New-York tribune., 1903-01-02
THE WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION.

Washington Jan President and Mrs. Roosevelt
received the good wishes of the diplomatic social
and official world of washington to-day. TO the
greetings of foreign representatives were added
the Fluctuations OF five thousand citizens fortunate
members of line which stretched far around the
White House grounds. Nature added ner IaFof "
the glory of uniforms and the brilliancy OF gowns
and the time honored New Years recepuoh was q
complete and brilliant success
An hour before the time for the formal reception
to begin the mansion aglow with myrisds oi
electric lights To the briliance of the great ctHs'a
chandeliers and the splendor of the new furnishings
was added the beauty of the floral decorations.
which although few as compared with those o.
previous New Years receptions at the "hiie
House were arranged with consunmate art ana
effectiveness. Towering palms OF rare vafleues
were placed in inches about the vestibue the man
corridor and the staircases. Two great square
masses OF American and English holly were placed
between the vestibuIe and the main corrluof'
affording a brilliant and effective background TOT
the handsome scarlet uniforms OF the Marine band'
sixty pieces strong w-ch occupied tiers OF seats III
the vestibue In the Red. Blue and Green rooms
and I'm the splendid East Room were rev vases
containing cut flowers principally large "hlte hheS
and lilies of the valley. Here and there poinsetua
showed spIashes OF flaming red. 1t was noticeaoie'
however that the floral decorations had oeen SUI
ordinated to the furnishings and hn1shihs Vi
the rooms.
Promptly at II o'clock the trumpeters OF the
Marine Band sounded fanfare. announcing 'hs
approach of the President ana NrS ftoOse'ci1 60
the immediate receiving party President Roosevelt
with Mrs Roosevelt on his arm. descended the mann
staircase and passing across the main corriuot "U
through the Green Room entered the biue iIvOH- 80
where the guests received toho"lns - 80
came the members of the Cabinet and the women
recommending them The receiving party was ar
ranged in the arc of a circle in the bow "lhuo"
of the Blue Room. Facing them were tIe "o,.i7'
invited to assist the reception. Mrs nay, Ni''
Shaw Mrs Knox Mrs. Payne and Miss WILSON,
did not attend the reception. Between the TWO sec
tions of the receiving party lane was lorheu %
cords of old gold velvet. Through TINS lahe the
callers passed from the Red Room. proceedins
through the Green Room into the east room anu
thence down the staircase into the east terrace
and passing into the street opposite the "est
entrance of the Treasury. The President was IN
excellent spirits and Mrs. Roosevelt never seemed
happier or gracious. The Presldeht wore d
frock suit and the only dash OF color about MS
attire was tie of grayish tint The introductlohs
were made by Colonel Theodore A Bingham tne
Presidents military aid assisted oy MAJOR ChaIIeS
McCawley Captain John r. Proctor jr, and Lieu
tenant Frank Mccoy, who were in full dress uni
DIPLOMATS RECEIVED FIRST
The foreign dignitaries the earliest TO ar
rive. each wearing a court or military UNIFORM
whose gorgeous colors and gay trappings served
as startling contrast to the conventional black
of the Cabinet officers. who preceded them down
the lire and the first TO wish the PreSideht
and Mrs Roosevelt a Happy New Year. On reach
ing the White House the corps assembled IN the
Red Room adjoining the Blue Parlor. where the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt who had not yet
descended the stairway, were 10 receive a
first glimpse at these distinguished foreigners made
evident the changes that have taken place in their
ranks since this day last year. The most conspicu-
GUS was the succession of Herr Won Holieben. the
ambassador from Germany, TO the dignity or dean
of the corps through the death of Lord PaunceIote
the British Ambassador. who enjoyed that as
taculsrIy imposing in the uniform of an Imperial
Hussar. His scarlet coat fairly blazed with gold
and jewelled decorations. the jaunty blue jacket
that hung from his shoulders was roped ana froggeo
with gold braid. snow white plume decorated the
brown fur cap he held in his hand. and he wore
shining top boots drawn above the knee The
Italian Ambassadors dark uniform glttered with
gold embroidery and lace The breast Of his coat
was studded with jewelled orders and crossed by
a ribbon Of vivid green Sir Michael Herbert was
a distinguished figure, showing to advantage IN
his uniform OF black and gold. and serving as an
other reminder OF Lord Pauncefote, who until this
year the most striking figure in the foreign
ranks
All the ambassadors and ministers accom-
panied by their suites, their uniforms weighted
with wealth of gold lace and rich ornamentation
and decorations Among the diplomats particularly
missed was wu-Ting-fa who is now on the way
to China, where new honors await him The Chl-
nese Legation was represented by Mr. Shen Tung.
the charge d'afaires. and his suite, all attred In
gorgeous Oriental silks and satins. Another IA
miliar face missing that Of NJ. Jules Cambon.
the French Ambassador, whose successor has not
yet arrived Following the German Ambassador
and his suite came Count Cassni the Russian Am
ssador. and his staff; Senior Azpiroz the Mexican
Ambassador and his staff: Signor Mayor des
Planches the Italian Ambassador, and his staff.
and Sir Michael Herbert, the British Ambassador,
and his suite After the French representatives
and last In the line of ambassadors was Baron
the Austro-Hungarfan Ambassador
recently raised to the higher diplomatic rank Mr.
Brun of Denmark the first of the ministers
To he received he having the distinction OF being
the senior minister. Cuba was represented to-day
for the first time Senior Quesada having the honor
of extending the first greetings OF a New Year to
the President on behalf of the new island republic
In all, thrtyve embassies and legations we're rep
resented at the reception.
After the diplomats, President and Mrs. Roose-
Welt received the Supreme Court OF the United
States headed by Chief Justice Fuller All the Jus
tees were accompanied by the women of their
households Then followed the judges of the United
States Court of Claims, of the District Court of
Appeals and of the Supreme Court Of the District of
Columbia ex-Cabinet members and ex-ministers of
the United States.
At 11:so the reception of Senator's Representatives
and Delegates in Congress began Seemingly there |
were fewer than in some former years. owing large
" TO the fact that majority OF the Congressman |
have not returned to Washington from their holi- |
lay vacations.
THE ARMY AND NAVY.
Following the Congressman came the military |
contingent composed Of officers Of the army and |
navy and marine corps. together with the general
and staff of militia of the District Of Columbia.
General Miles. who is in China, on his way home |
rom a tour of the Philippines. and Admiral Dewey.
who is in command of the combined fleets at |
yulebra Island, absent. Major General Young, /
next I'm rank to General Miles, accompanied by |
Adutant General Corbin led the line of army OFF,
.ers. who preceded the naval officers. At the head