The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-13
Story OF A CENTURY
Continued From First PAGE.

lol with the president were the va
rious members of his cabinet in carriages
Then came the national guard of the
District of Columbia, three regiments
strong, Brig. Gen. Harries command
ing
Vieing with the presidential party in
the interest excited, was the notable
party of governors of the states and
territories, with their staffs and mill
tary escorts. This gave touch of in
dlv1dual interest to the people from many
states, and the chief executives were
warmly welcomed all along the line OF
march. The governors marched in the
order of the admission of the states to
the Union, Gov. Tunnel, of Delaware
coming first.
Following the governors came the
Grand Army of the Republic Spanish
war veterans, the Old Guards and spe-
cially invited guests.
The head of the escort reached the
capitol about 2 o'clock. AS it moved
along Pennsylvania avenue there was ire
mendous cheering. The presidential par
ty was the center of attraction. The pres
ident sat in an open Victoria, smiling and
lifting his hat to the crowds along the
line With him sat Senator Hale, while
the cabinet officers followed in carriages
and shared in the ovations.
REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT.
The president alighted at the senate
wing, and was greeted by waiting COM
mittees, respondent in badges. There
was a momentary pause as senators and
other public men welcomed the chief ex-
ecutlVe, and then the party proceeded TO
the east front of the building.
Here the spectacle was brilliant and in
spring. Out on the broad plaza stretched
masses of the people, held back by
platoOnS of bluecoatS. The reviewing
stand rQSnIpnHanf In
colors, in the midst of which rose ali
artistic stand provided for the pres dent.
He occupied a large leathern chair, the
members of the cabinet and governors
sitting in tiers of chairs. AS the parade
swung into the plaza a mighty cheer
went UP.
The president stepped forward as the
parade approached, with Secretary Root
standing at his left and Speaker Hender-
son at his right. The first salutes were
exchanged between the president and
Lieut.. Gen Miles, the latter giving a
sweep OF his sword and looking toward
the president, who raised his hat Back
OF Gen. Niles came a flag escort, bearing
a battered American flag, which has seen
service in the Spanish war The presi-
dent tooff off his hat and stood uncov-
cred as the flag passed Again, each time
Old Glory passed, the president stood
with barred head, the acknowledgment
to the various commanding officers be-
ing the conventional salute
1t was o'clock when the last of the
marchers passed. The president and his
party then went direct to the house of
representatives for the exercises there.
IN THE HOUSE.
After the parade came imposing exer-
c1ses in the hall of the house of repre-
sentatives, where gathered as distin-
gulshed a company as it's walls had ever
held On the floor were the president and
the members of his cabinet the members
OF the senate and house, the ambassa doris
and ministers of foreign countries in full
court uniform, the chief justice and as
sociate justices of the supreme court in
thelr judicial robes, Lieut.. Gen. Mi es and
many distinguished officers of the army
ana navy, who had received the thanks
Oh congress; the governors of more than
MALT the states of the Union and the
commissioners of the District of Column
b1a, while the galleries We're Respondent
with the wealth and culture of the ma
uonaI capital AS a spectacle nothing
could have been more inspiring or inn
prcssive
Speaker Henderson called the Sim
gulshed gathering to order and briefly
explained the occasion. Everybody rose
and stood with bowed head, while DR..
Mllburn, the blind chaplain of the senate.
O4-SA ~ an impressive invocation In his
wonderfully rich and vibrant voice.
The speaker then turned the gavel over,
10 senator Frye, who called the joint as
Semblage to order and introduced Mr.
Richardson, of Tennessee the minority
leader of the house, who delivered the
opening address on the transfer of the
seat of government from PHILADELPHIA
Mr.. Richardson's address was generous
ly applauded
The address of Mr. Payne, of New
York, the floor leader of the majority in
the house, on THE Establishment of the
seat of Government in the District of
Columbia, afforded an interesting
glimpse into the political Vaccinations
of the forefathers, and received marked
attention.
Senator McComas, of Maryland. follow
ed with an address on 1.-The History of
the First Century of the Nation 1t also
was well received
The fervid eloquence of Senator Daniel.
who spoke on "The Future of the United
states and It's Capital repeatedly
aroused the assemblage to applause.
SENATOR HOAR's ADDRESS.
The closing address by Senator Hoar.
entitled Historical Address," was a very
scholarly effort, in the best vein of the
Massachusetts statesman. In opening he
spoke impressively of the antiquity of
the European capitals compared with the
youth of that of the American republic.
London, he said, had been a center of
civilization for more than 1900 years; Pa
ris, the seat of government for thirteen
centuries; Berlin, for nearly four and
Vienna for seven. Continuing he said in
part:
And yet, there are few places that
can show for any one century, more than
three products Ct any architecture that
equal the capitol, the Washington mon
eli al iI1,rl,-
If we can add to the glory of Wash
ington three such structures for each
coming century, we need not be ashamed
of comparison with any foreign city,
when Washington shall have reached the
same age If God spares the republic
what may we not hope for for Wash
ington? These three structures, un-
rivaled as they are, each for It's re-
for what they typify. The monument
to the father of the country, but is
simple shaft. 1t marks narrow spot. It
commentaries single human character.
But the spot it marks, as was said Mr.
Speaker by one of the most accomplished
men, whoever sat in that chair 'ise a
prime meridian The prime meridian of
universal longitude on sea and land may
be at Greenwich or at Paris, or where
you will. But the prime meridian Of pure
exalted human character, will be mark
ed forever by yonder obelisk. Integrity
and patriotism are to be measured by
nearnesS to it, or departure from it The
whole city is in a larger sense q WASH
ingtOn monument. It were better that
that great name should pass forever
into oblivion than be forgotten unless
assembled. dedicated to legislation and
justice, also bear honorable witness to
the character and influence of him who
laid its corner stone"
With sweeping strokes, Senator Hoar
then proceeded to paint the great