The record-union., 1897-03-07
Joins the General Throngs Along the
Thoroughfares.
Was Joined in His Stroll by Secretary
Porter-Cheered by the People as
He Passed the Numerous Govern
ment Buildings - Returns to the
White House nuch Refreshed
From His Brisk Walk.

WASHINGTON, March 6.-President
Mckinley took long walk through the
streets of Washington just before dusk
tonight, and was cheered several times
along the way. 1t was an uncommon
sight to see the President swinging
along in this dramatic fashion, for Mr..
Cleveland seldom, if ever, walked
through the streets, and dnots since Grants
time had Washingtonians seen a Presi-
dent joining in the general throngs
along the thoroughfares It had been
fatiguing day at the Executive Man
sion, so at D o'clock, the President asked
Secretary Porter to join him for a stroll.
The President wore his beaver coat, silk
hat with a silk muffier at his throat.
They emerged from the White House
grounds by the easterly walk and turned
into Pennsylvania avenue going west.
Twice the President was Joined by some
friends, the latter one continuing
throughout the walk. When he was first
recognized by some passing crowds,
some dozen people or more began to fol-
low but the President cut across the
street at the War, State and Navy
Buildings and retraced his steps to
Seventeenth street, going out to Con-
avenue a cheer went UP from a party
of men who recognized him. He
touched his hat in recognition. Further
on a party of ladies and gentlemen sa-
luted him in passing, and he returned
them a sweeping bow. 1t was about
dark when the President turned back
to the White House looking much re-
freshed from the brisk walk.
utmost tact to advance the callers at
the White House to-day as fast as pos
sible, and yet to give those already with
the President some fair measure of
time. Clubs and crowds kept besieging
the lower entrances to the mansion. At
- o'clock the President went to the
east room and met the st. Louis delega-
tions headed by r. c. Kerens of the
Tippecanoe Club of Cleveland and
Minnesota delegation.
Governor Bushnell of Ohio, accom-
panied by his staff, the latter in uniform,
We're given a special reception in the
blue room at noon.
The crowds showed no abatement up
to 80 o'clock.
The President appeared only at inter-
walls. He received Governor Pingree and
staff of Michigan. Among the callers up
stairs was the master of the National
Grange, Mr.. Brigham of Delta, Ohio.
The crowds continued to besiege the
outer doors and upper corridors
throughout the afternoon.
After the exertions of the day Mr.. Nc
Kinley concluded not to attend the con-
cert at the Pension Office tonight, as he
had intended.
The President will attend church to-
morrow at the Metropolitan Methodist
Church. where Bishop Newman, an old
friend of the President, win preside.
After the new Cabinet officers had
taken the oath Of Office to-day they lost
little time in entering upon their official
duties. The installation of John Sher-
man as Secretary of State was accom-
plished without hustle or confusion and
with as little ceremony as possible
Senator Sherman at noon came over
to the State Department and Mr. Olney
introduced him to the heads OF bureaus
of the department. Mr.. Babcock. who
has been appointed Private Secretary,
had been initiated by Mr.. Blandford
the retiring Private Secretary, into the
duties Of his office
There was more interest in induction
into office Of Secretary of War. and
the ceremony was more picturesque
Secretary Alaer came over to the War
Department from the White House
with Governor Pingree Of Michigan and
a full staff. Secretary Lamont received
his successor cordially and then the
officers of the War Department began
to greet their chief.
Everybody who knew General Alger
had an opportunity to shake hands and
congratulate him as Secretary Alger.
over in the Nav Department sim
liar ceremony was going on. In that
case Mr. Herbert stood close to Secre-
tary Long and as the employees of the
navy, from the heads OF bureaus to the
messengers passed in line, they were
introduced to the new Secretary.
The officers and employees were intro
duced to Secretary Long by Lewis H.
Finney, who vas Secretary Herberts
Private Secretary.
Hon. Lyman J. Cage entered upon his
duties as Secretary of the Treasury as
soon as he had taken the oath of office
His afternoon was spent in receiving
the chiefs of divisions and other Off
cials of the department and talking
with them about the work
Mr.. Bliss took charge of the Interior
Department about IL O'Clock Mr.
Francis had spent most of the morning
with all of his assistants Strengthening
out pending matters. clearing up the ac-
cumulat!on of papers. etc. This had
been barely completed when Mr.. Bliss
arrived He Immediately retired into
the Secretary's private Office and en-
tered into consultation over department
methods.
Postmaster-Gener Gary arrived at
the Postof1ice building at 11:15 O'Clock
Accompanying him We're his Washing
ton representative. J. A. Richardson.
and his confidential clerk, A. Warfield
Monroe. They spent a few moments
with Mr.. Wilson, after which the doors
were thrown open and the officers We're
received. Every employe was intro
duced to Mr. Gary by Chief Clerk Tay-
lor and after bidding adieu to MIR. Viii
son they returned TO their rooms.
Secretary James Wilson reached the
Agricultural Department at lilo ?. m.
and talked over matters with Mr.. Nor
ton for more than an hour. He had be-
come pretty well acquainted with his
duties, however, through previous Off
ces
The new Acknowledgement Mr.. Nc
Kenna, took charge of his office this
a 1N,,s rall L. n Av.