Evening Star Newspaper, March 3, 1897, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. ———- PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, se Wwanis Avenue, Cor. 11th Bt, by Evening Star Yer Company, 8. H. UF MA) NS Pres’. New York Offce, 49 Potter Building. ‘The Evening Star is served to subscribers in the eity by carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents per week, or 44 cents per month. ies at the counter Z cents each. ly mail—anyw! in the United States or Canada—postage prepaid—50 cents er month. * | Saturday Quint ‘Sneet Star, $1 per year, with fereign postage added, $3.00. (Catered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C.. * as second-class mail matter.) 7 All mail subecriptions must be paid In advance. Rates of advertising made known on application. Che Fvening Star. No. 13,729. WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, MAROH 3, 1897-SIXTEEN PAGES. TWO CENTS. CLEAR AND BRACING Sood Weather Assured for the Inau- guration Celebration. -_- CHIEF MOORE UPHOLDS MR: HANNA Pointers to Be Observed by Per- sons Who Will Be Exposed. -—— + WILL BE COLDER TOMORROW Inauguration day will be fair. The skies be clear. The air will be just cold nough to be bracing. The thermometer will hover around the 40 degree point or lewer. It will not be freezing weather by & good deal, but just cold enough to put “Ife inte the crowd and make marching 2 positive pleasure. ‘This is the report that comes with no un- certain note from the weather bureau to- day. The rain today woke the weather ex- perts up to a realizing sense of the respon: ibilities that rested upon them and they at once began to hustle around in an effort to io better for the great day that comes by* once in four years That they have succeeded ts shown by the promise they make for tomorrow. TI rain that has put a damper over the crow on the streets today is by no means a local affair, so that visitors cannot blame ft on the fickleness of Washington's ciimate. On the other hand, it is quite a general affair and has extended from Matne to Georgi. Fortunately for Washington and her myri- is of visitors, there are forces of nature tack of this rain that will sweep it away from this section entirely and leave the es as bright and clear as only Was? ington’s skies can be after an early spring shower. When a Star reporter called at the weather bureau today Major Dunwoody, the forecast officer, was dividing his time between the weather and the preparations tor the telegraph system that is to extend all along the line of the parade tomorrow and keep the marshals all advised of the progress of the processio! _ _ & Cheering Promise. “Weather?” repeated the major. “Oh, that will be all right. You can go back to the office and write a nice little piece tell- ing the public hat so far as climatic con- ditions are concerned the parade will be an unqualified success. I am nox guessing at this In the least. I am willing to stake my reputation as a weather prophet on this promise. It is raining now. You see, v might as well be definite zbout this matte: Well, it will clear off all right Can't 3 just when, but it will be some time this evening or tonight. “I saw by The Star last evening that Mr. Manna was put down as something of a weather prophet, and that he claimed the good weather of yesterday would continue over inauguration day. I was very anx- fous to agree with him, but I could not overlook the rain that [ saw coming this way. and I was obliged to prophesy ra’ for today. I sald yes--rday that the chance were it would be rai: today and clear tomorrow. The time uncertainty has passed, and I should b: prised, indeed, if tomorrow as delightful can hope fot 2 Today's Bad Weather. The murky sky which seemed every mo- ment as if it would precipitate a deluge on the elty, and which at intervals let down warning drops to indicate what it could do, caused the temperament of citizens and strangers alike today to take on a dull- leaden hue similar to the clouds above, and there was general denunciation of the weather on every hand. Chairman Mark A. Hanna, who was such a hopeful weath prophet yesterdayg looked only a little d bious when confronted with the day's con- ditions. “This is only an episode,” he said, hope- fully. “There can't be anything but good 4 weather tomorrow. Even the elements will * combine to give the new President a pleas- ant welcome.” Chairman Hanna's sturdy faith was to be rewarded, it seems, for at 10 o’clock this morning Chief Moore of the weather bureau sent Chairman Bell the fol- lowing charming and cheering intelligence: Clear and Bracing Tomorrow. “It gives me much pleasure to be able to state that the storm is now c ral over ern New York, moving rapidly eas‘ very much sur- not just about day In March as any ene ward, giving heavy rain through New E nd and the middle Atlantic states; but the weather has cleared in the west rind torm, and with the rapid move- at eastward of the storm er, I am le to make the following d pre- fiction Thu: Fair and cold ni ening weather and rain will continue to- day, but it will surely clear by or before Thursday morning. with co! fresh north- foot, made so by rain and snow that had fallen during the night. The weather on John Quincy Adams’ in- augural day, March 4, 1825, augured well for his administration. It was a pleasant day and large crowds watched him take the oath in the old hall of the House of Representatives. Andrew Jackson was ushered into office by a spring-like day, mild and balmy. The oath was taken for the first time in his- tory on the east portico of the Capitol, Monday, March 4, 18% When he was in- augurated for the second time it was in- tensely cold. The thirteenth inauguration took place on March 4, 1835, when Martin Van Buren became President. Bright sunshine made everybody happy, and not a cloud