Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-05
THE INAUGURATION.
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ing light and color, extremely beautiful
90 witness.
CONSPICUOUS. ABSENCES.

10 Wttnese,
CONSPICUOUS ABSENCES.
From a spectacular point OF view the
narade was distinctly benefited by the
absence OF some features which were
conspicuous In the corresponding parado
of previous inaugurations. The Pennsyi-
vania militia $500 strong. who marched
10 the Capitol with MIR. Cleveland. each
company so exactly Ike the one that
went before that the monotony tired the
eve. and all attirod IN the serviceaoie'
hut dull. sombre- looking regulation army
blue. were not ordered TO washington
this time Tammany's 5000 braves IN
black coats and tall. silk hats VINO came
over from New York TO see MT. CleNe-
land installed had no interest IN NC
Kinley, and stayed at home. This was
not Tammany's year.
The second division Of the parade was
not secondary TO the first In public In
terest. except that II lacked the pre-
sence Of a President TO be and Presi-
dent that had been. In lieu Thereon,
II presented to the admiring plaudits OF
the crowd the governors OF nine great
States. each escorted by a gorgeonsN
uniformed staff, and detachments IRON
the National Guard OF other states Al
the head OF the divisions hitting hohor
10 the State from which the PRESIDENT
eject WAS CHOSEN. IWA' Nt0N'+AN' 49,
Bushnell OF Ohio. marshal. Then iol-
lowed Governor Griggs. OF New Jersey
Governor l,owndes OF Maryland; Cover
nor Black OF New York; Governor Brad
ley. OF Kentucky. Governor Grout, OF
Vermont. Governor Tanner, OF Illinois,
Governor Drake Of Iowa, and Governor
Schoheld OF Wisconsin. Each OF these
dignllaries was accompanied by hu-
merous aides and most Of them by regl-
ments or companies Of their state Ma
tional Guard. In this latter manner
The states Of Connecticut. Massachusetts,
Virginia, North Carolina, Rhode Island,
Texas. and Minnesota We're also we'll
represented
AT the head Of the third and last d.
vision Of the military parade rode one
armed General O. O. Howard. and after
him marched the grizzled veterans OF the
Grand Army Of the Republic, many OF
whom had served under him al Gettysburg
and Chattanooga.
CONGRESS.
In the mean time. the houses OF con-
Sress were making preparations for ther
part In the ceremonies. The House OF
Representatives. headed by Speaker Reed
proceeded in a body TO the Senate cham-
Der. where seats had been assigned them
Vice-President Adlai T.. Stevenson pre-
fjU the hour should arrive when he would
step down TO make way for his successor
The eight justices of the Supreme Court
OF the United States, robed in silk gowns,
but wearing no wigs. occupied 'front.'
row Of chairs 10 the right OF the presiding
officer Behind them. In their order OF
precedence. entered the Diplomatic Corps,
all OF whom. except the representatives OF
The Swiss and South and Central Amerl-
can republics. were respondent in Official
uniforms. and adorned with the insignia
OF decorations conferred Sir Juhan
Pauncefote. the British Ambassador took
precedence. He was followed by the
French and German ambassadors ana the
Mexican and Austrian ministers; ana
vividly conspicuous in their quaint slihen
dresses. the members of the Chinese lega-
zion came next. They were the only ORR
entails who wore their national costume
When. promptly at noon. eX-President
cleveland and President Mckinley entered
the chamber. the whole assemblage rose
10 receive them as they took the seats OF
honor set apart for their respective re-
ception.
THE VICE-PRESIDENT.
Vice President Stevenson. to whom the
Senate accorded a unanimous vote OF
thanks for his courtesy and ability in the
chair. returned his thanks in graceful
Terms. He said he ranked as chief among
the favors political fortune had besloWeu
upon him that of having been the asso-
ciate-and cf having known something or
the friendship-of the men with whom he
had so long held official relation in this
chamber.
Then he entered upon defence Of the
ruIes Of the Senate. as follows: 1T must
not be forgotten that the rules governing
this body are founded deep IN human eX-
perience: that they are the result Of centu-
1ies of tireless effort. in legislative halls,
10 conserve. TO render stable and secure
The rights and liberties which have been
achieved by conflict. BY its rules the Sen
ate wisely fixes the limits TO its own
I,ower. OF those who clamor against the
rsnate and its methods of procedure 1t
NAV be truly said: They know not what
they do
an this chamber alone are preserved,
without restraint. two essentials Of wise
legislation and Of good government-the
right of amendment and of debate. Great
evils often result from hasty legislation
rarely from the delay which follows full
discussion and deliberatiOn. In my humble
judgment the historic Senate-preserving
the unrestricted right Of amendment and
of debate. maintaining intact the time
honored parliamentary methods ana
amenities which unfailipgly secure action
HfftT NtIlUtl dklDll- le'oNeHNs III Jul fNA'N--''
OF government a value which cannot be
measured by words
He closed by saying: For the able
and DISTINGUISHED gentleman who sue
ceeds me as your presiding officer, l
earnestly invoke the same cooperation
and courtesy you have generously ac-
corded me-"
the extra session Of the Senate Of the
Fifty-ffth Congress. called by President
Cleveland 10 meet at u noon. March 4th,
mon commenced The late Nice-President
made way for his successor Mr. Hobart,
20 whom the oath of office was admin
istered. after which he made brief adj
dress. He then proceeded in his turn
TO swear In such as were present Of the
thirty senators whose terms, either OF
election or reelection. began contem-
poraneously with that Of the President.
This ceremony completed, both houses
of Congress. and many OF the more prl-
vileged spectators. adjourned 10 the
eastern portico. There. In the presence
of an immense throng. Chief-Justice tui-
Ter administered TO President Mckinley
the brief obligation prescribed 10 main
tain the Constitution and enforce the
laws Of the United States. ana president
MCKINLEY delivered his inaugural ad-
dress.
He spoke as follows:
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
"Felloy citizens: In obedience TO the
will OF the people and In their presence
by the authority vested in me by inns
oath. / assume the arduous and RESPONSE
BILE duties Of President Of the United
States. relying on the support OF my
countrymen and the guidance OF Almighty
COO. Our faith teaches that there Is 10
safer reliance than upon the Coo OF our
Fathers. who has so singularly iaVogeu
the American people in every nauohaI
trial. and who win not forsake us so lons
as we obey His commandments ana wan
humbly In His footsteps.
"The responsibilities OF the high uus.
A. ..,hfch 4 have beeu called. always OF