The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-03-12

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 beRttingly 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. %
The diplomatic corps entered i5he
chamber at .11:45, followed a 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 stir Of interest when senate Of
dcials announced the vice president
elect. Mr.. Hobart entered the right
door, bowed slightly to the standing
senators and officials, and stepped to
the seat near the presiding officers,
desk.
1t was just 1920 when the presiden.
ttal party entered the main doors, fac
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 a tribe
in advance, stepping haltingly and with
u suggestion Of his recent rheumatto
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 thesleft sat Maj. Gen. Miles. COM
manding officer Of the army, and Ad-
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 semi-circle to the left, facing
the outgoing and incoming presidents.
On the opposite side Of the center aisle,
in q semi-circle. were Chief Justice
Fuller and the associate justices, wear
ing their long silk robes, the circle Of
silvered heads and strong faces max
ing picture Of dignity and force.
The members of the house of ,epre-
sentatives filled the entire body of the
hall on the right side, and on the CD.
posite area of the chamber sat the SEN
ators and senators-elect. AS the presl.
dental party took their scats 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.
livered his valedictory address. speak.
ing hoarsly, as result Of recent strain.
He said:
Senator's: The hour has arrived which marks
the close Of the Fifty-fourth congress. and ter.
time. may Be pardoned for sa Obtaining 'y You Tor ior
sratad. for the Uniform eoslsssz *.
me-durinE ths time il ha. been my coca S ior:
appreciation OF the resolution Of the senate
PERSONAL to myself can ind no adequate OK.
preston ~ words. Intentionally. I have q
presence no shadow Of feeling Of unkindness
towards any senator-no memory OF . grisv.
Chief among tbs favors political fortune has
bestowed upon me count that Of having been
the associate and Of having known something
have g long held odiciai relations in this
cssamner: 70 have been the presiding oficsr
q. tn m.t Sody y On honor which even
am persuaded that 10 occupant Of this char.
aetsT during the one hundred ana eight ysars
81 -. Siechsrs. m history ever entered