith were
not in the city, and Mrs. Olney, wife Of the
Attorney General, did not feel equal 10 the
task.
8 superb brocade ia which pinkish mauve
shades predoIninRted. The train was very
long and full court.
The waist was elegantly trimmed with
point lace and gold, and had high pulled
elbow sleeves of the brocade. The neck
was finished with rich old lace, sixteen
inches wide, caught up on one shoulder
with ostrich tips.
an old gold satin front, the back brocaded
with terra Gotta stripes. The sleeves were
puffed. OF velvet 10 match the color in the
brocade stripes.
Lace was iabotted around the bottom
and up the front, caught with bows. The
bodice was OF velvet trimmed with gold
and pearl fringe with fall Of lace.
Miss Leila Herbert, daughter OF the Sec
retary of the Navy. wore gown IN the
stvle Of 1880. The material, cream satin.
The skirt had no train and stood out
stimy at the bottom, where II
was founced deeply with lace
over silver gauze and festooned with
punches Of cream roses. The bodice had
the lace arranged in pretty bertha fash
ion, Pearl ornaments were worn.
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lows the badge of citizenship wherever
found, and, unimpired by race or color. IL
appeals for recognition TO American man
mess and Fairness.
Our relations with the Indians located
within our borders impose upon US respon-
sibilites we cannot escape. Humanity and
consistency require Us to treat them with
forbearauce. and in our dealings with
them TO honestly and considerably regard
their rights and interests Every effort
should be made to lead them through the
paths of civilization and education to SELL
supporting and independent citizenship. In
the meantime, as the nations wards, they
should be promptly defended against the
cupidity of designing men and shielded
from every influence or temptation that
retards their advancement.
PLEDGES TO BE REDEEMED.
The people of the United States have de-
creed that on this day the control OF their
government in its legislative and executive
branches shall be given TO a political party
pledged in the most positive terms to the
accomplishments of tariff reform. They
have thus determined IN favor of q most
Just and equitable system OF federal taxa
ton The agents they have chosen 70 carry
out their purposes are bound to their prom
Uses. not less than by the command OF their
masters, to devote themselves unremitting-
ly to this service.
While there should be no surrender OF
principle, our task must be undertaken
wisely and without vindictivenesS. Our
mission is not punishment, but the recth'
cation of wrongs. If in lifting burdens
from the daily life of our people we reduce
inordinate and unequal advantages too long
enjoyed, this is but necessary incident OF
our return to right and justice. If we exact
from unwilling minds acquiescence in the
theory Of an honest distribution OF the
funds of governmental benehcence treas
ured up for all, we insist upon principle
which underlies our free institutions.
When we tear aside the decisions and
misconceptions which have blinded our
countrymen TO their condition under vi
cious tariff laws, we but show them how
far they have been led away from the paths
OF cententment and prosperity. When we
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rose at an early hour this morning and
gazed out at the driving snow, declined 10
Join in some jocular remarks made against
Uncle Jerry Rusk and his weather bureau.
After breakfast Gen. Stevenson held an
other reception which was abruptly ended
by the arrival Of Senator Mcpherson, OF
the Senate Committee Of Arrangements, TO
escort the Vice President-elecJ to the Cap
itol.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stevenson quietly made
their way TO the carriage IN waiting ana
before any of the guests at the hotel were
aware OF the fact the distinguishes gentle
man was on his way to the Arlington
Hotel.
The rest of the Vice Presidents party
remained in the hotel until after IL o'clock
when they entered carriages In waiting
and proceeded to the Capitol. Vice Presl-
dent Stevenson drove directly to the Ar
lington and arrived there just before half
past ten o'clock at which hour 1T had been
understood Mr.. Cleveland would drive TO
the White House and after awaiting in
their carriage few minutes they alighted
and were escorted to the Cleveland par
lors. The crowd in the street increased in
size.
AZ about one O'Clock fine four-in-hand
turnout came briskly around the corner
and drew up in. front of the hotel. AS
everyone knew, it was the one which had
been provided to convey the President and
President-elect.
THEN ENsUED TOUCHING SCENE.
