The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-03-09
cLEVELAND'S
INAUGURATION.
For The Second Time He Sis in
The Presidential Chair.
Ills INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
A Parade Of Military and Civic
Bodies Five Hours in
Passing.
Ills INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
AN OLD-TIME FOURTH.
A Grand Ball and a Grand Dis
play OF Fireworks.

Saturday morning. March A, came in like a
lion. Rain commenced falling on Friday even
ing about S o'clock and continued until after
midnight, when il turned TO snow, and when
day dawned on Saturday the ground was
covered and the snow was falling fast. 1t
was decidedly gloomy prospect for The In
auguratiou ceremonies, and disgruntled re-
marks were heard on every side. The
weather was SO cold, besides, that there was
no comfort out Of doors. and the visitor who
had 10 regular abiding place was compelled
to seek shelter from the furious storm in the
hotels. stores and restaurants. The streets
were in an awful condition from the slush
and mud-just as bad as our asphalt streets
ever get, and it looked as though the parade
would have TO be abandoned.
BY the time the President and President
elect were ready TO start to the Capitol. how
ever, the snow ceased falling, hut the wind in
creased TO gale, and the Thermometer fell
rapidly, the fierce wind cutting like knife,
blowing off hats and bonnets, and turning UNI
brellas inside out, besides committing sad havoc
with the bunting with which the houses and
stands along Pennsylvania avenue were gaudlly
decorated. Notwithstanding the blizzard,
crowds of people surrounded the White House
te witness the start of the Inaugural procession.
in the mansion the final arrangements for the
change of inmates were being made. The
President was occupied during the early hours
in considering legislative matters requiring ac-
Lion at bis hands.
GETTING READY TO MOVE.
Atl0o'clock large express wagon was driven
np 10 the main entrance and was quickly laden
with trunks, valises parcels. and packages con-
tanning the personal effects of the Harrison
family. Charlie Lanier, the Presidents colored
valet, superintendent the transfer of these
articles TO the special train at the Baltimore Ii
Potomac Depot which later in the day took
Gen. Harrison and family to their Western
home.
While this was going on downstairs the
President aud Mrs. Mckee received all the en-
ployes of the house in the library upstairs and
babe them good by. No one was absent or over
looked, the clerks coming from their desks, the
yard men from the grounds, the cook and assist
ants from the kitchen, the ushers and door,
keepers, the engineers and fremen, the laborers
from the gardens, the laundry women, and, il
fact. every one employed about the mansion. no
matter how humble their rank and station.
Each one received a hearty handshake and a
kindly word. Several were affected to tears by
the leaves taking, and the President and Mrs.
Mckee were visibly moved at the general dis
play of affection.
THE PROCESSION STARTS.
President Cleveland was rather late in srriv-
ing bat when he did come little time was lost
in getting ready for the start TO the Capitol.
President Harrison and Mr.. Cleveland walked
out arm in arm to the waiting carriage, the
members of the Cabinet following. Gen. Har-
rison took his seat on the right and Mr. Cleve-
land on the left side of the carriage. The car
riage WAS an elegant landeau. to which was at
tached four handsome blooded bay horses, the
property of Gen. Harrison. The driver has
been the White House coachman since Gen.
Harrison has occupied the Presidential Chair.
By his side was footman-both were colored
men.
Following came carriages containing Senators
Teller and Ransom, Mr.. Stevenson and Senator
Mcpherson, Secretary Foster and Mr.. Carlisle
Secretary Elkins. Secretary Tracy, Attorney
General Miller and Gen. Wanamaker, Secretary
Noble, Secretary Rusk, Acting Secretary Whar.
ton, Gen. Sehofeld and Admiral Gherardi and
their Aids. The carriages were all closed ex-
cept the one occupied by Gen. Harrison and
MIR. Cleveland.
As the Presidential party drove out Of tho
White Honse grounds by the northwest gate,
the troops drawn up in line salutcd by present
ing arms while the band played Hail to the
Chief" and the crowd of onlookers cheercd
themselves hoarse. The escorting military was
composed of the artillery, cavalry and infantry
OF the Regular Army, drawn from the posts at
Fort Monroe. Fort Myer and Fort McHenry,
the Marines from the Washington Navy yard,
and the Militia of the District.
On the line Of march from the White House
60 the Capitol, Mr.. Cleveland received one con-
tinuous ovation, 10 which he responded by lift
ing his hat, notwithstanding the cold wind, so
that his head was uncovered at least half the
time during the journey from the White House
10 the Capitol.
AT THE CAPITOL.
The usual program was carried out upon the
sR~rr rf Of Mt s1o al he On.
pTeme Court, the Diplomatic Corps, and other
distinguished officials entitled 10 admission to
the Senate Chamber entered about 1870, and
st noon by the Senate clock (which had been
set back the President and Presidentelect en-
tered the chamber and witnessed the swearing
IN OF Vice President Stevenson. Vice. President
Morton administering the oath to his successor
Then the procession was formed which con-
Quoted Mr. Cleveland TO the stand at the east
front OF tie Capitol, where he delivered the
inaugural address and took the oath Of Office
which was administered by Chief Justice Fuller
ei the United States Supreme Court.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
Ny FELIow-CrTTzEEs: In obedience TO the man.
cate OF my countrymen 4 am about 10 dedicate
myself 10 their service under the sanction of Il
solemn osih- Deeply moved by the expression Of
confidence and personal attachment which has
called me TO this service, am sure my gratitude
can make no better return than the pledge / now
give before Tod and these witnesses OF unresefyed
and complete devotion to the interests aud welfare
Of those who have honofed me.
deem il fitting on this occasion, while indicating
The opinions hold concerning public questions of
present Importance, 10 also briefly refer TO the ex-
,stcBce OF certain conditions and tendencies among
our people which seem 10 menace the integrity and
Usefulness OF their Government,
While every American citizen must contem plate
with the utmost pride and enthusiasm the growth
and expansion OF our country, the sufficiency of
cur institutions TO stand against the rudest shocks
Of violence the wonderful thrift and enterprise of
our people, and the demonstrated superiority of
our free Government. il bchooves 10 constantly
watch Tor every symptom of insidious intirmly
that threatens our National vigor.
The strong man who ia the confidence OF sturdy
beah courts the sterBcs activities of life and
joces IN tie hsrdihood OF constant labor may still
have lurking near his viiais the UNDECIDED disease
that cooms him to sudden collapse.
II cannot be doubted that our stupcndous
achievements as people and our country's robust
sirengh have given rise TO heediessness of those
laws governing our National health. which we can
more eyade than human life can escape the
laws Of God and nature.
SOUND AID STABLE CURRENCY.
Manfestiy nothing is more vital 10 our suprem-
scy a Nation and to the beneficcnt purposes al
our Government Than sound aud stable currency.
Jls exposure TO degradation should at once arouse
TO activity Tie most enlightedcd craftsmanship
md The danger of depreciation in the purchasing
power Of tire wages paid 10 Toll should furnish the
strongest incentive 10 prompt and conservative
f-ccantlon.
In dealing with our present embarrassing situa-
ton ~ related 10 this subject will be wise il
temper cur confidence aud faith in our National
strength and resources with the frank concession
that even these will not permit 10 defy Will
inlpunity the inexorabe laws of finance aud trade
AT the same time i'm our efforts to adjust differ.