The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-24

Washington, March 2S.-Presidelt Nc
Kinley today gave e reception to the
newspaper correspondents, stationed IN
WASHINGTON and the representatives OF
the local press. Although it was busy
day in congress. al least $50 representa-
tives of the leading newspapers OF the
country had gathered in the east room
when the president entered al 8 o'clock.
During his fourteen years service IN con-
gress, Major Mckinley had become mt
mately acquainted with a majority or the
correspondents, and although some OF
them entertain political views at varl-
arce with his, it was plainly manifest
that for him, personally and as president,
they all entertain the highest respect
His cordial greeting Of his old acquaint-
ances was a pleasant feature OF the re-
ception.
The correspondents were introduced by
Mr.. Burnell, the chairman OF the stand
ing committee Of correspondents, and at
the conclusion Of the handshalkils the
president mingled freely with MS callers
and again expressed his pleasure in
meeting the correspondents OF Washing
ton whom ne had so Pleasantly known IN
the years gone by.
Soon after the correspondents retired.
the government board Of managers of the
National Home for Disabled Volunteers
were presented TO the president, and
these were followed by a California dele
CATION of Cinnamon, representing the See
Yup society.
SOLDIERS HOMES BOARD.
Washington. March 23.-The govern
NEXT board of managers of the National
Home for Disabled Volunteer soldiers
met here today in annual session. Pre-
paratory action was taken for the cree
ton of a new branch home at Danville,
ILL.,, for which an appropriation Of $780,
900 will become available shortly. The
board also provided for the distribution
of the appropriation in aid of the homes
in the twenty-six states maintaining
such institutions The last appropria-
ton of congress for the maintenance OF
the National Home and its seven
branches, for the year ending July 1,
1898, and the construction of the OAR
vile branch, was s2,5o3,646 The board
at O'Clock this afternoon called on
President Mckinley, who is ex-officio a
member of the board
FARMER WILSON'S HIRED MAN.
Washington, March 2S.-J. H. Brigham
of Delta, Ohio, took the oath of office
as assistant secretary of agriculture to-
day and Immediately assumed his duties.
Dr.. Dambney, the retiring assistant sec
rotary. will remain in Washington some
time and viii not resume the presidency
of the University of Tennessee until next
autumn.
THE DAYS APPOINTMENTS.
Washington, March 23.-Theodore s.
Swaysee of New Jersey has been ap-
pointed chief clerk of the treasury depart
ment. Mr.. Swaysee had the same office
under President Arthur.
Captain William Rogers Of Ohio has
office of auditor for the war department,
vice Eugene Speer, resigned.
The president has nominated Bernard
Bettman of Ohio to be collector of inter
nal revenue for the district of Ohio. ard
Chester II. Brush of Connecticut 10 be
recorder of the general land office.
Scott Nesbitt, chief of the appointment
division of the treasury, has been trans
ferred to the position of disbursing officer
OF the coast ard geode,ic survey. and
Major racket Of Baltimore has been ap-
pointed chief of the appointment divis-
ion in his stead.
THE SENATE CONFIRMS.
Washington, March 23.-The senate in
executive session today confirmed Willis
Vandeverter of Wyoming TO be assistant
attorney general.