Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-06
WOODROW WILSON BECOMES PRESI-
DENT OF THE UNITED STATES
His Brief Inaugural Address the New President Makes d Plea Patriotic
Men for Council and Aid
EXERCISES WERE DELAYED OWING TO THE
DELAY THE ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, ID. G, March A.
Woodrow Wilson became President OF
the United States today amid imposing
ceremonies and tumultuous scenes OF
popular greeting. Standing at the his
tor,c east front OF the capitol he took the
constitutional oath of office and in his
brief inaugural address made fervid APP
peal to all patriotic men for council and
aid.
1t was 35 o'clock before the oath WAS
administered, vice-President Marshall
having taken the oath earlier.
The ceremonies we're delayed owing to
the delay in the closing hours OF Congress.
Thd Senate was not ready to adjourn
at noon and the clock was set back to
1925 a. m.
President Taft who had sat with good
natured smile ON his lace as the crowd
surged about burst into hearty laugh
when some one yelled;
Where is Teddy?''
1t was I:34 o'clock when Chief Justice
White stepped forward The party arose
and President-elect Wilson raiseb his
hand to take the oath OF office. Cheers
which greeted the rising fell to hush as
the Chief Justice repeated the oath to the
President
A little later as President Wilson began
his address Mrs. Marshall joined the
mand looked over the rail. While Presi-
dent Wilson was delivering his address
the first car load of the Wilson family
belongings reached the White House
from Princeton. There we're seven
trunks, eleven suit cases, eleven umbrel-
las and several walking sticks. There al
so reached the White House large cake
which graced the Wilson dinner table
last evening. If was surrounded by a
brown donkey and purple elephant
President Wilson's voice at first failed
to carry into the crowd, but as be secur-
ed close attention which he held through
out the remainder of his address.
ooh, isn't it wonderful" said Mrs.
Wilson as she looked out over the inn
msnse gathering that extended 30 far that
faces could not be recognized.
During the morning Mr.. Wilson made
a brief call on President Taft at the White
House and after short chat the ride to
the capital began.
The streets were packed as the escorts
moved down Pennsylvania avenue, but
~ W
the crowde virtually crushed the suffrage
pugeant, the carriage way today was en-
tirely clear
Three hours before the ceremonies the
entire east front of the capitol was packed
with good natured crowd.
Shortly after 8 O'Clock this morning
William Jennings BRYAN called on Mr..
Wilson at his hotel and after conference
Mr.. Wilson announced that he had been
informed by congressional leaders that
the business of the extra session would
be ready by April l, though that date
was subject to change.
Upon the arrival at the capitol Presi-
dent Taft and Mr.. Wilson were escorted
70 the Presidents room where Mr.. Taft
took up the .sighing of bills The party
remained until Congress had completed
its last bit of work.
When President Taft and Mr.. Wilson
passed into the Presidents room Mr..
Taft spied Mr.. Bryan in the corridor and
invited him in.
81 don't know whether can come in
there or not, Pm not President you
know" said Mr.. Bayan.
- "Well I'm still President and + invite
you H." said Mr.. Taft.
William j. Bryan was the first man to
shake hands with the new President.
He then shook hands with President Taft.
The party then prepaid to head the pro-
cession back to the White House. start
ing at 1857 p. m.