The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-03-05

at the dinner of the class of rs al
Yale.
Mr.. Tafts day was one of continuing
cheers and plaudits from the momen
he first appeared on the White House
portico to go to his Inauguration un.
til he returned late tonight, an un.
willing leavetaker from the inaugura
| ball.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Taft were the guests
of the Roosevelts at the White House
last night, setting new precedent in
the courtesies of the executive man.
sion, as they did again today when
Mrs. Taft accompanied the newly made
president and Mr.. Sherman, the new
vice president, from the capitol at the
head of the imposing parade to the
White House. The presidential car
| riage, drawn by four bay horses, which
had been closed against the storm az
President Roosevelt and Mr.. Taft made
their way to the capitol, was thrown
open as the return journey began, and
President Taft, quickly recognized by
the crowd, which stood enthusiastic
cally unmindful of the snow and slush
about them, was acclaimed all along
the great distance of the avenue.
Wearing his broadest Of smiles, he
bowed right and left in acknowledge
ment of the succeeding ovation that
marked his progress to the White
House.
When they met at breakfast this
morning Mr.. Taft and President
Roosevelt were as happy as two boys.
II knew it would be a cold day
when I was made president of the
United States" exclaimed Mr. Taft. IT
knew there would be a blizzard clear
up to the moment I went out of Of
flee" rejoined President Roosevelt.
Is Disappointed.
Mr.. Taft was deeply disappointed
when, upon arriving at the capitol
shortly after II o'clock, he found that
the committee on arrangements had
practically abandoned all hope of an
outdoor ceremony.
Mr.. Taft said he was anxious that
the American people represented in the
throngs which gathered every four
years on the capitol plaza, should have
their usual share in viewing the in
auguration.
1t was deemed dangerous, however
to force upon the aged members Of
the supreme court, the senate and dip
lomatic corps the jeopardy Of long
exposure to the elements, and the
president elect finally acquiesced in
the change.
Not since Andrew Jackson's second
Inauguration, in 1888, had a president
taken the oath in the senate chamber.
At his first inaugural Jackson pro-
tested against an indoor ceremony
when so many Of his fellow citizens
were gathered outside the capitol. So,
followed by all the distinguished COM
pany. he proceeded to the portico of
the east front and there took the oath
of office and delivered his inaugural
address His second induction into
office. however was marred by
weather similar to that which pre-
vailed throughout last night and to-
day.
Change Is Made.
To effect the change in ceremonies
from the grand stand erected along
the east front Of the capitol to the
senate chamber it was necessary to
rush special resolution through the
house and senate.
When President Roosevelt and Mr..
Taft were announced at the main door
of the senate chamber. opposite the
presiding officers, desk, the audi
torium of the upper branch of con-
gress held what was probably it's
most brilliant assemblage of dignita-
ries of state and nation, rich uni
formed ambassadors, ministers and
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