The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-11

Bishop ArnetI anu his AeoPi'
Formally Present the President With
the Inauguration Bible-He Goes Out to
See His Old Comma nder, Who Lies al
the Hospital With a Broken Leg.
Washington, March 10.-The White
House callers were on hand at an early
hour today, encouraged by the bright
CAV. The found the president at his
desk by o'clock. ready to receive in
succession the many public men and del
cgatlons which filled Secretary Porter 5
office and the ante-room. Secretary
Wilson stopped on his way 70 the agri-
cultural department and had a short talk
rvith the president on some OF the de-
partment positions. He was followed by
Assistant Secretary Rockhill Of the state
department. who arranged for the re-
ception to foreign ambassadors and min
listers at IL o'clock.
Then came q number Of senators and
representatives, including Senator'S Hoar
and Lodge OF Massachusetts,. Thurston OF
-;abraska, Spooner of Wisconsin, Pritch-
ard of North Carolina, Nelson OF Min
nasota, Walthall OF Mississippi and
Blackburn of Kentucky. and Represen-
tatives McCreary Of Kentucky, Heat
wole. McCleary ard EDDY of Minnesota
and johnson - Indiana.
HANNA AND FORAKER.
The Minnesota delegation was accom-
Panied by ex-Representative Kiefar Of
Minnesota, who was urged for commits
kioner Of immie ration, and it was IN
derst0od also that they would rscam-
mend Ex-Governor Hubbard for ambas-
sador 20 Italy, Tams Bizby for commits
Ti0ner of the land office and ex-Repre-
sentative Dunnen for auditor Of the
treasury.
Senator Foraker had a short talk with
the president and within a few minutes
was succeeded by his Ohio colleague,
Senator Hanna, who spent some time
with the president.
ARNETT AND AFOSBY.
Among the other callers who saw the
president were Admiral Franklin, Gea-
eral J. S. Mosby and delegation IF
bishops Of the African Methodist
Episcopal church, who came 10 present
president had taken the oath of office.
The presentation of the Bible was
made in the diplomatic room, Bishop
Arnett briefly stating the character of
the gift and wishing the president God
speed. The president thanked the visi-
tors and said ne always would treasure
the volume
There was an interesting Renaissance
Of President McKinley's war days when
General Mos5y, the famous Confederate
cavalryman, was introduced 10 him.
Il have heard Of you before" said the
president smilingly. you used 10 cause
me a good deal Of worry in the Shenan-
dOah valley
But" responded the general, 1--WE
made ample amends by supporting you
for president with as much vigor as
used to oppose you in the valley"
General Mosbys call was one of re-
srece and no mention was made Of Of
fee.
Among the other morning callers who
saw the president were ex-senator
Bruce and John r. Lynch Of Mississippi.
Senator Piatt OF Connecticut. and a Con-
California and Wilson of Washington.
and Messrs. Henry Clay Evans and ez-
Representative Pickle~, the latter two
being prominently mentioned in connec-
ton with the leading appointments
a petition bearing the ames of 5000
old soldiers was presented in behalf of
Mr.. Pickler for comm ssioner Of pen
siOns.
DIPLOMATIC CALLERS.
The presidents reception of the am
bassadors and ministers at L O'clock
was one OF the notable events of the
day. The foreign representatives,. who
had met by appointment at the state d.
partment at IL o'clock and been intro |
duced 10 Secretary Sherman, arrived N |
the White House in a body shortly be- |
fore noon and were shown TO the Blue |
room. They We're in morning dress and |
were unaccOmpanied by the ladies of he |
diplomatic circle.
Secretary Sherman and Assistant Sec |
ratary RCckhill came with them to make |
the presentation. There were no formal |
ltIes. The ambassadors and ministers |
grouped themselves in a circle about the |
rom. To the right stood Sir Julian |
Pauncefote, British ambassador. and |
dean OF the corps. and the ambassadors |
OF France. Germany and Italy. with |
their numerous suites. The Turkish min |
lister and his secretaries wore their fez |