The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-03-04
THE. INAUGURAL
ADDRESS IN FULL
Policies Of Last Administra.
tion to be Completed-New
Questions Discussed

i Washington, March 4.-For the first
time within half century, the presi-
dent Of the United States was in
augurated within the senate chamber,
the fierce storm which was raging
making it impossible for those who
We're to participate in the ceremonies
to withstand the fury of the elements
even for few minutes. But the fact
that ceremonies were held within the
senate chamber did not lessen the
crowds which thronged the streets
and filled every available space
along Pennsylvania avenue. Neither
did it .detract from the impressive
solemnity Of the occasion nor prevent
! the attendance of the official life of
the capitol.
While the ceremony was conducted
inside and was lacking in the vast
crowds which have always in the past
I stood in the great square facing the
capitol it was not lacking in any of
the dignity and ceremony which has
been its predomlnating feature in
the past. Notwithstanding the terrific
storm, the main features of the in
auguration plans were carried out as
contemplated by the committees hav-
ing them in charge. The main change
was in having the oath of Office ad-
ministered and the inaugural address
delivered in the senate chamber
rather than from the spacious plat
form which had been erected fo:'
that purpose in front of the east por-
tico of. the capitol While this was
something of a disappointment to tbs
crowds which had packed the avenue
and the grounds adjacent to the plat
forn,. and which, despite the storm,
filed every available space in !. the
range of vision,- the appearance OF
the new president at this point salts
| FLED the spectators.
The ceremony of inducting the new
president into Office followed closely
upon that by which the vice presiden;
was clothed with his new duties.
There were but few changes made in
the arrangements of the visitors who
were privileged to witness the event,
from these which accommodated the
crowds which saw the ceremonies of
the swearing in of Vice President
Sherman and the convening of the
senate in extraordinary session. But
these changes were made so quickly
and so quietly that it was impossible
for the visitor. intent on the cere-
monies which were taking place, to
comprehend them. So that the crowds
which witnessed the Inauguration of
President Taft were seated and re-
arranged before they themselves real
lied that the change had taken place
The Parade.
When ne had received the congratu-
lations of the distinguished visitors
president Taft. took his place in the
carriage at the head of the line and
drove, through a solid mass of cheer
Ing Americans, to the reviewing stand
in front of the white house.
Immediately the center of interest
shifted from the capitol to the route
of the parade. and there was a scram-
BILE of the crowd to get advantageous
positions from which to watch the
notable military display. Shouts of
officers giving command were heard
on all sides; soldiers falling into line
sent the multitude scattering in every
direction, and the clank of sabres and
rattle of musketry as the troops fell
into position added to the confusion
of sounds that told of another chap
ter in the story of the day.
So perfect were the arrangements
for the formation and the movement
of the troops that not an instant was
lost, and directly the president began
his drive to the white house the es-
cort took up its march and was fol-
lowed by the long line of military and
civic organizations which had come
to Washington from all parts of the
country to contribute their share to
the glory of the occasion.
From the foot of Capitol hill to the |
white house at Seventeenth street and
Pennsylvania avenue, there was a sue
cession Of stands banked with human
ity, all eager to see the new presi-
dent and his big parade. Every stand
bore its gay colors, and along the
entire route every bit of available |
space was occupied. Every window in |
the long succession of buildings was
crowded, and the great masses of peo-
pie who blocked the streets stood |
patient throughout the hours of the
afternoon watching the Kaleidoscope |
picture of marching bodies. Every
military organization had it's own
band, and there was music from the
capitol to the end of the route. Gay
"ragtime" selections, stirring marches
and patriotic airs kept the crowd in
continual good humor, and the eye as |
well as the ear was pleased in the
splendid appearance and harmony of |
every organization in line. The pre-
cision of the military and the exact
,Nee oh
prescribed maneuvers. as they passed |
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