Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08
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woodrow wilson, former governor
OF New Jersey was naugnrated on
TUESDAY afternoon as the twenty
eighth president ol the United States.
lie eighth son oil Virginia 10 rise TO
that oilice and the nrst Democrat.
since the second election oil Grover
Cleveland, twenty years ago. to re-
ceive the highest Office IN the gilt OF
the American people
Just one hour before the oath OF
Office as vice president had been al.
ministered to Thomas Riley Marshall,
former governor ol Indiana.
Thus Tor the first time in sixteen
wears the Democratic party came into
control ul the government again. AMID
scenes OF stirring animation and with
impressive ceremonies. marisei IN the
main by simplicity, and VET resaln!ns
that degree Of dignity. with some 81
the pomp and spectacular display that
inevitably attaches 10 tae induction OF
new CHIEF executive oi the nation.
The elaborate ceremonies followed
fixed program covering over nve
hours. II began Ia the morning with
the drive of William Howard TAFT. Inc
retiring president. thc presidcntelect
and the vice presldeut-ciect from the
White House 70 the capitol, whore
until noon Nj TAFT VAS occupied with
the measures passed in the closing
hours of the SiNty-seeond congress.
The Inauguration OF Vice President
Marshall was practically coincldent
with tho assembling of tse new senate
and he swearing in OF the new sena'
tors. Following Ills. came the chef
ceremony oi BE- day the inauguration
OF President Wilson before crowd of
many thousands at the east front ci
the capitol Iaen ame q e return Of
the presidential party 20 the White
House and iac review OF the inaugural
parade Of $4,000 or more marchers.
military and civic
Mr. Wilson and Mr. Marshall had re-
NAMED wii6 h.ir families at their
hotels through the aight As the hoar
approached for opening the ceremon-
les they we've joined by The inaugural
committee e congress. made up OF
Senators Crane. Bacon and Overmau
ana Represen atlyes Bucker Garrett
and Mckinley To this committee was
assigned the iirst junction OF import
ance Ia the proceedings. that ni con
ductlng the new president and vice
president 10 the White House for for
mai greetings With President TAFT,
followed by the drive Of the preslden-
tial p~rty 10 the capltol.
The Ride to the Capitol.
Mr. Tan and Mr. Wilson occupied
carriages with the members oi the IN
augnral come tee. Mr Marshall aud
senator Galllnger. president pro ten.
ol the senate. following Immediately
In another carriage with other mem
hers OF the committee. more carriages
following with members OF the retlr-
ing cabinet.
Pennss siyania avenue and the main
.horoughiares conserging al the capi
tol were backed ,n witness this move
Of the presidential party 10 the CAPT.
iol. From the White House TO the
capitol steel cables strung along the
curb held hack Tie spectators and all
traffic was suspended.
Al the capitol the committee of ar
rangements was ready TO conduct the
president and President-elcct Wilson
to the marble chamber known as the
presidents room. just off the lobby
leading to the senate chamber 9th
ers OF the committee were al hand to-
conduct Mr. Marshall and Senator
Galinger TO the vice presidents room.
at the opposite end OF che senate
lobby.
The arrival of the presidential party
was full hour before the time set
for the Inauguration ceremony This
was to give sufficient time to Mr.. Taft
TO sign or veto bills being passed In
the last hour of the expiring Sixty.
second congress The cabinet OF the
outgoing president accompanied him,
to inspect bills pertaining to their lie
partments and to advise the president
as to his signature or veto.
Meantime other thousands filled the
seats ia the big amphiiheater sur
rounding the platform at the eass
front OF the capitol. whore the new
president later took oath OF Office and
delivered his inaugural address
The justices 81 The supreme court
were scheduled 10 be the first TO enter.
but owing TO the delay In proceedings,
they were preceded by the diplomatic
corps. as the diplomats were nshered
into the senate chamber while all oi
those assembled rose. The justices Of
the supreme court. headed by Chief
Justice White. IN their #omber robes
OF office. presenting a marked contrast
20 the brilliantly garbei diplomats,
followed ,
The representatives OF tore:gn na'
tions We're headed by Ambassador
Jusserand. Of France. lean ,. ne