The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-05

WASHINGTON. d. C., March 4.r
The senate CHAMBER was the centre OF
attraction and early in the day the
Galleries presented picture To which
an artists palette alone coulddo justice.
The senate proceedings were brief in
TERMS between reccsscs, Cor the time
had gone by for anything beyond the
vital legislation OF appropriation bills.
Madame Wang Yu. wife OF the Chi
pssc minister, accompanied By Mr., SEE
and number OF ladies, was one OF the
early arrivals. She was richly gown
cd in lavender silk Of oriental pattern,
with head dress OF bright red roses
and In a front scat she was centre
Of interest to the waiting crowds,
The galleries were startled shortly
after II O'Clock, when former queen
l.luokalani entered the diplomatic gal
lery accompanied by her secretary, Mr.,
Palmer. She stood momcniariiy with
IN the doors while, the officials hesi'1-
ted, as though in doubt what to do,
The embarrassment was nomeniary
she was given the most available seat,
which, by this time. was FAR In the
rear ru
The presidential family parry arrived
AZ II: 80 and entered the east reserved
uallery. Mrs Mckinley accompanied
by her sister, Mrs, Baroer, moved
down the aisle and took the front seat.
1, gsagayNFpl. heEs Snn
smiled Hrsqucnily as she surveyed the
crowd and chatted with Chairman
neil, o. the inaugural committee, who
sat beside hGr. Following the wife ot
the ueW President came the venerable
Mrs. Mckinley, sr, CARRIED bcnttinEly
10 her eighty years Her kindly face
was framed In rolls OF gray hair like
those in old prints She was two seats
from Mrs Mckinley jr, aud the two
bent forward frequently FOR an c&-
change Of happiness.
The diplomatic corps entered the
cuanber AZ HAS followed a moment la
ter by the chief Justice and associate
justices ~ the supreme court. They
alsd slowly down the aisle In gorgeous
rssalia and silkcn robes, the crowds ON
the floor and In the galleries standing
respectfully until they we're seated.
The members OF the house Of represent
tatiycs headed by Speaker Reed, Mr.,
DnGIcv. the tsriG leader, near at
h7Hd, then entered the chamber.
There was 4 Etir OF interest when
senate officials announced the Vice
pTssi,lcnt-clcct. Mr. Hobart entered
C-rrn TIE righa door. bowed slightly TO
tie stiPdtnE senators and officials and
stepped 10 the seat near tue presiding
of7csrs' dgyk IN the hpcl 81 his coat
he wore large bunch Of Vlolrts. All
'is.S vas hu; accessory 70 the mliu
sraac. which had been SO eagerly
awaited. the arrival OF President
,rseIanJ and Prrsldcnt-elect Mckiu-
lsv II was Just 1870 when they en-
tered the main doors, facing the vice
pges.ivat. ard attention vas rlveted a
uGce on these two central figures. As
they moved down the middle aisle Mr..
Cleveland was triile In advance,
stopping haltiEEly aud win sugges-
ton OF his recent rheumatic trouble,
his face Io9iIed grave.
Prrsldrmt- Elect Eater.
Mr. Mckinley followed close!y, step
ping easily down the aisle his poise
being easy ana dignihed. He bowed 10
the presiding Officer and with Mr..
Cleveland. vas seated Immediately in
front Of the presiding officer, facing
the senate and the crowds
on tlie len sRt Major General Miles.
commanding officer Of the army and
Admiral Brown. senior officer Of tho
navy. both In fur uniform, To the
REV: Nas another blaze OF rich uni
forms aud decorations. the four am
nIsSaiors, Sir Julian Pauncstote, NJ.
FB.rnotrc. Baron Won I'hlclmln ard
Baron Fava bRinE directly 10 the side
% Mr.. Mckinley.
The members OF the outgoing cabinet
we're In 4 Semi-circle to the left facing
the outgoing and Incoming president
on the opposite side Of the centre aisle
IN a geml-cITcle. were Chief Justice
Fuller AID the associate Justices wear
ing their long silk robes, the circle Of
slvered heads and strong faces max
Ing a picture OF dignity and force.
Near them were General Porter, chief
marshal OF the inaugural parade. and
Marshal Wilson, OF the District OF
Columbia. Back OF the supreme court
Judges were the ministers Of foreign
countries. wearing their rich Uniforms
NJ black and red. their breasts rpsplend-
cnt with gold embroidery. from which
hung many court decorations.
The members of the house OF repre-
SentltIves filed the entire body OF the
hail on the right side. and on the oppO-
site arena OF the chamber sat the SEN
aiors-elect. AZ tho presidential party
took their seats Vice Presiden: Stew
onson rose and invited his SUCCESSOR 10
step forward and take the oath OF Of
fee MIR. Hobart advanced to the desk.
raised his right hand and took the
oath In accordance with the cunstltu-
ton. Mr. Stevenson then delivered
his valedictOry address. speaking
h"arsciy, as result OF recent strain.
His concluding words were
Twenty four senators who have occu-
rIod seats In this chamber during my
term az Office are no longer members OF
'hiE body. Five of that number==Stan-
ford. Cuqultt. Vance, Stockbridge and
WilSon--''Ehltterc with the contentious
Of tho great hall"-tull Of years and Of
Donors. have passed from earthly scenes.
The fall OF the EaveI will conclude the
long and honorable terms Of service Of
other senator's, who will be borne In kind
remembrance by their associates who
remain.
I would do violence TO my feelings II I
'a.lsd to express my thanks to the Off
enrs ~ thiS body Tor the fidelity with
Which they have discharged their I'M
roriant duties and for the timely assist
auce and unfallinE courtesy OF Which
nave been the recipient
For the able and distinguished gentle
man who succeeds me an your presiding
officer. earnestly invoke the same CO.
operation and courtesy you nave SO gen
crnUsly accorded me.
snatnrs:-My parting words have
been spoken, and now discharge my last
Official duty. that NJ declaring the senate
adjourned without day"
Mr.. Hobart now advanced to the pre-
Tiilng chair and FOR the first time cScr-
risei his official functions by calling tho
senate 10 order