The President-elect bowed to the parlor
officials and personal friends gathered
about him, and was about TO pass through
the door when Mrs. Cleveland called him
, back and, with disregard for the assem-
bled company, threw her arms about her
! husband and kissed him several times, bid
/ ding him "God-speed" on his way to take
the oath of office. Those who saw this
leave-taking endeavored TO look uncon-
scious of what was going on, but the act
of Mrs. Cleveland was done so simply and
with such womsnly grace, that it seemed
to be the most natural occurrence in the
world and endeared the wife Of the Presi-
deut-elecJ to all those in the apartment
e After quarter Of an hours delay to
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THE BILL IN CONFERENCE.
The Committee Promise to Have it heady
to Report on Monday Morning.

to Report on Monday Morning.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, March 1.-THE
Legislature did nothing to-day. The two
houses met at O'Clock pursuant TO ad-
iournment yesterday, and the Conference
Committee not being ready to report ad-
iourned till Monday morning.
The conference met with closed door
this morning and began its work, with Mr.
Brockumer in the chair. Fairly good prog
ress was made, nearly ell the members be-
ing willing to act in spirit OF compro-
mise. The Senate amendments were nearly
all agreed to and wherever cut could be
made without seriously hurting any part
of the State government II was done.
The supporters OF the Prince tax bill
made an onslaught against the normal
schools, but they were given TO understand
ia explicit terms by the other faction that
they would not submit 10 serious injury
of these institutions. A deep cut IN the APP
preparations for these institutions was,
however, agreed to. II is estimated that
reduction of $50 600 will be made In the APP
preparations for the first year, and 800, 600
or $40, 900 in all will be saved.
One of the first differences that disturbed
the work of the committee was on the
question whether the committee could
make any changes in the bill or consider
ANYTHING except the Senate amendments,
to which the House refused to agree MIR.
St. Clair was OF the opinion that the COM
mittee could make changes Under any
sub-heading of the bill TO which
the Senate had made an amendment
Mr. cambridge and others held that the
committee did not have the power TO con-
slider anything except the amendments dis
agreed 10 by the House. 1t is the general
opinion OF members of the two houses that
MIR. cambridge is right, and that the House
will sustain him. MIR. Mckinney, OF
Richie, was offended by a ruling OF the
chairman and withdrew from the commit
tee He says be will vote against the OIL:
The committee will work to night and
promises 10 have the report ready 20 sub
NIT 10 the two houses Monday morning.
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HISTORY AND THE WEATHER.
The Custom Of Holding the Exercises In
the Open Air Wa. Begun by Zachary

the Open Air Was Begun py Lacnafs
Taylor.
WASHINGTON. D. c., March 4.-The pic
turesoue and thoroughly republican prac-
tce of taking the oath of Office and deliver
ing the inaugural address IN the open air
in the presence of the people was begun by
Zachary Taylor in 1s49.
Previously had the inaugural address
had been read in the Senate Chamber.
JEFFERSON was the first President TO be in
augurated in Washington City. Washing
ton read his inaugural in New York;
Adams in Philadelphia. Washington's
first inaugural was 300 words in length;
his second only 1874.
John Adams inaugural was 2,3oO words
long: Jefferson's. 100; Madison's, i,lOo,
Monroe's, $500, and 400; j. =. ADAMS,
:. 900: Andrew Jackson's first and second.
each LOO; Van Buren, employed S,Suo
words. and VIM. Henry Harrison, the most
yoluminous OF them all, $500.
John Tyler, in entering upon the dutles
of President. after the death OF harrison,
addressed his inaugural OF Lou words 70
the public aud published it in the newspa-
pers, Congress not being In session: Foik
employed nearly 5000 words; Iayior,
1000; Fillmore simply announced the oeatn
of Taylor in message or 2oO words,
sent into each House OF Congress, ana oe-
liyered no inaugural Franklin Pierce's
address was g. 900 words; Lincoln's, on his
first election, 8, 800; and his second, only
$50. Johnson took up the reins OF govern
ment after Lincoln's death, in brief mes
sage of 800 words. Grants first inaugural
was 100 words long: his second. l,SOO.
