Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-22
TIE NEW EXECUTIVE,
HE rs FORMALLY SWORN IN.
THE CEREMONY AT THE CAPITOL At
NOON TO-DAY,
THE PRESIDENTS INAUGURAL ADDRESS

hioiHHS anu DIT . WItH Ills nDSI,
Senator Jones. About quite number of car
rages had brought callers to the house. and
were drawn up at the curb. All of the Cabinet
called. Secretary Blaine being the first to arrive
Quite number of Senators and members also
paid their respects to the President From 9
until half past II the Presidents rooms were
crowded
At about quarter before 10, accompanied by
Senator Jones and Gen. Grant, President Arthur
was driven to the Capitol and alighted at the
Senate wing of the east front He quickly en-
tered the building by the basement door, and
proceeded thence to his old room. the Vice Pres
ident's room in the rear of the Senate lobby
Soon quite number of Senators. the members
of the Cabinet, and others distinguished in pub
lie life entered the room. Then it became
noised about that the oath of the presidential
office was again to be administered.
1t was ten minutes after twelve when Chief
Justice Waite and Justices Harlan and Matthews
entered the room The Chief Justice was clad
in the robes of his office. Clerk Mckinney had
| with him small Bible. Simultaneous with the
arrival of the Chief Justice there was profound
silence. With some seeming hesitation, as if
| unacQuainted personally with the new Pres-
dent, the Chief Justice advanced and extended
his hand. 1t was taken and most cordial
|
advanced and presented the Bible to the
President. He laid his hand upon it. when the
Chief Justice, with due sOlemnity. administered
| the oath. 1t was simple and short. 1t merely
| consisted of an obligation to faithfully administer
| the high office to which he had been called. AS
the President kissed the book he said, in a clear
| voice. $50 help me God"
The scene when the oath was taken was impress
sive in the extreme. At the right of the Presi
dent stood Senator Jones and Speaker Geo.
nf Nny Nnrly Dvn.,
a conspicuous figure, well in the fore ground,
with Gen Grant, but a few steps behind. All of
the Cabinet were present. OF the SenatOrsthere
were present Messrs. Hale, Jones, Sherman.
Blair, Garland, Jones, Dawes, Anthony. and Re-
representatives. HiscOck, Errett. McCOOk. Townsend
and Others. After the President had taken the
oath, he drew from his coat pocket the manu-
script Of an inaugural, which he delivered as fol-
lows:
THE INAUGURAL. ADDRESS.
"For the fourth time in the history of the re-
public its Chief Magistrate has been removed by
death. All hearts are filed with grief and
horror at the hideous crime which has darkened
our land; and the memory of the murdered Pres
ident, his protracted sufferings. his unyielding
fortitude; the example and achievements
of his life and the pathos of his death will
forever illumine the pages of our history.
For the fourth time the officer elected by the peo-
pie and ordained by the Constitution to fill a
vacancy so created is called to assume the exec
utive chair. The wisdom Of our fathers foresee-
ing even the most dire possibilities. made sure
that the government should never be imperilled
because ofthe uncertainty of human life. Men
may die, but the fabrics of our free institutions
remain mistaken.
No higher or more assuring proof could exist of
the strength and permanence of popular gov
eminent than the fact that though the chosen
of the people be struck down. his constitutional
successor is peacefully installed without shock
or strain except the sorrow which mourns the
bereavem mt All the noble aspirations of my
lamented predecessor which found expression in
his life, the measures devised and suggested dur
ing his brief administration to correct abuses
and enforce economy; to advance prosperity and
promote the general welfare; to ensure domes-
tic security and maintain friendly and honorable
relations with the nations of the earth. will be
garnered in the hearts of the people, and it will
be my earnest endeavor to profit and to see
that the nation shall profit by his example
and experience. Prosperity blesses our
country, our fiscal policy is fixed by
law, is well grounded and generally approved.
No threatening issue mars our foreign inter-
course and the wisdom, integrity and thrift of
our people may be trusted to continue undis-
turbed the present assured career of peace,
tranquility and welfare. The gloom and
anxiety, which have enshrouded the country.
must make repose especially welcome now.
No demand for speedy legislation has been
heard. No adequate occasion is apparent
for an unusual session Of Congress. The
Constitution defines the functions and
powers Of the executive as clearly as those
of either of the other two departments
OF the government, and he must answer for the
| just exercise of the discretion it permits and
the performance of the duties it imposes Sum-
moned to these high duties and responsibilities
and profoundly conscious of their magnitude
and gravity, l assume the trust imposed by the
Constitution, relying for aid on Divine guidance
and the virture, patriotism and intelligence of
the American people,"
The delivery was with considerable feeling.
Ihe ceremony over he received the
congratulations of those in the room. Secretary
Blaine was the first, Senator Jones the second
ana General Grant the third to advance then
the Cabinet, then ex-President Hayes and the
others IN the room. Ex-Speaker Randall came
| into the room after the ceremony was over
The President will for the present remain at
the residence of Senator Jones. He will not
accompany the ex-President,s remains to Cleve-
| land.
HOW THE PRESIDENT APPEARED.
the PRESIDENT to-day was dressed with his
usual care. He wore a black suit. but after
modern fashion. the coat having long skirt
Instead OF scarf, which he usually wears about
| his neck, ne had on to-day plain black tie.
The congratulations we'll over the President re-
| tired to the alcove formed by the window and
| engaged In a low conversation with ex-Speaker
| Sharpe. OF the New York assembly. Then he
had similar brief conversation with ex-District
ATTORNEY Bliss, of New York. The inaugural
was short, but pointed, and was well received.
There was no demonstration Of any kind.
AN UNPRECEDENTED COINCIDENCE.
The coincidence of two ex-Presidents being
present at the swearing In Of . President Is
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