The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1909-03-10
Taft and Roosevelt,

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sailors, ministers and special repre-
sentatives from virtually every coun-
try of the civilized world
The voice of the usher at the door
was drowned in cheers from the cor
ridor which followed the two chief
figures into the crowded chambers.
The president and Taft walked side
by side down the aisle to the chairs
placed Immediately in front of the
clerks desk and sat facing the audi
ence. Every one in the great assem-
blage arose and remained standing
until Roosevelt and Taft were seat
ed. On the floor of the senate were
ranged the members of the diplomat
ic corps. justices of the supreme
court, members of the house and sen
ate. admirals of the navy, chief of
staff of the army and scores of other
officials and distinguished visitors.
Beginning of New Congress.
The ceremonies of the inaugural
were formally begun when Vice Pres
ident Fairbanks. in farewell ad-
dress. which called out for him q
spontaneous tribute of applause. de-
clared the sixtieth congress at an
end. Turning then to Sherman, who
to nj A.
him. he administered the oath of of
Zee and turned over to him the ga
vel.
Sherman. in rapping the senate to
order in the special session of the
sixty-frst congress- made a brief ad
dress. Then followed the swearing
In Of many new senator's. This COM
pleted, Vice President Sherman said:
1.-THE chief justice will now admin
lister the oath OF office to the presi-
dent-elect.
The sudden announcement came as
a surprise and solemn hush fell
took the arm of Senator Knox. chair
man of the joint committee on ar
engagements, and walked around to a
position in the rear of the presiding
officers desk. He was followed by
Chief Justice Fuller, who was Off
ciating for the fifth time at this his
toric ceremony
Taft Takes the Oath.
Taft took up a position facing the
members of his family, grouped in
the gallery. The chief justice began
the administration of the oath in low
tones. Taft repeated the words in a
slow, distinct voice. When he at last
had kissed the bible, there was an
outburst of applause, a grasp of the
hand by the chief justice. and Pres
ident Taft began Immediately his in
augural address. He won applause
from the outset by annunciatlng his
adherence to Roosevelt policies and
Of his intention 20 1rry them out by
means of further legislation, which
would have also for its purpose the
freeing from alarm those pursuing
proper and progressive business
methods"
The galleries were not alone In ap-
plauding the succeeding points made
by Taft. The staid members of the
senate constantly interrupted with
applause, while the representatives
were even more administrative. When
Taft concluded, Roosevelt Immediate
ly made his way to the rostrum. The
president advanced to meet him. The
two shook hands warmly with hands
on one another's shoulders and con-
versed earnestly for few moments.
At last the friends parted, and Roose-
welt darted out of the side door lead
ing into the senate lobby. He was
followed by resou lding cheers. Taft
was escorted ont through the main
door amid an ovation. Great crowds
outside caught up the cheering of
those who had forced their way with
in. Taft entered the presidential car
riage with Mrs. TAFT. The escort
began to move and the ceremonies
we're at an end.
The Inaugural Parade.
Troops and civic bodies, composing
the notable parade of the afternoon,
modified in the snow and slush
which In places was deeper than their
Logging tops.
Down Pennsylvania avenue, walled
in with spectators, they found dry
footing, but faced lively gale. The
parade was replete with interest. The
storm, which began late last night
and continued until noon, carried
down virtually every telephone and