HAYES employed 2,4O0 words; Garheld's,
:. 600: Arthur followed the custom or otner
ce-Presidents in succeeding TO the Pres
dency through death, by giving only a
very short address of 400 words. Cleve-
lands first inaugural, which be committed
to memory, was 800 words. Benjamin
Harrison entered Office with an inaugural
OF $500 words.
elected as such by the people, has been at
tended bv more or less OF civic or mill
tary parade, the firing OF canon and other
manifestations of public rejoicing, The
story that jefferson rode unattended to the
Capitol and hitched his horse to the fence.
is simply one of three contradictory ac-
counts of the event, and the one bearing
least credence. Contemporary newspaper
REPORTS represent him as being escorted
from his lodgings to the Capitol by body
militia and procession OF citizens.
In the matter of weather the inaugura-
tions of William Henry Harrison, POLK.
Lincoln, Grant, Hayes and Benjamin Har-
rison. alone were marred by storms and
rain. All the other Presidents were favored
with sunshine: some even with oalmy
warmth. Thus the popular idea as to the
prevailing inclemency of March weather
in Washington does not seem to be borne
out by the facts. The exceptions. however,
have been of great severity. AT Grants
second inauguration, some or the troops
nearly froze at their posts, and many deaths
were directly attributable 10 the cold,
drenching rain which accompanied the late
Presidents entry into office.
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rahan claim bill, Senator Hill made last
stand for the Hudson river bridge bill.
The monotony of calls of the Senate, re-
sulting in the disappearance OF quorum
when il came to voting on Senator Hills
pet bill, became too eXasperating for further
endurance on the part Of Senator Harris,
of Tennessee, who arose and SAID II want
to say, on my responsibility as a Senator
and man. that the proceeding OF the last
two hours is a disgrace; a disgrace IN that
the expiring hours of the Congress suffi-
cient number Of Senators cannot be held
here to dispose of the public measures nec-
sarO TO be considered"
The House sheet metal gauge bill was
passed.
The conference reports on the sundry
civil and the Indian appropriation bills
early in the morning made diversion for
time, but they were adopted without
much discussion.
About 80 o'clock Senator Hill became
desperate and made q lively attack upon
the ''filibustering" tactics OF the opposl-
ton, which aroused Senator Frye into re-
sentiment, and finally involvad Senator's
Hiscock and Blackburn, Senator Hill ad-
mitted his bill was dead, so far as this Con-
gress was concerned, and finally at $50
O'Clock he gave up the fight gracefully and
himself moved the recess which was taken
from 6 80 TO $3.50 o'clock.
When the Senate reassembled the usual
resolution of thanks TO the Vice President
and President pro tenn. Henderson were
adopted. and after that there was an entire
stopping of the wheels of legislation, moth
ing being heard but the noisy hum of con-
versation on the floor and in the crowded
galleries.
When the hour had arrived for the clos.
ing of the session Vice President Morton
made brief and touching farewell address,
in which he thanked the members and
closed with heartfelt wishes for their fu-
ture welfare, happiness and prosperity. He
then declared the Senate of the Fifty-sec-
ond Congress adjourned sine die. Vice
Presldent-elect Stevenson then took the
oath of Office. and upon assuming the duties
of the presiding officer Of the Senate spoke
as follows:
SENATORS Deeply impressed with a
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IN TIE HOUSE.
The Conference Reports on the suudry
Civil and Indian Bills Closing scenes.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-The conierees
on the Sundry Civil bill last night reached
an agreement as TO the Worlds Fair items,
the only remaining points Of dispute. The
approprispriations for tnst object are
fixed as follows: For the Government ex-
hibit, $3.50, $50: for Commission, including
$s3, 900 for Board Of Lady Managers, SILL
600: for jurors. awards. ETC., the sppropri-
ationpf $40 $50 Is made. but is also made
q charge against the Exposition, and the
Government De reimbursed OF the frst day
of Novemser next. The Senate adopted
the conference report early tkis morning.
1t was broad daylight when the LAST Two
Of the conferences reports were prssenie eo
the Sundry Civil Appropriation ein ana .,
them AL opposition failed had they were
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the elevation of political sentiment and the
publication Of political methods.
AN ATTACK on TRUSTS.
