Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-09-20

THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
were present when he swore TO the
oath Secretaries Root, Hitchcock.
Long, Wilson and Postmaster General
Smith, and a large number Of invited
persons. Judge John r.. Hazel. of the
United States district court, admins
tered the oath. The scene was a most
affecting one.
His Policy.
The new president was visiblv
shaken, but he controlled himself, and
when he lifted his hand 10 swear, it
was as steady as though carved in
marble. With the deep solemnity Of
the occasion fun upon him. he an
nounced to those present that his aim
would be 10 be William McKinley'S sue
cessor in deed a well as in name. De-
liberately he proclaimed il in these
words:
''Ir this hour OF deep and terrible nation
al bereavement, wish 10 state that IL shall
be my aim 20 continue absolutely without
variance the policy of President Mckiu-
ley for the peace and prosperity and honor
Of our belovN country
\ proclamation.
President Roosevelt Saturday night
issued the following reclamation:
by the President Of the United States,
Proclamation: \ terrible bereavement
has befallen our people. The president OF
the United States has been struck down;
crime committed not Only against the chief
magistrate but against every law-abidng
and liberty loving citizen
'Presldent Mckinley crowned a nfe OF
largest love for his fellow men. Of most
earnest endeavor for their welfare. by
death Of Christian fortitude; and both the
way in which he lived his !ife and the way
In which, in the supreme hour OF trial he
met his death. will remain forever "A
precious heritage to our people
1T Is meet that We - a nation express
our abiding love and reverence for his life
our deep sorrow for his untimely death
Now. therefore. ! Theodore Roosevelt
president Of the United States OF America,
do appoint Thursday next. September 10
the day In which the body OF the dead
president Will be laid In its last earthly !
resting place. as a day Of mourning and /
prayer throughout the United States. l
earnestly recommend all the people 10 as
semble on that day in their respective
places Of Divine worship. there 20 bow down /
in submission TO the will OF Almighty Coo. !
and TO pay out Of full hearts their homage |
OF love and reverence 10 the great and good |
president whose death has smitten the ma
tion with bitter grief
in witness whereof have hereurto set /
my hand and caused the seal Of the TLiteG |
States 20 be affixed
Done at the city Of WASHINGTON. the 18th |
day OF September, \. ID. one thousand nine !
hundred and one, and OF the independence |
OF the United States the one hundred and |
twenty-Sixth.
(SealJ THEODORE ROOSEVELT
by the president,
JOHN HAY.
Secretary OF State
Fifth i'm Succession
Theodore Roosevelt il the fifth vice
president of the nation 10 succeed
the president with whom he was
chosen to Office. John Tyler was the
first. succeeding William Henry Har-
rison. Next came Willard Fillmore.
who succeeded Zachary Taylor. An-
drew Johnson succeeded Abraham
Lincoln and Chester \. Arthur took
the place Of James g. Garfield. Three
Of the five vice presidents owe their
advancement 10 the assassin's bullet.
President RooseVeIt's Career
Born New York city, October q, 1883
Entered Harvard college 1850
Elected 10 New York legislature 1881
Reelected TO legislature 1883
Defeated for mayor OF New York 1886
Cattle and rauchmaL 1894 70 1896
Member national civil service commits
sion 1883
New York police commissioner 1894
Assistant secretary OF navy 1875
Colonel Spanish Anne rican war 1885
Governor New York lS9g-lgo0.
Vice President United States March 4.
1901.
President United States September 10,
1901.
The presidents family consists OF his
wife and six children. They have made
their nome for years al Oyster Bay Lorg
Island, retreat much enjoyed by the pres
dent himself, as well as his family. The