New-York tribune., 1901-03-03
INAUGURATION MONDAY.
vICE-PRESIDENT-E ELECT ROOSEVELT IN
WASHINGTON.
THE CITY THRONGED WITH VISITORS
FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE
CEREMONIES.

Washington. March 2.-Fne last day but one
before William Mckinley. of Ohio. is inaugural
ed for the second time as President of the United
States finds Washington in complete readiness
for the reception of the thousands OF visitors
who are travelling TO the national capital To-
day the streets of the city presented a holiday
appearance. and were thronged with strangers
Vice President Roosevelt. accompanied
by his wife and children. arrived at Z 50 o'clock
this afternoon on the Congressional Limited
train of the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad. which
than an hour late, owing 10 rhe crush Of
inaugural travel His entry was as quiet
could be imagined Mrs. CowIes. his sister. the
wife of Commander Cowles. of the navy. at
the station to meet him. Owing to the confusion
of schedules. il was difficult to tell train
from another, and the probability is that she
would have missed her brother in the hurrying
crowd had not one of Colonel RoCseveIts Rough
Riders come the rescue Creighton Webb. OF
New-York and Las Guasimas. happened TO be
on the platform watching for some friends OF hts
own. The ex-Rough Rider in a silk hat and long
Raglan coat. did not look much like a member
of the khaki clad, mud covered cavalry regi-
ment that tramped after Colonel Roosevelt IN
Cuba. But the Rough Rider initiative was with
him. and catching Mrs. Cowles by the arm, he
rushed her through the crowd to head Off the
Roosevelt party. at that moment wedged be-
tween a baggage truck and the side OF the car.
The children were kissed all around, and then
the party stepped out Of side exit from the
station avoiding the dense throng of people
waiting behind the railing at the end of this
platform. The party was driven at once TO the
home of Commander Cow1es. where the Vice.
President-elect will remain until after the in
auguration.
LORD MINTO TO BE PRESENT.
An important announcement was made to-day,
to the effect that Lord Mimic, the Governor
General of Canada. will attend the Inauguration
exercises. An invitation was extended 70 Lord
Mimic by Lord Pauncefote the British Annbas-
sador whose guest the distinguished visitor will
be during his stay in the city, Lord Minto left
Ottawa this afternoon He probably will attend
the ceremonies at the Capitol and the Inaugural
ton ball with Lord Pauncefote's party
General Ellis Spear, chairman of the Inaugural
Committee Medals and Badges, to-day called
at the White House and on behalf of Chairman
Edison of the Inaugural Committee presented 10
President Mckinley a commemorative medal OF
the present inauguration The medal is similar
to that struck for members of the inaugural
committees. being cast in gold however, instead
OF bronze. General Spear also presented TO the
President handsomely bound copy Of the inau-
guraI souvenir book, containing pictures of all
he Pl sidents Of the United States, and an ac-
szitnt cI-the inauguration exercises of each 0f
t1efl- gold medal and souvenir also will be pre-
sented 10 Vice-President Roosevelt. The third
gold medal has been presented to Chairman Ed
son by the Inaugural Committee. A beautiful
marshaTs baton, Of dark mahogany. studded with
forty-fve gold stars. representing the States OF
the Union was presented this morning to Cen
eraI Francis V. Greene. grand marshal of the
inaugural parade 1t is eighteen inches long. and
heavily mounted with gold at both ends
AT inaugural headquarters to-day the rooms
were crowded with visitors. Secretary Dingman
devoted his entire time the sale of ball and
supper tickets. which are being disposed of in
rapid fashion
The President will not go to the Capitol to at
tend to the signing of late bills until about 10.3O
O'Clock Monday morning. He will have more
than an hour for this work before the inaugural
ceremonies begin. The bills that accumulate be-
tween to-day and Monday will be signed early
Monday morning.
The President will have many of his relatives
with him tomorrow and for several DAYS next
week. Miss Helen Mckinley and Mrs. Duncan.
Mrs Abner Mckinley. DR. and Mrs. Baer and
others are expected.
A QUESTION OF PRECEDENCE.
There were several conferences to-day between
Lord Pauncefote. the British Ambassador. and
Assistant Secretary Hill respecting the seating
of the diplomatic corps in the Senate Chamber
Mondays ceremonies Lord Pauncefote is the
dean of the corps. The Senate committee had
arranged to seat the ambassadors. seven IN
number and the entire body of ministers in the
first rows Of desks the right Of the presiding
officer. But the Chief Justice and Associate
Justices Of the Supreme Court arc 10 have easy
chairs temporarily placed in the space before
the Presidents stand. and thus would be d.
rectly in front of the diplomatic body. The
question of precedence has been the subject of
some discussion. but is not yet settled. No
protest has been lodged. and it is confidently
pected that all the arrangements will be in
smooth working order Monday.
The railroads reported heavier traffic than ac
the date before the first Mckinley in
auguratiOn. Trains into Washington began
arrive to-day in from two to five sections. 1t Ia
soon Vet TO make any definite predictions aS
the total number Of visitors. but the ar
rangements of the Committee of Public Comfort
are in excellent shape. and there is no doubt as
10 the capacity of Washington adequately TO
house many arrive.
GOVERNOR ODEIL ARRIVES
Among the Governors who arrived to-day were
Oder. of New-York. and Longino. of Missis-
sippi. Northumberland Woodruff Of New
York arrived yesterday. and Governor Mclean
of Connecticut late last night Governor Yates
of Illinois and Governor Shaw of Iowa are ex-
pected tomorrow. The first contingent of the
Pennsylvania National Guard arrived this
morning and were escorted 70 their quarters by
the committee.
Business was largely at a staudstin in the
Agricultural Department to-day. the regular Of
fee force being turned out to make room for A.
number of the military organizations that will