The existence of immense aggregaticns
of kindred enterprises and com oinations OF
business interests, formed for the purpose
of limiting production and fixing prices, is
inconsistent with the fair field which ought
TO be open to every independent activity.
Legitimate strife in business should not be
superseded by an enforced concession to
the demands of com oinations that have the
power TO destroy; nor should the people to
be served lose the benefit of cheapness,
which usually results from wholesome
competition.
These aggregations and combinations
frequently constitute conspiracies against
the Interests OF the people, and in ali their
phases they are unnatural and opposed TO
our American sense Of fairness. To the
extent that they can be reached and re-
strained by federal power the general Gov
ernment should relieve our citizens from
their interference and exactions.
EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL CITIZENS.
Loyalty to the principles upon which our
Government rests positively demands that
the equality before the law which it guar
antees TO every citizen should be Justly and
in good faith conceded in all parts OF the
land. Their enjoyment Of this right fol-
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A TOUCHING SCENE.

Mrs, Cleveland Wishes Der Distinguishes
Husband Goodspeed-The Trip to the
Whitehouse-
WASHINGTON, D. c., March As early
as Z o'clock some prominent guests az the
DAYS ceremonies, began to put in an ap-
pearance.
The members of the Cleveland party
rose unusually early, and began prepara-
tions for the days hard work.
Their friends considerably did not at
tempt to interfere with their plans oy
sending up their cards, and except tue
mem bers of the Senate COMMITTEE ana IN
augural Committee, there were not many
callers.
The Committee ofthe Senate, consisting
of Messrs. Teller, Ransom and Mcfner-
son, having il charge the inaugural cere-
monies, arrived early at the hotel ana were
almost Immediately shown 10 Mr.. ClsVe-
lands apartments. -
Vice President-elect Stevenson, as ne
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ability and within my sphere Of duty, pre-
serve the Constitution by loyalty protect
ing every grant of federal power 1t con-
tains, by defending all its restraints when
attacked by impatience and restiessness,
| and by enforcing its limitations and reser-
yations in favor of the States.
Fully impressed with the gravity OF the
duties that confront me, and mindful OF my
weakness l should De appalled, iii were my
lot to bear unaided the responsibilities
which await me. ] am, however, saved
from encouragement when remember
that 1 shall have tho support and counsel
and cooperation of wise and patriotic men
who will stand at my sidei in Cabinet places
or will represent tho people in their iegis-
lative halls. find, also, much comfort in
remem bering that my countrymen are Just
and generous, and in the assurance that
they will not condemn those who oy sincere
devotion TO their service deserve their for
bearance and approval. Above all, know
there is q Supreme Being VINO rules the
affairs of men, and whose goodness and
mercy have always followed the American
people; and know He will not turn from
US now if we humbly and reverently seek
His powerful aid.
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adopted without serious obstacle, where
upon the house took recess until go.
After the recess the Senate bill granting
right Of way through the Indian Terri.
tory TO the Inter-Oceanic Railroad Com
pany was aged TO.
On motion of Mr.. Springer, resolution
was adopted for the appointment OF COM
nlittee Of three members 10 wait upon the
President and inform him that the Con-
gress was ready 70 adjourn.
In q graceful, courteous speech, Mr..
Reed, of Maine, offered the usual resolu-
tons Of appreciation of the services Of
Speaker Crisp, and the latter, who was
greeted with cheers, made cordial and
feeling response.
The House adjourned sine die at l2:l5
p. N.
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of the Office force remained on duty until s
o'clock, butin the meantime there nad oeen
notking of sufficient Importance to demand
the attention Of the President. He was
awakened and dressed, however ats O'Clock
and shortly afterwards the whole house
hold was astir. For the last time the
morning rortine was performed; the last
good byes said to the domestics and attend
ants, and the packing of his personal effects
for shipment to Indianapolis was COM
plafad
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,5ent of the United States and thus inform
him that the Senate was organised Messrs.
Blackburn and Allison were appointed rs
snch committee, and then at s:lU inc 0rn-
ate adjourned until Monday at ncon-
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THE sENATE's LAST HOURS.

WASHINGTON. March Ain the Senate
last night, after the passage of the McGar-