The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-03-05
PRELIMINARY INCIDENTS.

The Ride from the White House 20 the Cap
itol-Mrs. CleveIand's "God- Speed"
The fiercest weather of the day began an
hour before the close of President Harri-
sons term of Office and ragged for an hour
after President Cleveland had been in
Quoted into Office. Thus the Harrison ad-
ministration went out in storm and snow,
and the Cleveland term was ushered in
with icy wind and sleet. Soon after 2
o'clock the snow and sleet ceased entirely,
but with every hour the cold increased in
Intensity, and by nlghtfall fierce. sweep
ing wind gave the national capital all the
experience of Western blizzard.
As early as z o'clock this morning promi-
nent guests at the Arlington and others
who took part in the days ceremonies be-
gan to put in an appearance. The members
of the Cleveland party rose unusually
early and began preparations for the days
hard work. Their friends. considerably,
did not attempt to interfere with their
plans by sending up their cards. and. ex-
cept the members Of the Senate committee
and tho inaugural committee. there were
few callers. The crowd which gathered In
exceedingly persistent In it's efforts TO get
glimpse OF the next President ind so they
hung about the entrance. blocking the
sidewalk and half filling the street. A
squad OF police arrived some time before
the expected departure of Mr.. Cleveland
and managed, with some effort, to keep
clear the carriageway and path from the
door to the street. rhe committee of the
Senate. consisting of Messrs. Teller, Ran
som and Mcpherson. having in charge the
Senate arrangements for the Inauguration.
arrived early at the hotel and were almost
immediately shown to Mr.. Cleveland's
apartments
Vice President-elect Stevenson. as be
rose at IN cary hour this morning and
gazed out 1T the driving snow declined to
JON in some jocular remarks made against
Uncle Jerry Rusk and his weather bureau,
remarkiDg that lit was good Democratic
weather" After breakfast Mr. Stevenson
held areception. which was abruptly ended
by the arrival of Senator McPherson. of
the Senate committee on arrangements. TO
escort the Vice President-elect to the Cap.
itol; Mr.. and Mrs. Stevenson quietly
waSi wans their and before the any sa''as' Of he
guests at the hotel were aware Of the
fact, the distinguished gentleman was on
his way to the Arlington. The rest OF the
party remained in the hotel until after IL
waiting and proceeded to the Capitol.
Vice President Stevenson drove directly to
the Arlington, and arrived there just be-
fore 1890 O'clock. at which hour it had
been understood Mr.. Cleveland would
drive to the White House, and after wait
ing in the carriage few minutes he
aLghted and was escorted TO the Cleve-
land parlOrs. The crowd in the street con-
stantly increased In size until it almost
completely blocked She sidewalk for .
square or more.
MRS. CLvELAND's 'GoDsPEED."
At about IL o'clock fine four-in.hand
turnout came briskly around the corner
and drew np in front of the hotel As
every one knew. 1t was the one which had
been provided to convey tho President and
the President elect to the Capitol. Then
ensued o touching scene. The President
elect had bowed to the party of officials
nnd personal friends gathered about HIM.
and was about to pass through the door.
way. when Mrs. Cleveland called him back,
and, with disregard IOr the assembled
company. threw her arms about her
husband. and kissed him several times,
bidding hun "g0dspeed" on his way to tax q
the oath of office. Those who saw this
leavc-takine endeavored to look uncon..
scIous Of what was going on, but the act OF
Mrs. Cleveland was done so simply and
with such wonhanly grace that it seemed To
be the most natural occurrence In the
world. and endeared the wife of the Presi.
dent elect to all those in the apartments. &.
After o quarter of an hours delay, to
await some moderation OF tho weather, the
PresIdent-elect. escorted by Senator Teller
and Senator Ransom. appeared. aud. enter
ing the carriage. were rapidly driven to the
White House. Lieut. John Caron. OF the
Fifth Cavalry. u. :. AZ. and Lieutenant
Patterson. of tie First Artillery. acted as q
separate escort to the carriage OF the Pros
ident-elect.
The carriages which had been provided
for the use OF the Vice President had driven
MP while the other was waiting and took
its place At the door. 1t was drawn by four
white horses and made very fine appear
ance. On the box WAS law kins " DO vas
Mr. Cleveland's coachman during his four
years term IN the White House. Mr..
Stevenson was escorted by Senator No
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