Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-05
NEW EXECUTIVE
INAUGURATED in
SENATE CHAMBER
BLIZZARD C0MPELS OATH TO
BE TAKEN INDOORS
FIRST TIME SINCE 1888 cEREMo-
MES HELD THERE
Successor to Roosevelt Accorded One
of the Most Brilliant and Gorgeous
Induetions Into Office Known
In History
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of the imposing parade to the White
House.
The presidential carriage, drawn by
four bay horses, which had been closed
against the storm as President Roose-
Welt and Mr.. Taft made their way TO
the capitol, was thrown open as the
return journey was begun. and Presi-
dent Taft, quickly recognized by the
crowd which stood enthusiastically UNI
mindful of the snow and slush about
1t, was acclaimed all along the great
distance of the avenue.
Wearing his broadcast smile, he bowed
right and left in acknowledgment of
the succeeding ovation that marked his
progress TO the White House.
Taft and Roosevelt Happy
When they met at breakfast this
morning, Mr. Taft and President Roose-
welt were as happy as two boys.
II knew 1t would be a cold DAY when
1 was made president of the United
States" exclaimed Mr.. Taft. Il knew
there would be blizzard clear up to
the moment l went out of office, re-
joined President Roosevelt.
Mr.. Taft was deeply disappointed
when, upon arriving at the capitol
shortly after IL o'clock, he found that
the committee on arrangements had
abandoned all hope of an outdoor cere-
mony.
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 the dip
lomatic corps the jeopardy of long eX-
to al "a l.
dent-elect finally acquiesced in the
change.
Not since Andrew Jacksons second
Inauguration, in 1885, had a president
taken the oath in the senate chamber
Andrew Jackson protested, since so
many of his fellow citizens were gath
cred outside the capitol. He proceeded
to the portieo on the east front, took
the oath and delivered his inaugural
address His second induction into of
fee however, was marred by weather
similar to that which prevailed through
cut last night and today.
Greeted with BriIiancy
When President Roosevelt and MI
Taft were announced at the main door
of the senate chamber, opposite the
presiding officers desk, the auditorium
of the upper branch of congress held
what probably was it's most brilliant
assemblage of dignitaries of state and
nation, richly uniformed ambassadors,
ministers and special representatives
from virtually every country OF the
civilized world.
The voice of the usher at the door
way was drowned in the cheers from
the corridor, which followed the two
chief figures into the crowded chamber.
The president and Mr.. Taft walked
side by side down the aisle to chairs
placed Immediately in front of the
co fFaer he d
fence. Everyone in the great assem-
blage arose and remained standing until
Mr.. Taft and Mr. Roosevelt were
seated.
On the floor of the chamber were
ranged the members of the diplomatic
corps, justices of the supreme court,
members of the house and senate, the
admiral of the navy, the chief of staff
of the army and scores of other Of
ficials and distinguished visitors.
The ceremonies of the inaugural were
formally begun when Vice President
Fairbanks, in a farewell address,
which called out for him a spontaneous
tribute of applause. declared the SIX
tieth congress at an end.
Turning then to Mr.. Sherman, who
had been escorted to a place beside
him, he administered to his successor
the oath of office and turned over to
him the gavel.
MT. SI6TIndIlb III IdpllHS lllc SVifbtD
TO order in special session of the Sixty
first congress- made a brief address.
Then followed the swearing in of many
new senators. This completed Vice
President Sherman said: THE chief
justice will now administer the oath
of office to the presdent-elect."
The sudden announcement came as
surprise, and a solemn hush fell upon
the assemblage.
Taft Called to Take Oath
Mr.. 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 officers desk He was
followed by Chief Justice Fuller. who
was officiating for the fifth time 1t
this historic ceremony.
Mr.. Taft took up a position facing
the members of his family grouped in
the gallery.
The chief justice began the admin
istration of the oath in a low tone. Mr..
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 President Taft be-
gan Immediately the inaugural adj
manuscript.
Mr.. Taft won applause at the very
outset by announcing his adherence to
the Roosevelt policies and of his in
tention to carry them out by means of
further legislation, Which would also