was seen during the day. Though the inaugural ceremonies are said to have been the most imposing up to that time, nature was rot auspicious when Gen. William Henry Harrison, “Old Tip- pecanoe,” was installed as the ninth Presi- dent, on March 4, 1841. The day dawned cold and cloudy, but the streets are said to have been dry. A chilling wind, how- ever, made existence outdoors unpleasant. James K. Polk was unfortunate in this way on his inauguration in 1845. It was cold; a storm blew down from the north- east, and a rain fell incessantly, but, though this somewhat dampened the ardor of the gathered crowd, the military dis- play is said to have been especially bril- Nant. Gen. Zachary Taylor’s inauguration in 1849 also fell upon Sunday, for the second time. The exercises, therefore, took place the succeeding day, which was a remark- ably pleasant one. People who attended Franklin Pierce's inauguration were somewhat discomforted by poor weather. There was a raw north- east wind, and melting snow made matters much worse. One of the most propitious days on record was that on which James Buchanan step- ped into the President's chair. The sun shone freely, and the weather could not have been made more to the taste of the great outpouring of the people. Lincoln's first inauguration, though dark clouds had gathered in another sense, was favored with excellent weather, while up- cn his second administration, with those “other clouds’? practically dispersed, the weather was disagreeable and threatening, and the streets were wet and muddy. Rain kad fallen early in the day, but just as the procession moved down Pennsylvania avenue toward the Capitol the sun broke through the clouds and the remainder of the day was clear. Gea. Grant had bad luck in the choice of his day, for it was gloomy and rainy. It was even more unfavorable when he was inaugurated for the second time. It is said to have been the coldest day on which an inauguration ever has taken place. The participants in the ceremonies suffered greatly, and there were many frozen fingers and frost-bitten ears in evidence. The thermometer fell to 4 above zero, and a fierce wind intensified the frigid tempera- ture. For the third time inauguration day ‘fell on Sunday when Hayes became President, and the ceremonies on the following day took place with unfavorable weather. A light rain fell during the morning, but late in the forenoon it stopped and was clear the rest of the day. It snowed on the night of March 3, 1887, and also on the morning of March 4, but late in the fore- it noon it cleared, and Garfield's inaugura- tion a brilliant one. The earth was snow-clad and the early winds were sharp and cutting, though late in the forenoon it cleared and the air was mild. Cleveland's first inavguration weather was most auspicious, and not for a long time had there been weather so balmy and spring-like. The sun shone and just a spicion of frostiness which prevailed in the early morning vanished by noon. One of the stormiest March days Wash- ington has ever experienced greeted Harri- son when he entered into the office, and the sidewalks of Pennsylvania avenue were largely a picture of spread umbrellas and mackintoshes. Rain fell in torrents all day, and flags and bunting hung limp from the pelting storm. Despite this, an immense crowd watched him take the oath on the east portico. At the last inauguration, when Grover Cleveland assumed office for the second time, it was a cold, drizzling day. Rain had fallen pretty steadily throughout the night and with the mcrning turned into snow. The wind was strong and biuster- ing, and coming from all points of the compass at one and the same time, made life out cf doors most heartily uncomfort- able and disagreeable. PREFERS ASSOCIATED PRESS. Why the Pittsburg Leader Changes Its News Service. PITTSBURG, March 3.—The Pittsburg Leader, which Monday abandoned the United Press for the Associated Press, edi- tcrially commented on the change yester- day as follows: “Beginning yesterday the Leader has abandoned the news service of the United Press and js now receiving and will con- tinue to receive the Associated Press. The change is made in pursuance of the well- known policy of this paper, which requires that our readers shall be supplied with ail the news, dcmestic and foreign, promptly, correctly and comprehensively. Just as the aiert commercial man looks for the best market in which to secure his stock in trade, so an alert modern newspaper turns for its news supply to the quarter where the best and only the best is to be had. The Leader has found the United Press to be lacking In many Important points, nota- bly in the matter of foreign news, which is of the highest importance at this time, and hence, as a matter of business, and also of simple justice to the public, we have se- cured membership in the only press asso- ciation that gives uniformly satisfactory returns and that is equally strong in its west winds. The temperature will be be- tween 30 and 35 during the day, with a clear, bracing atmos- phere.” announcement became known ters rejoicing replaced the dole- hat had covered the crowd Ike a 1 some of the old veterans even da tendency t a double shuf- fle, so intense was t berance. Mr. Moore's announcement that the tempera- ture would range from 30 to 35 degrees means that everybody with an eye to com- fert and a desire for continued good health will wrap up warmly and take no chances of getting chilled. Persons who propose cupying seats on the reviewing stands particularly warned to follow this ad- vice. Visitors ‘rom a distance who have ve brought medium garments will find a ne aper placed under their coats or walste between their shoulder blades and another over their bosoms makes excellent shield= from the cutting air which a tem- perature im the vicinity of freezing means @: this