The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-03-05

in the Senate ana House galleries. was
transplanted to the open air amphi-
theatre. The brilliant costumes OF
the women gave TO the scene the lin
ishing touch of color. Added to the
acre of people seated, who looked
down upon ten acres standing We're
hundreds banked upon every project-
ing ledge of the Capitol and filling the
windows.
The Official Party
At about / o'clock the official party
came through the main door. Cheers
were sent UP from the enthusiastic
way and strained to get the first
glimpse OF the President. shouts of
There he is, were hoard frequently
but in nearly every instance the cry
was sounded in false alarm
The official entrance was dramatic.
All except those who were participant
ing ia the ceremony We're seated.
When the Justices of the Supreme
Court. with the exception Of Chief
Justice Fuller emerged from between
the Corinthian pillars and marched
down the sloping carpeted aisle TO
their station, they were greeted with
applause. The justices wore their
robes and sknll-caps. Then came the
members OF the diplomatic corps in
their gorgeous uniforms and they
evoked thunderous applause. Led by
Count Cassini the Russian Ambassa-
dor and dean of the corps. and follow
ed by the others in order of prece-
dence. they took seats on the right OF
the stand. Strolling i'm after them
We're members of the Cabinet Sena-
tors and Representatives in Congress.
Throughout this scene the demean-
or of the multitude was that OF inter-
est and expectancy. The enticing pros
pect of seeing gorgeous and stately
pageants in review detracted IN no
manner from the keen interest IN the
less brilliant programme in immediate
prospect. The attraction responsible
for the assembly of so vast throng
was demonstrated by the tremendous
burst OF applause which heralded the
Presidents approach.
The Man of tho Hour.
Taking as signal the arrival of
Mrs. Roosevelt and party of friends,
and a moment later Of Vice-President
Fairbanks and his escort, the applause
subsidized to await the coming of the
man of the hour. Suddenly the
crowd on the stand began to cheer.
This was taken up by those immediate
~ in front of the platform. The mill
tary presented arms, the committees
people was waving hats and flags and
shouting itself hoarse.
President Roosevelt came forth
from between the massive pillars
quietly and composedly. He was es-
corted by Chief Justice Fuller. With
measured tread in harmony with the
dignified step Of the Chief Justice, the
President advanced in state down the
long aisle of distinguished guests. BY
oil esf., 4 a. n.
ing could be heard above the roar of
thunderous welcome Immediately fol-
lowing came, arm In arm the mem
berS of the committee on arrange
ments. AS the President passed down
the aisle he barred his head and with
characteristic sweep of his hat bowed
i'm acknowledgement Of the saluta-
tons from the stand and the ovation
from the people. His manner was not
that of man mourning onerous re-
sponsibilities, three years in the White
House having familiaTized him with
the duties of the high office to which
he was to be inauguTated. While he
waited for the applause to die out he
stood i'm triumph. with no show OF
vanity with no evidences Of political
enmity, apparently no. memories of the
campaign gone by, and nothing more
disconcertlng than = huge gathering
of loyal Americans. Y
Taking tho Oath.
AT a sign from Chief Justice Fuller
the Clerk of the Supreme Court
stepped forward holding a Bible. A
hush fell over the crowd The Presi-
dent raised his right hand and the
oath to support the laws and Consti-
tuition of the United States was rever-
entity taken amid deep silence. When
this had been concluded there was
practically no demonstration, and the
President began his inaugural address.
As soon as he finished speaking he
rc-entered the Capitol and as he dis
appeared within the building signal
was flashed TO the navy yard and the
roar of twenty-onc guns was begun IN
Official salute TO the President.
INAUGURATION OF FAIRBANKS.