The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-03-11

frequently as she surveyed the crowd
and chatted with Chairman Bell, Of
the inaugural committee, who sat be-
side her. Following the wife Of the
new president came the venerable Mrs.
Mckinley, ST., CARRIED befttingly to her
age. Her kindly face was framed in
rolls of gray hair, like those in old
prints. She was two seats from Mrs.
Mckinley, Jr., and the two bent for
ward frequently for an exchange Of
happiness. n .s3.l
The diplomatic corps entered the
chamber at 11:45, followed moment
later by the chief justice and associate
justices Of the supreme court. They
filed slowly down the aisle in gorgeous
regalia and silken robes, the crowds on
the floor and in the galaries standing
respectfully until they were seated.
The members of the house Of repre-
sentatives, headed by Speaker Reed,
Mr.. Dingley, the tariff leader, near at
hand, then entered the chamber. There
was a stir Of interest when senate Of
ficials announced the vice president
elect. Mr.. Hobart entered the right
door, bowed slightly to the standing
senator's and officials, and stepped to
the seat near the presiding officers
desk.
It was just 1920 when the presiden-
tial party entered the main doors, fdc-
ing the vice president, and attention
was rivited at once on these two CEN
trail figures. AS they moved down the
middle aisle Mr.. Cleveland was tritle
In advance, stepping haltingly and with
q suggestion of his recent rheumatic
trouble. His face looked grave. Mr..
Mckinley followed closely, stepping
easily down the aisle, his poise being
easy and dignified. He bowed to the
presiding officer, facing the senate and
the crowd.
On the left sat Maj. Gen. Miles, COM
manding officer Of the army, and Adj
miral Brown, senior officer Of the navy,
both in full uniform. To the right was
another blaze of rich uniforms and dec
orations, the four ambassadors, Sir
Julian Pauncefote, M. Patenotre, Baron
Won Thielman and Baron Fava being
directly to the side Of Mr.. Mckinley.
The members of the outgoing cabinet
were in a semi-circle to the left, facing
the outgoing and incoming presidents.
On the opposite side Of the center aisle,
in semi-circle, We're Chief Justice
Fuller and the associate justices, wear
ing their long. silk robes, the circle Of
silvered heads and strong faces max
ing a picture of dignity and force.
The members of the house Of lepre-
sentatives filled the entire body OF the
hall on the right side, and on the OBJ
posite area Of the chamber sat the sem
ators and senator's elect AS the presi-
dental party took their seats Vice Pres
tdent Stevenson arose 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 accordance with the
constitution. Mr.. Stevenson then de-
liyered his yaledictory address, speak
ing hoarsly, as result OF recent strain.
He said:
Senators: The. hour has arrived which marks
the close Of the Fifty fourth congress and ter
inmates my official relations to- this body.
time. may Be pardoned tor ln ye az
q moment In the attempt to Civ. expression
to my gratitude for the uniform courtesy 81.
me- during the time it has been my GOOD az. Tor.
tune to preside over pour deliberations My
appreciation Of the resolution Of the senate
, personal to myself can find no adeouate az
preston In words. Intentionally have a
no time Given offense. and carry from this
presence no shadow OF feeling Of unkinl,nass
towards any Senator--no memory OF q gYiev.
ance. ,sa8zss 1850
Chief among the favors political fortune ha.
the associate and Of having known something
OF the friendship Of the men with whom q +
have 50 i9n on ned ss oeial relations N THU
| Of this august body Is an honor which ever
the most illustrious citizen might be proud
acters during the one hundred ana eirht Yea =
Ol our constftutionals history ever SntersS
uDon the discharge Of the duties pertainias 4 1