The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-28
President Roosevelt. His Cabinet. SUI
preme Court Justices, Army and
Navy Officers Present.
PRINCE HENRY OF PRUSSIA
HIS SUITE AND THE DIPLOMATIC
CORPS ALSO WE'RE THERE.
Memorial Exercises for Which Con-
Eress Had Made Provision
Scenes and Incidents.
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WASHINGTON. Feb. IA national
tribute TO the memory of the late President
Mckinley was paid to-day by the repre-
sentatves of the people in Congress as
sembled. The tribute was really more than
national, for, besides the President, Cab
met. Supreme Court justices, members or
both houses OF Congress, officers Of the
army and navy, state and federal officials,
there were present Prince Henry of Prus-
sia and his suite and the diplomatic corps.
embracing the representatives OF all the
nations. Secretary Of State Hay was the
orator. The exercises were held in the
Hall OF Representatives. Before IL o'clock
the galleries were crowded. Nearly every
person except the army and navy officers
was dressed in black. Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss
Roosevelt, Mrs. Cowles, the Presidents
sister. and Miss Carew. the Presidents
sister-in-law, and friends of the President
occupied the executive gallery.
AT IL o'clock the Marine Band began the
rendition of the musical programme, which
was as follows:
Overture, ''Stabat Mater Rossini
Paraphrase, Nearer. my God, to Thee
...-...-.....--.............. Leneger
Intermezzo. "Cavalleria Rusticana"
i Mascagm
Song, Lost Chord" Sullivan
AS the hands Of the gold clock opposite
the spectators rostrum pointed 10 noon
Speaker Henderson called the assemblage
TO order. He was dressed I'm a black frock
coat. the sOnbsrness of which was relieved
by flower in the lapel. The vast audi
ence instantly responded 10 his signal and
arose to listen to the brief prayer of the
chaplain. There followed the usual routine
of the opening Of a session OF the House.
The journal of Wednesdays proceedings
was read by the clerk in the customary
dronng fashion. BY the speakers direc-
tion the clerk read the joint resolution pro-
viding for the memorial services and the
order of the proceedings.
ARRIVAL OF THE GUESTS
Hardly had the reading been concluded
and the journal approved before the door
keeper announced the arrival OF the gen.
eral of the army. The speaker tapped three
times, the members OF the House and the
diplomatic body arose and General Miles,
resplendent in gold lace. gold epaulets
and a broad yellow sash across his breast
and with his side arms changing heavily
at his heels, came down the main aisle
Admiral Dewey, who is absent in Florida.
would have been with him had he been In
the city, but as ii was the lieutenant gen.
eral of the army alone and unattended.
made his way TO his place at the extreme
right of the chairs reserved for members
OF the court.
Tapi tap! tap and once more the as
sembage arose. The door swung open, and
on the threshold and with every eye on
him stood Prince Henry between Senator
Foraker and General Grosvenor, chairmen,
respectively. of the Senate and House com
mittees.
Prussia!" announced the doorkeeper.
The prince hesitated a moment. but
showed not the slightest trace OF dscom-
future. He was attired In the simple dark
blue uniform Of an admiral OF the German
navy, without single star or other evi-
dence of the imperial house to which he
belonged upon his breast His rank i'm the
German navy was indicated by the bands
of gold on the sleeves. He carried white
gloves and his fat naval cap in his left
hand. AT his side hung a short gold scab-
bard Slender. but tall and commanding
looking. he lowered above those at his
side He came forward with easy, graceful
bearing, escorted by Senator Foraker and
General Grosvenor, and took the place
signed for him next TO that reserved for
the President. AT the same time the MEN,
bers OF his suite, in their SNOWY uniforms.
who had followed him into the hall. were
ushered into the seats directly I'm the rear
of those reserved for members OF the Sen
ate The prince wore a band of mourning
upon his left arm. This was not however
in honor OF the occasion, but was the badge
of the German imperial family for his de-
ceased mother, the dowager Empress OF
Germany.
speakers gavel once more brought the as
semblage TO its feet, and the members OF
the Senate appeared, headed by Senator
Frye. the president pro tempore. The SEN
ators took their seats Immediately in the
rear OF the members Of the diplomatic
THE SOLEMN JUSTICES.
Next the doorkeeper announced the chief
justice and associated justices Of the su-
preme Court and the stately and dignifed
Judges. swathed in their black robes and
preceded by the marshal Of the court. came
solemnly down the aisle. The tall and
commanding form OF Justice Gray. who
has recently been stricken with paralysis.
and who was always conspicuous by rea-
son of his great size was the only missing
member OF the court.
At this point the speaker announced that
he would WELD the gavel 10 Senator Frye,
who under the Joint resolution providing
for the memorial exercises. was 10 preside
Then came pause, another signal fol-
lowed and the President and members Of
his Cabinet stood uDon the threshold As
the President was announced the Marine
Band. in the lobby. struck up Hail 10 tho
Chief" President Roosevelt was accom-
panied down the aisle by Secretary Hay.
The orator OF the day. and followed imme-
diatelv by his aids. Colonel Bingham. OF
the army. and Major Gilmore. OF the ma
rine corps. each I'm full uniform. The other
members of the Cabinet came In the wake
of these uniformed officers. The President
was attired in black frock coat. with gray
trousers. and wore mourning badge OF
crepe upon his left arm. lie took his place
in the area facing the speakers desk, with
Prince Henry on his right. With the latter
he exchanged word OF greeting
The members OF the Cabinet. with ths
exception OF secretary Hay, who was the
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