Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-03-14
OLEvELAND's INAUGURATION.


fully Turns Over the Reins of Govern
nsnt to his Successor.
Washington on the 4th day of March
entertained 1000 strangers, who had
gone there to witness the Inauguration
Of Grover Cleveland as President Of the
United States.
The morning opened hazily, but with
excellent promise of fine weather, which
was fulfilled before o'clock. The
thrOngs were abroad early, walking and
riding to and fro to see what they could
of the public buildings, parks, statues and
monuments before the great event of
the day began. Fling and drumming
and marching of clubs and troops were
the enliVening elements of the early
forenoon, while the morning serenades
rendered to the popular political favor
ties served to amuse and interest the
participants and crowd. The decora-
tiOns along the line Of march from the
White House to the Capitol were simply
magnificent
When the march was resumed the
Presldent-elect's carriage was preceded
by General SlOCum, the Chief Marshal
and his staff and a troop Of United States
cavalry. Surrounding the carriages were
a dozen mounted policemen. The party
received an ovation all along the line Of
march. Men Cheered, women waved
their handkerchief and Clapped their
hands, and the greatest enthusiasm was
eVinCed by the immense thrOng. Presi-
dent-eleCt Cleveland kept his silk hat in
hand and bowed to the right and left az
the carriage rolled slowly along. The
same reception was accorded to the Vice
President, whose carriage followed.
Next came the National Democratic
Committee and Inaugural Committee in
al-ar foil "a 4TsrA
Militia, headed by the Washington Light
Infantry.
A little before II o'clock the doors of
the Presidents gallery were opened and
those entitled to seats there were ushered
in.
A quorum of Senators having arrived
The business Of the Senate proceeded,
with frequent and long Interruptions,
while awaiting the action of cOnferees
on appropriation bill. The only events
Of the early proceedings which were not
on the programme, were the outbreaks
OF applause which greeted the an
bill and the Presidents message nOmi-
mating Gen. Grant to the newly created
vacancy.
President Arthur was announced, and
his coming was greeted with warm
of hands. A moment later and
the buzz Of conversation was again sus-
pended in anticipation of the announce
ment of 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 announced. Applause, clap
ping Of hands at first, and then cheers, /
loud and prolonged, welcomed him.
Then q stalWart voice in the gallery arose |
above the din and demanded three
cheers for Grover Cleveland. This was
helped by the assemblage.
The Vice President elect was now ss-
corted into the Chamber, and without
delay, but with sOlemnity and deCorum |
BETTING the occasion, the oath was ad- /
to him by the president pro /
,em.
Senator Edmunds made a few fitting |
remarks, and declared the Senate adj |
ourned without day.
Hendricks took the gaveI, and called /
the Senate to order in extra session.
The new Senators were sworn in. and |
after the reading of the message of the /
President, converting the Senate, the in /
lugurauOn procession was formed and |
Wended its way to the platform in the /
central pOrticO of the capitol.
The stand on which the President was
10 deliver the inaugural address was
erected almost on a level with the floors |
Of the Senate and House, and directly in /
'front.' of the middle entrance to the Cap |
tOl. IT is about 100 feet high, the largest /
ever before erected for an Inauguration, /
and was covered by 1000 chairs. These !
we're occupied by Senators, members Of /
the Diplomatic corps, Judges Of the Su-
Dreme Court, members Of the House Of
personalities and press representa-
ives.
When the persons who were to assist
It the ceremonies were seated on the |
platform, President-eleCt Cleveland be-
yan his inaugural address. He was clad
n a full suit of black, Prince Albert coat,
nigh, old fashioned standing collar and
black tie. In speaking he held his left
land closed behind hin, and emphasized
lis speech by gestures with his right.
he spoke without manuscript, but Occas-
Onally consulted small prepared notes.
His voice was clear and resonant, and
le slowly enunciated his word, and oc-
asiOnly turned about at his pauses, as If
o notice the effect Of his remarks.
When he had finished, the Chief Justice
rose and administered the oath Of Office.
'he vast assemblage cheered again and
gain. At the conclusion Of the CeremO-
es at the capitol, the procession escorted
President Cleveland and party back to
he White House.
A good deal Of confusion was caused
n the Vincinity Of the grand stand by
he efforts Of the police to clear the street
or the approaching procession. The
york was finally accomplished, but with
reat difficulty, mounted police riding
nto the dense thrOng of spectators and
irving them back with their battOns.
1he review from the Presidents stand