The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-03-06
President Cleveland. Although Suffering from
Cold, Talked with Secretary Gresham,
and Went Riding in the Afternoon.
Suggestion that Harrison May Succeed
Cleveland Four Years Hence.
An Independent Newspaper Thinks History
May Repeat Itself-The Cleveland Club.
of Indianapolis, as Viewed Abroad.
CLEVELAND CAUGHT COLD.

The President Suffering from His Exposure
to the Elements on Saturday.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, March5.-President Cleve-
lands first day in the White House has
bsen devoted to recovering from the ardent
efforts OF yesterday. Robust as he is, the
exposure Of delivering his inaugural ad.
dress in front of the Capitol. yesterday. in
q cutting wind. with barred head. was too
much for him. Added to that was the tire
some review of the parading thousands.
who tramped past the stand before the
White House for five long hours. The ride
from the Capitol to the White House was
also q trying ordeal. The air seemed
wet with tho snow. and when
the wind caught the occupants of
the open barouche fairly there was swirl
of snowfakes and raindrops, which at
times almost obsoured the carriage from
view. President Cleveland was so nearly
exhausted by these ordeals that he went to
the inaugural hall against his better judg-
ment. and did SO only because he did not
wish to disappolnt the thousands who had
set their hearts upon seeing him there.
Naturally, therefore, Mr.. Cleveland found
himself stiff and sore to-day. He had a
cold and his voice was husky. He
said that he could feel that every joint and
muscle In his body ached and they seemed
to DO breaking. Mrs. Cleveland also felt
the effects of the arduous duties and seri-
Gus exposure of yesterday.
The new executive slept until q late hour
this morning. The avenue was loud with
the music OF departing regiments. and, de-
spite the sabbath day. the White House
grounds were noisy with the thousands of
tourists who tramped under the port
cochere and pressed their noses against the
windows of the mansion. The big front
Closed" Many persons hung about the
building hour after hour, hoping that
perhaps the bright sunshine and
the gay appearance of the streets
would tempt the President to take a drive,
or. hoping. perhaps, TO catch glimpse at
some window Of baby Ruth. The executive
household brenkfasted at 10 o'clock, and
then it was concluded not to attend
church. AS q matter OF fact, every Presby-
terian church in the city which may be-
como the personal one of the present ad-
ministration was crowded to-day In antici-
patton OF seeing the President.
At 11:30 O'Clock Judge Gresham went out
from the Ariinston to the White House.
Mr.. Cleveland had seen since he
became President, and. moreover,
'it was the first time he had
met Judge Gresham since be was rendered
premier talked for half an hour. and Judge
Gresham accepted an invitation to remain
TO lunch. whore the Judge was enabled to
greet Mrs Cleveland. Judge Gresham re-
evening. presumably to discuss the more
important foreign missions and interna-
tional matters which will at once command
the attention of the present administra-
tion. The extra session of the Senate lasts
only long enough to receive such nomina-
tions as the President may send in. and it
is desirable that the more important ques-
tions shall be handled quickly In order that
the Senate may adjourn. The Hawaiian
treaty Of annexation. too. is still pending
before the Senate for action.
At o'clock MIR. Cleveland ordered the
White House brougham brought around
to the rear exit, where he and Mrs. Cleve-
land entered ten minutes after and drove
out COnnectlcut avenue and around
through the northwestern part of the city,
where both the President and Mrs. Cleve-
land gazed with astonishment at the mag
nificent residences that have sprung up
there since they left the White House four
years ago.
Private Secretary Thurber was at his desk
IN the White House nearly all day. and he
and Clerk Pruden made a laIR &c hole In the
formidable mass of mail that Is banked up
on the various tables in the working end of
the building. The only caller whom he re-
ceived, besides the newspaper men, was
James H. Cullen, the cashier of Don NJ.
Dickinson's law firm. In Detroit. o membe
of which Mr.. Thurber has been since he
attained his majority. He and NE. Cullen
were together for over an hour, attending
TO various affairs connected with the legal
firm. When Mr. Cullen came down stairs
he told reporter that Mr.. Thurber was
head over ears in work, but that after he
had thoroughly gotten the lay of the land
in his new post, the private secretary in
tended to remember the Sabbath to keep it
holy. Mr.. Cleveland did not answer any
letters, except few which related to per-
sonal matters.
The Cabinet ministers of the new
executive spent the day very quietly.
Hoke Smith held reception. and received
the congratulations and good wishes of
many of his friends. Colonel Lamont re-
ceived q number of friends informally q
few OF whom he entertained at q private
dinner. The Colonel sfterward went driv-
ing. Judge Gresham and Mr.. Bissell had
several visitors during the afternoon. and
each of them went for drive in the early
arrived late last night. He did not attend
the inaugural ball. but received Mr.. Hoke
Smith and few other friends who called
upon him. Mr. Gresham said that he had
nothing of n political nature to say in ad-
dition to the statements already made pub
lie. In regard to his future movements
Judgs Gresham said: 81 shall not return
to Chicago. i was In court there almost mp
to the last minute before started for
Washin aton. and. while I was unable to
leave my judicial affairs in precisely the
Shape to satisfy me. there is nothing left
that will absolutely require nv presence
IL Chicago. although my resignation OF the
judgeship has not yet taken effect"