The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-05

the N1ce-preSlucnIs room NJ tho other en1
of the lobby, and adjoining the marbla
ROOM
IN THE sENATE CHAMBER.
The Swearing In of the New vise-Presidens
Arrival of the Presidential Party.
WASHINGTON, March 4-The Senate
chamber was metamorphosed during the
recess, which ended at $50 IN. In 'front.'
of the clerks desk stood three largeleathel-
covered chairs for President Cleveland and
the President and yice-President-elect In
the semi-circle in front of the presiding Of
ficer's desk were arm chairs and lounges for
heads of the departments, commanding ofs
ficers or the army and navy. and those who
have received the thanks of Congress by
name the end seat on the center aisle being
especially marked for Hon. George Ban.
croft. On the right were ample chairs for
the justices of the Supreme Court. To tho
left of the desk were chairs for the COM
mittee on rangements-Senators Hoar,
Cullom and Cockrell--and opposite them
was the space reserved for the ex-Presi-
dents and Vice-Presidents of the United
States, represented by Hon. r B. Hayes. OF
Ohio, and Hon. Hannibal Hamlin. of Maine.
The first two rows of seats TO the right, back
of the Supreme Court. were reserved fortha
diplomatic corps. and back of them were the
seats set apart for the members of the
House Of Representatives and members
elect, Opposite sat the Senator's.
eR-senators M nat e and commissioners ot
the District Of Columbia. and others.
Although the Senate wing, technically, was
not open till 10 o'clock, the galleries in some
way began to till up at 9, and at 10 they
were at least half occupied Tho buzz OF
conversation went on with ever-increasing
volume until it was almost impossible to
hear what occurred at the opening of the
Senate. After the recess. at $40, Senator
Plumb, in the presence of half dozen
other members of the body. presented con-
ference report upon the bill 10 settle all
land grants in the State of Michigan by
forfeiting what are known as the "unearned
lands.o Ii was agreed to by the unanimous
The Presidents and Vice-presldent's seats.
in the gallery adjoining the diplomatic gall
lery on the north, were arranged as follows
Front seat to the right. Presidents FAM
President pro tenn; first seat to the left,
family of the President-elecr; second row.,
family of the Vice. -president-elect: third
row, relatives of the President and Vice.
presidentIelect
The first one to take place in that scat
was Mrs. John V. l.. Findlay, of Baltimore.
whose husband is General Harrison's cou-
sin. The trst arrival In the diplomatic gals
lery was that of Assistant Secretary OF
soon followed by Mrs. Gen. J. w. Fostef
and her cousin Mrs. DR.. Bacon, ok
this city. 1t the meantime the gal-
leries were rapidly being occupied
ceeded to make themselves as comfortable
as possible. Many of the ladies had
thoughtfully provided themselves with
opera glasses, an aid to vision that tho
gloomy atmosphere rendered particularly
lean gathering In the galleries, and
the admirer of his country found
fresh cause for congratulation as
he glanced over the, the brave array array
women, and felt that with such constitu-
ency encouraging, and, If necessary, re-
buking them, Congress could not go Tar
wrong.
about 10 o'clock, and separated into little
knots for conversation in the frequent and
lengthy lulls of business. At quarter be-
fore ii the air was vexed with rumors that
there was excitement in the House over an
alleged refusal OF Senate employees 10 honor
tickets issued TO members of the House,
and by them given to their families and
friends, and consequently q resolution had
been passed directing the Sergeant-ats
arms of the House TO force a passage way
through to the gallery. Rumors were re-
peated that surrePtitious issues of tickets
had been made and sold at prices ranging
from SIS to $50 apiece, but these evident.
ly had no good foundation. That
but they are not of surreptiiious;
issue. At 1850 the House resolution was
reported to the Senate by the chief clerk,
and its reading caused lively sensation.
what did it meanW was asked on every
side, and rapidly the story Of the trouble
IN the House WAS circulated. Dir. Id
mundss prompt action, moving acquies-
cence in the order of the House, under
such regulations respecting identity asthe
President of the Senate may prescribe"
was looked upon as a clever move, elect
ually spiking the guns OF criticism and DIS.
appointment, and 1t was agreed TO without
delay.
Hannibal Hamlin, the venerable ex-vice-
President, was escorted TO his seat at tho
right of President pro TEN ingalls, by his
old friend, Captain Bassett. and as he
moved across the chamber, over which ne
presided for four years. he was greeted by q
generous clapping of the hands, the nrso
demonstration of the day:
Mr.. Blaine came in at this moment by D
rear door, and modestly took a seat at the
extreme end of the Senatorial body, but
| could not escape discovery, and ripple OK
| applause ran over the chamber. This waa
| increased 10 wave as Senator Hale went
down and escorted him TO more prominent
seat. For tho second time President In
Rdllo ICOukCu tuC iO1 tLo Sue
Gen. John G. Fremont preceded the en-
trance of General sherman and Ma1--Gen.
| SchOtield and personal aids, the three lat
ter being gorgeously uniformed In gold and
blue. General Sherman wore a black
| Prince Albert. with his q. A. X. badge on
| the lapel of his coat.
At lilo the main doors of the Senate were
opened, and DoCr-keeper Christy escorted
the diplomatic corps TO their seats. Tho
! dean of the corps, Minister Preston, OF
| Hayti. headed the line, and the brighe
pageant notably illuminated the otherwise
| rather sombre scene. The magnificent fig-
ure of the Austrian minister, in uniforfn
| of white and gold was an excellent foil fox
! the color and gilt of the other uniforms.
| that Of Count Arco-Nalley. the Germ an
minister, being the most pronounced. Tho
| picturesque costume of the Corean and
| Chinese embassies received their full
share of attention, and after the procession
| had been given seats, the plain people on
the floor were sadly neglected by the fair
ones in the gallery. Even distinguishes
| attention, among them ex-Secretary VIM
| dom and John W. Noble. of Missouri.
At 1880 Messrs. McMillin, Kelley and
| Breckenridge, of Arkansas, the members OK
! the House committee appointed TO wait on
| the President and ask II be bad any further
| communication TO make, appeared at the
| main doors and were announced. whereupon
Senators Sherman and Salisbury Joined
| them and retired Two minutes later the
| justices of the Supreme Court were an
nounced, and with becoming solemnity
| were escorted to their seats at the right OF
the presiding officer. headed by Marshal
carried in his hand General Harrison's q
| family Rihle On which he will take the