Evening star., 1902-05-01


Copyright, 1902, by H. F. Dodge)
nearly all the Massachusetts, congressional
delegation put in an appearance and We're
witnesses to the scenes which followed.
Senator Hoar is out Of town and Senator
Lodge was a little late but all bay state
members OF the House were promptly on
hand. Assistant Secretary Darling and his
predecessor. Mr. Hackett, also joined the
party in the Secretarys private Office.
The Oath Administered.
When all the preliminaries had been ar
ranged Mr.. Moody was sworn into office,
the oath being administered in the usual
solemn manner by Solicitor E P Hanna of
the office of the Judge advocate general
MIR. Long was the first to extend his con-
gratulations to his successor and his ex-
ample was followed by all the other mem
bers of the distinguished company present
1t being now $50 o clock. Secretary Moody
In accordance with a previous arrangement
announced his readiness and desire to meet
the officers and employees of the Navy De-
partment. ThereupOn the entire party pro-
ceeded to the ante room and the outgoing
and incoming Secretaries took their places
In a line between the entrance and exit
doors of the apartment Mr.. Long stood on
the left Of Secretary Moody and personally
| introduced the heads of the different bu-
reaus and divisions, and also the chief
clerks of the different officers, who in turn
presented the clerks and other employees in
their respective offices.
At His New Duties.
AS the long line filed past each person first
took official leave of the retiring chief and
then paid his respects to the newly installed
official. The reception occupied about forty
| minutes, and was characterized by the ut
| most good feeling and respect. The recep-
tfon over, the visitors took their leave and
the Official Ia returned n hair
Secretary Moody at once entered upon the
active discharge of the duties of his new
| office, and was kept pretty busy all day,
| with frequent Interruptions however due
| to the large number of callers who desired
to pay their respects. By reason Of fire.
quent consultation with ex-Secretary Long
Secretary Moody is thoroughly familiar
with the condition Of business and the rou-
tine of the department and is well equipped
to take up new questions as they arise.
Last Day in Congress.
Secretary Moody spent the last day Of his
service as representative of the sixth Mas
sachusetts district in the performance of
his regular legislative duties. He attended
the meeting of the appropriations commit
| tee, of which he is member, in the morn
ing, and was on the floor of the House dur
ing the greater portion of the day. Dur
Ing his seven years service in the House he
has won the sincere esteem and respect of
members on both sides of the political aisle
and there were many expressions of regret
at his departure. In the course of the day
he was almost constantly surrounded by
friends, who came to personally voice the
general regret at his departure and to ex-
press their good wishes for his success in
the cabinet. Mr.. Moody was not unmoved
by the demonstration. Il cannot pretend to
be without regrets In leaving the House."
said he as he was departing from the House
Yesterday afternoon. ut ends a service
which has been agreeable and inspiring and
sewers the relation with considerate and
generous constituency. But 1 take away
many pleasant memories. After seven
years service here have a firm and abid-
ing faith in Congress. believe that II Is
truly representative of the best there is in
American life, and in large degree Is COM
posed OF men who are earnestly striving for
the public welfare. Through the widely
differing opinions there seems to me to run
a current Of devotion to the country. It
Is not confined to any party or any section,
and Is the salvation Of the republic"
Mr.. Moody forwarded his resignation as
representative from the sixth district to the
dated May l. He also sent communities
ton to the Speaker Of the House notifying
him Of his action.
Dinner to Ex-Secretary Long.
Ex-Secretary Long was given compli-
mentary dinner at the New Willard Hotel
last night by the chiefs of the various
bureaus and offices of the department, with
whom he has been associated during his
official career Covers were laid for fifteen.
the center of the table being prettily decor
ated with red and white roses and other
flowers. On the menu cards was a hand
painted representation of the flag Of the
Secretary Of the Navy in blue while an
immense silk flag of the same character was
the only ornament in the room. Admiral
ONeil presided, Secretary Long having a
seat to his right and Admiral Dewey on his
left The others present were Admirals Mel
vile, Bradford, Kenny, Endicott, Bowles,
Rixey and Taylor; General Heywood. com,
mandant of marines; Judge Advocate Lem
ley. Captain Sigsbee. Chairman Foss Of the
House naval committee, and Assistant Saar