The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-07

Secretary HerbertS private secretary
and, in view of his abilities as such
has been retained by Secretary Long
in the same responsible capacity.
GAGE AT WORK.
Hon. Lyman J. Gage entered upon
his duties as secretary of the treasury
as soon as he had taken the oath. His
afternoon was spent in receiving the
chiefs OF divisions and other officials
OF the department and talking with
them about the work. MIR, Vanderlip,
the private secretary to Mr.. Gage, was
assisted by Mr.. Van Sender, who has
held the office of private secretary I'M
der Secretary Carlisle. The plans Of
ex-Secretary Carlisle for the future
have not been announced, but he will
remain in Washington for some time.
Mr.. Bliss took charge Of the interior
department about II o'clock. Mr.
Francis had spent most of the morning
with all of his assistants, straAghten-
ing out pending office matters, clearing
up the accumulation Of papers and re-
ferrIng them back to the various divi-
sions having jurisdiction This had
been barely completed when Mr.. Bliss
arrived. He Immediately retired into
the secretary's private Office and en-
tered into consultation over depart
ment methods. The matter Of Indian
appropriations was taken up first and
an hour spent in going over the
branches Of the work with bureau and
division chiefs. who were introduced
to the new secretary by Assistant Com
missioner of Patents Fisher. Then
Secretary Bliss consulted with Assist
ant Secretarys Sims and Reynolds. Mr..
Francis will remain in Washington
about ten days longer when, on ac-
count Of Mrs. Francis illness, he may
go with her to Florida before return
ing to ST. Louis.
Postmaster General Gary arrived at
the postoffice department at Ills
o'clock. Accompanying him, were his
Washington representative, j. A Rich-
ardson, and his confidential clerk, A.
Warfeld Monroe. They spent a few
moments with Mr.. Wilson after which
the doors were thrown open and the
chief officials We're received. The cor
ridors were rapidly filed with the en-
tire department force, numbering 600,
arranged by Office groups and headed
by their respective chiefs Every en-
ploye was introduced to, Mr.. Gary. and
after bidding adieu to Mr.. Wilson. re-
turned to their rooms. Mr.. Wilson
stayed only little while and left for
his home as a private citizen He will
remain in Washington, except for an
occasional trip, until July l, when he
takes charge of the Washington and
Lee university.
Secretary James w llSOH IcbCllCd lllO
AGRICULTURAL department at half past
ii O'Clock and talked official matters
over with Mr. Morton for almost an
hour. He had become pretty we'll ac-
ouainted with his duties, however,
through previous conferences. There
were few introductions Mr.. Morton
went direct to his hotel apartments.
where his sister is convalescing slowly,
and together they will leave for Chi
cago en- route to Mr.. Morton's Nebras-
ka, home. as soon as Miss Morton's
health will permit.
The new attorney general, Mr.. NC
Kenna, took charge Of his office this
afternoon. He had a long talk with
Mr.. Harmon. upon the business of the
department. and received all Of the sub
ordinate officials who called to pay
their respects. Mr.. Harmon also shook
hands with many Of his associates in
the office and packed up his effects for
removal He will start Monday with
his family for his home in Cincinnati.
where he will take UP the practice OF
law, with his old firm.