The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02
PRESIDENT CORDIAL,

President Roosevelt's manner of receiv-
ing his callers was exceedingly gracious
and happy. AS each guest was announced
by Colonel Bingham, the President
grasped the hand of the visitor and
wished him a. hearty new year, often ac-
companying this with some felicitous ex
preston to any one recognized as close
friend There was no hurrying along OF
the callers, and often there was consid-
cradle delay while pleasantries were ex-
changed. Mrs. Roosevelt proved to be
a most charming new years host: and
tho cordially of her greetings reminded
many of the callers of the Gays when
Mrs. Cleveland was mistress OF tia White
House.
After the members Of the diplomatic
corps came Chief Justice Fuller and the
associate justices of the United States
Supreme Court, and following them the
judges of all the other high Federal Courts
in Washington. representing as whole
the judicial branch of the Government.
Next came the legislative branch, Sena-
tors and Representatives in Congress
Speaker Henderson was among these.
FLASH OF GOLD LACE
There was another fash Of gold lace
and clank OF saber and spur when at
l1:4o the highest ranking officers of the
army and navy were received. Side by
SltS, tl tilc !ISdt W lHS dIIly contingent,
strobe the stalwart, well known figures
Northumberland Nelson A. Miles. com
handing the army. and Major-Generai
Henry c. Corbin, Acknowledgement Cen
eral Miles was in the full uniform of his
rank with heavily gold embroidered cap.
and wide gold scarf across his breast
from shoulder to hip. Following him
came the many officers of his staff and
the heads Of the army stats stationed
in Washington. In view OF recent events
expectation was on tiptoe as Genera!
Miles appeared before the President, but
the curious were not rewarded with any
thing unusual. The President greeted
General Miles with the same hearty con1-
tesy he had show to others. and Gcnelal
Mites returned the salutation in the same
spirit and then passed. smilingly. along
in line, exchanging well wishes with the
ladies.
DEWEY HEADED NAVY.
Admiral Dewey was another of the dis
tinguished callers to engage the aiten-
ton of the crowd. Re Was at the head
OF the long line of ia II .."'ccrl, all IL
full uniform. and nclndi iss The rank
ing Rear-Admiral's and heads of the ma
val staff departments. The Admiral wore
the superb sword voted him by Congress
FOR the victory of Manila and on his
memorating that event He. too, was
most cordially welcomed by the President.
The officers of the marine corps. with
Rrigadier General Haywood at their
head followed the navy After them
came a number of government officials
and various veteran organizations.
PUBLIC ADMITTED.
At 1890 the reception to the public be-
gan and great crowds accepted the first
opportunity to grasp the hand of the
President Al that hour the crowd at
the outer gate stretched away in both
directions for several blocks,
All stations colors crcels sexes andages
We're represented in the utotely throng
which elbowed up TO the President. The
latter in M way relaxed his cprdiality
nud all received the same cllscrv greet
ing. For more than an hour this hui
man stream flowed past the President.
At one time there was a Grief intermis-
sion to permit some Of the ladies to with
draw for their private receptions.
The President embraced this opportG-
nifty to timber up his right nan;E..'hich
began to show the effects of continued
hand shaking.