The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-05

ton of the conferences on the appropriation
bills.
Among the early arrivals upon the floor were
Senators-elect Evarts and Payne, who were
warmly greeted by a dozen or more acquaint
anees as they came in at the main door of the
hall; ex-senator Upton, of Nebraska; Surgeon
general Murray; Mr.. Bissell, law partner of
President Cleveland Commissioners Eaton,
Thoman and Gregory, of the civilservice COM
mission, arrived in their turn, and were
greeted by friends and acquantances, and con-
Quoted to their appointed places in the rear of
the Republican seats The only events Of the
early proceedings which were not upon the pro-
gramme were the outbreaks of applause which
greeted the announcement of the passage of the
Grant retirement bill, and the reception Of the
Presidents message nominating General Grant
to the newly created vacancy. The applause,
which was loud and prolonged, was not sup
pressed by Mr.. Edmunds.
The arrival of The diplomatic corps, fifty
strong, clad in their uniforms varying from
silken robes and mandarin caps of the Chinese
to the gorgeous, gold bedecked dresses of tire Eu
ropeans, occasoned the suspension of the buzz
of conversation for a moment. They entered
,lnannounced, and were escorted to seats in
front and upon the right of the chair. Just be-
tore the entry of the members of the Supreme
Court, arrayed in their ample, black-silks gowns
and preceded by their marshal, the anuual act
OF turning back the hands of the Sc nate clock
was performed by the veteran doorkeeper, Capt.
Isaac Bassett. The Supreme Court justices
were placed upon the right front of the chair.
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his coming was greeted with clapping of hands,
in recognition of which he bowed gracefully to
the assemblage.
moment later, and the buzz Of conversation
was again suspended in anticipation of the an
nouncement, 'The President-elect of the United
States" Mr.. Cleveland had already entered the
hall, with his escort, and halted within sight of
the assemblage. While his arrival was being an
nounced, applause-clapping of hands at first,
and then cheers, loud and olonged-welcomed
him. Then stalwart voice in the gallery arose
above the din, demanding "Three cheers for
Grover Cleveland" This was not held by the as
semblage to be in good taste, and Mr.. Edmunds's
announcement that "order must be preserved or
the galleries would be cleared" was superfuity.
MR. HENDRICKS SWORN IN.
The Vice president-elect was now escorted into
the chamber, and without delay, but with the
solemnity and decorum beitting the occasion,
the oath was administered to him by the Presi-
dent pro tenn. Mr.. Edmunds now turned to
front and said:
'Senators-We now close another epoch in
the course of the Republic under the Consttu-
tion. This brief period Of our national existence
has, by the exertion of the coordinate forces of
the national and State systems, brought the ex-
pertinent of free social and political government
to an established and secure triumph l think l
may safely say for US all that we believe that the
long years TO come in the future of the Republic
will more and more increase peace, liberty order
and security for all people of our country But
Perhaps it may not be improper for me to say
that, IN view OF our recent experiences, it may
be doubted whether Congress can congratulate
Itself onsoGing the best example OF legislative
body conducting its business with that deliberate
and timely diligence which is the inseparable
handmaid of wisdom and justice, as we'll in
making as in the administration of laws. 1t is,
think, an evil of large and growing proper
tons that measures Of the greatest importance,
requiring much time for proper examination
and discussion in detail, are brought to our con-
sderation so late that it is. impossible to deal
with them intelligently, and which we are
tempted-overtempted I fear--to enact into
laws in the hope that fortune, rather than time,
study and reflection. will take care that the
Republic suffers no detriment
a resolution you have kindly adopted concern
ing the administration of his duties, and he begs
to express, sincerely, his gratitude for it. If in
the course of the execution of his duties he has
as sometimes he may have done-wounded the
feelings OF any senator or officer of the Senate,
he can truly say he has not tentionaliy given
offense to anyone, and in closing this session of
the Senate he assures every senator, whether
tlrlng or continuing in public duty. that he
wishes him every friendly good wish, and hopes
h1nOinpCQ
can be realized by citizen or q senator. He
now declares the Senate adjourned without day"
Vice-president Hendricks now took the gavel
and called the Sedate to order in extra session.
Prayer was offered by the chaplain, following
which the Vice president made brief address
The new senators were sworn in, AMI, after
reading the message of the President convening
the Senate, the procession was formed and filed
its way toward the platform on the central por-
tico OF the Capitol. 1t was in the following
order:
The Marshal of the District of Columbia and the Mar
shat of the Supreme Court.
Ex-Presdents and EX-Vice Presidents.
The Supreme Court.
The Sergeantat-Arms of the Senate.
The Committee OF Arrangements.
The President-Elect.
The Vice. President
The Secretary OF the Senate.
Members of the Senate
The Diplomatic Corps.
Heads of Departments
Retired Generals of the Army.
The Admiral of the Navy.
Officers of the Army and Navy, Who by name have
received tho thanks of Congress.
Members of the House of Representatives and Mem
bers- Elect.
Governors and ExGovernors Of States.
Officers of the Senate and Officers of the House of
Representatives.
all other persons who have been admitted to the
floor of the Senate, followed by those who
have been admitted to the galleries.
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THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
Brief Speech, Covering All Important
Points Of National Policy.
WASHINGTON, March 4.-Whon the persons
who were to assist at the ceremonies were seated
on the platform the Prcsidentelcct began his