time of the year in Washington. f imaugural Weather in the Past. It may not be amiss, to give an idea of average weather conditions which have uguration day, to note the that ‘ne and storm ned in the past. Washington, the firet P oath of office April 4 X was a fair morning, ad to stray through clouds rain fell during the latter noon and evening. s second inauguration, In arch 4, 1792, the day was immense crowds gather- nd Chestnut streets to wit- nies. One hundred years ns was inaugurated at the + too, ness the ce ago John eld stat was favored wit v. ‘The first inaugura that took place in this city was on March 4, 1801, when Thomas Jefferson took the oath. The sun shone brilliantly and the day was mild and balmy. At his second fnaugural it was cold and disazrceable and chtily, and blasts of wind made things uncomfortable. James Madison fared well on both of his inaugurals, especially so on the second one, a typical spring day. James Monroe's first inauguration oc- eurred on a delightful day, but his second was just the reverse. In the latter year March 4 fell ou the Sabbath. he ex- ercises accordingly were postponed until the following day, Monday. the 5th. It was uncomfortable weather and slushy under own home and foreign branches.” ss SENATOR HANNA’S COMMISSION. It Has Been Sent From Columbus to Gov. Bushnell Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 3.—A finely en- grossed commission, made specially for Mark A. Hanna, and making him United States senator from Ohio, has been for- warded to Governor Bushnell at Washing- ton, and will be presented to the national chairman immediately on the receipt of Senator Sherman's resignation. which will probably be presented to Governor Bushnell tomorrow afternoon. ae A BIG DAY IN CANTON. Major McKinley's City Wi Taking the Oath. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 3.—Tomer- row will be a big day at Canton. Manu- facturers of that city announce that they will celebrate the inauguration of Maj. Mc- Kinley by the tooting of whistles and by other noises, just after the announcement of the taking of the oath is received. The people want to take advantage of the last opportunity to do something in recognition of the event. It has been suggested, also, that the national eciors be run up from the shops and schools and business places, as well as from private residences at noon to- morrow. The call has met with favor, and the ; Probability is that it will be a day of jubi- iee for Cantonlans. Last night, at 9 o'clock, the Canton spe- cial train left for Washington. The train was made up of five cars, and bore the Canton Troop, which won for itself a na- tional reputation by reason of the service done in the campaign, having received hundreds of thousands of visitors to this city last summer and fall. The recepzion committee also went on the special train, which carried 150 persons. ——— Mr. Lamoreux’s Hiness. Commissioner of the General Land Office S. M. Lamoreux has been in a critical con- dition from nervous exhaustion for more then a week, and today left for his home in Wisconsin uader a physician’s orders. Celebrate THE DAY BEFORE Final Scenes at the Inaugural Com- mittee Headquarters. THE PRESIDENT AT THE BALL Arrangements for the Guests on the Reviewing Stand. CHAIRMAN BELL'S VISITORS Chairman Bell accompanied President- elect McKinley to the White House at 11 o'clock this morning and was present at the cordial interview between the outgo- ing and incoming chief magistrates. There was a constant stream of visitors at his room in headquarters, and, with his cus- tomary amiability, Mr. Bell received them all. Among the callers were Mrs. John A. Logan and Mrs. Logan Tucker, escorted by Mrs. Logan’s son, John A. Logan. Mrs. Legan before her departure went out into Secretary Brackett's room and greeted him warmly, saying to Mr. Bell, “Maj. Brackett isa very old and dear soldier friend of ours.”” The arrangements for the visit of Mrs. McKinley to the Capitol tomorrow were all completed today. She will be present when her distinguished husband is. sworn into his high office, but will leave the Capi- tol immediately afterward and be driven direct to the White House, where she will go to the reviewing stand. Mr. McKinley has consented to receive the members of the civic bodies which take part in the inaugural parade Friday, March 5, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 12 m. There will be no handshaking, the President standing on the portico of the Executive Mansion and greeting the or- ganizations as they pass. Privilege cards for private carriages are being issued for the inaugural ball by the ccemmittee on carriages at headquarters, 1419 F street, and those persons who intend using their own conveyances tomorrow night are requested to call at their earliest convenience and secure the cards so nec- essary to a comfortable and prompt serv- ice at the pension building. The President at the Ball. Vice President Hobart will accompany President McKinley from the White House to the ball. This arrangement was made to facilitate the reception of the distin- guished guests, which can thus be more readily accumplished than should they come separately. Mr. McKinley has inti- mated that inasmuch as he has not en- tirely recovered from his attack of the grip he fears that the fatigue of reviewing the parade will compel him to forego the pleasure of shaking hands at the ball even with the members ofthe reception commit- tee. Mrs. McKinley has not yet definitely de- cided to take part in the promenade. Her health has been delicate for years and she 1s not slow to realize the fatigue which mtst necessarily accompany a too active participation. The fireworks program has been so in- creased as to make it necessary to begin the display at 7:30 o'clock sharp. It will last from an hour to an hour and a