The morning call., 1893-03-05

DelleTeG tnat That OF Inauguration day
would be propltious. but late yesterday aft
eruoen clouds formed. and soon the sky was
overcast. A misting rain commenced to
fall during the early part Of last night.
Thousands of anxious eyes were scanning
the: hea gens and. once or twice it seemed
that the clouds would be dissipated, Riffs
formed ard therewas promise of bright
weather on the morrow. but cold north
wihd set in and snow was soon falling
heavily. -.
Early this morning there we're muterings
Of disappointment from the thousands of
visitors. Inauguration morning was as
disagreeaole as could well be imagined.
With sloppy streets. storm, half rain. half
Snow, failing. and a cold March wind blow
Ing, the outlaok was far from pleasant. In
deed. it seemed that the parade must be a
partial failure. if the idea was not totally
abandoned.
Long before the hour Of opening the
Senate chamber and galleries the corridors
Of the Capitol were crowded with people.
The idea prevailed that the Inauguration
ceremonies would be performed in the
as a contingency of bad weather. There
was a great pressure for seats, but only
those favored ones lucky enough to hold
the admission tickets were permitted TO
enter the chamber or galleries The latter
were soon. filed comfortably. and although
s. it had been announced that only tickets
enough had been issued to fill the benches
t. -,
gradually filed up and standing room was
soon alta premium.
. The family of ice-President-elect Stew
enson attracted most Of the attention of the
gallery occupants until the arrival of Mrs.
Cleveland and party. Mrs. Cleveland was
modestly and tastefully attred, and ap-
peared self-possessed and unembarrassed.
while she was the conspicuous attraction
for every eye in the house.
The United States Senators were early
= :massed on one side OF the chamber and
there was long wait before the diplomatic
corps was announced. The Senators arose
respectfully while the diplomatic repre-
sentatives Of the principal nations of the
world marched in two abreast, arm in arm
Baron Fava. the dean of the diplomatic
corps, led the way with the Mexican Minis
ter. The diplomats were attired in regi-
mental and full court costumes, and some
were very gaudy with white pumes in
their headdress, epauettes on their shou-
.deTs or sashes across their breastso or waists
:. The Chinese Minister and his suite, too,
wore their picturesque court dress.
'-fTba ILnftad Nourt
next announced, and again the Senators
arose, while the grave Justices, led by Chief
Justice Fuller, entered the chamber Very
dignifed and sober-looking they were, too,
IN marked contrast 10 the gay appearance
Of The diplomats. The Justices wore their
black silk robes, and their dignity and
gravity Of demeanor gave them the severe
aspect Of a funeral party.
Next to arrive was President Harrison
and his Cabinet. In front OF the presiding
orficer's rostrum had been placed two i'm
mense red leather chairs. The outgoing
President sank into one Of these. and the
spectators remarked how pale and thin he
looked. The immense chair seemed to al
most swallow him. The Cabinet took seats
REPRESENTATIVES in Congress and other dis
tInguished guests then came in and fairly
crowded the Senate floor.
Time was creeping on toward the hour Of
noon, and all eyes were constantly toward
the large clock. Venerable Captain Bas-
sett. who has served In the Senate a as
sistant doorkeeper since the days.of Clay
od ha c1n oI1
too, ard the time -honored custom of turn
ming backward the flight of time was per-
formed by the old gentleman. Several
times the hands of the clock were moved.
Meanwhile, Vice-PresIdent-elect Steven
con had entered the chamber and, amid
applause. bad been given a seat at Mr..
Norton's right hand. At a few minutes
before tile hour of IL, as indicated by the
yictimized Senate clock, Grover Cleveland,
the President-elect, appeared under the
escort Of Senator Ransom. There was
great clapping of hands as his massive face
and form. were recognized. Mr.. Cleveland
took a seat in the large red leather char at
President Harrison's left. and there was
very marked contrast in the appearance Of
the two men.
MIR. Harrison's form was small and
attenuated. his features pale and drawn
from suffering. The Presiden t-elect ap-
peared in his usual robust health. He
looked even more burlY than ever, in fact,
with his flesh just as abundant as in former
. years. Mr.. Harrison's clothes were loose
and III fitting. Mr.. Cleveland's form was
covered by an apparently new brown broad
: cloth overcoat. Mr.. Harrison appeared
completely lost in his great Chair NJ