Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-05

These were occupied by Senators. members of
the Diplomatic corps, Judges of the Supreme
Court, members OF the House OF Representa-
tlves and press representatives.
Before the President left the Senate cham
ber the crowd in front of the stand had in
creased until 1t became one solid mass of
humanity for nearly 400 feet in front Of the
stand, and more than one thousand
feet on either side the crowd continued less
sOlidly. In the rear of this multitude the
trees were filed, and the roofs of the sur-
rounding dwellings were covered On the
roof of the capitol some two or three hundred
men and boys had cOngregated. In the ap-
preaching avenues and streets the military
companies and society organizations were
massed in columns, forming brilliant vista
as far as the eye could reach. On elevated
stands enterprlslng photographers had ele-
waited their instruments to perpetuate in pho
tographic designs the assembly on the stand.
and the sea of hats and faces that moved con-
tinually like the waves Of the ocean.
10000 SPECTATORS.
This immense thrODg was variousy estima-
TED as to numbers. President Arthur subse-
quently sald that 1t was simply immense, and
the greatest crowd that be had ever seen
Senator Hawley, as he looked at IT, said that
he Thought that 1t numbered about l5O, 600 peo-
pie. W hile waiting for the arrival of the
PRESIDENT elect some would occasionally VEN
ture TO the front of the platform. His pres
ence was the signal for repeated cheers.
Precisely at 1880 O'Clock the head of the
procession appeared. Coming out of the main
east door of the capitol, President Arthur
stepped to the front Of the platform. followed
by the Presidept-elect.C I. Chief Justice Waite and
the sergeant alarms or the Senate all un-
covered as they stood facing the crowd, and
the vast assemblage cheered again and again
for several minutes. The persons who were
to assist at the ceremonies were seated on the
platform IN the following order:
Chief Justice Waite and Senator's herman
sat with the President-elect.
The Committee of Arrangements Occuvied
seats immediately to the right of the Presi-
Ex-Presidents nd ex-vice Presidents and
the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court,
the wee President, Secretaries and members
right.
The Diplomatic corps occupied seats on the
LETT OF the President and the heads of the de-
partmepis. The retired Generals OF the
army. the Lieutenant General of the army,
the Admiral of the navy and officers of the
army and navy who by name have received
the thanks of Congress, Governors and eX-
Governors or states and eX-members OF the
Senate took their seats just behind the Presi-
dent.
The members and members-eIect of the
House occupied seats farther back on the
platform, amt other persons included IN the
arrangements occupied the steps and residue
of the platform aud pOrtico.
DELIVERY OF THE INAUGURAL.
At l2I0 O'Clock Presidcnt-elect Cleveland
arose ana began his inaugural address. He
was clad in a full suit of black. Prince Albert
coat. nigh. oldfashIOned standing collar
ana black tie. L. speaking he held his
left hand closed behind him and emphasized
hls speech by jesticulating with his right
hand. lie spoke without manuscript, but Oc-
caslOnally consulted small pieces Of paper
bearing notes OF the heads OF his discourse
His voice was clear and resonant, and he
slowly enunciated his words and occasionally
turned about at the pauses, as If to note the
elect OF his remarks. When he bexan the
crowd applauded whenever he paused to take
breath, but after while cOntented it.
nNH naFra Ia.
his principal points. His reference to
the prohibition of foreign contract labor
called out loud and long continued applause
but his alluslOn to civil service reform fell
pretty fiat.
TAKING THE OATH.
The address was very brief and at precisely
l:OZ O'Clock he concluded with an invocation
OF the blessing of Providence, and turning to
the chief Justice and bowling to him, said:
Il am now prepared to take the oath pre-
IS the Chief Justice arose to administer the
oath the vast assemhlage cheered again and
again. The President elect stood facing the
Gniei Justice, with the crowd on his right.
Chet Clerk Mckinney OF the Supreme
Court stood just to the side
OF Mr.. Cleveland and held the Bible upon
which the oath was administered, the Presi-
dent elect also no ding it with his right hand
Ihe BlDle used is small morocco covered gilt
edged volume, pretty well worn. 1t Is the
Bible which Mr. ClGVeland's mother gave him
When ne lett nome rs young man, and at his
special request the commit ee Of arrange
ments had 1t in readiness for the ceremony.
The crowd preserved perfect quiet as the i'm
presslVe ceremony OF administering the oath
was taking place. but when it was concluded
and President Cleveland laid down the
Bible after reverentlv kissing it and
shook hands wi h the Chief Justice
who was the first to congratulate
him, they cheered loudly and long. EX-Pres-
dent Arthur was the second man to congrat-
ulate the President, and then followed Chief
Ident Cleveland was then introduced to the
remaining Judges Of the Supreme Court. to
Lieut.. Gen Sheridan and Gen. Hancock. The
remaining persons on the platform then
pressed forward and many of them shook his
hand. As he Fe-entered the capitol he was
again greeted with cheers. He walked to the
basement entrance where he first came into
the building, and entered carriage to be
driven in the procession TO the White House.