Passaic City record., 1893-03-11


monious and disinterested effort. Even If
insuperable obstacles and opposition pre-
vent the contamination of our task, we shall
hardly be excused; and IL failure can be
traced to our fault or neglect. we may be
sure the people will hold us to a swift and
exacting accountability.
The oath now take to preserve, protect
and defend the Constitution OF the United
States not only impressively defines the great
responsibility assume, but suggests obedi-
ence to constitutional commands as the rule
by which my official conduct must be guided.
shall, to the best of my ability, and within
my sphere of duty, preserve the Constitution
By loyalty protecting every grant of Federal
power it contains. by defending all its re-
straints when attacked by impatience and
restlessness and by enforcing its limitations
and reservations in favor OF the States end
the people. Fully impressed with the gravity
of the duties that confront me, and mindful
of NV weakness, should be appalled, it it
were my lot to bear unaided the responsible
tiles which await me. am however, saved
from discouragement when remember tnat
I shall have the support and the counsel and
co. operation of wise and patriotic men who
will stand at my side in Cabinet places or
lative halls. 1 find also much COM
fort in remembering that my country
men are just and generous, and in the
assurance that they will not condemn those
who by sincere devotion to their service
deserve their forbearance and approval.
Above all know there is a Supreme Being
who rules the affairs of men. and whose
goodness and mercy have always followed
the American people; and know He VIII
not turn from US know, if we humbiy and
reverently seek His powerful aid.
TAKING THE OATH.
At the conclusion of the address Mr.:
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announced that he was ready to take the
oath of Office.
Chief Justice Fuller administered the oath
shortly after o'clock, before the vast
assemblage of distinguished people gathered
on the stand at the east front OF the Capitol
and before the multitude OF citizens massed
on the eastern esplanade.
81 do solemnly swear that will faithful
" execute the office of President of the
United States. and will, to the best OF my
ability. preserve. protect and defend the
Constitution of the United States"
With these words Grover Cleveland kissed
the historic Bible. once owned by his
mother, and became the twenty sixth PresI-
dent of the United States.
The white fakes fell on the bald head OF
tina President-elect as he kissed the Book,
but he was not the only one SO affected. The
great crowd in front of the Capitol looked
like drifts of snow as they stood in all the
storm waiting to see Cleveland made Presl-
dent.
On the instant that the oath was COM
pleted the Presidential salute of twenty-one
guns was fired simultaneously by batteries
Stationed at the Washington barracks the
Washington Navy Yard and Fort Myer.
President Cleveland first turned toward
ex-President Harrison and then toward the
Capitol. There was general rising of the
platform audience. But up the front row
Mrs. Cleveland stepped promptly and light
ly into the inclosed space where the inaugu-
raj address had been delivered, and it was
she who who was first to stop the President
and to greet him with kiss.
President Cleveland and ex-President Har-
rison returned to the chamber, repairing at
once to Mr.. Morton's private room. Here
an elaborate buffet lunch was ready and was
speedily enjoyed. Afteward it took but q
short time to get President Cleveland and
ex-President Harrison into one carriage,
and Vice. President Stevenson AMI ex-Vice-
President Morton into another.
TO THE WHITE HOUSE,
A dozen mounted policemen moved
against a solid wall of humanity banked
about the stand and finally succeeded in
making an opening through which the Har-
rison carriage passed to the east wing OF the
Capitol. Mr.. Cleveland stepped into the
landau first-he was President now, and ac-
cording to the custom observed for years,
he was entitled to the seat on the right: Mr:
Harrison sat at his left. An aide galloped
out into the open space in front OF the Cap
itol. gave q signal, and the Third Artillery
Band started upon quick taps. The column
was formed, and the procession was in mo.
tion. Everything moved like clockwork, not
hitch anywhere. General McMahon rode
bv his staff. and then came the Exchange
men Of New York, led by Joseph ]. ODon-
Ohu0.