Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-03-11

to say a few words at the dinner of the
class Of rs at Yale.
Mr.. Taft's day was one OF continuous
cheering and plaudits from the moment
he first appeared on the White House
portico to go to his inauguration until
he returned late tonight an unwilling
leave-taker from the inaugural ball. Mr..
and Mrs Taft we're the guests OF the
Roosevelts at the white House last night
setting a new precedent in the courtes'cs
Of the executive mansion. as they did
again to-day when Mrs. Taft accompanied
the newly made President and Ms. Sher-
man the new Vice. President. from tire
capitol at the head Of the imposing parade
to the White House.
The presidential carriage. drawn by four
bay horses which had been closed against
the storm rs President Roosevelt ana
Mr. Taft made their way to tho cepito!
was thrown open as the return journey
was begun, and President Taft quickly
recognized by thu crowds which stood
enthusiastic and unmindful OF the ankle
deep snow and slush about them was
acclaimed ell along Pennsylvania avenue
/ Wearing his broadcast OF smiles he bowed
! right and left In acknowledgment or the
succeeding ovations which marked his
progress to tie White House.
JOKE ABOUT THE WEATHER.
| When they met ct breakfast this
| morning with the world all white out
! side and the song Of the blizzard ring
| ing in their ears. Mr.. Taft and Pres!-
dent Roosevelt we're as happy as two
boys.
IT krew It would be a cold day when
~ ~nit oh
states" exclaimed Mr.. TAFT land I
knew there would he a blizzard clear ny
to the moment went out Of office, y
rejoined pre.idert Roosevelt.
Dcsrite his o-SH.ng ecod humor Mr
Taf; was do,ply Disappointed when. up
or arriving at .he capitol shortly after
eleven o'clock he found that the com
| m,ttee on ARA. .-,ents had practically
abandoned all hope ~ an outdoor cere.
n,ony. Mr.. Taft said he was anxious
that the great American people rerres
ented In the throngs which gathered
5 every four years on tho capitol plaza
should have their usual share in view
} ing the Inauguration.
IT was deemed dangerous. however, t'
> force upon the venerable members Of tht
supreme court. the Senate and the dip
lomatic corps. the jeopardy Of long ex
g posure to the fury Of the elements ant
! tire President-elect finally acnuiesced II
= 1.-The change Of program.
. FIRST SINCE ANDREW JACKSON.
Not since Andrew Jackson's second in
, auguration In 1888 had President takel
=, the oath in the Senate chamber. Thel
;. the weather is reputed to have been tn
equal Of that which prevailed Throughout
last night and the forenoon Of to-day
Few persons LIVING in Washington at thi
time. however. can remember sucl
weather since the second inauguration o
Mr.. Cleveland.
To effect the change IN ceremonies fror
l. the great stand erected along the cas-
i front Of tho capitol to the chamber.
J. WAS necessary to-day TO rush q specis
10 resolution through the House and Senate
n When President Roosevelt and Mr.. Tat
ID were announced at the main door OF tn
or Senate chamber opposite the presidin
J. officers desk. the auditorium OF the upps
g branch Of Congress held what was prob
m ably its most brilliant assemblaEe c
IL dignitaries Of State and nation. and rici
y ~ uniformed ambassadors. ministers an
e. special representatives from PRACTICAL
every country Of tho civilized world
al ENTRANCE OF TAFT AND ROOsE
WELT.
The voice Of the usher at the door
way was drowned In the volley {
=. cheers from the corridor thronr
~ which followed the two chief figure
~ In the history making OF the day INF
y, the crowded chamber. The Presider
~ and Mr. Taft walked side by SIC
20 down the aisleway to chairs place
~ Immediately in front OF tho clerk
=, desk and sat facing the distin guishc
~ audience. They had been greets
with applause which began amor
those on tho floor and quickly swel
|up to tho gallery throngs.
mt Everyone in the great assemblal
'te rose and remained standing until N
al Taft and Mr.. Roosevelt were seate
hu On the Aoor of the chamber to q
I'D right and left OF tho center aisle we
=. arranged the members Of the diplomat
corps, the black gowned justices
the supreme court the members
4 the House and Senate. the admiral
the navy, the chief OF stan Of I
army. apd scores OF other ofiici,
and distinguished visitors. An emit
section Of the gallery to the left
the presiding officers desk had be
T.. reserved for Mrs TAFT and the OIL
members OF the new Presidents ia
lily. Members OF Mr.. Sherman's fam
also had space set apart for thel
INAUGURAL CEREMONIES.
The ceremonies Of the inaugural fo
ally were begun when Vice-Presid
Fairbanks In . farewell address wi
called out for him = spontaneous tr!b
4 OF applause and cheering, declared