The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-03

ferred on them by the queen regent OF
Spain for their services in reastablishing
peace, The decorations consisted OF
jeweled crosses OF the Order of Isabella
Catolica,, suspended from wide tri-colored
ribbons showing the colors of Spain
The Russians party included Count Cas-
SIM. the tail and distinguished ambassa-
dor. who presented his New Years res
poets for the first time at the White House
and General Mortvazo, the Russian mill
tary and naval attaohe. in full uniform,
and the large STAFF of the embassy. Fol-
lowing these came the many other for
eign delegations, making a cosmopolitan
assembiage of Turk in foz, Cinnamon in
gorgeous oriental silks, Korean in tail.
sieve-like hats, and Japanese, in modern
lied diplomatic uniforms, which SYMBOL
zed Japan's recent forward march In civil
cation.
THE RECEIVIN PARTY
Promptly at II o'clock, bugler stationed
in the central hall blew a call upon his
descending the western stairway, entered
the reception room and greeted the di-
plomatic body. As theband struS up
"Hail to the Chief" the president, follow
ing closely by Colonel Bingham and Cap
tain Gilmore, the mas Oh of ceremonies
passed into the Blue par.or and took up
their places in the receiving line, the presl-
dent at the head, rs Mckinley next and
the ladies of the cabinet in N order Of
official precedence. In the rear were sew
eraI of the cabinet officers and the ladies'
especially invited by Mrs. Mckinley to
assist behind the line.
LEGISLATIVE AND JUDICIAL.
The justices of the United States su-
preme court VINO came directly after the
diplomatic corps were the first to pass be-
fore the line and enter the vast east room.
The east room has heretofore been the
scene of a brilliant assemblage, where the
gorgeousness OF the army and navy uni
forms We'd with those of the foreign rep
resentatives. This year, however, the
members Of the diplomatic corps did not
pass through the east room but left the
mansion after paying their respects to the
presidential party.
The senate and house Of representatives
was well represented although two nota-
Bile absentees from the house were noted
Speaker Reed, who is attending tie funeral
Of his only sister at Portland, and Repre-
sentative Dingley, who is confined to MS
bed with pneumonia.
A MILITARY BIG FOUR
Four striking military figures headed
the army and navy callers-Major General
Miles. commanding general of the army;
Major General Shafter in command of the
Santiago expedition; Major General Law
ton one of the heroes Of Santiago, VINO
is about to assume a military command IN
the Philippines, and Brigadier General
Corbin, adjutant general of the army.
These officers were in the full uniform OF
their high military rank. Their appear
ance was the signal fora stir throughout
the crowded apartments. After the greet
ings were given to the president and Mrs.
Mckinley and the receiving party, the
president invited them back of the line.
Secretary Alger presented the various
army officers, comprising the many hun
dreds of staff bureaus and those on the re-
tired list The navy followed, the officers
being presented by Secretary Long. There
were many inquiries for Admiral Samp-
son and Admiral Schey, who were not
however, in the city. Captain Robley
Evans was in the line, being now sta
toned here. Z |
LASTLY THE PUBLIC.
In ripad succession delegations were re-
ceived from the Smithsonian and from all
the government departments; veterans Of
the Mexican and Civil war; The Grand
Army, Loyal Legion, Oldest Inhabitants
association and finally the general pub
lie.
The public reception lasted until I'D
when the doors were closed and the presi-
dent and Mrs Mckinley led the receiving
party back to the private quarters of the
mansion. The two hours of continuous
handshaking had passed without an IN
pleasant occurrence Mrs. Mckinley re-
NAMED seated most of the time. The
greetings extended to her were particular
" heartfelt, some of the callers bending 10
kiss her hand as they passed. Altogether
the reception was regarded as most au-
spicious and happy opening of the new
year.
BEHIND THE LINE"
The following named ladies were invited
to the blue room behind the line: Mrs.
Porter Mrs bingham, Miss Barber, Miss
Mabel Mckinley, Miss McWilliams, the
Misses Reynolds, Mrs. Fuller. Mrs aBte,
Mrs. Burrows. Mrs. Cullom, Mrs. Daniel,
Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Elkins. Mrs. Fairbanks,
Mrs Faulkner Mrs. Frye. RMS. German,
Mrs. Gray. Mrs. Hanna, Mrs. Hoar, Mrs.
Lodge, Mrs. McMillen, Mrs Mills, the
Misses Morgan, Mrs. o. H. Plat, Mrs. T.
C. Plat, Mrs. Proctor. Mrs. Teller. Mrs.
Wetmore Mrs. Wolcott, Mrs. Reed. Mrs.
Berry, Mrs. Catchings. Mrs. Dalzell, Mrs.
Grosvenor. Mrs. Henderson. Mrs. Hit,
Mrs. McClennan, Mrs. McMillin, Mrs.
Marsh. Mrs. Payne. Mrs. Steele. the Misses
Wheeler, Mrs Miles, Mrs. Wilson. Mrs.
Howell. Mrs. Haywood. Mrs. General
Grant Mrs. General Sheridan. Mrs. James
A. Gary, the Misses Gary. Mrs. William
r. Day. Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, Mrs. Par
NTaiuiup Mrs ATcHftAri0E