Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-03-10

The galleries were startled shortly af-
ter IL o'clock when former Queen LlliuO-
kalani entered the diplomatic gallery, ac-
cOmpanied by her secretary, Mr.. Palmer.
She stood momentarily within the doors
while the officials hesitated as though III
doubt as to what to do. The embarrass-
ment was mementary. She was given
the most available seat in the gallery,
which by this time was fast filling up.
The Presidential family party arrived
at 11:30 and entered the east reserved
gallery.
Mrs. Mckinley. accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. Barber, moved down the
aisle and took front seats 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 Presi-
dent came the venerable Mrs. Mckinley,
mother of the President-elect, CARRIED be-
fittingly to her age. Her kindly face was
framed in 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 cham
Der at II 40, followed a moment later by
Chief Justice Fuller and associate JUS
tees of the Supreme court. They filed
slowly down the aisle in gorgeous
regalia and silken robes, the crowds on
the floor and in the galleries standing
respectfully until they were seated. The
tives, headed by Speaker Reed and NJ.
Dingley, the tariff leader, at the head,
then entered the chamber.
President-elect Mckinley Enters.
There was stir Of interest when Sen
ate officials announced the Vice-Presi-
dent-elect. Mr.. Hobart entered the right
door and bowed slightly to the standing
senators and officials and stepped to the
seat near the presiding officers desk. On
the lapel Of his coat was large bunch
of violets. All this was but accessory
to the main scene which had been so
eagerly awaited, the arrival of Presi-
dent Cleveland and President-elect Nc
klnley. 1t was just 1920 when they en-
tered the main doors facing the Vice
president, and attention was riyeted at
once on these two central figures. As
they moved down the middle aisle, Mr..
Cleveland was 4 trif1e in advance, step
ping haltingly and with a suggestion of
his recent rheumatic trouble. His face
looked grave.
Mr.. Mckinley followed closely, step
ping easily down the aisle, his poise be-
ing easy and dignitied. 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 Maj-Gen. Miles, COM
mandlng the army, and Admiral Brown,
senior otlcer of the navy, both in full
uniform. To the right was another blaze
of rich uniforms and Observation-Disclosures
tour ambassadors, Sir julius Pauncefote.
NJ. Patenotre, Baron Won Thielman and
Baron Fava-being directed to the side
of Mr.. Mckinley.
The members of the outgoing cabinet
were IL semi-circle to the left facing
hn j
On the opposite side of the center aisle
IN a semi-circle were Chief Justice Fuller
and the associate Justices wearing their
long silk robes. the circle of silvered
heads and strong faces making q picture
OF dignity and force. Near them were
Gen. Porter and Marshal Wilson of the
District Of Columbia.
Members Of the House Have Seats.
The members of the House of Repre-
sentatVeS filled the entire body of the
hall on the right side and on the opposite
area OF the chamber sat the senators and
Nice-President Stevenson then delivered
his farewell address and Mr.. Hobart took
the oath of Office
The proclamation of the outgoing Pres
ldent calling an extra session of the Sen
ate having been read, Vice-President Ho-
bart requested the new senators to adj
vance and take the oath of Office. AT the
presiding officers suggestion, Mr.. Morrill,,
the patriarch of the Senate, was cOmpli-
nented with being the first to be sworn
IN.
New Senator'S Take the Oath.
AS the new senators took the oath
there was q hum of interest throughout
the gallery. Men conspicuous in public
and political life were recognized when
with uplifted hand they swore allegiance
20 the constitution. No exact order was
observed, the oath being given to four
ThOs. c. Plat of New York and Joseph
Benson Foraker of Ohio were called to-
5ether. Mr.. Plat came forward on the
lrm of Senator Murphy Of New York,
both smiling and exchanging pleasantries
is they went to the desk.
1t was LOO p. N. when the last oath
lad been administered and then the for
ng first then Mr.. Cleveland and Presi-
lent Mckinley and the other officials fol-
owing.
The broad platform, smothered with
national flags, on which the ceremony
occurred, was built out into the crowd in
he form Of a right angle.
Background of the Splendid Scene.
The background of the splendid scene
vas the great marble building with it's
,dSSIC OulIlIcS GEu It's uuSp UOn1e nuOS
with futtering flags and surmounted by
he heroic bronze statue of Liberty,
ypical not only of political dynasties,
out the enduring majesty of the people
Through the naked limbs of the trees
which yelled the park appeared patches
IF brilliant color, fragments of the
plumes of horsemen, gor-
seous squares of resplendent military
bands, streaming pennons, f1uttering
thousands of cleaning gun bar
els and glistening bayonets which
marked the massing Of the troops of the
1scorting legions waiting the moving of
the procession.
Preceded by two military aides. Mrs.
Mckinley and her party emerged first
from the Senate wing and were escorted
to their seats on the platform. The f1-
ture mistress of the white house. cavity
rested on the arm of J. Addison
Porter She walked somewhat feebIy and
was given a large leather chair imme-
diately behind the platform from which
her husband was to deliver the inaugural.
Mother Mckinley and other members of
the party were shown seats just in the
rear. A parasol was raised to protect
her eyes from the glare of the sun. The
crowd waited fifteen minutes more be-
fore the head of the procession proper
at the door of the Senate wing
and the closely packed multitude moved
and pressed suddenly forward as if