The Red Cloud chief., 1901-03-08
HE IS AGAIN IN OFFICE
Mckinley Assumes the Reins Of Govern
ment Another -Four Years.
IT WAS A GALA DAY IN WASHINGTON


Quoted into the presidential once, be-
Ing the eighth In the ilustrious line OF
presidents thus honored by the Ameri-
can people with a second and consecu-
tive term. Simultan ously Theodore
Roosevelt Of New York became vice
president. The ceremony that marked
this second assumption by President
Mckinley to the cares Of state was
most impressive INT full OF suggestion
Of the development of the republic dur
ing the last four years.
The White House was astir early In
the morning. Although the messen-
gers from the capitol kept the presi-
dent we'll supplied with bills for his
consideration until late In the night. II
was fully n half hour earlier than
usual when breakfast was served. Up
to 10 o'clock the admiral OF the navy
was the only caller that the president
saw and their conference was quite
brief.
Several members OF the cabinet
called later in the morning to look
over any bills that had come from con-
gress, and remained until It vas time
to 20 to the capitol.
II vas Just 10:3 80 o'clock when the
president entered the white House
carriage drawn by four horses belong
ing to the executive stables. With him
in the carriage were Senator Hanna,
Representatives McRae and Cannon.
Secretary Cortelyou and the members
OF the cabinet took places In their "
carriage. and with a trumpet blast the
procession started.
The progress OF the carriage was
marked by a continuous applause
men cheering and women waving their
handkerchiefs and clapping their
hands-as the magnificent equipage
drove down the avenue. The president
wal in high spirits and bowed from
right to left to the cheering crowds
and was hatless most OF the time. Sen
tor Hanna attracted much attention as
he sat beside the president. Following
this came the carriage containing the
members OF the cabinet and the CON-
missions Of the two houses.
Then came Admiral Dewey and Cen
eral Miles with their ~splendidly horsed
carriage. Much enthusiasm was devel-
oped as the commanders Of the land
and seas passed along the avenue, but
q great shout went up as the gray uni
forms Of the West Point cadets came
in sight.
Now the Porto Rican battalions
came into the line Of march. They
had been resting on Pennsylvania ave-
nue. near Eleventh street and az the
relocated artillery men passed them.
they wheeled with precision into their
places without causing a seconds de-
lay in the marching line. The Grove
sent up a mighty cheer.
Following the Porto Ricans came O
regiment of United States marines
They were received with cheers by the
crowds.
There was a chatter Of hoofs up the
avenue and two carriages drove rapid
" down the line, passing the process
sion az though II were standing still
They contained Mrs. Mckinley and hei
guests, escorted by Adjutant Genera
|, Corbin on their way to h capitol
, The crowd quickly recognized Mrs
Mckinley and her carriage was cheered
as Il drove down the line. Mrs. Nc
Kinley's guests were Miss Helen Nc
!! Kinley, Mrs. Duncan, Mr.. and Mrs
Abner Mckinley, DR.. and Mrs. Baer
Mr.. Marshal Barber, Mr.. George Bar
: Der, Mr.. Benjamin Mckinley and son
I and Mr.. and Mrs. William Shattucl
a Of New York.
? The second brigade following tn
regulars consisted OF the District Ma
tional guard, commanded by Brlgadie
$ General III. Harris, who brought III
. the rear.
President's inaugural Address.
: MY Fellow Citizens: When we assem-
, pled here on March 4, 1897. there wa
great anxiety with resard 70 our T Gmr
q our treasury receipts were inadequate !
. meet the current obligations Of the gov
nuhlio mazda and we have a SuTpluS In
I, stead OF a deficit. Then ] felt constraine
TO convene the congress In extraordinary
h session to devise revenues to pay IN
u ordinary expenses of the government
Now ] nave the satisfaction to announc
4 that the congress Just closed mas reduce
= taxation in the sum OF $l,ooo.No me
y there was deep solicitude because OF tn
long depression in our MANUFACTURING
mining. agricultural and merean,lie ~
dustries and the CONSEQUENT distress Q
our laboring population. Now every ave
nue. of production Is crowded with &C
e tivity. labor is well employed ana Amer
= lean products find good markets at hom
II and abroad. Our diversified production
It however, are increasing In such unprec,
6sSsss VOLUME of ., ii 70 further aS%o" enIsr xxi on
g foreign markets by broader commercii
= relations. For this purpose reciproci
u trade arrangements with other nation
" should in liberal spirit be carefully Gu
tivated and promoted.
I" The national verdict OF 1875 mas Tor u
n most part been executed. Whatever r.
mains unfulflled is a continuing obi
i cation resting with undiminished fore
n upon the executive and the congress. B'
Ia fortunate AS our condition IN It's permi
% hence can only be assured by sound bus
ness methods and strict economy In nj
10 tionsl administration and legislation. "
. should not permit our great prosperil
d to lead us 10 reckless ventures IN bus
~ ness or profiigacy In our expenditure
= while the congress determines the objec
It and the sum of appropriations the of
"a Gals of the executive departments are r
" sponsible for honest and faithful di
70 bursement and II should be their constal
care 10 avoid waste and extravaganc
Honesty. capacity and Industry are no
:. settlement OF Coffee War.
N NEW YORK. March 5.--The pri'