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

sixtieth Congress at an end. Turning
then to Mr. Sherman. who had been es-
corted to n place beside him he adj
ministered to his successor the solemn
oath OF office and turned over TO him
the gaval OF the Senate. Previously a
resolution Of thanks to Mr.. Fairbanks
had been unanimously carried. Mr.. Sher
man IN rarpng the Senate TO order in
special session OF the Sixty-First Con-
gress, made a brief address and then
followed the swearing In Of many new
senator's
This ceremony completed and without
further ceremonies OF any sort Vice.
President Sherman announced: Tho
chief Justice will now administer the
oath OF office to the President-elect."
PRES. TAFT TAKES THE OATH.
Tho sudden announcement came as
surprise and a solemn hush fell
upon the assemblage. Mr.. Taft arose,
took the arm OF Senator Knox, chair
man Of the Joint committee on ar
rangements. ana premier in his cabi-
net, and walked around to a position
In tho rear OF the presiding officers
desk. He was followed by Mr.. Chief
Justice Fuller who was officiating for
tho NTH time at this historic Quadren-
NAL ceremony
Mr.. Taft took up a position facing
the members OF his family grouped
In the gallery. The chief justice be-
gan the administration Of the oath
in a low tone. AS he paused at the
END OF each phrase. Mr.. Taft caught
up his words and repeated them in a
slow. distinct. voice which carried
impressivcly to the farthest recesses
Of the chamber. When he ut last had
kissed the Bible there was an out
burst OF applause. grasp OF the
hand by the chief Justice and Presi-
dent Taft began Immediately the
enunciation of the immediate policies
Of his administration In an inaugur-
al address. He read from typewrit-
ten manuscript but his familiarity
with the text enabled him to bring
emphasis to the points he wished
| most to impress upon his bearers not
| the least Interested Of which was the
| retiring chief executive.
APPLAUD TAFTos DECLARATIONS.
| Mr. Taft won applause at the very
|
the Roosevelt policies and his intention
| to carry them out by means of further
legislation from alarm Of those pursuing
| proper and progressive business
methods"
The galleries were not alone in applaud
ing the succeeding points made by Mr.
| Taft. The staid members of the Senate
constantly interrupted with applause
| - no
we're even more demonstrative In express
ing their approval. The diplomats listened
inten.ly TO Mr. Tafts outline Of foreign
policy and his frankness in dealing viii
the various subjects won much com
mendatiors The new Presidents eX
preston Of friendship for the South nn'
his again asserted belief that the so-calle'
negro problem was in fair way OF prope
settlement. aroused a storm OF applaus
and cheering.
When Mr.. Taft had concluded Mr.
Roosevelt Immediately made his way Il
the rostrum. President Taft advanced U
meet him. The two shook hands warm
and with hands on each others shoui'
era they conversed earnestly and en-
Enthusiastically for a few minutes Dur
, ing the leave-taking every one In tn
y Senate
IN With keenest interest at the unusuf
picture. At last the friends parted an
Mr. Roosevelt darted out Of one c
' the side doors leading into the sena'
g lobby. He was followed by resoundin
cheers. President Taft was escorted OF
: through the main door amid an ovation
The distinguished guests departed IN TT
, order In which they had entered the Scr
ate chamber. The great crowds outsif
, the Capitol caught mp tho cheering
4 those who had forced their way With
7 Mr.. TAFT entered The presidential ca
y rage with Mrs Taft. The escort besa
). to move and the ceremonies Of the tai
ing Of office were at an end
>. PARADED IN THE SNOW.
y The troops and civic bodies con
r poslng the notable parade of the az
i ernoon. modified in snow and slus
y which in places was deeper than the
= leCging tops. Down Penns"lvan
s avenue walled in with spectator
J. they found dry footing but faced
q gale which swept directly down II
a thoroughfare. The snow had tease
= however. and faint streaks of b.,
were apparent through the banks
" gray clouds.
J" The parade was replete with int
J. est. The 5000 bluejackets from y
& recently returned Atlantic fleet. share
"a honors among the military with t!
N Cuban army OF pacihcation dress
IN all the paraphernalia of active Sc
vice in the field. The cadets fro
Yves. Point made g. charact eristical
-, fine showing. Tho mid-shipmen fro
m Annapolis, snowbound within 20 mil
IA OF Washington. shared the fate
NJ thousands OF sightseers who were u
v able to reach tho city. The Philll
Is pine constabulary band was given &
N place OF honor in the escort OF Pre
Of ident Roosevelt and Mr.. Taft TO q
capitol and attracted much attentio
IN The Filipinos saw to-day their m
st fall Of snow.
Il The storm which began last mig
al continued until noon carried doy
!. practically every telephone pole a
II telegraph wire leading out Of Was
he ington and for a time to-day II seem
NC that the capital city on its most II
er portent occasion would be entire
b. cut of from the rest of tho world
OF
nd TAKING OATH OF OFFICE