The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-03-05

the way. There was a whisper that this
wasn't right The justices heard it and
hesitated.
For "A moment it was thought that the
old row over precedence between the Su'
preme Court and the AmbaG sadors would
be renewed then and there President
Roosevelt relieved the embarrassment
He stepped forward quickly and shook
hands with the Chief Justice. Then he
took the venerable jurist's arm and they
walked out together followed by the other
Justices.
big Crowd Waited Long.
Out in front OF the eastern facade of
| the Capitol big crowd had been waiting
| since early in the day to see the Presi-
dent take the oath and to hear, II it could,
the inaugural address It was not an
enormous gathering Many persons who
went there early expecting TO get up close
! to tho inaugural platform. found that they
were not allowed TO approach nearer than
the outernost edge of the broad and deep
plaza and went away. Others got tired
Of waiting and went Off TO get places along
the line OF the parade, But there we're
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The inaugural stand was bigger than
any OF its predecessors. II extended clear
from the innermost edge OF the Senate
wing away over TO the corresponding edge
of the House wing. Its seating capacity
was 5000. II was made of rough boards,
but these were covered on the front with
flags and red white and blue bunting
In the centre connecting with the steps
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reserved for those who took part in and
witnessed the ceremonies in the Senate
1t alone had seats for 800 persons.
Directly in the centre and at the front Of
the stand was a semi-crcular space which
held about a dozen leather covered chairs
This was where the President was TO take
the oath and deliver his inaugural address
The east front OF the Capitol was not
decorated save by some big fiags-the Star
Span gled Banner. Of course-that hung
downward from between the pillars up
holding the projecting oornioe OF the build
ings central front.
Down in the plaza close up TO the stand.
the battalions OF cadets and rnidshipmen
from West Point and Annapolis stood at
attention. Their fronts faced. The mid
dies, wearing blue overooats, were on the
right. or House. side OF the stand tho army
boys. in their cadet gray uniforms and
without overcoats, on the Senate side.
A group OF army and navy officers on
horseback were in the foreground, between
the facing lines. Back at the outside edge
of the plaza were Squadron A of New York,
looking very fine in their blue-gray uniforms
and yellow plumed shakos; the Rough Rider
escort and host Of policemen. holding back
the crowd
Photographers on Hand.
In the centre Of the plaza directly In front
Of tho Presdent's enclosure a big. ugly
structure covered with white cloth had
been erected, On top of it was o oupola.
This was for the photographers. They
swar1ned over the unsightly framework,
waiting for the appearance Of the Presi-
dent
1t was 12.4O when the President appeared
on the stand.
The plaza crowd. far away as it was,
saw him the minute ne stepped out Of the
rotunda door. It set up n cheer. not a very
powerful cheer. but well meant for all that.
Enthusiasm wns difficult at that long dis
lance. The sergeants-at-arms OF the
Senate and the House and the marshal of
the Supreme Court led the procession OF
digntiaries. Behind them walked Mr.
Roosevelt leaning on the arm OF tho black
ROBBED Chief Justice.
Tho President carried his silk hat in his
hand. The Chief Justice wore black |
velvet skull cap. Down the few steps that
led from the Capitol portico TO the begin
ming Of the stand the procession came.
As the President stepped into the little !
semi-circular enclosure the crowd oheered |
again and the middles and the cadets pre-
snted arms.
Mr.. Roosevelt took the arm chair at the |
right and front Of the enclosure. The Chief |
Justice sat next TO him. Tho members Of |
the Senate and the House committees on |
arran gements seated themselves In the
other chairs.
II took a long time TO seat all those who |
the President The Supreme Court
Justices sat next, on the left The Diplo- |
mats and the members OF the Cabinet took |
the nearest seats on the opposite side. The
Senators and Representatives had places
back further.
Mrs. Roosevelt and her children. and those
Of her party with the women OF the Cabinet
sat night behind the Supreme Court. Mrr
Fairbanks was near them. She wore
heavy coat. Mrs Roosevelt, who was
escorted by Major MoCawley, had no wraps.
Neither did Miss Roosevelt. hut both had I
fur boas around their necks. The younger
Roosevelts three Of them. still hugging
their cameras and looking for chances for
snapshots. were taken in charge by Mrs.
Dowles. the Presidents sister Mrs Roos4-