Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-04
T A K n G THE OATH,
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.

nearly every member of which was present.
marched into the chambers at 11:25 They
were preceded by the sergeant-at-arms of the
Senate and led by the dean of the corps. They
were shown to the first two rows Of seats on the
right OF the presiding officer. The gorgeous
dress OF the monarchs' representatives daZZled
the eyes of the assemblage.
The curious costumes of the Coreans and
Chinese made them conspicuous. But above
them all lowered the giant form of the military
attache of the Austrians, dressed in white and
gold. He was the most magnificent looking
man in the whole assembly and every eve was
upon him. In contrast to this gorgeous brigade
WERE THE JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT
OF the United States, that came through the
main door Of the chamber at IL IS, preceded by
their officers and led by Chief Justice
Fuller. At II o'clock the court met.
without transacting any business they
opened the session of the court, and
forming in line, marched to the Senate. They
were attired in their somber official robes.
They were given seats in a row of leather
upholstered chairs, justin front of the gorgeous
diplomatic corps.
OTHER OFFICIALS.
The Senators, ex-Senators and prospective
cabinet officers occupied all the regular seats
on the republican side. Camp chairs were
and Wheatley occupied a sofa on that side.
The seat reserved for the Presidents family
in the executive gallery was not occupied. The
rest OF the executive gallery was SO crowded that
it was with difficulty that all were seated. The
steps in the aisle had to be occupied.
THE HARRISON FAMILY.
Mrs. Harrison, her father, Mr.. Scott, Mr..
Russell Harrison and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Kee and Mrs. Lord occupied the front seats on
the left. Mrs. Harrison carried a handsome
bunch Of lilies of the valley. Mrs. Mckee
carried an immense bunch Of American beauty
roses.
As matter Of fact it was considerably after
IL CLOCK before all the people were seated.
The hands of the Senate clock crept close to
the hour Of IL. But three minutes were lacking
Of that fateful hour. The family and friends Of
the President-elect were not yet settled in their
seats.
TURNING BACK THE CLOCK.
The Presidential party had not arrived, but
old MIR. Bassett, the white-haired and long
white bearded custodian of senate
With long staff he turned back the fingers
Of time-first s minutes, then 10 more, then
the third time minutes. By that time the
President had arrived
He entered the main door and walked down
the center aisle Of the Senate chamber on the
arm of Senator Cockrell. He was followed i'm
mediately by his cabinet Secretaries Bayard
and Fairchild leading. They were given the
front upholstered seats to the left of the pre-
siding officer.
vIcR-PREsIDENT MORTON SWORN IN.
Two minutes later the Vice-President-elect
entered the chamber on the arm of Senator
Hoar. He was swore in Immediately by Presi-
dent pro tempore Ingalls,. The hands of
the Senate clock then marking three
mil nH% 1~ To- -
farewell address before declaring the senate
adjourned sine die. After prayer by the chap
lain, Mr., Morton spoke briefly.
The roll of the new Senate was then called.
THE PROCESSION TO THE PLATFORM.
At twenty-five minutes to one the procession
formed and marched out through the south
door, down the corridor and out the east door