The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-05

in behind. and the way was taken
down Fourteenth street to Pennsyl-
vania avenue. and to the White house
REPEATED CHEERS.
Mr.. Mckinley from the Ebbitt house
to the White house and to the capitol,
was cheered repeatedly, and by his
manner Of response, made fine i'm
preston. When the president and Mai
Mckinley entered the capitol, the lat
ter went directly to the vice presidents
room, where he found Vice President
elect Hobart and Senator Elkins, the
third member Of the escort party, and
Mr.. Stevenson, a son and private sec
rotary OF the vice president awaiting
him. He met Messrs. Hobart and
EllStns with a cordial handshake, and
upon being presented to Mr.. Stevenson,
asked Immediately If Mrs. Mckinley
had arrived in safety. Being assured
on this point, he expressed his graft
hcation, and taking a seat composed
himself for the half hours wait which
followed
Mr.. Mckinley chatted agreeably with
all the members of his party discussing
the affairs of the day in a light vein.
III ne felt any nervousness, he only
betrayed the fact by an occasional
effort at the adjustment Of his black
necktie, and the frequent rubbing Of
his eye glasses, with white silk hand
kerchief. He did not manifest any i'm
patience over the delay
During the interim spent in this
room, Gen. Miles and Admiral Brown,
accompanied by their aides, entered the
vice presidents room, and were pre-
sented in form to the president elect
and vice president-elect 1t was 1917
when Vice President Hobart was sum-
moned to his departure, and three min
utes later, Mr.. Mckinley was informed
that the preparations were complete,
and that all was ready for the senate
proceedings. Assistant Sergeant at
Arms Layton led the way, followed by
Mr.. Mckinley and Senator Sherman.
They walked through the senate lobby
off the marble room to the presidents
room, where they We're to be joined by
President Cleveland and Senator
Mitchell. They found the door locked,
but slight knock brought an assistant
forward with a bunch of keys, and the
final line of march was soon taken for
the great ceremony Of the induction of
a new president into office.
In his work Of the forenoon. Mr. Nc
Kinley gave no evidence of his late
illness The magnificent, full, ringing
voice as he delivered his inaugural,
spoke volumes on this point. The
presidential party took luncheon at
the capitol, after the official exercises
on the inaugural stand, and before
starting to the White house. The meal
was served in the room Of the senate
committee on naval affairs from the
senate restaurant, and the bill Of fare
consisted of blue points, quail, chicken
salad, lobster salad, cold tongue, cold
ham, and tea and coffee. The lunch
party included President Mckinley,
eX-President Cleveland, Vice President
Hobart, ex-Vice President Stevenson,
Senators Sherman, Elkins and Mitchell,
constituting the committee on arrange
ments, Gen Miles and Admiral Brown
and their aides, Capt. Davis, of the
army and Lieut.. Sharpe, of the navy,
Gen. Porter and Mr.. Russell Harrison
The party spent about half an hour
at lunch. Messrs. Mckinley and
Cleveland sitting together at a small
table, and other guests taking their
meal together at a large center table.
Mr.. Mckinley ate sparingly, ordering
only roll, a cup of coffee and a piece
of ham. While they were at luncheon,
Senators Proctor and HOar entered and
each presented a few friends. They
left the committee room at 2:23 and
walked to the east front of the building,
Mr. Mckinley smoking a fragrant cigar
and Mr. Cleveland leaning on his arm.
After partaking Of the luncheon,
President Mckinley resumed his place
III the pdIdUe. Az lIle COIHCluoiJl "
the parade the president was escorted
to the White house by Lieut.. Gilmore,
U. S. A. Just as he stepped on the
pOrtico he was met by Mrs. Grant the
widow Of the illustriOus warrior, and
president who had been patiently wait
ing for this opportunity in company
with Bishop Newman. In the red par
lor a few friends had gathered, Capt.
McWilliams and wife, Of Chicago, and
some near relatives. They warmly
welcomed the president, and the lat
ter, after gracefully acknowledging
their salutations, retired to his private
apartments, where Mrs. Mckinley was
awaiting him. The company dispersed
and the president and his wife were,
for the first time, alone in the White
house, save for the few attendants
and servants.
After a short rest, the president gave
his attention to a large number Of con-
gratulatory kilograms. The legislature
Of Minnesota sent a long message,
praying for the success of the new adj
ninistratiOn, and expressing the hope
that his administration may be the
mcst American and the most successful
of all the many illustrious administra-
tiOns in the history of the country, and
that it may mark a new era Of broader
Americanisrn, greater prosperity and
higher civilization"
The reading Of these consumed the
presidents time up to the dinner hour,
30. when he began to prepare him
self for a visit to the inaugural ball