The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-03-04
Washington City alive with
Humanity and Enveloped
in Democratic Enthu-
siasm.
A Day of Sparkling Sunshine
Welcomes the Party of Re
form and Smiles on the
Man of Destiny.
ALL HAIL THE NEW.
A DAY OF REJOICING

WASHINGTON CITY, March 4 The special
train bearing President-elect Cleveland and
party slipped into the Pennsylvania depot
Tuesday morning, a few minutes after
o'clock, as quietly as it slipped ont of the
West Shore depot at Albany Monday even
ing The train reached Washington about
an hour and half later than the railroad
officials had planned it, still there were but
few at the depot, and it was not until an
hour or so later, after people had read the
Albany dispatch in the morning papers an
nouncing the departure Of the presidential
party, that it was even generally suspected
Mr.. Cleveland was in town For some I'M
explained reason, dispatch sent Monday
night to the citizens COMMITTEES, who were
10 meet the president-elect on his arrival
here, was not delivered but several
members of the committee heard of
bis probable arrival early in the
morning, and they, only of the committee
we're on hand to meet him. There was u de-
bention of few moments until carriages
we're procured, and then the party We're
quietly driven to the Arlington hotel Moth
ing noteworthy occurred on the way from
Albany 1t was a quiet night trip. No
detention at Jersey City, except to
change engines and quickly switch the train
10 the Pennsylvania road track Mr.. Cleve-
and and most Of the party retired before
the train reached Jersey City. The rresi-
ient-elect slept soundly and rose early in
the morhing in excellent health and spirits.
Arriving at the hotel the party retired to
their rooms where breakfast was served
about O'Clock.
SOON BUSY WITH CALLERS.
Before Mr.. Cleveland had finished his
breakfast any number Of callers had sent
up their cards DR.. Bartlett, pastor of the
New York Avenue Presbyterian church, and
aschoolmate of the president-elect, was the
FIRST person who went upstairs and shook
hands with him. Then followed a steady
stream of callers. Senators Garland and Cor
man were among the early arrivals. Secretary
McCulloch, W. H. Barnum, W. c. Whitney
Of New York W. F. Villas of Wisconsin,
Gen. Sheridan, and the other military au-
thorities of Wednesdays demonstration,
soon put in an appearance, and were shown
Up to Mr. Cleveland's rooms. About ll:D
D. m, Vice President-elect Hendricks came,
shook hands with Mr.. Cleveland,
pleasantly with him or the callers
who happened to come after him. Senator'S
Sherman, Hawley and Ransom, the com
miUtee in charge Of the inaugural arrange
ments and the local committee on reception
stc., called about noon The president-elect
stated to his callers that be had arranged no
programme except call upon President
Arthur at the executive mansion at 2:3O in
fhn az al int ha 1it1Cp
which it is understood Garland, Villas, and
Whitney, Barnum, Manning and others viii
attend.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. March Al pc-
cial, One hundred thousand people
witnessed today the imposing quadrcnni,
al ceremonies of the inauguration of the
chief magistrate Of the United States
The cannon doomed, the city was in hol
day attire, and the crowd was well dress
ed, happy and contented, and accorded ;
very warm welcome to President Grover
Cleveland, whose quiet demeanOr ant
kindly, placid countcnance won The
hearts of all. The scenes Of this grea
drama of our national life were interesting
and impressive, and seemed, perhaps
better rounded in completeness and &C,
companied by more enthusiasm than sim
liar events of former years. Democratic
and republican exhilaration were abou
equally apparent and the leading incl
dents of the day were united in pro.
nounced and complete success.
The national democratic committee
some weeks since appointed a general com
mittee of Washington gentlemen to make
arrangements for the Inauguration cere'
monies, and many subcommittee wert
subsequently selected, consisting of five
hundred members, who have performed
their work WELL The general committed
comprised the following.
Col. James G. Berret, chairman; W.
W. Corcoran, L. T. Letter, Gen. PhiliT
H. Sheridan, U. S. A; Admiral David d
Porter, U. S. N; Thomas j. Fisher
Real Admiral; CIR. P. Rodgers, U. S. N.
Gen. M. C. Meigs, U. s. A; Prof Spcn
Ger F Baird, William NJ Gait, Martin +
Morris, DIR. Joseph F. Toner, Albert A
Wilson, Rear Admiral John L. Worden
U. S. N; Charles G, Glover, John Z
Norris, DR.. Daniel B Clark, James L
Harvey, George A. McIlhenny, Gen
Chauncey McKeever U. S. A; James L
Barbour, Col. Charles G. McCawley, U
s. M. G.; Walter D. Davidge, Henry-A
Willard, William H. Clagett, Hon, Geo
Bancroft, Samuel V. Niles, William Gait
Thomas j. Luttrell, E. Francis Riggs
John W. Thompson, George W. Cochran
Curtis ]. Hillyer, Henry II. Dodge, Franz
Hume, Fl. Grafton Dulany, Samuel Il