Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-05

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down the backs of those unfortunates VIII
did not possess these useful implements
Finally the head of the great procession
turned into Pennsylvania avenue on it
march to the white house and lntereS
ceased in all else. Probably 10000 mel
were in line to honor the occasion, man.
of them coming from sections OF the coun
try where at William Henry Harrison
Inauguration were tracts Of unlnhabltet
territory.
The crowds strained against the conflr
| ing cables, but the wires held firmly, ant
the avenue was kept clear for the troops.
General Beaver rode in advance ana M
head was uncovered great portion or th'
| time in Acknowledgements of greetings OF TIT
| great multitude. In its marching step
varying with the time of the numerous
bands of music, it seemed to roll Ike th'
pillows of the sea and onward. Over al
| was heard a continuous roar, made up O.
the voices of thousands Of spectators a:
they cheered the presidential party Of
greeted some particularly fine looking body
of troops.
When the head of the procession reached
| the treasury a halt was called, and the
presidential party in its two carriage:
| turned off and drove rapidly to the Nhltt
| House, where a hasty luncheon hao
been..taken, the party with the exception
| L.
stand and the president and vice president
had their first view of the grand pageant
| The stand at this time was filled with the ex
ception of the seats reserved for the presl,
! dents party. When the president and
vice president took their places at the
front of the stand they were at once recog-
nized by the crowd gathered beneath them
| and mighty shout rent the air. Inc
| cheering lasted for several minutes. Both
| Mr.. Harrison and Mr. Morton raised their
| hats in response and bowed right and lett.
| They stood side by side and the remainder
! Of the party took seats behind them, Inc
| stand was deliberately decorated with flags
| and bunting and presented pretty PIC,
| ture, despite the rain. 1t was thronged
with ladies in gay costumes ana army ana q
naval officers. General Schoield and staff
occupied seats to the right of the presl--
dent and a number of naval officers had
seats on the left. General Sherman occu-
pied conspicuous seat and many dlplo-
mats and prominent officials. with their
families, were scattered IN the throng.
General Alger came on the stand Just be-
fore the president and was received with
hearty cheers.
The review began Immediately after the
presidents arrival and was indeed.-a
beautiful spectacle, despite the adverse
surroundings General Beaver, chief
marshal, headed the line with General
Hastings as chief of staff, followed by a
great number of aides. AS they apparoach
ed the stand they barred their heads and
gave the president a marching salute. The
president and Mr.. Morton returned the
compliment by removing their hats. At
the same time the band played Hail to
the Chief and the crowd cheered voclfar-
ously.
The first division presented splendid
appearance.
The ceremonies in the senate chamber
concluded, came the most solemn and I'M
portant event of the day when the chief
magistrate of the United States chosen by
his fellow countrymen, was in their pres
ence to take the oath of Office and swear to
defend the constitution and laws of the
land The spectacle, though Individually
marred by the weather was worthy OF
such an event In driving rain storm
were countless thousands of citizens of
the republic hoarsely cheering and shout
ing the name of the president. From one
end of the east front Of the long and
stately capitol was to be seen
a dense mass of umbrellas,
while Immediately about the inaugural
platform great numbers of people were
packed in movable mass exposed to RAIN.
The crowd in the streets kept up a con-
slant cheering, shouting the name of
Harrison and flour, four, four years
more"
1t was nearly o'clock when the pro-
cession from the senate appeared at the
doors of the rotunda. President CleVe-
land and President-elect Harrison walked
side by side and took their, places in a
small rallied enclosure erected IN the CEN
ter of the front of the stand.
THE OATH ADMINISTERED.
When the cheering had partially sub
sided, Chief Justice Fuller arose and
barring his abundant white locks to the
rain he held a bible in his right hand
ready to administer the oath of Office.
General Harrison and Sergeant at-arms
Canady, also removed their hats. 1t was
a most impressive scene. Standing with
uncovered heads in the midst of a pelting
rainstorm the chief justice and president
elect 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 office in low tone
of voice. The oath recited is in following
words: 81 do solemnly swear that / will
faithfully execute the office of president of
the United States and will, to the best of
my ability, preserve, protect and defend
the constitution of the United States"
At the conclusion of the reading of the
oath the president, with his right hand
clasping the bible, bowed his head in as
sent. \ silence almost painful had mark
ed this proceeding and when it was ended
there was tremendous burst of applause.
President Harrison then drew from his
pocket roll of manuscript and after adj
iusting his Spectacles began reading his
inaugural address. He kept his silk hat
on during the delivery of his inaugural
and was partly protected from rain by
Sergeant at Arms Canaday, much after
the manner in which oriental potentates
are attended by their umbrella bearers.
The president spoke i'll a loud, clear tone
with distinct enunciatlon and emphasiz-
ed with much earneStneSS portions OF his
speech. His manner was deliberate and
forceful, as if he were in the senate
chamber perfectly at ease.
A line was formed and the president re-
traced his steps to the ice-president's room
of the senate escorted by Senator Hoar
Senator Cockrell escorted the retiring
president to the presidents room.
Ex-president Cleveland remained in the
presidents room about five minutes with
Major Pruden, one of the secretaries and
then he Joined Mr.. Harrison in the vice
president s room. The entire party again
formed in procession and departed by
theeasJ doors of the senate
which they come. Mr.. Harri-
son leaning on the arm fof Senator
Hoar, however, took the lead instead of
second place, which he occupied when he
arrived at the capitol. Next came ex-
President Cleveland attended by Senator
Cockrell. followed by Senator Cullom.
Private Secretary Halford, attended by
General George B. Williams, brought up
the rear.
While the procession was moving
through the corridors Senator Edmunds
met Mr. Cleveland and greeted him with
great cordialiuy. II trust" said the SEN
ator, You will have pleasant and happy
and prosperous future. You have my best
wishes" Mr. Reed, of Maine, also ex-
changed pleasant salutations with the re-
firing chief executive.