The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-05
SUNNY %lKIES


thanks OF Congress. a..
All other persons who had be were
mitted to the floor Of the Senate nit
followed by those who had been ad<
ted TO the galleries \or
IL was quarter past 1 when the nSa
OF the Senate chamber was once morS
deserted, and then the spectators In the
galleries were permitted TO join in the
procession.
OUT OF THE CAPITOL.
AT l2:41 the FIRST occupa is Of the stand
marched out Of the se p!tol doors and
took their seats.
Five minutes later tie st OF the pre-
sidential party started down the steps
from the bronze doors. Mrs. Mckinley
being in the lead. escorted by c. j. Bell,
chairman Of the inaugural Committee.
and Mr. j. Addison Porter. President
McKinley's secretary. Following them
came Mr.. and Mrs. Barber and Abner
Mckinley with his venerable mother on
his arm, and the other members OF the
party, which accompanied the Presi-
dent from Canton. William Nj. Osborne
OF Boston, secretary OF the National Re-
publican Committee, with friends, WAS
also I'm the party.
The ladies' OF the families OF tae Jus
tices of the Supreme Court, headed by
Mrs Fuller, and number OF the wives
Of senators were also I'm the party. For
Mrs. Mckinley a large cushioned chair
was provided. She walked slowly but
bore herself bravely, and as she came
down the long aisle Of the platform the
crowd Cheered wildly.
The party were headed in the march by
Captain Charles King. United States
army, the well-known novelist. and First
4 Of ha
lery. who had charge. under the direc-
ton OF the Senate Committee OF Arrange
ments. for seating the people on the
stand. Captain King wore the fun uni
form Of his rank in the cavalry, TO which
arm OF the service he belonged Captain
King is Adiutant- General OF the State
| OF Wisconsin. As soon az this party was
seated the musica ly-inClined portion OF
the crowd sang a verse Of America"
NIP. CLEVELAND ATTENDS.
At 1.l0 o'clock a ringing shout an
nounced the approach from the Senate
OF the Official presidential party. II was
headed by Marshal Wright. Of the Su-
IRENE Court of the United States, and
Marshal Wilson. of the District Of Column
bia Following them came the members
Of the Supreme Court OF the United
| States. headed by Chief Justice Fuller,
BILE. Then the Committee OF Arrange
ments Senators Sherman, Elkins end
Mitchell. Of Wisconsin. and next Presi-
! dent Cleveland and Presidcnt-Elect dc
| Klnley. The former wore his hat-a con-
ccssion TO the necessity-vhich compell-
ed him TO protect himself against rheu-
matism, which came near preventing linn
from appearing at all. They took their
seats on the platform. Following these
| other occupants OF the Senate headed
|, by Vice-President Stevenson and the
genators. reached the platform. While
this was being done TIE crowd enjoyed
themselves by singing America" and
cheering for Mckinley, Cleveland, and
Sherman.
THE BIBLE
The first feature OF the ceremonial was
the administration Of the oath of office.
The Bible upon which the President
took the oath of Office was radically diff
ferent from any previously used. Hereto
fore. the book has been of the style known
as Pocket Bibles" but to-day the Bible
was an immense affair, large family
Bible weighing fully twenty pounds. IL
was a magnificent specimen, bound in
flexible covers of black seal. In one OF
the lids was inserted a silver plate IN
scribed:
"Wnliam Mckinley. President OF the
United States. inaugurated March a.
1891"
Clerk Mckinney. Of the Supreme Court.
whose duty il was 10 convey the Bible
10 the stand was the observed OF all
observers" as he bore the huge tome
from the Supreme Court TO the Senate
Chamber and thence TO the platform.
The Bible was prepared for the Bishops
Of the African Methodist Episcopal
70
in n handsome satin-lined casket. with
brass trimmings. the whole package
Weighing about 50 pounds. 1t Is the IN
tcntion OF the bishops TO formally present
the Bible 10 President Mckinley. The
tumult was so great that the ceremony
was a mere pantomine. the voices OF the
Chief Justice and President being wholly
inaudible TO those within n rev rect OF
him. ,...,
address there was a great cheer, but when
IL subsidized the crush and tumult Of rest
less moving srowd were so great
tbat il was stln impossible 10
hear a word Cries of "Pollce" were the
only cries that could be recognized In the
confusion ana in midst OF all this confu-
sion President Mckinley read his address
standing with barred head, while his pre-
decessor. who sat at his night with
beaver tie OF ni1 utdus SHN' hi' ".'N''''Nh
not so much 10 what was being said as 10
the noise and tumult about him The
situation was somewhat relieved by some
OF the crowd moving away and giving
more room TO those near the speaker.
ON THE PLATFORM.
The platform from which Mr.. Mckin-
lev delivered his inaugural address ex-
tended along the east front of the Cap
itcl. from the north end of the Senate
wing to the centre Of the building.
II projected outward q distance OF hfty
feet. and so carefully was the space
economical that It could easily seat l,SO
persons Near its extreme right was
a raised dais, inclOsed with railing
covered with red and blue bunting. IL
was here that Mr. Mckinley stood as ne
addressed his audience. The outer sur
face of the platform was hidden under
a profusion OF national flags, artisucaly
draped. while directly In front OF the
presidential stand was a mammoth ma
tional shield For considerable dis
lance I'm Mr. McKiney's rear. the open
space was filled with chairs reservoir
for distinguished guests. Here was
Mark Hanna, Sherman's successor IN
the Senate, and McKinley's friend ana
manager. Here was also the new vice.
President Garrett A. Hobart or New
Jersey-a fine type OF the American bust
ness man. To their right and imme-
diately behind the President, sat Chiet-
Justice Fuller, In his silken robes OF
office. to whom was delegated the consu-
,,,f,.ffaoa oF administering the