Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-03-08
THE IMMIGRATION

One of the most notable inaugural
events in the history of the coun-
try was that of last week. Neither
the outgoing or the incoming Pres
idents are men that like show or os-
tentation, but the people, civic, soci-
eties, the military and those interest
ed in politics were instrumental in
working up larger affair than has
been seen or IS necessary in this re-
pu blican and non -ceremonious gov
ernment and country. President
elect Mckinley and train, in which
were his relatives and few friends,
arrived in Washington on Tuesday
forenoon. There was an immense
crowd about the depot and streets,
but there was no parade or formal
ceremonies as Maj. Mckinley had
not desired it. A large section of
rooms had been engaged at the Eb-
bitt House, the hotel where Mckinley
had made his home while in Con-
gress, and himself and party proceed
ed there on foot. President Cleve-
land had arranged that Mr.. and Mrs.
Mrs. Mckinley should dine with him
self and Mrs. Cleveland in the eve
ing. 1t happened that Mrs. NICK.
was too much exhausted with her
work and journey to be able to at
tend, Mr.. Mex. going alone. Presi-
dent Cleveland was practically sick in
bed with rheumatism, but he arose
and the dinner consisted of three per-
sons, two of the most thought of men
in the country, the other the amiable
and much-loved Mrs. Cleveland.
Wednesday was quitely spent by the
more noted personages, while the
work of preparation was going on in
great style without. Congress was
very busy in it's closing work, which
lasted up to the lsst possible moment
before the inaugural ceremonies COM
menced.
Thursday opened most propitious-
ly with bright sun, a brisk and brac-
ing breeze and an agreeable atmos-
phere and temperature. The crowd
gathered in Washington was immense.
The preparations were the best and
entirely complete. There was a larg-
er presence of troops, marines, bands,
military escorts, civic societies and
leading personages. than has been
seen heretofore, except on one 'occas-
sion possibly. The streets were fill
cd in, he s1x1 a.
O'Clock, President elect Mckinley
left his hotel, the Ebbitt House es-
corted by the Senatorial Committee,
personal friends and some dignita
ries, for the White House where the
great possession to the capitol was to
form and start. The procession was
soon in line. The Presidential party
was well back in the procession. Pres.
Cleveland occupied the post of hon.
or in the carriage, Mckinley and the
attendants other seats. The posses
sion started amid the boom of cannon
and the shouts of the crowd of peo-
pie. AS they proceeded along the
Avenue for mile there was vast
sea of heads and people with out
number. The cheering was hearty
and continuous. Arriving at the
Capitol, the two Presidents were es-
corted to senate rooms, to witness
the closing and beginning exercises
there; while Vice-President Steven
son made his closing address and
Vice President Hobart took the oath
and made his salutatory remarks
Then the whole party proceeded to
the stand on the east front of the
Capitol where the new President
took the oath from Chief Justice Full
Ter, proceeding at once to deliver his
inaugural address. The crowd in
front of the stand was enormous, on
ly small fractioniof it being able to
hear the speaker. The address over,
the distinguished parties proceeded
to return, the new President taking
the place of honor in the crrriage,
Mr.. Cleveland occupying a seat in
the rear. Thus in brief was an ad-
ministration closed and another one
begun May. blessings result to all
the people.