quar- ter, and will be followed by an illumina- tion of the south fron of the White House, State, War and vy and Treasury departments. The Capitol will be illumi- nated immediately following the illumina- tion of the departments. Pennsylvania averue will be treated in a like manner, completing the fireworks program. A rehearsal of the choir that is to take part in Saturday night's concert was held last night and proved entirely satisfactory. The numbers to be rendered include “America,” “God Bless Our President,” “Land of Lands,” “Soldiers’ Chorus,” from Faust; “Hail! Bright Abode,” from Tann- hauser, and the “Star Spangled Banner.” These numbers will be interspersed with music by Victor Herbert’s Band. Marshal B. H. Warner of the civic grand division explained the duties of his aids to them at a meeting held last night at 1420 F street. Their headquarters on in- auguration day will be 210 Arthur place, and they are to assemble there un that day at 1 o'clock sharp. National Republican League. President Woodmansce of the National Republican League was kept busy yes- terday at his headquarters, 1319 F street, making arrangements for the comfort of visiting clubs. Gen. J. C. Howe, Col. Wil- Ham S. Odell, Capt. W. Q. Lowd and Mr. John Paine have been detailed to look out for the requirements of the clubs. Badges and equipments were distributed yester- day and today at headquarters to staff officers and members of the reception com- mittee. President Woodmansee has appointed on the reception committee ail resident news- paper men entitled to admission to the press galleries at the Capitol, and all secretaries of the House committees. On the President's Stand. The persons to be seated on the Presi- dent’s reviewing stand tomorrow will num- ber 1,220. Tickets have been issued as fol- lows: Executive committee, 344; republican na- tional committee, 200; President's guests, 75; Vice President's guests, 45; diplomatic corps, 60; grand marshal, President Cleveland's cabinet, 16; judges of various courts, 20; Commissioners of the District of Columbia, 6; Mrs. Gran Mrs. Sar- toris, 2; Mrs. John A. Logan, 2; Cardinal Gibbons, 2; press, 75; officers of the army, 16; officers of the navy, 12; Canton citizens’ reception committee, Vice President Stevenson, 8; the governors and party, 30; Gen. Howard, 2; Gen. Dodge, 2; Gen. “Mer- ritt, 2; commissioner of pensions, 4; Bishop Newman, 2; civil service commissioners, 2; Bishop Hurst, 2; Bishop Satterlee, 2; ex. Postmaster General Thos: L. James, Gen. J. W. Foster, 2; Col. John Hay, 2 Gen. Greely, 2; Mrs. Windom, 2; incoming caDinet, 50; members of Congress, 33; chief clerk pensions, 3; miscellaneous, 171. Clubs in Town. The following is a Met of some of the prominent clubs that have arrived and their headquarters: Americus Republican Club, Pittsburg, 817 Pennsylvania avenue northwest; W. R. Leeds Association, Phil- adelphia, Owen House; Shenandoah Val- ley Patriotic League, Harrisonburg, Va., Central Union Mission; David A. Martin Club, Philadelphia, Jefferson Hotel, 6th street and Louisiana avenue; Union Re- publican Club, Philadelphia, Hotel Law- rence; Young Men’s Blaine Club, Cincir- nati, Ohio, 1229 G street northwest; M. 8. Quay Club, Philadelphia, Hotel Douglass; Young Men’s Republican Club, Baltimore, 12th street and Pennsylvania avenue, third ficor; H. H. Boyer Republican Marching Ciub, Philadelphia,1503 Marion street; Min- neapolis Republican Flambeau Club, Min- neapolis, 1108 Maryland avenue southwest; United Republican Club, Philadelphia, Howard House; Unconditional Republican Club, Albany, N. Y., Builders’ Exchange; Jas. L. Goodell Republican Assoctation, Philadelphia, 1519 M street, 1013 18th street; National Fremont Association, Pittsburg, 218 New Jersey avenue north: west; McKinley Tariff League, Washin; ton, D. C., Samaritan Hall, ist street be- tween Virginia avenue and D street south- west; Hudson County Delegates of New Jersey, Jersey City, Riggs House; A. C. Harmer Club, Philadelphia, Willard’s Ho- tel; Young Men’s Republican Club, Wil. , 1214 F street northwest: (Continued on Third Page.) TOMORROW'S PROGRAM The President and the President-elect will be escorted from the White House to the Capitol by the regular troops and the National Guard of the District, which will afterward, on the return from the Capi- tol, form the first ¢ivision of the military grand division of the inaugural parade. ‘They will reach the Capitol shortly be- fore 12 o'clock. There the President, and. other officials, the President and Vice President-elect will assemble in the Sen- ate chamber, the members of the Su- preme Court and of the Senate and House being present. Vice President Stevenson will administer the oath of office to Mr. Hobart and will, at the stroke cf 12, de- clare the Senate of the Fifty-feurth Con- gress adjourned without day. The new Vice President, an extra session of the Senate having been called, will then ad- minister the oath to the newly elected senators. The Senate will then take a recess and the procession will move to the stand at the east portico in front of the rotunda, President Cleveland and President-elect McKinley leading. On the stand the oath of office will be administered to Prestdent- elect McKinley by Chief Justice Fuller. President McKinley will then make his in- augural address. On concluding he will return to the President's room in the Senate wing of the Capitol, and from there h2 will be es- corted to the White House by the inaugu- ral parade, which will begin to move from the Capitol, it is expected, at 2 o'clock. The parade will move from the Capitol by way of Pennsylvania avenue west to Washington Circle, thence east through K street to Vermont -avenue, where the organizations will be reviewed by the grand marshal and dismissed. From a stand in front of the White House the President will review the pa- rade. At night there will be an illumination and a display of fireworks in the Wash- ington monument grounds, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. The inaugural ball will be held in the pension building, the doors being opened at 8 o'clock. 