New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-02
MR.. CLETELAND'S BUSY DA I.
WINDING Up THE BUSINESS OF THE
ADMINISTRATION.
GREAT AMOUNT OF LEGISLATION REQUIRING
Coys1DERAT1oN-THE WHITE HOUSE PUT

A GREAT AMOUNT OF LEGISLATION REQUIRING
CONFERENCE.-The WHITE HOUSE PUT
IN ORDER FOR ITS NEW OCCUPANTS.
Washington March 1.-The President was
busy at his desk this morning long before many
Of the leading Government officials hal had their
breakfast Before noon he had spent four hours
studying the huge amount OF legislation which
has been pouring in upon him for several days,
and which. however desirable cannot go on the
statute books without his signature. slight
touch OF rheumatism in one leg gave him an ex-
cellent excuse for denying himself 10 the numer-
Gus slghtseers who called TO pay their respects
and. except for members OF his Cabinet and few
Congressman who came TO explain various biiis,
his labors were pursued without interruption
Secretary Olney spent an hour with the Presi-
dent discussing departmental matters. which
are now being arranged in a proper CONDITION
TO leave with his successor and Secretary Car
Isle. whose work is also practically DONE made
a short call.
Senator CuOm presented Mrs Potter Palmer
who delivered her report as president Of the
lady managers of the Chicago Worlds Fair.
Secretary Thurber saved the President the
trouble Of entertaining host Of visitors, his
Office being crowded almost all day, although
MONDAYS. Tuesdays and Fridays are generally
respected as the days when the President and
his official staff are too busy with their own
affairs to give time TO others.
Mr. Tburbers successor J. Addison Porter. OF
Hartford. was at the White House much of the
morning. part Of which profitably occupied
in watching the practical operations or the
White House staff and in getting pointers from
Mr. Thurber about the numerous things Presi-
dent's secretary must do. He also looked over
the private apartments, and. while not decidihe
on their allotment rather fancied the bright
sunny room on the southwest corner OF the
huilding across the corridor from freSldeht
CIeveland's chamber as the best for Mr.. and
Mrs Mckinley. This was the bedroom OF the
Harrisons and because il is so CHEEKY ana sunny
and has a southern exposure, u appears pest
sdapted TO the needs OF Mrs. Mckinney.
During the afternoon the President saw DIT
Sunderland and DIR. Tamage, with the Board
of Trustees and other prominent members oi the
church he has attended during his two terms
in the White House, having especlalIy H 49,,
them TO take leave Of them. Tomorrow eyer, eyer
ING Mrs Cleveland who returned 20 the Whlte
House at Z o'clock tonight froiH ner new
Princeton home. and the Presiden; VIII give d
Inner 10 the President elect and Mrs. Mcklnley
at which there will be other guests Al TINS
nr-elv domestic affair the two men VIII arrange
the details Of Thursdays programme so Tar d.
their individual actions are cohceIneu; ,r.,..
The reviewing in front or the Nhite
House more elaborate thar any that nave Det,l
built before completed to-day ana wax
from the main portico laid down 10 II across
the lawn. . 49, .ho.
o,,ob renovation OF the entire Executive Man
sion tonight The furniture has been rene"eu
wherever needed. the carpets cleaned the MIR
ror and picture frames regilded. until every tning
looks new although many of the ornaments ana
furnishings have passed through several Al
uinistratiOnS.