Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-03-13

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called up and sworn, after which the senate
adjourned until to norroW noon
THE CROvNING ACT.
CIEyELAND NAUaURATED ].
Il WAaHuNGrON, Special Telegram, March 4. ~
The ceremonies III the senate being finished
the massage to the east front OF the capitol,
for the inauguration Of the new president,
was next tn order. The crowded press gal
lery was fret emptied, the correspondents
being permitted to pass to the platform n
advance OF the main column, to the seats
assigned them. IA the public galleries were
opened the rush was thing fearful, and
literally choked the cOrrrid lore. By dint Of
much industrious pushing 6, aided BY 3 little
iudicious profanity the e,Fspaper men, NUM-
n fIont OF ths capitol a large platform
had been built for the occasion. It was
tastefully draped with the national colors
and was furnished with chairs for 1000
persons In front Of this platform most
extraordinary scene greeted the eye. The
assembled multitude of people WAS simply
enormous in its proportions, covering acres
OF ground Men and women, white and
black, stood as closely packed as was possible
for human beings--away out beyond the
statue OF Washington, in front and 10 the
right and left. they reached far beyond the
reach Of any mans voice. Every window,
capitol that afforded Q view was alive with
people 1t is not an exaggeration to say that
FULLY FIFTY THOUSAND PERSONS
were there to witness the event, stretching
far out on the various streets and avenues,
diverging from the capitol where the vari-
GUS divisions Of the military and civic bodies
formed in readiness to take their places in
the grand parade which was to follow. The
gaudy uniforms and the long lanes OF bright
bayonets glistening in the sunlight added in
no small degree to the scene. Viewing it
not as partisan, but as a national occasion,
it was impossible for any one to look upon
it and not catch the inspiration of the
occasion. After wait of fifteen minutes
big policeman appeared at the bronze doors
of the capitol and shouted: SMake way!"
passage way to the front OF the platform
was quickly opened, and the head of
the stately procession appeared As
the president and president-elect came into
view they were loudly applauded by the Oc-
cupants Of the platform. The great crowd
Immediately caught up the cheers, and as
tornado Of shouts and yells swept over the
multitude. The llustrious man from Al
bany bowed gracefully in recognition Of this
generous reception, broad imile being visi-
bic upon his face as he turned about He sat
down beside the president, and while wait
chatted pleasantly with Mr.. Arthur and
Chief Justice Waite All things being ready,
he arose and delivered his inaugural ad-
dress The volume of his voice Is not pro-
portionate to his physical dimensions al
though his utterance was distinct as far as it
reached Not tenth part Of the vast as
semblage heard word, and during the de-
livery of the address the thousands whose
curiosity to see the man had been gratifed,
streamed down the hill into Pennsylvania
avenue to look for eligible positions from
which to view the parade The adj
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was the feature that especially commended
it 10 the crowd, for such a gathering has little
taste, at such Time for the subtleties of
political economy. The impatient people
were more than willing to take it for granted
that he intended to do just what was right
with his Prince Albert coat closely butuoned
about him. He wore standing collar which
seemed almost to cut into the fat wrinkles
OF his neck. The effect Of this collar was to
excite sympathy for it's wearer, for it seemed
as il it must hurt him. In speaking he held
sized his speech by gestures with his right
hand. He spoke without manuscript, but
occasionally consulted small piece of paper
bearing notes of the heads Of his discourse
T. THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
Mr.. Cleveland's address was as follows:
Fellow Citizens: In the presence OF this vast
assemblage OF my country1nen am about to
support and seal, by the oath which shall take,
the Manifestation Of the will of great and free
people. In the exercise Of their power and right
Of self government. they have committed to one
of their fellow citizens supreme and sacred
trust, and he here consecrates himself to their
service. This impressive ceremony adds little
to the solemn sense of responsibility with which
I contemplate the duty due all the people OF this
land Nothing can relieve me from anxiety lest
by any act OF mine their interests may suffer,
ton to engage every faculty and effort in tho
promotion OF their welfare. Amid the din Of
party strife the peoples choice was made, but it's
new \ strength and safety Of govern
ment by the people. In each succeed
ing year it more clearly appears that
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