Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-03-04
HIS ADDRESS WINS The GREATEST APPLAUSE
Mighty Uproar Of Cheers Follows His Declaration For
Free Cuba
The One Of the Most Splendid Military
Civic Paseants Ever Seen -Drzzlins Rain
Caused Some Discomfort But Did Not Inter.
fere With Proceedings.


Washington. March 4--wiiliam Nc
Kinley. of Ohio. today was inducted into
the presidential office, being the eighth
IN the illustrious line of presidents thus
lionored by the American people with a
second and consecutive term. Simulta-
reously Theodore Roosevelt, Of New
York, became vice president The cere-
r1lony that marked this second assump-
ton by President Mckinley to the cares
Of state was most impressive and full OF
suggestion of the development of the re-
public during the past four years.
Every presidential Inauguration in
recent years has had its parade, always
creditable in size and variety, and usu-
ally having some distinctive feature.
That which followed President McKin-
ley today on his return from the capitol
there before him was different from all
its predecessors in the majestic pre-
dominence of military features The
CIVIL contingent was quite up to the av-
erage in point of numbers, yet by actual
Goldiery uniforms outnumbered the
civilians in line by more than three to
one. In the serried ranks of blue We're
many soldiers who had carried the
country's flag far out into the world
and had waged war which was all in
the future when the last inaugural pro-
cession marched along Pennsylvania
avenue.
f1xas1 yof in his,
place of honor of the presidents escort
marched another contingent made up
entirely of soldiers of the civil war. all
gray haired, and showed 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
stupendous struggle that the world has
eeen, and it was an easy prophecy TO
observe that never again would they be
able to make as brave and numerous Il
showing in their effort tosescort Il presi-
dent on the occasion of his accession to
office At their head. to quicken their
step, marched the Rough Rider band.
suggestive of the extraordinary organi-
cation which marked one of the most in
spring chapters in the history of the
Volunteer armies of the United States.
For the first time iii u century the
president rode from white house to
capitol without a successor beside him
in his carriage. Grant was the last OF
the presidents of the United States VI
to this time to occupy IL similar position.
President Mckinley had for his COM
panions in his carriage members of the
committee specially chosen by congress
To take charge of the inauguration
headed BY Senator Mark Hanna, himself
& national figure.
The states of the union rendered their
homage 10 the president and demon
strated that no party feeling dominated
today's great event, by the attendance
OF fourteen governors representing
rorth, south and west, most OF them ac-
companied by numerous staffs There
were Governor Odell of New York, Gov
ernor Yates of Illinois, Governor Bliss
Of Michigan, Governor Van SAINT Of
Minnesota, Governor Richards of Wyo-
riing, Governor Stone of Pennsylvania
Governor Dietrich of Nebraska, Coy
crnor Shaw of Iowa. Governor Crane OF
Massachusetts,. Governor Mcmillan ol
Tennessee, Governor Heard of Missouri
Governor Barnes of Oklahoma, Gov
ernor Smith of Maryland and Governor
Longlne of Mississippi.
Tho worn and weary the Legislative
branch of the government faithfully
executed its part i'll the days ceremo
MES. The protracted sessions of the las
few days. Involving work day and night
imposed severe physical strains on tn,
senators and representatives. yet whel
the time came to close up the task O
legislation and turn to the inauguration
of the president all was in readiness II
the capitol
The crowds began to gather at a,
early hour today. Military and civi,
organizations that had been delayed Ell
route poured In with increasing rapid
ity Every street car was crowded t,
its fullest capacity. and the reviewing
stands began to fill. Boxes. barrels
etc. were brought into requisltion, an,
long before the parade moved tn
streets were densely packed with peo
pie. Prices OF window seats in house
and stores along the line of marcl
reached almost fabulous rate within
the past week. 1T is reported that
wealthy senator paid $500 for a singl
room for the day. The crowds wer
held back from the line of march by
wire fence, which extended along tn
line Of the parade with breaks only a
the street crossings
LEAVES FOR THE CAPITOL
The white house was astir early thi
morning. All the details in connection
with the departure OF the president 10
the capitohad been arranged by Secre
tary Cortelyou, so little remained to b
done. except to see the execution of hi
orders. 1t was just l0:30 when the pres
ident entered carriage drawn by fou
superb horses belongingAto to the executiv
stablea With him were Senator Ham,
and Representatives, McRae and Cannon
In other carriages were Secretary Cor
selyou. msmbsrS os the cabinet. Admira