The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-05

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however. to breakfast quietly with Mrs.
Taft and their daughter Helen.
Mr.. Wilson and the daughters did not
arise to join the incoming President at
breakfast and SO he ate alone. Within
little more than half an hour after he
had arisen he was dressed, had break
fast and was ready for the days events
First he glanced at some of the papers
and then looked at some correspondence
He had an engagement to meet the news
paper men who have been travelling with
him shortly after 0 o'clock. Practically
nothing else was scheduled for his at
tention before the time when the inaugural
committee was scheduled to call to take
him to the White House to begin the
ride to the capitol. Just as Mr.. Wilson
finished his breakfast the sun broke
through the cloudbank and shed a feeble
light into his room, but a moment later
1t was swallowed up again.
One of Mr.. Wilson's early callers
asked him if he had anything to say
to the American people on the morning
of his inauguration as President.
'I'll wait until noon," he said, smil-
ing.
President Taft, after a few hours
sleep, was discovered by White House
at work in his study be-
fore breakfast He joined Mrs. Taft
and Miss Helen just before o'clock
in the private dining room OF the
White House, where the three break
tasted simply.
Crowd Packs East Front
Three hours before the ceremonies
at the capitol were scheduled to begin,
the entire east front was packed with
a crowd which seemed to be patient,
good natured and satisfied.
Scenes about the Shoreham hotel and
the White House became more animated
as the morning wore on.
The Princeton students and Univer-
sity of Virginia students who were to
form the line between which Mr.. VIII
son was to pass on his way to the
White House began arriving
The Essex troops, Mr.. Wilson's es-
cort. and the Culver troop. Mr.. Mar
shalls escort. began to appear. Their
bright uniforms and their prancing
added action to the scene Mr.
Wilson instructed his secretary, Mr.
rumulty, to learn at what time it
would be proper to transmit his cab
met nominations to the Senate.
Shortly after O'clock William Jen-
II.
Combs. chairman of the democratic
national committee, to see Mr.. Wilson
The President-elect greeted both with
a hearty welcome and the three men
went into a conference in Mr.. Wilson's
room.
Greet Bryan as Secretary
When Mr.. Bryan came out he held
In his hand one of the 10 invitations
which have been issued for the new
cabinet members providing privileges
for them in the Senate. Good morning
Mr.. Secretary" came a chorus of voices
as the distinctive envelope was seen.
Good morning, gentlemen" retorted
Mr.. Bryan with a broad smile He then
went to call upon Mr.. Marshall, who
has a suite. in the same hotel.
After his conference with Mr.. BRYAN
Mr. Wilson came out of his room 10
meet the newspaper correspondents. lie
was wearing a frock coat and rose
colored tie. He said that he had been
informed by congressional leaders that
the business of the extra session would
be ready by April l. He added that
the date was subject to change. SEN
ators Overman and Bacon and Rep
Rucker, Mckinley and Gar
ret, the congressional committee in
charge of the ceremonies. at this time
arrived ready to take Mr.. Wilson and
Mr.. Marshall to the White House.
Meanwhile the Culver troop and the
Essex troop had lined up outside tho
hotel and the Princeton and virginia
men formed lane toward the exec
utive mansion. Secretary Tumultv
skipped across Lafayette
park and paid short visit to the
White House offices.
At 9:45 o'clock Mr.. Wilson and Mr..
accompanied by the congress
sional committee, left their hotel and
began the short drive to the White
House. The Culver and Essex troons
along as their escort. The
students of Princeton and virginia II
long lines on either side of the street
fell in behind the procession and fol-
lowed it to the White House.
Taft Extends Welcome
The ride to the White House was
finished between cheering lines of the
students. The party whirled up the
drive to find President Taft waiting 10
welcome the incoming President and
vice president on the front portico. The
Princeton band played the Jungle
Song and the student body sang t"Old
Nassau.
The official party quickly passed
into the White House to await the be-
OF the drive to the capitol
which was scheduled to begin prob
ably half hour later.
President Taft having in mind the
incoming Presidents desire for sim
pIicity, escorted him to the east room
Df the White House instead of the
blue room, which Is the formal recep-
tion place Of dignitaries. Here Mr..
Taft and Mr.. Wilson chatted.
The Taft smile was much in evidence.
rhe stay in the white House was brief.
At 10:17 o'clock the ride to the capitol
began. In the first carriage were Sena-
tors Crane and Bacon and Mr.. Taft and
Mr.. Wilson. In the second carriage were
senator Overman. Representative Rucker
Ind Mr.. Marshall. In the third carriage
rode Representatives Mckinley and Gar
rett. 81 81,
The party moved briskiy down Penn
Dylvania avenue. TO roars q cheers