The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-05

Roosevelt and TAFT were announced
at the main door OF the senate cham
Der opposite the presiding officers
desk. the audience OF the upper house
Of congress held probably what was
its most brilliant assemblage Of Dig
nitaries OF the state and nation, rich
" uniformed ambassadors, ministers
and special representatives from vir-
tually every country Of the civilized
world. The voice of the usher at the
doorway was drowned in cheers from
the corridor which followed the two
chief figures into the crowded cham
Der. President Roosevelt and Presi-
dent Elect Taft walked side by side
down the aisles to the chairs placed
Immediately in front of the clerks
desk and sat facing the audience
Everyone in the great assemblage
arose and renained standing until
Roosevelt and Taft wee seated On
the floor OF the senate were ranged
members OF the diplomatic corps, JUS
tees Of the supreme court members
of the house and senate, admiral Of the
navy, chief Of staff OF the army and
scores of other officials and distin-
guished visitors. The ceremonies of
the inaugural we're formally begun
when Vice-President Fairbanks in
farewell address, which called out for
him spontaneous tribute Of applause
declared the Goth congress at an end.
Turning then to Sherman, who had
been escorted to place beside him,
he administered the oath of Office and
turned over to him the gavel. Sher-
man, in rapping the senate to order
in the special session of the 6lst coz
gress made brief address. Then
followed the swearing in Of many new
senators. This completed, Vice
President Sherman said:
"The Chief Justice will now admin
lister the oath Of Office TO the Presi-
dent Elect"
This announcement came as sur
prise and a solemn hush fell upon
the assemblage, Taft arose, took the
arm Of Senator Knox, chairman Of
the Joint committee on arrangements
and walked around to a position in
the rear of the presiding Off
GERS desk. He was followed by Chief
Justice Fuller who was officiating for
the fifth time at this historic cere-
mony.
Taft took up a position facing the
members of his family group in the
gallery, the Chief Justice began the
administration of the oath in low
tones. After repeating the words in
a slow, distinct voice. When the last
word was said and he had kissed the
Bible, there was an outburst of APP
plause, he grasped the Chief Justices
hand and Immediately began. his in
augural address.
He won applause from the outset
by announcing his adherence to
Roosevelts policies and Of his inten-
ton to carry them out by means of
further legislation, which would have
also for its purpose the freeing from
alarm OF those pursuing proper and
progressive business methods" "
The galleries were not alone in ap-
Iplauding the succeeding points made
| by President Taft, Staid members Of
the senate constantly interrupted him
with applause while representatives
were even more demonstrative. When
Taft concluded Roosevelt immediate
! N made his way to the rostrum, the
President advanced to meet him, the
two shook hands warmly with the
hands on one another's shoulders and
conversed earnestly for few mo-
ments. AT last friends parted them
and Roosevelt started out side door
door leading into the senate lobby.
He was followed by resounding
cheers Taft was escorted out through
the main door amid ovations. The
great crowds outside caught up the
cheering of those who had forced
their way within. President Taft en-
tered the presidential carriage with