The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-05
THE MAZE OF THE FESTIVAL
Striking Events of the Second In
auguration of Mr. Mckinley.
Gorgeous Decorations on the Prin-
cipnI ThorouGbfares - Cheers for
the Prominent Figures in the
PAGEANT Incidents of the Day.

out flags or dTapery of some kind. The
varied shapes and effects into which the
national colors had been grouped were
those displaying skill and ingenuity Some
buildings had a flag flying from every
window. while others adopted the method
of having their fronts draped with shields,
loops. or festoons.
Public buildings We're gorgeously attired
and revealed a spirit of patriotism that
should crafty Messrs. Mckinley and
Roosevelt.
On the State, War. and Navy building
the Illuminated corps badges. emblems OF
the Eighth and Ninth Corps, in which
President Mckinley served during the
civil war, were the pronounced feature OF
the decoration. The stars on the Treas
ury building attracted widespread atten-
ton The expansive gables of this big
structure were covered with crimson
bunting The building was lighted up and
thousands were attracted by its beauty
and splendor Prominent in the decora-
lions were those on the Postoitice build
ing. from which hundreds Of great Amer
lean flags were flung. Between all tins
blaze of color tens Of thousands Of people
witnessed the great Inauguration pageant.
When the glittering pageant started the
entire route along the historic Avenue
from Seventeenth Street to Capitol Hin
was congested by an enthusiastic but or
derry mass of people. The adJacenS
squares and intersecting streets for blocks
were likewise filled. From every window
and vantage point men, women and chill
dren peered out upon the majestic and
glittering spectacle Above the red. white
and blue decorations on the buildings
black masses of humanity appeared upon
the roofs.
AS the parade passed the cheering ana
applause of the great concourse at times
rose above the sound Of the martial music.
The different sections of the long lines
of humanity We'd with each other in
greeting The President with salvos of ap-
plause, which resounded along the en-
tire line.
Outside the vortex of Pennsylvania Az
enue an animated though less congested
scene of varied activity prevailed. But for
the exceptional profuseness of decoration
on Pennsylvania Avenue, Seventh, Ninth,
Fourteenth, +, and several other streets
would appear gay in their holiday attire.
In very considerable portion of the
residential section decorations were not
conspicuously prominent, though some
private residences were tastefully arrayed
in patriotic coIorings.
Most OF the elegant hotels in the north
west section presented to the eye of the
student Of heraldry or the lover of high
coloring a picture of fascination. The
public buildings, except the Pe-sion Office
and Municipal Building, lung their
decorations to the breeze. The exterior
of the Pension Office building, as if to
give emphasis to the contrast with the
elaborate decorations within, had no dec
orations, nor had the Temple of Justice,
where the Goddess of Justice holds the
scales in even balance.
The Patent Office was well up with the
procession in point of decoration, its
south portico being replete with beauty;
on the District of Columbia building on
Louisiana Avenue profusion OF bunting
and flags arranged in an artistic manner
attracted the attention of many, as did
the old postoffice building, on q Street
about whose expansive sides the national
colors were displayed with much taste
From early morning the streets were
thronged with visitors. to whom the Vis-
IA Of the bedecked city was one OF beau
ty. replete in briliancy. As the day grew
the crowds increased becoming so dense
in many streets. outside even of Pennsyl-
wanna Avenue, that locomotion was al
most an impossibility.
AT length. however, this human current
would find exit into some spacious SQUARE
or park which afforded relief to the con-
gested conditions. OF the crowds a good
percentage were women, many of whom
In bright colors. added brilliancy to the
picture.
AS the parade was organizing regiments
of infantry, troops of cavalry. and bands
of music could be seen gathering from
different portions Of the city.
The curhstone dealer in merchandise
sold innumerable things, some novel
and new and others much like last years
alnanacs.
Among the novel things were the Carrie
Nation hatchets. gilded and tiny orna-
ments for her admirers. These sold side
by side with souvenirs of the nations
glorious achievements upon the tropic
seas or on the triumphant fields of war.
Above the din and commotion sweet and
inspiring strains of martial music, the
patriotic and familiar airs Of which i'm
parted increased animation to the dense
crowd, We're heard.
When Mr.. McKinley's well-known fig
ure was detected in the giass-encased re-
viewing stand at Executive Avenue, the
assembled multitudes roared themselves
hoarse. The President was given most
flattering ovation. The vast audience
upon the stands. upon the sidewalk. and
upon the park on the north side of
Pennsylvania Avenue, cheered and shout
ed and waved their hats and umbrellas
and canes in honor of the Chief Magis-
trate OF the nation.
Vice President-elect Roosevelt the
West Point cadets. and the naval cadets
from Annapolis were favorites. The re-
cent enquiry into the hazing practices in
dulged in by the West Pointers made
EMBARRASSING vet
it was plain that the boys from the
Academy still have strong hold upon
the public
applause as did also General Miles The
demonstrations as these distinguished Of
ficers appeared upon the streets We're only
exceeded by acclaim accorded the Presi-
dent
Among the multiplicity Of attractions
all of which were Justify cheered the
Porto Ricans came in for large share
of the applause, Their fine appearance
and the interesting questions as to what
their final status IS TO be. combined 10
make them interesting. They are quite
unlike any aggregation that has ever APP
peared in previous parades. For these
reasons the Porto Ricaus were received
with acclamations Of applause along the
entire line.
Troop A, OF Cleveland the President 5
personal escort, was greeted everywhere
along the entire Inaugural route by great
cheering.
The Republican clubs from the large
cities also received large measure OF APP
e plause or account of their fine appearance
and the national regulations that they
nave achieved. The Harrison Club. Of
Philadelphia. one Of the leading Replb-
Ican organizations of the Quaker city
was accorded quite an Ovation, while the
Lincoln Club. Of Chicago, was Cheerrd
along the route The Hamilton Club. OF
New York. has demonstrated the appro-
priateness OF Its name. that OF the great
1inancier, the first Secretary OF the Treas
ury. Many members OF this club are solid
financial men.
Some sadness stole over the crowd al
the appearance OF the Cavalry troop from
Newark y. J. II WAS the escort OF tbs
late Vice President Hobart four years ago
and fOrcibly reminded many of the dealt
OF Mr.. Hobart This however, was Tn,
only incident that seemed TO impart sad
ness 10 the Joyous occasion. As a rGlt
everyone was goOd-natured; though OF
course. there we've some misunderstood
tngs, and. as q result, disappointments
Everyone seems 70 take IL for grantee
that there must be some mistakes wheT
go great an undertaking as the Inaugural,
ton Of President Is tnk!ng nIace.