The Delta independent., 1889-03-12
THE INAUGURATION.
Imposing Ceremonies Attending the
Change of Administration.

lpFUareu programme, but In no degree
lessening the enthusiasm of the assembled
thousands. 1t is estimated that a quarter
of million Of strangers had gathered in
the capital to witness the peaccable trans
fer of q nation from the custody OF one
grcnt party TO the other.
II was 10 o'clock when the Pre4dcnt-
elect accompanied by his wife and family
left the hotel where they had been stopping
for the Capitol. The Senate cha mber was
crowded with those privileged to witness
the solemn proceedings when at two min
ntes before IL o'clock President Cleveland
and his Cabinet entered and took the seats
assigned them. Then General Harrison,
leaning on the arm of Senator Hoar, ap-
pcarcd at the door, End walked to n seat at
President Cleveland's right, tho audience
rising. The same ceremony was repeated
with Mr.. Morton, but before taking his seat
he was sworn in by President pro ten.
Ingalls,.
AT ii :5s n. m President pro tenn. ingalls,
arose and closed the E'iftIeth Congress.
Then Vie President Morton called the
ScnAt" of the Fifty first Congress to ORDER
IN 81 ccial session and spoke rs follows:
StUHbfs-l hnAiI enter on inc ulsCuhrSt
of tho delicate and important duties Of the
position 10 which have been called by the
people Of the United States without expor-
tcnce as a presiding officer, and therefore
bespcat IN advance the indulgcnt consider
alton which you have been always ready to
extend 70 tho occupant of tho chair. AS
presiding officer of the Senate IL will be my
effort To administer the rules of procedure
with fairness and TO treat every Senator
with the courtesy and consideration due at
ail times 10 tho representatives OF great
States In the legislative body. j hope our
ohs1nl and personal relations will prove
mutually agreeable and that our duties
Will bo discharged In manner TO main
Pain the dignity of the Senate and 70 add To
the prosperity and happiness of this great
Nation.
After swearing in the new members the
Nicc Presidcn; announced, withou, further
prsliminaries, that the members Of the Sen
ate would proceed TO the front platform at
the east front OF tho Capitol to witness and
participate In the ceremonies Of inaugural
ing tho President
ltwns nearly o'clock when the process
akon from tho Senate appeared at the doors
Of the rotundR President Cleveland and
Presidcnt-elect Harrison walked side by
side and took their places in the small
rallied enclosure erected in the center and
In front OF tho stand. Such Of the members
OF the Senate, Diplomatic Ccrps, and House
of Representatives and of officers OF the
government as cared to bear the rigors OF
the elements then came In body.
When the crowd saw the President there
arose a tremendous uproar. Tho cheering
was renewed again and again, and I, was
not until President Harrison had several
times raised his hand for silence that order
was restored. When the cheering had
partially subsidized Chief Justice Fuller
arose and, barring his white locks TO the
rain, held the Bible In his right hand ready
10 administer the oath of Office General
Harrison and Sargcantat-Arms Canaday
also removed their hats.
II was a most impressive scene. Stand
ing with uncovered heads In the midst OF
the pclung rain storm tho Chief Justice
and the Prcsidcnt-elcct surrounded by high
officers OF state and In the presence OF an
immense multitude OF citizens faced each
other with bowed heads while the former
read the oath OF ofioc in low toue OF
voice. Al tho conclusion OF tho reading
the President. with his right hand clasp.
ing tho Bible, bowed his head in assent
Silence marked this proceeding. and when
Il ended there was another outburst OF mp
plausc,
Tho cheering which followed the Ger.
cmony having at length subsided some
what, President Harrison drew from his
pocket roll OF manuscript and, after ad-
tusting his spectaclos, began reading his
inaugural address.
The President spoke in n loud, clear tone
with distinct cnunciation, and emphasized
with much carncstness portions Of his
speech II wus an instance OF the Presi
dents power 10 rise above surroundings
ind become wholly indifferent To them. His
manner WAS A. deliberate and forccful Ms
II he was in the Senate Chamber. perfectly
ut ease. His gestures were emphatic and
prominent, mud all tho graccs OF oratory
Of which he Is master were brought into
play effectively.
The delivery OF tho speech was frequent
ly marked by loud applause and shouts Of
approval. Tho reference to Dakota pro-
duccd considerable cheering, but when the
President spoke Of free ballot tho ap
plnuse was mighty and tremendous
There were only mild demonstrations OF
approval when the President spoke Of his
policy with regard to ofilcc, and when he
mentioned tho words ''civil service" there
was n silence broken only by prolonged ap-
plausc from solitary voice In the crowd.
Tho reference 10 tho rehabilitation of
the navy and the establishment OF steam
ship lines evoked cheers md cries OF
"Good, ~ but tho most overwhelming shouts
OF approval greeted the statement of the
Presidents pension policy. Tho crowd
chccrcd again and again at this point and
waved their hats and canes wildly.
At the close OF his address there was an
other outburst of applause, during which
tho President turned around and kissed his
wifc and daughter.
Tho crowd which had all this time surged
back and forth like the waves Of tho sea
gradually dissolved, tho limo was formed
and tho President rctraced his steps TO the
vicc Presidents room Of tho Senate, cs
cortcd by Senator Hoar.
Ex.prcsidcnt Cleveland remained In tho
Presidents room about Ave minutes and
then Joined President Harrison In tho Vico-
Prcsidcnt's room, and tho entire party
again formed In proccssion md departed
by tho exit doors Of tho Senate, through
which they came. President Harrison lean