Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-03-07


est and best known families in the COM
monweath. One of his ancestors was a
prominent patriot of the revolutionary
period and another was one of Boston's
most progressive and efficient mayors. He
was born in Quincy, Mass, Oct Is, 1859,
and educated Mt the Adams academy and
Harvard college, graduating from the
latter with high honors in the class of 1880.
He was admitted to the bar in 1884. Mr..
Quincy is a bachelor and resides in Bos
ton.
He served in the house of representatives
in 1887, 1888 1890 and 1891, with places on
the important committees. He was the
leader Of the Democrats on the floor.
Mr. Quincy was originally Republican,
but left that party in 1884 upon the nomi-
nation of James G.. Blaine. In the cam
paign of that year he was an active mem.
Der of the Young Mems Republican and
Independent club, which was organized to
oppose the nomination of BlMne and Lo-
gan.
In 1888 Mr.. Quincy had formally taken
his place in the ranks of Democracy and
was a member Of the Democratic state
committee. He gave his whole time to the
work of the organization, and so highly
were his services regarded by his fellow
committeeman that In 1889 he was elected
its secretary.
His first substantial victory In that field
was achieved in 1890, when Governor
Russell was elected for the first time. For
this success he was made chairman Of the
executive committee. In 1892 he was
elected to the chairmanship of the state
committee, delegate to the Chicago con-
vention which nominated Cleveland for
president, and member of the national
Democratic committee. In the latter or
ganization he had charge Of the literary
bureau during the last campaign.
Busy Day for the President.
For the second time in his career Mr..
Cleveland began to realize yesterday the
trials and tribulations which beset a new
president during the first days of his term
In accordance with his usual habit, Mr.
Cleveland arose early, and after breakfast
ing went directly to the presidents room,
where he attempted to dispatch some busi-
ness But the crowds of distinguished
visitors soon began to storm the doors and
Mr.. Cleveland was obliged to forego his
work and listen to honeyed words of con-
graduation from governors of states, SEN
ators, representatives and host of Others.
Governor Pattison Of Pennsylvania and
Governor Northern of Georgia, each with
his staff, were the first callers who saw
Mr.. Cleveland They were received in
formally in the presidents room. Then
came Governor Peck, the humorous states
man from Wisconsin, and with him the
brass-buttoned members of his staff. Gov
ernor Morris of Connecticut came, too,
with his staff
Shortly after 9 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 The
Samuel j. Randall club Of philadelphia,
100 strong, was the first organization to
obtain admittance, and its members were
mustered in a hollow square in the spa
cious east room until Mr.. Cleveland came
downstairs 1t was not until 1l:20 that he
entered the room. He was attired i'm a
black cutaway and dark trousers. and
looked
The Picture Of Good Health.
His face was ruddy, his eye clear, and he
stood with firmness that showed him to
be a man OF remarkable vigor.
After several clubs had paid their re-
spects to the president, multitudes of the
general public poured through the main
doorway. The lines extended 100 yards
OtyOnu buo tntrhnCc W tue w Dlte House.
For time they reached down the long
driveway and into Pennsylvania avenue.
Each person who managed to get into the
mansion received a handshake and smile
from Mr.. Cleveland.
The president appointed Robert l..
O'Brien Of New York executive clerk at
the White House, In place Of +. +. Tib-
bott, who will remain with General Harri-
son for some time. Mr.. O'Brien was Mr..
Cleveland's private secretary during the
campaign. The salary Is $500.
Cabinet OmciaIs sworn In.
Judge Gresham took the oath OF Office AS
secretary Of state at the state department
yesterday afternoon. Mis- commission and
those of the other members OF the cabinet
were received at the White House from the
department and the president signed them
Immediately.
Colonel Cook, the disbursing officer and
notary public Of the White House, admin
istered the oath to Junge Gresham. Acting
Secretary Of State Wharton signed Judge
Gresham's commission, and the latter per