2 CLEARING-UP DAY, The Cabinet Officers Getting Things Rendy for Their Successors. This is clearing-up day for the higher officials of this administration. After to- day each one will be ready to leave as soon as his successor has been appointed: These gentlemen have been making preparations for some time, and most all of them have decided on their plans for the future. Secretary Olney goes back to Boston to resume the practice of law. He has de- clined the offer of the chair of interna- tional law ai Harvard College. Secretary Lamont wil! take a six weeks’ trip to Florida and through the south be- fore he takes active charge of his various business interests in New York. Secretary Carlisle will resume the prac- tice of Jaw either in New York, or Louis ville, while Secretary Herbert. will open a law office in this city. Postmaster General Wilsom becomes president of Washington and Lee Univer- sity and Secretary Francis will resume direct conduct of his business interests in St. Louis. Secretary Morton retires to Ne- braska and will figure only as a taxpayer. At least thar is what he says. The three assistant secretaries of the treasury will resume the practice of the law, Mr. Curtis in New York, Mr. ‘Hamlin in Boston and Mr. Wike at Pittsfleld, 1). Mr. Bowler, the controller of the currency, returns to his law practice at Cincinnati. Mr. Stump, ‘the commissioner of immi- gration, returns to Maryland, and Internal Revenue Commissioner Forman will go: back to Mlinois. Assistant Secretary of the Navy McAdoo goes back to his law practice and Assist- ant Secretary of War Doe will return to Milwaukee, and his numerous clients. Only one of the assisiant secretaries of state will leave in a short time, and he Is Third Assistant Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin has never severed his connection with the legal firm of Baldwin & Boston, and will return to New York at once. First Assistant Secretary Sims of the Interior Department will remain, in the city some time before returning to his plantation in Mississippi, while Assistant Secretary Reynolds will at once return to Pernsylvania. 3 First Assistant Postmasier General. Jones will resume the practice of law in Chi cago. Mr. Morgan, United States treas- urer, returns to Bridgeport, and Register Tillman will engage in business in_ this city. Commissioner of Indian Affairs Browning returns to Illinois, Commission- er of Patents Seymour to New York city, and Commissioner Lamoreux to Wisconsin. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Dab- ney returns to the presidency of the Uni- versity of Tennessee, and Assistant At- torney General Dickinson will become counsel for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company for the state of Ten- nessee. ——___-e+____ COMING FROM NEW YorK. Many of Gen. Porter's Aids Left This Morning. NEW YORK, March 3—A large number of Gen, Horace Porter's aids and’ special aids, in charge of Col. Charles N. Swift, Col. Loveling and Gen. Starring, left for Washington today over the Royal Blue Line. Among the party were a number cf ladies, the wives and daughters of the aids. ‘The speciai train was made up of three Pullman cars,.one buffet, two baggage and three stable cars carrying the mounts of the aids. The souvenir purchased on behalf of the aids by Chief of Staff Blakeman and Col. Swift, and which will be presented to Gen. Porter ai 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, in ‘Washington, consists of a handsomé sword, sash and belt, the former suitably in- seribed. , —> —___« TERRIFIC GALES REPORTED. Much Damage Caused on the British Coasts, % LONDON, March 3.—Terrifie gales are prevailing tnland and along all the coasts. Much demage has been done to property and many wrecks have occurred. No loss of life, however, has been reported up to the present. ——— Personal Mention, Gen. G. M. Dodge is visiting Senator Alll- son while in the city for the inauguration, and not Senator Allen, as was erreneously published in yesterday’s Star. Mr. B. F. Havens of Terre Haute, Ind., is in the city taking in the inauguration. Col. Henry Dean of Ann Arbor, Mich., is the guest of Mr. George C. Maynard, at 1407 15th street. : Rev. Frederle Doerr, pastor of St. Steph- en’s Lutheran Church, Wilmington, Del., 1s spending the maugural week with Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Keim, No. 2024 15th street northwést. - Frank F. Maguire, formerly private sec- retary to Mr. Mc! came in today with Abner McKinley and the New delegation. Mr. ig.th the foreign of.;all tiors. He is night by being knocked: down hy a } reported. as being still low, at 6 o'clock this'morning land | ot AT THE WHITE HOUSE Major McKinley’s Formal Call on the President. AN INTERCHANGE OF COURTESIES Busy Scenes About the Executive Mansion. MANY CALLERS OF NOTE The first formal event in the transfer of the White House was consummated this morning. At 11 o'clock President-elect Mc- Kinley made a formal call on President Cleveland, and at noon the President re- turned the visit. Quite a large crowd gathered at the Ex- ecutive Mansion long before the Ohio man was to arrive. Many of them were stran- gers, and were shut up in the east room and the hallway leading to it while the function was in progress. These visitors took advantage of all the windows, and hung out of them in their anxiety to see the incoming chief magistrate of the na- tion. It was sharp 11 o'clock as the President- elect’s carriage drove under the portico at a sharp trot. Crowds lined the sidewalks half way down to the gates. In the car- riage were President-elect