Evening star., 1897-03-04

followed. each wearing the gold-faced uni
form of high diplomatic rank, and carry
ing black shacko with long ostrich plume.
The ministers of the several countries fol-
loved, most of them in gorgeous uniforms.
and few from democratic countries in
plain frock suits.
a moment later the chief justice and as
Sociate justices of the Supreme Court were
announced. They filed slowly down the
aisle. the crowds on the floor and in the
galleries standing respectfully until they
were eated. The members OF the House
Of Representatives. headed by Speaker
Reed and Mr.. Dingley, the tariff leader, near
AT hand, then entered the chamber.
The President and Vice President
Elect.
There was a stir of interest when Senate
officials announced the Vice President
elect. Mr.. Hobart entered from the right
door, bowed slightly to the standing sem
ators and officials ana stepped to the seat
near the presiding officers desk. On the
lapel of His coat he wore large bunch of
viclets. All this was but accessory 20 the
main scene. which had been SO eagerly
aW aited, the arrival of President Cleve-
land and President-elect Mckinley. 1t was
just 12:20 when they entered the main
doors. facing the Vice President. Atten-
ticn was riveted on the two central fig
ureS. The one about TO step from private
life into the presidency, the other about
to lay down the presidency and return to
private life.
As they moved down the middle aisle Mr.
Cleveland was a trifie in advance, stepping
haltingly and with a suggestion of his re-
cent rheumatic trouble. His face looked
grave.
Mr.. Mckinley followed closely, stepping
easily down the aisle. The difference in
sge OF the two men was marked. Mr.. Nc
kinley was perfectly composed. and his
Ioise was easy and dignihed. He moved
down the aisle, bowling to the presiding
officer, and with Mr.. Cleveland took their
allotted seats.
The galleries We're now intent on the
striking spectacle. Mr.. Cleveland and Mr..
Mckinley occupied the two chairs imme-
diately in front of the presiding officer,
facing the Senate and the crowds.
On the left sat Major General Miles. COM
manding officer of the army and Admiral
Brown, senior officer of the navy both in
full uniform. To the right was another
blaze of rich uniforms and decorations. the
four ambassadors, Sir Julian Pauncefote.
M. Patenotre, Baron Won Thielman and
Baron FaVa, being directly 10 the side of
Mr.. Mckinley.
The members of the outgoing cabinet
were in semi-circle to the left facing
the outgoing and incoming Presidents. on
the opposite side of the center aisle, i'm a
semi-circle. were Chief Justice Fuller and
the associate justices, wearing their long
| silk robes. the circle of silvered heads and
strong faces making picture of dignity
| anu IofCt NEAR llltlIl were ptIl ,
| chief marshal of the inaugural parade. and
| Marshal Wilson of the District of Column
| bia. Back of the Supreme Court judges
| were the ministers of foreign countries.
wearing their rich uniforms of black and
! red, the breasts resplendent with gold en-
| broidery, from which hung many court dec
| orationS.
The Chinese minister ard his staff AMI
| the Corean representatives wore their rich
| oriental robes. The Turkish minister.
| Moustapha Bey. was readily discernible
| from his red fez cap. Accompanying the
| ministers were the members of the lega-
! tion suites, in their uniforms, adding to
the brilliant coloring. Back of the double
row of foreign ministers sat the members
of the House of Representatives, filling the
| entire body of the hall on the right side.
| On the opposite area of the chamber sa
the senators and senators-elect. As the
| presidential party took their seats Vice
President Stevenson rose and invited his
| successor to step forward and take the
oath of Office.
| Mr.. Hobart advanced to the desk, raised
| his right hand and took the oath in accord
| ance with the Constitution.
Mr.. Stevenson then delivered his valedie-