The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-05
A NEW REGIME.


~ the District of Columbia Colonial Guards, |
= Under command Of Gen. Albert 0rdway. A
Calling gun battery, with their curious |
death-dealing machines, brought up the rear |
of the first escorting division. At 1l:So |
o'clock the music Of the bands and the |
cheering Of the crowd announced the
ARRIVAL OF THE VAN OF THE ESCORT
TO the Presidential party. At that time the |
chic. of the Capitol police attended by six OF
his assistants, descended the marble steps oil
the east portico OF the Senate wing TO keep
the crowd from intruding itself within the
prescribed. A few minutes later the head OF
the approaching procession made its appear.
ance, having lett Pennsylvania avenue ana
~ going through the southern part OF the
+ Capitol grounds, passing the House OF Rep
resentatives and coming up the east front TO
tbe Senate portico. The procession marched
In the same order as II left the Arlington,
and considering the disagreeable weather
!: is appearance was very creditable. When
/. the crowd recognized Gen. Beaver, the grand
marshal Of the parade, IL cheered loudly,
which compliment was recognized by the
"a General by lifting his hat Then, at eight
N minutes to II clock, land while the rain was
n falling the heaviest, and the crowd cheering
h the loudest, the Presidential party made its
n appearance. Upon reaching the portico the
party alighted and President Cleveland,
leaning ON the arm OF Senator Cockrcll, and
ator Hoar, assembled the steps amidst the 70.
peated huzzas of the crowd. The second
carriage, drawn by four gray horses, next
stopped at the staircase and Vice-Prosident
Morton leaning on the arm of Senator Gull
lom, followed the previous party. President
elect Harrison and Nce-President-elect Nor
ton acknowledged the applause OF the multi
tude by raising their hats and bowling.
After going through the door, President
Cleveland went Immediately TO the Presi-
dents room, in the rear of the Senate lobby,
and President-clect Harrison and Vice Presi-
dent-elect Morton to the Vice-Presidents
room at the other end OF the lobby and ad-
Joining the marble room.
THE SENATE CHAMBER
was metamophorcd during the recess, which
ended at $50 o'clock am. In front OF tue
Clerks desk stood three large leather-covered
chairs for President Cleveland and the Presi-
dent and Vice Presidentclect In the semi
circle, in front Of the presiding officers desk,
were arm chairs and lounges for heads Of the
departments commanding officers OF 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 the Hon. George Bancroft. On
the right were ample chairs for the Justices
of the Supreme Court. To the left OF the
desk were chairs for the Committee on Ar
mngements Senators Hoar, Cullom and
Cockrell, and opposite them was the space
reserved for ex-Presidents and Vice Prcsi-
dents Of the United States, represented by
the Hon X. Il Hayes, Of Ohio, and the Hon.
Hannibal liamlin, Of Maine. The first two
rows Of seats 10 the right. back Of the SUI
preme Court were reserved for the diplo'
matte corps aud back Of them were the seats
set apart for the members OF the House oil
Representatives and membcrs-elect Oppo-
site sat the Senators In the rear. Governors
Of States ex-Senatofs and Commissioners OF
the District Of Columbia and Others. Al
though the senate wing, technically. was
not open till 10 o'clock, the galleries In some
way began TO oil up by . o'clock, and ut IL
o'clock they were at least half oc
cnpied The buzz of conversation
went on with eycr.incrcasing volume
until Il was almost impossible To hear What
occurred at the opening oil tie Senate aftci
the recess. At $40 o'clock Senator Plumb
IN the presence OF half-dozcn other mem
berS Of the body, presented a conference re
port upon the bll 20 settle all land grants II
The State Of Michigan by FORGETTING wha
are known as the ''uncarned lands IL wa
agreed TO. by the unanimous vote ol MI
Plumb.
The Presidents and Vice Presidents seat
IN the gallery, adjoining the diplomats
gallery on the north,
wrRR ARRANGED ~ FOLLOWS
Front seats 10 the right President
family: second seat 10 the right family q
a President pro tenn; first seat Ia the left
OF tue Prc,iicnt-clect second row
family ~ the Vce-Ppsidcnt elect; thir
row, relatives OF the President, and President
elect. The first one 10 take place IN tha
seat was Mrs. John V, l.. Findiay, Of Bait
moro, whose husband u Gen. Harrison
cousin. The first arrival IN the diplomats
gallery was that Of Assistant Secretary Z
State q. L. River and wife. The
were soon followed by Mrs. Gen. fosls
and her cousin, Mrs. DR.. Bacor
of this city. In the meantime III
,-llerics wcrc rapidly being occupied b
the favored holders OF tickets who pr
cecded 10 make themselves as comfortable
possible.
Many Of the ladies' had thoughtiully pr,
yidcd themselves with opera glasses. an al
20 vision that the gloomy atmosphere rel
dcrcd particularly desirable. IL was
A REPRESENTATIVE AMERICAN oATuERiS
In the gnllerics aud the admircr Of his c1ul
try found fresh cause for congralulatlon
he glanced over the brave array Of handson
and Intelligent men and women and f.
that with such n constituency cnCournNr
and u necessary rcbuking them, Congre
could not 90 far wrong The Scnntou
gan 90 gather In force about 10 O'Clock 40
separated into little knots for eonycrsatit
IN the frequent and lengthy lulls OF bus
ness.
Ati0l5 o'clock thc air was vcNed wi
rumors that there was an excitement Ia q
House over the ale ell refusal Of Senate 90
ploycs Ia honor tickets issued by membc
Of the House aud hy them given 10 the
families and friends aud consequently
resolution had been passed directing q
eergcant-at-Arms Of the House 10 force
passagc wry through the galleries. kuuo
were repeated that suruputious issues
tickets had been made aud ~
Mt prices Ringing from SIS
$50 anlece hut these evident
- lad no good foundation. That the tick,
- have been sold Is true. but they arr not
surrcptitious issue. AZ 1850 o'clock the Hot
resolution was reported 20 the Senate 10y I
Chief Clerk and IT, reading caused live
sensation "What did IL mcanY was AK
ON every side, and rapidly tlo story OF
trouble IN the House was circulated.
Edmundss prompt action, moving acq
esccnce IN the order Of the House "un,
such regulations respecting identity o.
President Of the Senate may prescribe
looked upon ~ q clever move, chcctua
sinking tie guns Of criticism aud disappoi
mcnt, and IL was agreed 10 without delay
uANNiBAL mAMLiS,
tho venerable cx.Vicc.Prcsldoni, wascscor
90 his scatSt the right d the President |
tenn. ingalls,, by his old friend Capt. Bass
and a. he moved across the chamber o
which lac presided four ycar lac was gree
hy q generous clhpping Of hands, the 4
demonstration OF the day.
Mr. BLAINE came in NJ this moment y