New-York tribune., 1909-03-05
MR. TAFT INAUGURATED
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.na win. 10 the best of my ability preserve. pro-
-. and defend the Constitution Of the United
states
-. tool to-day to which his predecessors
- subscribed and the taking Of which consti-
.-,.ss the entire actual inaugural ceremony
a. -bA solemn words fell from the lips of the
II, made President. the gathering cheered
.-o,,s1v. giving vent 10 its pent UP emotions
= IN its admiration and affection for the man
ts5 inst assumed the helm Of the ship Of
...is with ell its attendant Responsibilities
cares and labor -.
- 4-or, the Presidents lips as he began his
&c. address Each period Of his speech
80 hearty applause. and prolonged cheers
--,-Assed approval al the close
n 1igh. softened by its passage
=. -re 5elfcately tinted and artistic sky
-. u the lofty ceiling, was dlHused through
Ie =, baeutiful auditorium. auditorium
- hos few rivals among the notable as
- chambers Of the world. Atl1 O'Clock the
- entrances were thrown open to the hold
galies -. ~ admission. Each Senator had
-.,.r TWO and each Representative one Of
5s without which guests were not per
these - +he Senate wing The demands
NJ ,o desired 10 witness this great quad
W .,+ v-e-a o great that the exclusion
- necessity Every detail Of the cere-
-L,d been arranged in advance with the
..-.s+ rare and the Senate officials were ac-
=. ;; ssaing that nothing occurred to inter
to, she execution Of the programme. The
s.+s chamber which had so recently been the
.c.,. ~ much confusion. due TO the long hoursl
s[,s,,+ - the closing Of the Goth Congress, had
,,s5 81 least superficial overhauling. and
.or, The b6rsekeeper's point Of view presented
e-c->sita bic appearance.
The end Of an especially trying session Of
congress with vast amount Of legislauvet
,,-k left TO he performed during the last hours,
bs6 found many of the Senators and Repre-
sertatives thoroughly fatigued. as they had been
she 70 Obtain comparatively little rest for sew
.-sl days and nights. But when the hour Of
noon approached and found them in the cham
ber there only z slight indication of the
strain 70 which they had been subjected. The
entire membership Of the Senate had. been
serted at the right Of the presiding officer and
,sens him. Nearly the entire left side had been
reserved for the diplomatic corps and members
Of the House. Of Representatives. while special
seats in the front row were set aside for the
members IF the Supreme Court Of the United
states u-ho attended in body. and for Cabinet
ofcerr
WELL KNOWN PERSONS IN GALLERIES.
Every available seating space in the galleries
vss filed. The array Of beautiful gowns worn
~ the women presented scene that suggested
social rather than an official occa sion, and the
waving Of delicate fans end the buzz of con-
versstion lent zest and animation to the scene
In the front row OF the Senator's gallery were
the families of the President and the President
elect and Of the President and the Vice
President-elect- Mrs Taft was there with her |
daughter. Miss Helen Taft and her son. Robert. |
S.nfh 1oya ccIIe to be p
occasion. together with Charlie the youngest
member Of the family. who was bearning in an |
ncipation Of the great event in which his father
vas the central figure Of interest The Presi-
cents brothers. Charles P. Henry W. and How |
erd. were also present.
A Il: 80 o'clock Miss Della Torrev. the vener- /
able aunt of the President elect entered the gal
lery snd Joined the Taft party A conspicuous
figure in the diplomatic gallery was Miss WI
daughter Of the Chinese Minister in 2 native
costume Of light blue.
The diplomatic gallery was reserved in the
main for the women Of the corps. many Of whom
were familiar with the gorgeous coronation GER
ernonies Of monarchical governments. and who
witnessed for the first time the sin1ple Undue
ton into Office Of the Chief Magistrate Of the
great Republic Everywhere there were hesrti
nj women with faces radiant in anticipation Of
the historic proceeding
PRINCIPALS MAKE READY.
While the galleries were being filed the prfn-
Gpa-s N the drama were assembling in readi-
ness 70 enter the chamber. according tn thor
oughly ordered arrangements The President
ana the President-elect were in the Presidents
room the mural decoration Of which. the work
Of the famous Brurnidi. has gained if the dis
tlction Of being the most ornate apartment in
hs Capitol Nj Roosevelt. aooonnaniad bv
members Of his Cabinet had arrived early to at
1ch ms signature 70 measures the pa assag ge Of
EiAcn mad been delayed bv the rush Of business
1'ilg the close Of the session and had been
s Dosly occupied IN the last hours Of his
alinistration. The President and the
oeht-elect iesoeht-elect were in the almost equally
=, San apartment at the other end Of the mar
- ioooV' which Is occupied bv the vfoe-Presi-
tuehout A ouehout the sessions Of Congress and
oeslsnateo as the Vice Presidents room The
l'ihs'lc corps assembled in the lobby. where
4ihoassadors and ministers awaited an fnvi-
ta1ion 70 enter
..sI.. n.faIce into the chamber Of the several
r'oies OF officials was announced nv Assistant
Aeepers Stewart and Keller in clear and
- U'i'es The Supreme Court Of the
teo etstes was called. and tho ,,anersblA
3l7i justice, followed By the siob. asso,ta+e
'-s'-oes IN their official gowns ~ bIaoL ana ar
Hpahieo by the officers n the ,o,,r+ o.r,s g.,
's, ana all Tere conducted +o largo leather
-. 1iiaifs' which had been placed along the
ti's chamoer facing tie Vioe-President
s,a - i'shI Then came the ambassadors
ministers Of foreign countries in their ,,or-
-, oO1'' dresses The zrbsssador from,
en,er -: = u the corps, was the first to
Oelhg followed b. the ar,basesdors fror,
pr,,a 80 Germany. Brazil Russia MeTioo Great
r.. 'af'an and Turkey, in the order rsroad
Ihey were given seats ~ 'foer named named