Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-04
CLEVELAND SWORN IN.
HE inaugural Ceremonies on the
Grand Stand.

The stand on which the President was to de-
liver his inaugural address was erected almost
on level with the floors of the senate and
House, and directly in front of the middle en-
trance To the Capitol. II is about 100 feet
square-the largest ever before erected for an
lnauguration-and was covered by two thous-
and chairs. These were occupied by Sem
ators, members Of the Diplomatic Corps.
Judges of the Supreme Court, members OF
the House of Representatives and Dress repre-
sentatives Before the Pres dent lei the Senate
chamber the crowd in front of the stand had in.
creased to thousands. 1t was one solid mass OF
humanity for nearly 400 ieet in front of the
stand and more than 900 feet on each side.
this multitude The trees III the great lawns
were filled and roofs of surrounding dwell
ings were covered. On the roof of the
capitol some two or three hundred men
anu boys had congregated. In the approach
ing avenues and streets military companies
and society organizations were massed In col
umns, forming brilliant vistas, tas as the eve
could reach. Enterprisng photographers had
elevated their instruments to per,ietuate in
Photographic designs the assembly on the
stand and sea of hats and faces that moved con-
tlnually like the waves oil the ocean. This i'm
mense throng was varloUsy estimated as TO
numbers. President Arthur subsequently, said
it was simply immense; the greatest crowd
| Senator Hawley as he looked at it, said he
| Thought 1t numbered about 100000 people
w lille waiting for the arrival of the President
elect, some ole would occasionally venture to
the front of the platform. His presence was the
signal Tor repeated cheers.
CHEERING THE PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT
ELECr
At 1890 the President, the President-elect
and escort appeared upon the platform and
deafening outburst of applause greeted them
Cheer after cheer burst forth as Mr.. Arthur and
MIR. Cleveland stepped into the little
elevated f1ag-draped. box-like platform. where
their seats were placed.
They both stood up together for a moment.
and cheer after cheer broke forth again and
again.
Chief Justice Waite joined them, with the
sergeant-at-arms of the Senate They then took
their seats Mr. Cleveland occupying the chair
nearest the crowd to the right the President by
MS slde, and opposite them Chief Justice Waite
ana Mr.. Caladay.
As Mr: Arthur stepped forward and looked at
the multitude of heads he exclaimed: "What a
crowd. 1t is the largest ever saw"
"fhere must be at least hundred and fifty
thousand, added Justice Waite what do
you think, Hawley?" turning to Senator Haw-
Il should say,' replied the Senator, after look
ing over the crowd for a moment; 'Ishould say
there are 100000. never saw the like"
Mr. Arthur repeatedly remarked upon the fine
weather ana the immensely OF the crowd.
MI Cleveland said but little, Joining In the
general remarks but once or twice and In a low
tone. Mr. Arthur remarked to him upon the
perfection of the arrangements for the comfOrt
VI Wa shGse present. ana sald That when Lincoln
his nat, and some one had to hold 1t for him
while he delivered his inaugural.
Just oeIore MI, Cleveland began his inaugural
auuTess, senator sherman took the fourth seat
upon the Presidents platform, formerly occu.
pied by Mr. Canaday. The associate Justices
OF the the supreme Court occupied seats ON the
immediate right and on the immediate left
Wrre the DIPLOMATIC corps The first three seats
directly facing the Presidents seat were occu-
General w. s. Hancock.
From that the crowd, consisting of senators
stand. F Ao
no,
address before taking the oath of office the
cheers swelled and rolled through the throng
lor hse minutes. Then in clear voice that
Cleveland delivered his inaugural address, II
is printed elsewhere.
pause. N "p
His reference to the prohibition of foreign con
tract labor called out foud and long Continued
applause but his ailusion TO civil service reform
| feIl pretty fiat
The address was very brief, and at precisely
an invocation OF the blessing OF Proyidence and
turning to the Chief Justice and bowling to him
sam; II am now prepared to take the oath pre-
TAKING THE OATH.
Chief Justice Waite then administered the
oath of office, using a small Morocco-covered.
| gllt-edged Bible marked IS. G. Cleveland" It
was weii-worn and was given to the President
| elect by his mother when he left home as a
wi the h new tPe Chief JUSTICE shook
| Arthur followed, then the Supreme Court
Judges and members ofthe cabinet.
MIR. Arthur remarked that they had potten
through quickly. MIR. Cleveland only Smiled
pleasantly as the crowd cheered.
President Cleveland was then introduced tn
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 re-
entered the Capitol he was again greeted with
cneers. He walked TO the basement ENTRANCE
where he first came into the building and en-
/ sion. Nv fSS'-
| THE SoUEEZE AT THE CAPITOL.
At the basement entrance to the east 'front.' of
senate wing OF the Capitol building both men
ana women were using their argumentatiye
powers In influencing the officers, but without
| success Through this entrance Senators gainod
admission. Let the Senator In" shouted
the iarge-sized officer present as he gave dozen
| or more men and women q vigorous show
Senator Cameron, of Wisconsin, was the narts
| 10 enter he was wedged through and succeeI
ed In aiding a half dozen ladies who accomna-
hieo nun In gaining admittahce. "Let the Sem,
ator In, again shouted the officer, and Senator
longer snght form was squeezed between two
| men, almost as closely united as the SiamerA
| twins. The few ladies who accom- pa MED IN
distinguished gentlemen were the recinienfs IN
no greater favor than were the Senatorp In ~.
/ were pushed through and lifted nom the,S fsst
until after they had gotten beyond the thresi.
| cid. Their hats and bonnets were subieaf 70
general repair. -SS~s ~