McKinley, his private secretary, Mr. J. Addison Porter, and Mr. C. J. Bell, chairman of the inau- gural committee. Mr. Bell was the first to alight, and aided Secretary Porter to descend. He in turn assisted the Presi- dent-elect. Major McKinley's appearance was the signal for an outburst of applause, which was only ended as he disappeared’ behind the doors of the mansion. He looked well and thoroughly rested. His step was as springy as it must have been thirty odd years ago, when he marched with the boys in blue. He showed no signs of fatigue and left the impression on all the onlookers of a vigorous and hearty man. A Pleasing Thought. His face was wreathed in smiles as he stepped across the entrance. He has only to make one more visit to the White House before he comes as its next lawful occu- pant. Perhaps it was the remembrance of this fact that called out the smile. As the party entered the vestibule the mosaic glass doors leading to the private corridor were swung open and the party, headed by President-elect McKinley, en- tered, the doors swung to, and the retiring and incoming Presidents greeted each other in _the blue parlor. President Cleveland and Secretary Thur- ber stood on the right of the entrance and received their distinguished callers. Hands were shaken all around, and the compli- ments of the day passed. The fact that the weather bureau has promised a clear day tomorrow was commented on, and President Cleveland congratulated his guest on his good fortune. It really may be spoken of as “McKinley weather” here- after. The call lasted but a few minutes. Again the glass doors swung open, and Maj. Mc- Kinley appeared, silk hat in -hand. His step was springier than ever, and even in- dicated an eagerness. Before the vestibule was crossed his hat was on his head, and he was ready for the return journey. So cordial, though, was the greeting of the crowd assembled outside that the Presi- @ent-elect was forced to recognize it by removing his hat. With a spring he was’ in his carriage, his companions followed, his carriage was whirled away, and the crowd of sightseers again confined them- selves to inspecting the east room and pestering officials to see the remainder of the building. A Busy Day. Following the President-elect’s carriage was a second containing two members of his personal body guard. These gentlemen followed him into the vestibule of the White House and did not take their car- riage until after the President-elect had departed. Then their vehicle followed closely. No time was wasted and both carriages were out on the avenue in a minute. The same crowd of visitors was most fortunate this morning. Only a few min- utes had passed before Mrs. Cleveland's carriage drew up. Sne tripped over the portico, accompanied by Mrs. Carlisle, while the crowd looked its hardest. She entered her carriage alone, though, and without even her footman drove off. Mrs. Carlisle left at the same time for her home. The last day of the administration at the White House was a busy one. The Presi- dent was up early. Seated in a big chatr, he was able to give his attention to <h. many measures now before him for ap- proval. He kept at it right along until 11 o'clock, when he rested for a few minutes to meet Major McKinley. Immediately af- ter this function he returned to his room and began again his delving into the work piled up before him. There seems io be ne doubt now that he will be able to take his part in the inaugural ceremonies. His immense will power stands him in good stead now and he will be in line if he has to drag himself ther: Many Callers. Secretary Thurber was kept as busy as a bee. His presence was required in all di- rections, and crowds of callers were pres- ent to see him. There was a constant in- terchange of informal visits between Sec- retary Thurber and his assistant, Maj. Pruden. Any one could tell at a glance ee it was an important and busy occa- sion. Secretary Lamont wes among the frst callers. He came early, and repeated his visit several times. Gen. Wilson, chicf of J engineers, and Marshal Wilson of the Dis- trict came in later and chatted for a few minutes with Mr. Thurber. Then Maj. Moore, chief of police, called, and it was soon known that everything was com- pleted so far as they were concerned for the next day’s program. Col. Myron M. Parker of the District came in during the morning and ran against Mr. Thurber in the waiting room. Col. Parker was accompanied by several ‘riends, whom he introduced to Mr. Thur- r. The party made merry for some time, and during the course of the merriment Col. Parker toak occasion to inform his friends that he had no pull with the next adminis- tration. The declaration was greeted with @ shout of laughter. The White House people are still feeling very indignant over the publication of the Bushnell incident. It was learned this morning that the staff officer who first call- ed on ‘retary Thurber repeated his visit jest night. He informed Mr. Thurber that was not responsible for the publication ce Hheiatery ne aac aeairel Mr. Thurber aut v. Bushnel oroughh; reciated the circumstances, soapetg at Judge McCreary of Kentucky was anoth- er caller, but he did not remain long, and left after a few minutes spent in Mr. Thurber’s room. i The Return Call. “Five minutes before noon the President's carriage drew up in front of the White House. The crowd formed respectfully on Soap Seb su eboney, the Ereai@ent, ac the Executive Mansion, and they kept pouring in up until 12:30 o'clock, when the doors were closed. This was made neces- sary because Mrs. Cleveland was receiving in a very informal way a number of her personal friends. During the afternoon carriages were constantly arriving. Visit- ors remained but a short time. The veto on the immigration bill is the last the President will send to Congress. All