New-York tribune., 1905-03-05
F4IRB4NKS SWORN IN.
No Flo1cers in Senate Chamber
Vice-President's Brief Address.
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Washington March 4.-The scene in the Sen
ate Chamber when the hour of noon approached
brilliant In the extreme. but somewhat less
so than usual. because of the entire absence OF
flowers. which were forbidden by resolution
recently adopted The galleries, however, were
filled with brightly gowned and many
strikingly uniformed men. and the gay attire Of
the diplomatic corps furnished wealth Of color
on the floor of the chamber. Baron Won Busche,
military attache OF the Austrian Embassy, clad
in the scarlet and gold uniform OF a knight of
Malta. was noticeable in the diplomatic gallery.
as he sat beside the bride of the corps, Nine.
Swfnderen. Count Cassini also presented a
striking appearance IN dark blue uniform with
a great cloak lined with scarlet silk and the
German Ambassador resplendent in
tune Of light blue with riding boots and sword.
The most gorgeous of them all was the Chinese
Minister, whose costume was Of blue. elaborately
embroidered with what appeared to be symbol
ical designs.
The Presidential row. in the executive gallery
was occupied by Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Alice
Roosevelt. All of the Presidents children were
present. as was his sister, Mrs. Cowles. Disre-
garding time -honored precedent, the family Of
the Vice President occupied the front row on the
opposite side OF the executive gallery instead of
that back Of the Presidential reservation. Among
the Vice-Presidents guests were Mrs. Fair
banks Mrs Warren Fairbanks. Mrs. Timmons,
daughter of the Vice-President and his two
sons and a number Of other relatives
The great clock over the door had just indi-
Gated the hour of r. when the sergeant-at- arms
announced The House OF Representatives" and
that body, headed by Speaker Cannon, entered
the chamber and took seats the left. Two
members OF the House came to the Senate, to
return no more TO the lower chamber. They
were Representatives Hernenway and Burkett.
AS soon as the members of the House were
seated "the Ambassadors and Ministers Of for
eign countries were announced, and, headed by
Count Cassini, dean OF the corps, they came for
ward and took places at the right Of the Presi-
dents desk. in great chairs so large and high
that the feet of the German Ambassador and of
the japanese Minister swung clear Of the floor.
as if they had been children.
Members of the Supreme Court followed the
diplomats and took places on the Presidents left.
and then came the Vice President elect. escorted
by Senator Bacon and Representatives Williams
and Crumpac2zer. AS the Vice-President-elect
entered the chamber Mrs. Fairbanks waved her
hand to him and he returned the salutation with
a profound bow He took his place at the right
Of the President pro tenn.
Finally came the President, attended by Sen
ator Spooner. followed by others of the commit
tee and the members of the Cabinet. They took
President occupying the massive chair used by
William Mckinley four years ago to-day. and
judging by his expression it is probable that he
recalling that he sat there to-day.
Having administered the oath of Office TO the
Vice President Senator Frye descended from the
platform, and ice-Presdent Fairbanks called
the Senate TO order. Immediately the chaplain
pronounced the blessing, concluding with the
Lords Prayer. which said in concert. The
dress, in which he said:
Senator's: 1 enter upon the discharge of the
duties of the position TO which I have been
called by my countrymen with grateful appre-
citation Of the high honor and with a deep sense
Of its responsibilities.
have enjoyed the privilege Of serving with
you here for eight years During that period
have been engaged in the consideration of
and with foreign problems Of unusual and far
reaching significance. We submit what we have
done 10 the impartial judgment of history.
I can never forget the pleasant relations which
have been formed during my service upon the
floor Of the Senate. ] shall cherish them always
as among the most delightful memories of my
life They warrant the belief that I shall have
in the discharge Of the functions which devolve
upon me under the Constitution the generous
assistance and kindly forbearance Of both sides
We witness the majestic spectacle of a peace
ful and orderly beginning Of an administration
of national affairs under the laws of free and
self-governing people We pray that divine
favor may attend-it and that peace and prog
ress justice and honor may abide with our
country and our countrymen.
A. the conclusion Of his address he called upon
The clerk 10 read the cali for a special session Of
the Senate. This completed. he administered the
oath Of office To the Senator's whose terms began
to-day. and then declared the Senate adjourned.
to meet on Monday AT II o'clock.
The entire Assem- blage then proceeded to the
inaugural stand on the east front OF the Capitol.
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