The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-01

tended by his entire staff The bril-
liant uniform worn by the ambassador
was covered by decorations which have
been bestowed on him during his dip
lomatic career.
Following the representative of the
czar, in order. were Senior Don Manuel
De Azpiros. the Mexican AMBASSADOR
and staff; Baron Hengelmuller, the
amba ssador of Austria Hungary; Bar
oness Hengelmuller and the embassy
stair; NJ. ]. Jusserand. the French am
baSSador, Madame JuSSerand and Suitei
Baron Won Sternburg, the German am
bassador, Baroness Won Sternberg, and
the ambassv staff. and Sir Henry Du-
rand, the British ambassador, Lady -Du-
rand and the embassy staff. In the
| absence of the Italian ambassador,
Count Celleri, the charge d'affairs of
the embassy accompanied by his staff
represented the Italian government. NJ
Jusserand, Baron Sternberg and Sir
Henry Durand made their first New
Years calls at the White House as am
| bassadors. Baron Sternberg did not
appear in court costume, but wore the
uniform of q colonel of the Second
Saxon hussar regiment. It is of sky
blue, with silver braid, and with it
We're worn the Tartar cape and Tartar
boots. All members of the embassy
staff. with one exception. were attired
In military, rather than in diplomatic
uniforms.
Among the ministers who attended
New Years reception at the White
House for the first time were Chen
Tung Liza Hung. of China, attended by
his staff attired IN gorgeous oriental
silks and satins, General Herandez. of
Venezuela, and M. DuMarthuray, of
Switzerland In all 35 countries of the
world were represented at the recep-
tion.
Following the diplomatic corps the
members of the United States supreme
court, headed by Chief Justice Fuller
were received by President and Mrs
Roosevelt. The justices were accom-
panied by the ladies of their house
hold They were invited by the pres
ident to take positions with the re-
ceivfng party. Judges of the United
States court of claims, of the district
court of appeals and of the District of
Columbia then were received. TheJ
were followed by former cabinet mem
bers and ex-ministers of the United
States.
The reception of members of congress
began at 1880 o'clock. Comparatively
few were in attendance as many of the
senators and representatives have not
returned from their holiday visits to
their homes.
Resplendent in full dress uniforms,
richly adorned with gold lace, with
measured tread and clanking swords
the military contingent followed the
congressman. This line was made up
of officers, active and retired, of the
army, navy and marine corps and the
District of Columbia national guard.
For the first time at a reception the
army was led by officers of the general
staff. Lieutenant General Young, who
last year as a major general and In
the absence of General Miles, who was
on a tour of duty in the far east was
the senior officer in Washington. led
the line today again occupied that po-
Sition, wearing the three stars and the
title of chief of staff.
Accompanying him was General Chat
fee, now assistant chief of staff, who
within a few days will succeed General
Young on the latter's retirement for age.
Following them dsr1e officers of the
general staff bureau chiefs and their
/ assistants, officers on duty in the vi
cinity of Washington and retired Off
GERS. For the first time the new uni
form of officers of the army was seen
to it's best effect.
Following the army were officers of
the navy headed by Admiral Dewey,
New Years day conducting the winter
maneuverS of the navy in the Caribbean
sea. Officers of the navy were formed
in line according to seniority Many
active and retired rear admirals were
present. In striking contrast to the
cap worn. by officers of the army was
the plumed chapeau worn by the men
of the sea All wore special full dress.
The Office of the marine corps fol-
lowed the ravy The characteristic
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picturescueness to the brilliant crowd.
Gen. George H. Harries and staff and
officers of the brigade represented the
national guard Of the District of
Columbia.
Following the military was the civil
ian contingent of the government serv-
ice, including the regents of the Smith
sonian institute. the civil service COM
mission, the interstate commerce COM
mission, assistant secretaries of depart
ments, the solicitor general, assistant
postnasters general and the heads of
various government institutions.
At 1890 o'clock members of the So
ciety of Cincinnati were received with
the Mexican war veterans, the military
order of the local Legion, the Grand
Army of the Republic, the Union Vet
eran legion, the Union Veterans union,
the Spanish war veterans and members
of the Oldest Inhabitants association
of the District of Columbia. They be-
gan the reception of citizens, hundreds
Of whom had been waiting in line for
several hours. Special precautions We're
taken to insure the personal safety of
the president. No person was permit
ted to pass the president with his hand
in his pockets or otherwise concealed.
An extra force of secret service officers
and additional policemen were on
guard both in and about the White
House throughout the reception.
New Years day was observed here gen.
orally. Not only in the official set, but
at hundreds of private residences open
house was kept during the afternoon.
Public receptions were held at the hous IS
of Secretary Of War Root, Attorney Gen
eral Knox, Postmaster General Payne,
Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock. Sec
retary of Agriculture Wilson and Secre-
tary of Commerce and Labor Cortelyou.
No reception was given at the home of
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw. The
secretary is in mourning for a brother. All
the government departments were closed.
Practically all of the business houses were
closed.
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