The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-05
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENTS.
The Drive from the Hotel to the White
House and the Capitol

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House and the Capitol
WASHINGTON, March 4--As the hour
drew near when the escort was to start
with the presidential party for the capitol,
the promise of the early morning was veri-
fed and rain came down in driving show
ers. The capitol seemed to float in a sea of
mist. Horses bearing aides dashed to and
fro, enveloped in steam from their bodies.
Troops hurried to their posts with
moisture streaming from their I'm for.n
and sccoutrements The police began to
force the spectators beyond the cables which
ran along the curb, aud busy workmeu ran
wires across the intersec;ing streets. A
forest of umbrellas hid the sidewalks from
view. Few, indeed, were the spectators
who ventured at thia hour upon the unpro-
tected grand stands. Chairs and benches
were covered with pc Is of water, and en-
terprising tradesmen did a lively business
for time selling ruboer air cushions.
PEOPLE KEPT AWAY BY THE RAIN.
Owing to the heavy rain only few hum
bred people gathered around the Arlington
hotel to witness the departure of the Presl-
dent-elect and his party for the capitol.
On the porch of the Johnston annex were
about twenty rep ters, and these, with a
few policemen AMI some soldiers, consti-
rlson depart. At 10 o'clock the carriages pro-
vided by the inaugu al committee to convey
the party to the capitol drew up in front of
the Johnston annex front entrance, facing
Vermont avenue. ard for time were the
center of interest Of the crowd. A fe "
minutes later Vice President Morton, clad
in heavy ulster conf down into his shoe
tops, and wearing high hat, emerged
from the house esco ted by ex-Solicitor of
the Navy Department Gen. Williams. and
entered the first carriage. Behind him
came Mrs. Morton on the arm of J. +. Par
ker, United States navy, and entered the
carriage with her husband.
GEN. HARRIsoNs CARRIAGE.
At 1918 o'clock large four-seated black
carriage, very similar TO one used by Pres
ident CLEVELAND, drawn by two beautiful
bays, drove up to the sidewalk for General
and Mrs. Harrison. A few minutes later,
General aud Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Mckee,
Mrs. Lord, Mrs. Halford, Miss Mckee, Mr.
and Mrs. Russell Ha rison and other men,
bers of the party descended the staircase
leading from their private apartments
to the hall below, and for few minutes
the party was delayed until the ladies could
arrange their wraps aud waterproof cloaks.
The Senate committee in charge of the in
augural ceremonies, consis ing of Senators
Cullom, Hoar and CocArell. then advanced
to escort the party to their carriages.
TAKING THEIR PLACES.
Gen. Harrison entered the carriage first
and took the back right-hand seat. Follow
ing came Mrs. Harrison, on the arm of Rus
sell Harrison, and Mrs. Lord and Bay Nc
Kee. Gen. Harrison wore a dark blue
heavy overcoat, buttoned up tight at tho
neck. and on his head was shiny new
beaver Both ladies had on long water
proof listers and carried umbrellas. In
Mrs. Harrison's hand was hugo bouquet
Of lilies of the valley, and in Mrs.
Lords one of pure white roses
Baby Mckee wore a white dress, and
was the most unconcerned member of
the rarity As the general entered the car
riage the small crowd cheored Justify. The
general responded to the compliment by
raising his hat After the President-elect's
carriage had driven off, the carriages of the
official family drew up and were entered
by Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Harrison, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mckee, DR.. Scott, the gray haired
father of Mrs. Harrison, Judge Scott of
Indianapolis, Gen. Harrison's brother, Pri-
vate Secretary and Mrs. Halford, and Lieut..
j. F. Parker, U. S. ~, aud wife, VINO is a
niece of Mrs. Harrison. Following them
came the servants carriage d those pro-
vided for i innate friends. There was no
delay, and all the carriages Immediately
drove off.
AT wILLARD'S HOTEL.
Ten minutes later the party arrived at
the Fourteenth street entrance to Wizards
hotel and we're escorted to room which
had been handsomely dec rated in their
honor. It is located on the second floor in
the southeast corner Of the building. On a
table in the CO ter of the room, stood a
large vase filed with American Beauty
roses. On the piano, mantel and window
sills had been effectively arranged large
boquets Of roses and lilies Of the valley. Ia
the cor ers stood several varieties OF south
ern palms. Gen. Harrison's immediata
party was the first to arrive and was soon
followed by -Presidelt-elect Morton's
party and the other members Of the two
households.
DRIVEN TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
After few minutes spent in receiving
the congratulations OF privileged friends,
Gen. and Mrs. Harrison, accompanied by
the Senate reception committee, re-entored
their carriages and were driven to the ex-
ecutive mansion. Great crowds Of ,PassTnd
blocked the streets paeyS made their ap
as the 81, dtsth sy were received with vocifer-
Gus cheers. The scenes in the vicinity of the
white house were particularly interesting.
FLocKING INTO THE GROUNDS.
The people began to assemble at the gates
early in the morn ng, ard, as there vas no
effort to keep them out, they passed through
and gathered about thedoors and windows
opening out on the pordco. They were not
allowed to enter the louise. however, and
had to content themselves with a partial
view OF the main vestilule with its stuc-
coed walls and stated glass partitions.
About 10 o'clock pole appeared on the
scene and cleared tn grounds. Guards
were stationed at all tlb gaUes and no one
gas allowed to enter ater that hour except
'''S~- -annected with TO ceremonies.