The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-01-27

charging the present one. Such a course,
they doubtless argue, would indicate dis~
satisfaction on their part with the nations
hospitality. The ola house is, of course,
kept in excellent condition, as congress
appropriates several thousands annually
for this purpose. Its exterior, which il
beautiful in design, is painted immacts
lately white and all the modern im-
provements have been introduced into the
interior. The private part of the House
is comfortable and large enough for the
Presidents immediate family, but there
is no room TO devote to hospitality and II
the nation desires to entertain travelling
dignitaries it must quarter them at a hotel,
and for the large public functions the
space is quite insufficient. The official
part of the white house is exactly as IL
was planned 100 years ago. Nothing has
been done to meet the increased needs
of our rapidly growing nation, and, indeed,
it is a matter of wonder to some dense
minds why the executive of 100000 peo-
pie should require more space for the
transaction of public business than did
the executive of 100000. The wonder is
all the more intensified when one reflects
that there's no more to do. Cleveland
has taken the bull by the horns in his
customary way, and has secured repose
and quiet by renting a house out Of town,
TO which he betakes himself when relief
becomes necessary or there is an i'm
portant state paper TO prepare But this
temporary arrangement does not solve
the question, nor lay up cent for Quay
and others anxious for deal in real es-
tate.
FTapnilv there are many points of view,
and the old mansion was pleasing to at
least one of the visitors at a recent recep-
ton. He is a local official from section
of the country that shall be nameless, and
he dropped down to Washington Just to
give Grove shake" as he put It. ms
worthy stationed himself before the man
telpiece at the lower end Of the east room,
ana with hands behind his back, tapped
the long tails of his frock coat, as he de-
liyered himself to an admring contingent.
Jimmie" said he, there's nothin the
matter with this house. It's as fine as
silk. [ never see anything to beat 1t,
and by ginger, if / don't nave my new
parlor decorated just like it. Ny house
in vile has got stone FOUNDATION
and cost $50 900. It's copied after one OF
those nalaces on the other side, and, say,
Us a beaut There's a Dutchman a-starv-
in, fer a lob who's goin' to decorate it fer
me rbean. and. say, he can do it like this.
Uncle SANS house is good 'nun Ter me-
This enthusiastic individual remained
Tne5i+ativeIv contemplating the decora-
tions until the last caller passed him, ana
was only brought TO bay when the serv-
ants appeared to place the room IN or
der.
house is the most interesting pubic rune
tion Of a social character at the capital.
II 5e the one occasion when discipline is
strictly maintained, and the different
bodies pass before the President in order
~ r1rscedence. 1t is impossible to accom-
nlfsh this at the other official receptions,
because Of the tremendous crowds which
attend. The reception was especlally note
go, for The order and decorum main
ta3oed The diplomatic corps, in their
ca,,rt uniforms and wearing their orders