Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-05

ate proceedings were brief interims be-
tween recesses, for TIE time had gone
hV Tor anything beyond the vital leg,
islation Of appropriation bills.
Madame Yang Yu, Wife of the Chi
ncse Minister, accompanied by Mrs. Sze
and number Cf ladies'. was one of the
early arrivals. She was richly gowned
I'm lavender silk of oriental pattern.
with head dress of bright red roses.
and i'm front SET she was a center Of
interest to the waiting crowds.
The galleries were startled shortly
after II o'clock, when former Queen Lii
uokalani entered the diplomatic "a lery.
accompanied by her secretary. Mr.. Pal
mer She stood momentarily within
The doors while the officials hesitated
rs though in doubt what to do. The
embarras ment was IrOmentary She
was given the most available seat
which by this time was far i'm the rear.
The Presidential family party arrived
at 1i:30 and entered the east reserved
gallery. Mrs. Mckinley, accompanied
by her sister Mrs. Barber. moved down
the aisle and took a front seat which
had been reserved for her. She smiled
frequently as she surveyed the crowd
and chatted with Chairman Bell. Of the
inaugural committee. who sat beside
her. Following the wife of the new
President came the venerable Mrs. Nc
Kinley, Sr garbed befttingly to her
eighty years. Her kindly face was
framed i'm rolls of gray hair, like those
in old prints. She was two seats from
Mrs Mckinley Jr, and the two bent
forward frequently for an exchange of
happiness.
The diplomatic corps entered the
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 or
the floor and in the galleries 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 n stir of interest when
Senate officials announced the Vice
resident-elect. Mr.. Hobart entered
fran the right door. bowed slightly to
the standing Senators and officials. and
stepped to the seat near the presiding
officers desk On the lapel Of his coat
he wore q large bunch Of viOlets.
All this was but accessory TO the main
scene which had been so eagerly await
ed: the arrival of President CLEVELAND
and President-eleCt Mckinley. 1t was
Just 1920 when they entered the main
doors. facing the President. and
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two central figures. AS they moved
down the middle aisle. Mr. Cleveland
was a trile in advance. stepping halt
inEly and with a suggestion of his re-
cent rheumatic trouble. His face look
ed grave.
LIr. Mckinley followed closely, step
ping easily down the aisle. his poise
being easy and dignifed. He bowed to
the presiding officer and with Mr.
Cleveland was seated Immediately in
front of the presiding officer, facing the
Senate and the crowds
On the left sat Major General Miles. !
commanding officer Of the army. and I
Admiral Brown, senior officer of the
navy, both i'm full uniform. To the
right was another blaze of rich uni
forms and decorations, the four Am
bassadors. Sir Julian Pauncefote, VI. I
Patenotre. Baron Won Thielman and /.
Baron Fava, being directly to the side /
of Mr.. Mckinley.
The members Of the outgoing cab (
met were in a semi-circle to the left. /
facing the outgoing and incoming !
Presidents. On the opposite side Of /
the centre aisle in semi-circle were
Chief Justice Fuller and the associate
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