The Washington times., 1913-03-04
CONGRESS FAILS TO
BEAT TAT rs VETO
"UncIe Joe" Called to Chair in
House as Session Is Being
Brought to Close.
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cratic Senate, and the inauguration of
a Democratic President and Vice Presi-
dent for the first time in two decades.
AS early as 3 o'clock this morning,
crowds of eager visitors were hurry
ing to the Capitol to gain admission
to the Senate galleries. Throngs filled
in to pack every available seat and
an army of disappointed had to be ex.
cluded. In the meantime, a crowd OF
thousands of spectators stood outside
the Capitol and waited for sight
of the retiring and incoming Presi-
dent as they arrived from the White
House.
Taft and Wilson Cheered.
1t was a little past 1850 that the
carriages containing the Presidential
party, hurrying from the White
House, arrived in the Capitol. grounds.
Cheers greeted the first carriage, con-
taining President Taft and President
elect Wilson. Senator Crane and Sena-
tor Bacon. The second carriage, con-
tanning Vice President-electM Marshall.
with members OF the Joint Committee
OF Congress. was also cheered. Presi-
dent Taft, President-elect Wilson, and
Vice President-elect Marshall lifted
their hats and bowed their apprecia-
ton.
senate wing of the Capitol by the long
hight of steps At the famous bronze
door. the party was met by E. L. Cor
nelius, sergeant-at-arms OF the Senate.
and preceded by a squad Of Capitol po-
joining the Marble room of the Senate.
President Taft and President-elect VIII
son were escorted to the Presidents s
room. The Vice President-elect, Sena-
ter Overman, and Congressman Car
rett and Mckinley went to the room OF
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As the Presidential party entered the
corridor back Of the Senate chamber.
numerous Senators crowded aDout anu
greeted them In the Presidents room,
the retiring and incoming Presidents
held an impromptu reception, as did
also MI. Marshall, the Vfse PRESIDENT
elect. -
Galleries Are Packed.
At 1915 the Senate took a recess and
convened again shortly after II.
In the meantime. the galleries had
long since been packed and massed With
humanity. The doors Of the Senate
chamber were opened at II 70 those en-
titled to reserved seats on the nogr OF
the Senate. ..--,5 - =
a resolution expressing the thanks Of
the Senate for the fair and impartial
manner in which Mr.. Galiinger had
presided over the sessions. This was
unanimously adopted. Senator CALM
ger responded in a brief speech and ex-
pressed his deep appreciation of the
resolution.
Immediately afterward. the House
resolution providing for joint commit
tee to wait on the President and inform
him that Congress had completed its
labors was offered. 1t was adopted.
About 11:3O, the committee. consisting
of Senators Cullom and Martin, report
ed that the President had no further
communications.
Dignitaries Enter Chamber.
Then, in rapid succession. arrived in
the Senate chamber the various officials
and dignitaries entitled to seats on the
floor. At 11:s0 Speaker Clark and the
House Of Representatives were an
nounced. Speaker Clark took his seat
on the left Of Senator Gallinger. Presi-
dent pro tempore of the Senate. The
members of the House were seated on
the left side of the chamber, or the
right of the President pro tempore.
Arrayed in their giittering uniforms
and regalia, the foreign ambassadors
and ministers were announced. follow
ing the entrance of the House. They
were seated on the right Of the Presi-
dent pro tempore-
The Supreme Court, headed by Chief
Justice White, entered the chamber in
stately fashion, being duly heralded by
the Sergeant-at-arms.
One minute before noon, there was a
perceptible stir In the galleries as the
Vice President-elect was announced. He
joint committee on arrangements. and
was seated to the right of the Presi-
dent pro tempore.
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