New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-07
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BESIEGED WITH VISITORS.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE SHAKE THE NEW
PRESIDENTS HAND.

MORNING TILL NIGHT - THE DIGNIF1ED.
TAcTFuL AND CORDIAL MANNER
IN WHICH MAJOR MKINLEY
WELCOMES EVERYBODY.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIpuNE.]
Washington, March 6-Another rainy day.
and the aftermath Of the Inauguration con-
t!nued in dripping flags still flying everywhere
and dripping crowds still In possession OF the
National capital though thousands departed
yesterday and thousands again to-day or
course, the Mecca Of pilgrimages is the White
House and the East Room the scene OF the
handshakng which set in this morning at III
and went on with few breaks until / O'Clock.
Besides general Inauguration visitors there
were many delegations Of men, with women
slipping into line here and there. as their best
chance to see him." they said. After past ex-
perience at his own home, receiving crowds OF
people is an old story to President Mckinley,
and he easily disposed Of 1000 or 1000 visitors
before luncheon TO-DAY 1t is plain TO see that.
with dignity and ccrdiality. the new President
has also the tactful manner which pleases the
public and protects himself Though the hand
shaking was necessarily more or less rapid,
there was no sign of haste or desire to hurry
bv the President and each visitor went away
smiling and happy in the thought that he had
been especially favored by the President.
At II O'Clock the Ti7pecanoe Club OF Cleve-
land was asked 10 wait until the president
received the Governor OF Ohio and his stan al
ready assembled in the Blue Room. The Gov
ernor was accompanied by a large party OF
women, including his wife, who was win MIS-.
Brice Mrs. Foraker, Mrs. and Miss harmon
and Miss Brice altogether a company of twenty
tod hal
and the handsome visiting toilets Of the women
with the uniforms of the staff officers, gave
touch Of brilliant color TO the occasion
BY the time this reception was over ana 'he
President had gone back to the East Room and
received the Tippecanoe Club IT was o'clock.
AS the President had appointments to meet after
luncheon. further handshaking was shut down
for the day The first body 10 be received In
the East Room was the Fifteenth Ward Repub-
lican Club, Of Philadelphia Representative Key
burn was doing the honors. and each of the
members Of the organization was introduced by
name
THE PRESIDENTS CORDIAL MANNER.
The new President receives in a very democratic
and matter-of-fact manner. He supports his left
hand by thrusting he thumb into the left-hand
pocket Of his trousers. and shakes away with
him by name. and gives him little hearter
shake. This was shown in marked manner
lust after the P1iladephians had filed by.
A number of men and women had gathered in
one corner Of the East Room awaiting their
turn One Of the men evidently office
seeker and personal acquaintance of the Pres-
dent for the latter said. after shaking hands
Nothing yet"
Don't forget me- Mr. President" said the
visitor
Il won't" the response.
A minute after he hurried TO group Of
and women standing talking with Abner
Mckinley Both hands were outstretched He
greeted them warmly and chatted away as I'M
concernedly II he vera in his Canton home.
AS he was leaving the paror he was called by
Mr. Reyburn.
Here is lady who used to know you at the
Ebbitt House. Mr.. President"
The President gave quick glance and then
broke out with:
"Oh yes. l know you. How are you? Have
you seen Mrs. Mckinley yet? OF course to-day
will be as good time any. Go right In. She
will be ever glad to you"
A CALL FROM SENATOR GORMAN
Conspicuous among the early individual call
ers Senator German. This Of itself would
be proof positive that Mr.. Cleveland was out Of
the White House Indeed, Yesterday when he
called as a member OF the Senate committee to
inform the President that the Senate was organ
led he was struck by a remembrance. He
turned to Senator Allison who accompanied him
as they We're going up the stairs. and said
We'll Allison it has been long time since l
in the White House. 1 some familiar
faces"
no m in
force. Senators Allison and Gear. accompanied
by half dozen 1owans, called at 1890 o'clock
Before them Representatives Dolliver and Lacey
had paid their respects Senator Quay was an
early caller. He could say with Senator German
that It had been long time since he had dark
ened its doors. But he was as smiling and happy
looking as possible
Senator Mills called, too He and the Pres-
dent are old friends They have fought out
many a tariff fight, but always liked each other.
They renewed their acquaintance to-day
Senator Davis. OF Minnesota. around, too.
and so was Senator Nelson. The two found a
corner all by themselves and talked earnestly
before sending In their cards. Senator Proctor,
| too dropped in. He had little to say and de-
parted soon.
Representative c. w Stone. Of Pennsylvania,
spent a few minutes in Secretary Porters room.
as did Representative Walker, Of Massachusetts,.
Representative Hopkins. Of Illinois, called
| shortly before the appearance Of the Supreme
| Court Justices. He followed by Governor
| Plngree and his staff and delegation Of Michi-
| ganders. Representative Smith escorted Cover
| nor Pingree.
The Tippecanoe Club OF Cleveland called at
noon. Each of the members bunch of
| vioets. 1t took the President some minutes 10
| greet them. Two Of President McKinley's nieces
stood in the corridor and watched the club pass
| by
| Ex-Representatve Richard c. Kerens headed
a delegation OF Mssourians who had called 10
| the President. There were sixty OF them