The sun., 1893-09-10
A BABY IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
ANOTHER DAUGHTER BORN TO PREST-
DENT CEEpELAND.
The FIRST Chtd Horn to "a President In the
Executive Mnnston-Bunchea of Roses
and Teieernms OF Congrntnlntion Have
Rcen Pouring Into the White House.

The FIRST Chud Horn to n President In the
Executive Mnnsion-Bunchez of Roses
and TeleernmS Of Congrntnlntion Have
Bcen Pouring Into the White House.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 0-The birth OF baby in
the White House to-day was an event in which
more than usual interest was felt In an in
credibly short space OF time tho news that
daughter had been born to President Cleve-
land was known in Congress and was spread
through nll the departm ents. DIR. BRYANT. who
accompanied tho President and Mrs. Cleve-
land back from Gray Gables and took M his
quarters In tho White House. was the attend
ing physicinn.
Just before the occurrence the gates leading
through the rear part OF the Executive Park
were closed to insure absolute quiet about the
mansion. Earlier In the day orders had been
Issued suspending the regular Saturday after
noon concert Of tho Marine band for to-day
and the rest Of the season.
Tho President during the morning attended
as closely as usual to his official duties. He
signed two bills passed by Congress in con-
nection with the celebration Of the Tooth an
niversary OF tho founding OF the Capitol on tho
18th inst. and gavean informal reception to
Prince Yorinito Komatsu grandnephew OF the
Mikado OF japan. who is travelling incognito
in this country. The Prince was accompanied
to the White House by Secretary Gresham.
the Japanese Minister. some attaches OF the
Japanese Legation. and by his travelling com
panion. Prince NJ. s. Nagasiki Minister Of
Ceremonies OF the Mikado's household.
The President absented himself from his
office shortly before II o'clock. and remained
anXiousy awaiting message. When in
formed by DR.. Bryant and the professional
nurse of Mrs. Cleveland's safety. he at once
went to his wife's chamber. and two hours
atterward quietly reGntered his office and au-
thorized MIR. Thurber to conflrm rumor
which by this time was all over tho city.
The closest reticence was maintained at the
White House as to the event The first state-
ment given out was that it occurred at +.
NJ Later it was permitted to be known that
the event occurred exactly at noon The Pres
ident was informed by Dr. Bryant. but it is
said did not mention it to Private Secretary
Thurber until r N. In the mean time the
news had becom? known outside. the first
public mention being made OF 1t in the War
Department.
Immediately after the news had been con-
Armed. members of the Cabinet and their
, wives called to congratulate the President and
to leave their cards for Mrs Cleveland. Mr..
Olney happened to bo at the White House
when the President came back to his office
from the sick room shortly after o'clock. and
was the first member Of the official family to
tender his good wishes.
Bunches OF roses from intimate friends are
pouring into the White House tonight and
there is q general air Of suppressed excite
ment about tho EMPLOYEES Of the mansion.
TeleRrams OF congratuation have been re-
baby is bright eyed and healthy look Ing. It
| has no: yet been weighed. but is said to be OF
This Is the first child born to President in
| the White House. though there have been
other births in the Executive Mansion. or the
babies who ilrst saw the light Of day in the 1id
house, probably only two were living: unit! this
Emily Donelsop- Wilcox; daughter Gi Andrew
the private secretary. and confidential adviser
od hic6Sry atby dpTing mis- entire S lst
chi child T born re to % Col a and Mrs Fred OR Grant. and
| now young lady Just past sweet 16. Mr. and
| Mrs Il ponelson had two other children born in
| the White House which, with n Grandchild OF
President Jefferson and another of President
| Tyler. complete the list.
Wilcox has said OF the event in which she took
| the most important part
Both Houses were invited. and for few
minutes was OF more importance than any OF
| the great diplomats. jurists. or statesmen at
the capital. Over nenr the big window, Of tho
| Jackson holding mo In his arms. and Martin
| Van i!uren standing as godfather, while Miss
the bs oh the nS besty
that Administration. took upon herself the
RESPONSIBILITIES of godmother was said to
When Miss Julia Dent Grant was christened
the company, invited by, President and Mrs.
ceremony occurred. The last chris eninc to
take place In the Blue Room was during the
first part of President Harrisons e term. when
baptized with water from the river Jordan.
and the Clergyman officiating was the bahys
presence Of four generations OF the family
made Z notable Gatherings and one probably
never before seen at the White House.