state affairs have been cleared up ex- cept bills, and it is over these the Presi- dent is now busy. All that meet his ap- Proval will be signed. The others will die. After the front doors had been closed even official visitors were few. The White House was so quiet that no one would have known that an administration was about to change. It was more like the residence of some private gentleman than the home of the chief executive. About 2 o'clock a visitor came who was greeted on all sides by smiles and hand- shkes. He was Mr. Russel Harrison, the son of the ex-President. He hes grown stouter in the four years since his father was an occu- pant of the White House. All the attaches knew him, and doors flew open as he ap- proached. He found Secreta Thurber alone, and the two gentlemen had a pleas- ant little chat. Assistant Private Secretary Pruden took two presidential messages to the Capitol this afternoon. One referred to the Nicar- agua canal and the other to the case of George Washington Aguierre, an alleged victim of Spanish brutality in Cuba. The messages were accompanied by voluminous correspondence. o CAPT. HEISTAND REPORTS. He Will Probably Be Detailed to Some Important Duty. Capt. H. O. S. Heistand of the 11th In- fantry, who has been acting as secretary to the President-elect for many months, reported to the Secretary ef War this rrorning for special duty. He accompanied the presidential party from Canton and is booked for rome duty near tie President- elect. He may be assigned to duty es military aid to Gen. Alger, the next Secre- tary of War, or it is possible that he may succeed Gen. Wilson, chief of engineers, in his duties as commissioner of public buildings and grovnds. It is contended at the War Department, however, that he is ineligible for that office because he is not attached to the corps of engireers. The statute governing the detail restricts it to mrembers of that department, but it has been departed from, notably in the case of Col. Rockwell of the quartermaster’s de- partment, and it may be again. SUNDRY CIVIL BILL. of Local Interest Agreed Upon. The conferees on the sundry civil bfil have not been able to reach any agree- ment today on the items which they re- ported to the Senate and House last even- ing as those on which they could not reach @ conclusion. Among these items are the following, which relate to interests in the District of Columbia: Appropriating $225,- 000 for the purchase of the Corcoran Art Gallery property; appointing a commission to examine sites and consider prices of lot suitable for a memorial building for the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution; on amendments relating to the electric lights in certain parks; an amendment appropriating $35,000 for an additional building for the Garfield Hospital; an amendment appropriating $2,500 for a survey, designs and estimates for a memorial bridge across the Potomac river. Conferences are being held this afternoon on the Indian and naval appropriation bills, and it will be late tonight probably before the conferees either on the sundry civil cr the District of Columbia appropriating bill will be able to make another report. —<—_-e-—____ BUILDING RIVAL STANDS. House Committees Take Matters Into Their on Hands. The jealousy between the two houses of Congress over platform privileges lends a touch of comedy to the preparations for inauguration day. This strife had its be- ginning back in the early years of the gov- ernment, when the two houses contended for the honor of installing the President in their respective hall President Mon- roe solved the difficulty by arranging to take the oath of office on a platform built in front of the Capitol. Since his time the custom of erecting a platform at the east front of the Capitol, midway between the’ two houses of Congress, has been followed, but this year the Senate made an innova- tion by having the platform in front of the Senate wing of the Capitol. The House received this innovation as an affront, and felt further hurt because each senator re- ceiver four tickets to the stand, while a member was given but two. To equalize the privilege the House pro- ceeded to construct a platform of its own in front of the rotunda and beside the main platform, with a seating capacity of five hundred. In further pursuit of equal rights, a resolution was introduced by Representative Dockery inquiring by what authority the Senate appropriated to its own control the stand on which the Presi- dent is to take the oath of office, but this resolution sleeps with the committee on rules. Today the members of the ways and means committee of the House exe- cuted a flank movement on their fellow members by bringing a gang of workmen to the Capitol, who were put to work build- ing a private platform on the east portico in front of the committee room. The east front of the Capitol today presents a great array of scaffolding, and more platforms are in contemplation. The Supreme Court also has one in front of its portion of the Capitol. Items Not Yet ———— Many Resignations Tendered. Many of the diplomatic and consular of- ficers have tendered their resignations in anticipation of the change of administra- ticn. Among the number is Consul General Lee, it is said. It is explained, however, that his resignation this time is merely per- fcnctory and has no significance beyond a readiness to retire in favor of a republican. ——__- + e-_____ Military Cadets. Appointments of cadets to the United States Military Academy have been an- nounced as follows: Norman Guillot, Bush- kill, Pa.; Jacob Hill (alternate), East Stroudsburg, Pa.; Marshall P. Page, Nor- folk, Va ; Robert C. Reed (alternate), Ports- mouth, Va.; Frank Keller, Farmington, Mo.; ‘Chas. F. Humphrey alternate), Kimmswick, Mo. —___-oe.