Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-05

practically abandoned all hope of an
 outdoor ceremony. MT. Taft said he was anxious that the great American people represented in the thTongs which gathered every four years ob the capitol plaza should have their usual share in viewing the inauguration.
 Compelled to Change Programme
 It was indeed Iangefous, however, to force upon the venerable members of the supreme court the senate and the diplomatic corps the jeopardy of long exposure to the elements, and the presfdent-elect finally acquiesced in the change of programme. Not since Andrew Jackson's second inauguration, in 1883, had a president taken the oath in the senate chamber. At his first in- augursl Jackson protested against an indoor ceremony when so many of his fellow citizens were gathered outside the capitol So, followed by all the distinguished company which had as- sembled in the hall of the senate, he proceeded to the portico of the east front, and there took the oath of office and delivered his inaugural address.
 To effect the change in ceremonies from the great grand stand along the east front of the capitol to the cham Der, 1t was necessary today to rush a special resolution through the house and senate.
 Ceremonies in Senate Chamber.
 When President Roosevelt and MT Taft were announced at the main door of the senate, opposite the presiding officers desk, the auditorium of the upper branch of congress held what was probably its most brilliant assem- blaze of dignitaries of state and na- tion, and richly uniformed ambassa- dors, ministers and special representa- tives from practically every country of the civilized world.
 The voice of the usher at the door way was drowned in the volley of cheers from the throngs in the cor ridor which followed the two chief fig- ures in the history making of the day, into the crowded chamber. The presi- dent and MT. Taft walked side by side down the aisleway to chairs placed in front of the clerks desk, and sat fac ing the distinguished audience. They had been greeted with applause, which began among those on the floor and quickly swept up to the gallery throngs. Every one in the great assem- blaze rose and remained standing until Mir. Taft and Mr. Roosevelt were seat ed.
 On the floor of the chamber, to the right and left of the center aisle. were ranged the members ef-the diplomatic corps, the black gowned justices of the supreme court, the members of the house nd senate, the admiral of the navy, the chief of staff of the army, and scores of other officials and distin- guished visitors. An entire section of the gallery to the left of the presiding officers desk had been reserved for Mrs. Taft and the other members of the new presidents family. Members of MT. Sherman's family also had a space set apart for them.
 Oath Administered by Mir. Sherman.
 The ceremonies of the inaugural for mally were begun when Vice President Fairbanks in a farewell address which elicited applause and cheering declared the Sixtieth congress at an end Turn ing then to MT. Sherman, who had been escorted to @ place beside him, he administered to his successor the oath of office and turned over to him the gavel of the senate. Previously a reso- l lution of thanks to Mf Fairbanks had been unanimously carried MT. Sher- man in rapping the senate to order in special session of the Sixty First con- gress made a brief address. This was followed by the swearing In. of many new senators.
 President Elect Takes Oath.
 Then Vice President Sherman an- nounced:
 "Ths chief justice will now adninis- ter the oath of office to the president 1 elect"
 The sudden announcement canes as a surprise and hush fell upon the | MT. Taft arose, took the 1 arm of Senator Knox, chairman of the | joint committee on arrangements and | premier in his cabinet and walked ] around to position in the rear of the l presiding officers desk He was fol- l lowed hv Cbiaf Ts1e4f1a I7,rITor was officiating for the fifth time in i this quadrennial capacity.
 Reading of the Inaugural Address. |
 Lr. Taft took up a position facing 1 the members Of his family grouped in | the gallery. The chief justice began l the administration of the oath in | low tone. As he paused at the end of | each phrase, MT Taft caught LID his l words and repeated them in a slow. | distinct voice. which carried impress | stvely to the farther recesses of the | chamber When he at last kissed the l Bible there was an outburst of ap- | plause. grasp of the hand by the | chief justice and President Taft be- | gan immediately the enunciation of | the immediate policies of his admins | tration in his inaugural address. 1 (Printed on another page.) He read | from typewriter manuscript, but his | with the text enabled rim | to put emphasis on the points he | wished most to impress upon his hear CTS, not the least interested of whom i was the retiring chief executive
 Taft and Roosevelt Part.
 When Mir Taft had concluded MT. | immediately made his way | to tle rostrum
 President Taft advanced to greet him
 The two shook hands warmly and | with hands on each others shoulders hey coRversed earnestly and enthusi- sstically for a few minutes. During he leave taking everyone in the sem ate chamber stood still and looked | on with kAenest interest at the un- usual picture. At last the friends. parted and MT. Roosevelt darted out of ,ne of the side doors leading into the ,enats lobby. He was followed by re- sounding cheers. President Taft was escorted out through the main door .mid cheering. The distinguished yuests departed in the order in which hey had entered the senate chamber.
 The great crowds outside the capi- ol echoed the cheering of those who lad forced their way in. MT. Taft uttered the presidential carriage with | Mrs. Taft. The escort began to move, he ceremonies of the assumption of ,fflce were at an end.
 Parade Mebftszed in Snow/and Siush.
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