Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-03-07
M'KINLEY SWORN IN
lNDuCTED INTO PRESIDENTIAL OF
FlCEFoR SECOND TIME.
Plans for Cuba and the Philippines Out
lined by the President In His Inaugural

Plans for Cuba and the Philippines Out
lined by the President In His Inaugural
Address--Pledge to Former to BE Kept,
Revolt In Latter to Be Ouelled.
Washington, March 5.-William Nc
Kinley second time is president Of
the United States. He was ushered
into that office yesterday in a city
ablaze with more and finer decorations
than ever have graced the holiday low
ing national capital, whose streets re-
sounded to the tread Of more march
ing soldiers and sailors than have ever
participated in like occasion, and had
as witnesses for the ceremonies vast
multitude, who cheered frequently
and loudly whenever he or his vice
presidential colleague appeared.
More than 10000 men joined in the
grand street pageant, which was the
greatest ever witnessed in the capital
city. The streets We're lined with
cheering thousands, who defed un-
favorable weather conditions and
maintained their places with unbroken
humor despite an aggravating delay
in getting the great column under way
All Nations Represented.
The nations of the world, great and
small paid their tribute to the presi-
dent in attendance at the ceremonies
at the capitol and in reviewing the
great parade in addition to the splen-
did diplomatic representation there
being present for the first time the
head Of the government of our next
door neighbor, the Dominion of Can
ada, i'll the person of Lord Mimic, the
imperial governor general.
The American navy, which has so
distinguished itself in the past four
years, was represented in the cere-
monies more numerously than ever be-
fore. Half dozen warships, more
than have assembled in the Potomac
since the days of the civil war, con-
tributed through their sailors and ma
rines one of the most unique and en-
| ioyable features of the ceremony.
marching over LOCO strong.
Fourteen Governors Attend,
The states of the Union rendered
their homage to the president and dem
onstrated that no party feeling domi-
mated today's great event, by the at
tendance of IA governors, representing
north, south and west, most of them
accompanied by numerous staffs.
Though worn and weary, the legis-
lative branch of the government faith.
fully executed it's part in the days
ceremonies. The prOtracted sessions
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day and night. imposed severe physi-
Cal strains on the senators and repre-
sentativeS, yet when the time came
to close up the task of legislation and
turn to the inauguration of the presi-
dent all was in readiness in the capitol
The oath of office was administered
by Chief Justice Fuller. Immediately
around the president were the chief
representatives of the nation and the
diplomatic. agents Of other countries
while stretching far out and away
over the broad eXpanse facing the east
front Of the capitol was Il vast soldier
and civilian assembly. Rain at the
time was falling steadily and chang
ing into drops of hail, as the temper
ature suddenly dropped capricously
a few degrees. The oath Of Office was
followed promptly by the delivery OF
the inaugural address
In his inaugural address. which was
heartily cheered, President Mckinley
repeats his pledge of freedom fol
Cuba. expresses hope for speedy peace
in the Philippines and also for the
support Of the people.
Theodore Roosevelt was inaugur
ated as vice president of the United
, States at 11:50 a. M. The ceremonies
in the senate We're attended by tn,
president and a distinguished com
pany. He delivered his inaugural ad
dress. as follows: