The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

the German ambassador, Baroness Won Sternberg, and the embassy staf, and Sir Henry Durand the British ambassadors Lady Durand, and the embassy stan. In the absence of the Italian ambassador, Count DeCe1leri. the charge affairs of the embassy. accompanied by his staI, repre- scented the Italian government.
 Among the ministers who attended a New Years reception at the White House for the first time were Chas. Che Tung Liang-Cheng of China, attended by his staff, attired in gorgeous oriental suits of silks and satins; General Hernandez of Venezuela and M Du Marthuray of Switzerland. In all thirty-five countries of the world were represented at the re- ception.
 The Judiciary.
 Following the diplomatic corps the members of the United States supreme court. headed by Chief Justice Fuller. were received by the President and Mrs. Roosevelt. The justices were accom- panied by the ladies of their households. They were invited by the President to take positions with the receiving party. Judges of the United States court of claims, of the district court of appeals and of the supreme court of the District Of Columbia then were received. They were followed by former cabinet mem bers and former ministers of the United States.
 The reception of members of congress began at 1l:3O o'clock Comparatively few were, in attendance, as many of the sena- tors and representatives have not yet re- turned from their holiday visits to their homes.
 The Military.
 Resplendent in full dress uniforms rich ly adorned with gold lace, with measured tread and clanlxing swords, the military contingent followed the congressmen. This line was made up of officers, active and retired, of the army. navy and marine corps and of the District of Columbia Na- tional guard. For the first time at a re- eeptien1the 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 tour of duty in the far east, was the senior officer in Washington led the line, again occupied that position, wear ing three stars and the title of chief of staff. Accompanying him was General Chaffee, now assistant chief of staff, who, within a few days, will succeed General Young on the latter's retirement for age Following the officers of the general staff, bureau chiefs and their assistants, of- fcers on duty in the vicinity of Wash iie etoh rnb ICtlIcu OlllCeTS. TUT lIle 1TSL time the new uniform of the officers of the army were seen to its best effect
 Navy and Marine Corps.
 Following the army were officers of the navy headed by Admiral Dewey, who was absent from Washington last New Years day conducting the winter maneu- vers of the navy in the Caribbean. Off, cers of the navy were formed in line &C., cording to seniority. Many active and re- tired rear admirals were present. All wore special full dress. The officers of the marine corps followed the navy.
 Civilians and Veterans.
 Following the military was the civilian contingent of the government service the civil service commission, the interstate commerce commission and assistant heads of departments.
 At 12:30 o'clock members of the society of the Cincinnati were received with the Mexican war veterans, the military order of the Loyal Legion, the Grand Army of the Republic, the United Veteran legion the Union Veterans union and the Span ish War veterans
 Then began the reception of citizens hundreds of whom had been waiting in line for several hours.
 President Guarded. e4 Special precautions were taken to insure the personal safety of the President No person was permitted to approach the President with his hands 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 there generally. iPlrblic receptions were held at the homes of Secretary of War Root, At torney-General Knox, Postmaster General Payne, Secretary of the Interior Hitch cock, Secretary of, Agriculture Wilson and Secretary of Commerce and Labor Cortel- you.
 No reception was given at the homes of either Secretary of State Hay or Sec retaryssof the Treasury Shaw. Secretary Hay is i'll and Secretary Shaw is in mourning for brother. All the govern ment departments were closed.