____ Resignation Accepte. The President has accepted the resigna- tion of Mr. Wm. H. Doyle as collector of internal revenue at Philadelphia, to take effect today. Mr. Doyle has been awarded the contract for plumbing and gas piping work at the Washington city post ofiice building, and he expects to begin active operations as soon as the inauguration crowd gets away and opens the approaches to the building. = ee eS ‘Mr. Sherman’s Private Secretary. Mr. E. J. Bbacock, clerk to the Senate committee on foreign affairs, has been ap- pointed private secretary of the Secretary of State, to take effect when Senator Sher- If you want today’s news today you can find it only in The Star. _——>>>——E——— BLISS WILL ACCEPT Latest News as to the Cabinet Situa- tion. 10 BE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR A Ccmp:omise Between the New York Elements. ——-+ MR. PLATT’S OPPOSITION ay It was positively asserted this morning by parties greatly interested in the matter that before the day was over Mr. Bliss: would accept a cabinet place. As it ts «nnounced that the question is to be set- tled today positive information may come at any hour. This appointment is even more embarrassing to Mr. McKinley than is generally understood. Since his arrival here Mr. McKinley has been clinging te is N. Blinn. the hope of Mr. Bliss’ accepting, to sava him from extremely uncomfortable compli- cations. If the statement made this morn- ing that Mr. Bliss has consented to go into the Interior is true it will greatly relicve the situation. On his arrival here Mr. McKinley had reason to expect that Mr. Bliss would re- consider his declination, but Mr. Bliss has since repeated positively to people with whom he has spoken on the subject that he would not go into the cabinet. He weak- ened so far under the influence of personal appeal last night as to take the question under advisement. Platts I In an interview with Senator-clect Platt last night he said that he thought he would adhere to his declination, but this was not Positive. The reason why Mr. McKinley has clung so to Mr. Bliss is that this ts the one selection ‘that could be made in op- position to Mr. Platt’s wishes which would not be apt to excite the resentment of the “organization” in New York. Mr. Platt made it very clear to Mr. McKinley at the confererce they had late yesterday after- noon that he was in favor of the selection of Mr. Woodford, and that no other would be satisfactory. The selection of Mr. Woodford under the present circumstances would be very significant, as indicating the inability of Mr. McKinley to resist Mr. Platt’s influence. It is an open secret th Mr. McKinley does not want Mr. Woodford in the cabinet, not because there is some one man he would prefer, but even in the absence of such a man. For him ‘o yield to Mr. Platt and make the selection of Mr. Woodford would, therefore, be merely recognition of political influence. To turn down Mr. Woodford in behalf of Bliss would present the appearance of sitaply making a choice between two men. But the rejection of Woodford, without any other New York man in view, might be re- garded as an exhibition of stubborn resist- ance of Platt’s influence. It is well under- stood that Mr. Piatt will not be satisfied with the appointment of Mr. Bliss, but his selection will not have the flavor of oppo- sition to the New York organization which would be carried by the selection of any other man except Woodford. A Friendly Conference. Mr. McKinley is desirous of maintaining friendly relations with Mr. Platt, and their ccnference was of the most friendly char- acter. There was not the least display of antagonism on either side. Mr. McKinley displayed an amiable firmness In insisting that Mr. Bliss should be induced to accept the secretaryship of the Interior and de- clined to consider anything else as long as there was any chance of this; but he was very frank in friendly expressions towa' Mr. Platt. Before Mr. Bliss declined the appointment when first tendered to him Mr. Platt supported him, but since his deciiration the organization is committed solidly to Woodford, and, moreover, Mr. Platt is of the opinion that there should be a lawyer in the Interior Department. Gossip as to Appointments. It seems to be accepted that Mr. Bellamy Storer of Onto will succeed Mr. Rockhill as first assistant secretary of state. The friends of Mr. Thos. W. Cridier, at present chief of the diplomatic bureau, State Department, are confident of his pro- motion to the office of third assistant sec- retary of state, to succeed Mr. Baldwin. Mr. Wilson of Ohic, deputy commissioner of internal revenue, wh» enjoys the distine- tion of being one of the very few repub- licaa bureau officers retained throughout the democratic administration, is said to be the most probable succ>ssor of Mr. For- man as commissioner of internal revenue. It is understood at the Navy Department that Mr. John B. Robinson, M. C., of Penn- sylvania, will succeed Mr. McAdoo as es- sistant secretary of the navy. Mr. Robin- son was formerly an officer of the navy, and is at present a member of the House committee on naval affairs. Representative Curtis of New York, whose term expires tcmorrow, is mentioned as the probable successor of General Doe as assistant secretary of war, although there are many people who think General Alger’s friend, Colonel Hopkins, will receive that appointment. Capt. T. H. Bliss of the subsistence de- partment, who has been one of Secretary Lamont’s aids, has been assigned to duty with the cavsiry school at Fort Monroe, Va. At half-past 2 a Star reporter asked Mr. Mark Hanna, who called upon Mr. McKin- ley, whether the rumor as to Mr. Bliss’ ence, “Yes,” said Mr. Hanna, “Mr. Bliss will be the successor to Mr. Francis.” ————_-e- Library Report. Mr. Hansbrough, from the joint commit- on the library, submitted his report the Senate today, which embraces a re-