Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-04

unusual ana far-reachlnS SlSniHcdHce we
submit what we have done to the impartial
judgment of history.
Il can never forget the pleasant relations
which have been formed during my service
upon the floor of the Senate. l shall cherish
them always as among the most delightful
memories of my life. They warrant the be-
lief that 1 shall have, in the discharge OF
the functions which devolve upon me under
the Constitution. the generous assistance and
kindly forbearance of both sides of the
chamber.
I'VE witness the majestic spectacle Of a
peaceful and orderly beginning Of an ad-
ministration of national affairs under the
laws of free and self-governing people.
We pray that Divine favor may attend it
and that peace and progress. justice and
honor may abide with our country and our
countrymen."
New Senators Sworn In.
The address received careful attention,
and at its close the Vice President in
structed the secretary Of the Senate to read
the Presidents call for an extraordinary
session Of the Senate. The reading accom-
plished and the Senate of the Fifty-ninth
Congress thus installed, Rev. DR.. Edward
Everett Hale. the chaplain of the Senate,
delivered the opening prayer Of the first
session. In response to a quiet signal from
the chair; the Senate and Its guests rose
and stood while the chaplain uttered the
invocation.
The organization of the Senate was then
completed by the swearing in of Senators
elected to serve for the next six years
They appeared in platoons of four in al
phabetical order at the desk Of the Vice
President, each being accompanied by his
colleague. The oath was administered by
Mr. Fairbanks. and In each case was i'm
mediately followed by signing the Senate
roll Of membership. This ceremony closed
the days session and the Senate adjourned
to the outside platform to witness. with
others. the inauguration of President
Roosevelt.
Awaiting the President.
AS rapidly as the troops had arrived they
took the positions assigned them. The
military escort stretched far to the left and
consisted of all branches of the service
horse, foot and artillery. To the right were
grouped division after division Of state
troops and in different places Of honor the
other organizations took their stand to
await the signal to- move. The tramping
Of feet, galloping of horses. the hoarse or
ders from commanders, the rattle Of accou-
terments and occasional bugle calls con-
tributed to a pandemonium Of sound to
which the public is unaccustomed at such
close range.
The large stand for distinguished guests,
the largest that has ever been erected for
an Inauguration, was filled with guests be-
fore the arrival Of the President The bril-
liant costumes Of the women gave to the
scene the finishing touch of color Added
to the acre of people seated, who looked
down upon ten acres standing. were hun
dredS banked upon every projecting ledge
Of the Capitol and filing the windows.
At about l O'Clock the official party came
through the main door. Cheers were sent
UP from the enthusiastic multitude. all eyes
were directed that way and strained to get
the first glimpse of the President. Shouts
but in nearly every instance the cry was
sounded in false alarm.
The official entrance was dramatic. All
except those who were participating In the
ceremony were seated. When the Justices Of
the Supreme Court, with the exception OF
Chief Justice Fuller. emerged from between
the Corinthan pillars and marched down
the sloping carpeted aisle to their station
they were greeted with applause. The JUS
tees wore their robes and skull-caps.
Following the members Of the Supreme
gorgeous uniforms, and they evoked thun-
derous applause. Led by Count Cassini. the
Russian ambassador and dean Of the corps.