The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-28

several years wear, but they will be re-
placed by selections by Mrs. Mckinley,
as there is provision made for the same
in the general appropriation bill.
1t is not usual for the first lady Of the
land" to acquire much household furni-
ture, while she resides in the executive
mansion, for the reason that the govern
ment furnishes the residence of its Pres
ident. The CleVelands are the first oc-
cupants of the white house in many years
to maintain in Washington home indie
pendent of that provided for them by the
government Their pretty suburban home,
"Woodley," has enabled Mrs. Cleveland
to accumulate many rare and beautiful
articles of interior house decoration, all
of which are now being packed and for
warded to the future home of the Cleve-
lands, at Princeton.
1t has been generally supposed that
President Cleveland owned the "Woodley"
property. Such is not the fact. He leased
it for specified period and at the present
time he is not the owner of any real estate
in the city of Washington. Notwlthstand-
ing the trials and cares of official life the
CleVelands have found much pleasure in
the capital city, and they have formed
many friendly ties socially which will not
be easily covered, after they retire to pri-
vate life. 1t is but natural that Mrs. CleVe-
land, or any other lady, who once pre-
sides over the white house, should feel
some misgivings or reluctance at taking
leave of the national and social associa-
tions which cluster around the life of the
President of the United States.
At a recent luncheon given by Mrs.
Cleveland TO the wives of members of the
cabinet, the breaking up of the social and
of the present administration was referr-
ed to with great frankneSs, accompanied
by expressions Of regret that the turn in
the political tide is soon to watt these
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many personal pleasures. The ladies OF
the cabinet are intimately associated for
four years, and they naturally form very
strong attachments by reason of being
brought together under so many delightful
and inspiring circumstances. 1t was Mrs.
Olney, the wife of the Secretary of State,
who awakened the tender emotions of her
associates when she feelingly recalled the
warm friendships and the congenial asso-
Citations of the past four years, soon to be
separated and perhaps, never to be re-
newed. The social side of public life in
Washington has much to do with the sue
cess or failure of an administration Mrs.
| Cleveland has set the standard at its high
est point and while she may have equals,
she cannot have a superior as First Lady
in the Land"
There is something strangely pathetic
about the white house at this particular
period. out on the lawn, In front of the
I mansion, the WOEkHlEu are tuSdBtQ III
| putting the finishing touches to the C.
| viewing stand, from which tho new Pres
1 ident will review the inaugural parade.
| Provision is made on the stand for the re-
/ firing President and his immediate friends,
/ but the scene and the conditions are not
| attractive to an outgoing executive.
While the preparations are going on out
/ side OF the mansion, for the celebration
and glorification OF the new President, a
| different scene is being enacted within the
historic pile IL Is usual for the outgo-
\ ing President and his family to have
everything in readiness 10 take final leave
OF the mansion when the President ana
the President-elect start for the capitol.
The day before the inauguration the Pres
ident and Mrs. Cleveland will entertain
Mai Mckinley and wife at dinner While
the men talk over the affairs Of state, tho
ladies discuss the domestic features Of the
OCCASION There is no inventory or pa
pers of exchange transferred when enc
| administration supersedes another. The
steward Of the white house, who Is APP
pointed by the President, renders an ac-
count to his successor. thus relieving the
ladies' from that rather unattractve 1e-
I tail.
At this ante-inaugural dinner tho lncom
ing and the outgoing executive arrange
their programme for the ensuing day II
Il net unusual Tor an outgoing President