The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-04
Vim. Mckinley IIauguTatGd as
President a Second Time.
Most Elaborate Ceremony
Ever Seen at Washington.
ROOSEVELT GOES IN
The Country Viii Again Have
a Vice President.
Parade Was Largely Ofa Mil
itary Character.
Decorations We're Profuse-
Unusually Attractive.
Parade Was Largely Ofa Mil
itary Character.
Decorations We're PrOfuse-
Unusually Attractive.

Washington. March president Nc
Kinley at l-17 p m. was sworn in TO
succeed himself as chief magistrate on
a handsomely decorated stand at the
east front Of the capitol IN the presence
OF "a Surglng multitude
Washington. March william Nc
kinley Of Ohio today was inducted into
the presidential office. being tn eignlh
I'm the ilustrious line Of presidents o1 me
United States thus hOnofe1 by the
American people with second ana con
secutive term simultaneously. Toeo-
dore Roosevelt of New York became vice
president of the United States The Ger
emOny that marked this second assuinp-
tion by President Mckinley of the cares
OF state was most impressive and full OF
suggestion of the development of the
Republic during the past four years
Every presidential Inauguration ~ re-
cent years has had its parade. always
creditable in size in variety. and usually
having some distinctive features AhaN
which followed President Mckinley to-
day on his return from the capitol to
the White House, and passed in review
its predecessors in the majestic preccn1-
nance Of the military feature The civil
contingent was quite UP TO the average
in point of numbers; YET by actual count
made by the marshals the men in sol
diefly uniforms outnUmbered the civil
sans in line by more than three to one
In the serried ranks of blue were many
soldiers who had carried the country
waged a war which was all n the future
when the last inaugural procession
marched along Pennsylvania avenue
With the younger veterans and IN the
place of honor. as the PRESIDENTS escort,
marched another contingent made up
entirely of soldiers of the civil war all
gray haired and showing in gait and
bent forms marks OF the passage OF
years and Of the lingering effects of the
great battles and campaigns in the most
srupendous struggle that the world has
q oh
serve that never again would they be
able to make as brave and numerous a
showing in their effort to escort a presi-
dent on the occasion of his accession
to office At their head. to quicken their
step marched the rough rider band sug-
gestive of the extraordinary organiza-
tion which marked one Of the most in
spring chapters in the history of the
volunteer armies of the United States.
RODE WITH HANNA
For the first time IN a quarter of a
century the president rode from the
White House TO the capitol without a
successor beside him in hiE carriage. I
Grant was the last of the Presidents of
the United States up TO this time to
occupy a similar position Pr esident
Tic Kinley had for his companions in his
carriage members Of the committee
specially chosen by congress to take
charge Of the inauguration. headed by
Senator Mark Hanna, himself a national
figure
Tee nations of the world great ard
small paid their tribute to the president 4
ir attendance at the ceremonies at the /
capitol and in reviewing the great pa
rade.
The American navy which has so dis
IinEuished itself in the past four years !
was represented in the ceremonies more
rumerously than ever before Half a
dozen war ships that have been assem- [
bled on the Potomac since the days Of /
the civil war contributed through their 4
sailors ard marines one of the most /
unique and enjoyable features of the {
ceremony, marching over a Thousand 4
strong. Down on the water front ley T
moored the famous old flagship Hart
FORD, inspiring stirring recollectiOns OT 4
the fierce naval combats Of the civil T
war; while at the navy yard fioated the /
grim dcuhle-turreted monitor Purfta q.
SN1nnohe oL later day warfare. Further
COVE the Eorcmac lay other vessels /
unable to get up the river to Washirs-
tor put whose crews swelled the list Of /
paraders.
STATES RENDER HOMAGE.
Ihe states OF the Union rendered their
homage to the president. and demon
stlated that no party feeling dominated
To-Day great event. BY the attendance
south and west. most Of them accom-
panied BY numerous STATS. There were
Gov. odel- Of New York; Gov. Yates
OF illinois, Gov Bliss Of Michigan:
GOV Van Sandt Of Minnesota. Gov
Richards Of wyoming. Gov Stone Of
Pennsyivania, Gov. DIETRICH of Nebras-
1a, Gov. shaw Of Iowa. Gov Crane s.f
q z3ssac ac1usetts- Gov McAIillin Of Ten
nesseef Gov Doclery Of Missouri: Gov
Barnes OF Oklahoma. Gov smith "
Maryland. Gov. L0ngino Of Mississippi: /
ioy- Mclean of Connecticut: Gov. Heard
Dc Louisiana
though worn and weary. the legisla-
-uTe branch OF the government execu-
Ted it, part i'm the days ceremories
CROWDS GATHER EARLY
The crowds began to gather on the
streets early with hone that the da,- I
would be better than the Ieaden skies
sarly promised BY o'clock they gov
arnment de7artments that had heesl
turned temporarily into barracks fer
visiting troops, began to give up their
occupants who stIeamed toward Pena-
iylvania avenue from all directions. The
letei crowds began 70 appear about sa