Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-07
INAUGURAL ECHOES.
Mr.. CLEVELAND REALIZES AGAIN The
ANNOYANCE OF BEING PRESIDENT.
He Il. None the Worse for His Exposure
saturday--ue IL, Indeed. tho PIC
ture of Health.
tRr telegraph 70 the pispatch.l

began 10 realize the trials and tribulations
which beset a new President during the
| first days of his term. Very fortunately
! for his physical well-being, however, the
rest OF the intervening Sunday, and the
exodus on that day of thousands OF those
who would undoubtedly have thronged
the White House had they remained IN
town, relieved him 10 a great extent OF
| the fatigue of the excessive hand-shahlhg
which fell TO his part eight years age,
when there was no Sunday Tor res. aiu
| spring-like weather caused many people
TO extend their visit to Washington ana
make the customary pilgrimage TO the
| Mecca Of the Executive Mansion. But,
even as It was he had no easy day; A.,
In accordance with his usual habit, Mr.
Cleveland rose early. and after breakfast L
ing went directly to the President room,
where he attempted to dispatch some busi-
ness. But crowds Of distinguished visi,
| tors soon began to storm the doors. anu
| Mr.. Cleveland was obliged to forego MS
work and listen TO honeyed words ~ con-
graduation from Governors OF States,
| Senators. Representatives. and host OF
others. Governors Pattison, of Pennsyi-
wanna, and Northen, of Georgia, each with
his staff, were the first callers who saw Alr.
Cleveland. They were received informally
In the Presidents room. Then came Gov-
| ernor Peck. the humorous statesman from
| Wisconsin. and with him the brass-pu,-
| toned members of his staff. Governor
| Morrls, of Connecticut, came too, Win MS
stat.
MANY POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Shortly after 8 o'clock the brass bands
| began to play IN the vicinity of the White
House, and stepping out TO their music
came many political organizations. Inc
drive leading 10 the main doorway OF tho
White House was soon packed WITH peo-
| pie ANXIOUS to shake the hands or the
President. The Samuel J. Randall Club,
of Philadelphia, l0J strong. was the
| first ORGANIZATION to obtain admlttanee.
and its members were mustered in h0l-
low square in the spacious East room until
Mr. Cleveland came down stars. IL was
not until 20 minutes past IL O'Clock thht
he entered the room. He was ettired In
black cutaway coat and dark trousers, and
looked the picture of good health. IL was
remarked by many present who had not
seen him more than once or twice IN four
years that his appearance has much I'M
| proved since his official exit from Washing
ton. His face was ruddy. his eye. clear,
and he stood with a flrmness that showed
HIM TO be man OF remarkable vlgor.
Then, in regular succession, came other
political clubs from Brooklyn and Bulalo,
among whom were many OF Mr. Cleye-
lands personal friends.
| After the CluuS came IuuitltuutS VI tio
general public. They poured through the
main doorway in droves. Two lines OF
people in double file marched under the
portico from noon until o'clock, and IN
through the main doorway, then on TO the
East Room, past the bowing. smiling. hand
shaking Chief Magistrate, around the
apartment, aud out of the window of exit.
Tie lines extended hundred yards be-
yOnd the entrance to the White House.
For o time they reached down the long
driveway and into Pennsylvania avenue.
A WELCOME INTERRUPTION.
Each person who managed to get into
the mansion received u handshako and
smile from Mr.. Cleveland. and he kept up
this monotonous routine until messen-
ger came TO his relief az o'clock and IN
formed him that the World's-Fair deleea-
ton was waiting for him in the Cabinet
room. Mr.. Cleveland lett the East Room
immediately, much TO the disappointment
of the hundreds who had failed to see
him. and these were not paclhed by the
} announcement from the doorkeepers that
the President would return at O'Clock.
The President passed the hour from TO
o'clock in lunching and in receiving num-
Der Of callers. He saw Secretary Carlisle,
Governor Tillman. Senator Irby, and
South Carolina delegation. Later in the
day Secretaries Gresham and Smith called.
At o'clock the President took another
rest, ard at a quarter past he received
the Vanderbilt Club, of Charleston, ;. C.,
with Congressman Brawley at It's head. At
o'clock the last of the general public was
received and the doors were closed to call
ers.
FIGHT THOUSAND HAND-sHAKEs.
II is estimated that nearly 5000 people
saw the President from the time he began
receiving this morning until he shcok
Lands with the last in tne line this after
noon. He disposed of the visitors at the
rate of about forty to the minute, and kept
his right hand going with a persistency
that must have been exceedingly fatlgung.
Baby Ruth was seen frequently during the
day at the central window overlooking the
| porte cOchere. She was recognized frequent
ly, and at one time few enthusiastic
mothers in the crowd caused the wonder
ing child to receive salute OF waving
handkerchiefs.
Mrs. Cleveland received the Cabinet
ladies and number OF personal friends.
Her busiest time was between 4 aud
o'clock, while MIR. Cleveland was shaking
hands with the Vanderbilt-Club members.
Invitatation to tho Fair.
WASHINGTON, March 6.-President Cleve-
lands fist official invitation was extended
10 HIM this afternoon. 1t came from the
World s-Fair commissioners and directors
and was presented. according TO previous
! tnkhStLuouIi III 'A.o S1Dauc',i" "Nii ~ ~
o'clock. II invited the President to be
present at and participate in the
opening exercises of the Columbian
Exposition on the 1st day of May
next. President Cleveland's response
was entirely informal and consisted
mainly of questions as to the length
OF the programme and the time it would
be necessary for him TO remain in Chicago
, to perform what was expected OF him.
If co." he said, 1T will be because
deem it a pubic duty which / ought to
discharge. At that time, as you gentle
men are doubtless aware. there will be
manv matters of public Importance 20 de-
mand my presence here"
YIce-President Stevenson.
WAsHINGToS, March 6.-The crowds
which packed the Senate galleries this
morning and the multitude of people that
surged through the corridors and up and
down the stalrcases of the Capitol furnish
ed evidence that many thousands OF the
strangers who had come to Washington to
witness the inaugural ceremonies had not
vet left the city, and were determined TO
enjoy as much of the show as might still
/ be presented.
When Vice-PresIdent Stevenson made
his appearance. IN company with DR.. But
Ter, Chaplain of the Senate, the spectators
IN the galleries could not restrain their i'm
patient enthusiasm and broke into around
of hand -clapping. 1his ceased only when
the prayer began. and was renewed when
the Vice-President, at the close of the
prayer, took his place as the presiding
officer. IL took some time to restore order
so that the Journal might be read.
GRESHAM DOES HIS "cUsSlNG."