The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-03-04
Democrats Rejoice In
Long Pent Enthusiasm

WASHINGTON March -four
years OF Democratic leadership
dawned upon the nation today. For
the first time in 20 years the country
acclaimed Democratic chieftain.
Democracy, in political darkness
FOR two decades, came into Its own
again with the inauguration OF Presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson and Yice-Presi-
dent Thomas X. Marshall.
Twenty years OF pent up enthusi-
asm found voice today lin Uncle
Sans greatest quadriennial celebra-
ton. In spirit, Americas 90.000.0 900
joined In outstretched welcoming
hands to the new regime.
From his windows in the Shore
ham hotel. early today, President
elect Wilson looked out upon chill,
gray day. A leaden, overcast sky
threw a dull blanket over the capital.
An ominous hint OF rain. with hid
den promise of sunshine, comprised
the uncertain prospect
Rain or snow was not promised
but feared-by the weather forecast
er. He issued hourly bulletins on
inaugural day prospects, playing il
safe" by keeping a middling course,
declaring either rain or sunshine was
probable"
The capitals greatest crowd in his
tory estimated at 100000, awaited the
coming of the new administration.
Before ybreak dense crowd black
ened the streets about the capitol ana
White House. Bugle calls for 10000
soldiers, pierced the morning air.
shrilly sounding their summons for
the great pageant.
Before 10 o'clock, a crowd estimat-
ed at 10000 had formed before the
stand to the east OF the capitol 10
await the formal ceremonies at noon.
About the president-elect's hotei
sightseers massed upon the sidewalks.
At the White House, President
Taft, Mrs. Taft and Miss Helen TAFT
had their last meal in that historic
mansion Immediately afterward.
Mrs. Taft and Miss Taft drove to the
home OF their friends, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. J. Boardman. while the president
remained to greet his successor.
Gov. Marshall shared in the mar.
tial and civic excitement, which tried
the nerves Of all Washington today.
His escort, the Culver BLACK Horse
Troop" OF Indiana, 400 gray-coated
cadets, Wed with the New Jersey Ed
sex troopers, and with the latters
crims son and yellow uniforms, made u
kaleidoscope of color near the hotel
where both Wilson and Marshall spent
the night.
Dozens Of special trains poured be-
: lated crowds into the union station.
| Electric lines added thousands TO the
holiday assemblage. Washington
shut up shop" government depart
ments. stores and homes we're locked
for the day.
Thousands were In their seats
forming the giant cavern OF review
ing stands lining Pennsylvania-ave.
before 9 o'clock. Mounted police ana
cavalry patroled the mile long line OF
march, with its barriers OF wires be-
hind which crowds swung and swayed
in a riot OF waving flags, badges and
pennants.
Passage along the sidewalks was
almost impossible at 10 o'clock.
Fifteen governors and their STAINS
clattered toward the capital at y
O'Clock, to join the legions Of the pa
rade which began formation covering
half a dozen blocks on all sides OF the
capitol at daybreak. Regiments OF
militia and regulars swung into line.
Cavalry wheeled into position. Heavy
guns of the artillery rumbled over
the streets, while hundreds OF civic
organizations struggled to attain
martial formation.
Inside the capitol the siXty-second
congress was slowly dying. Appro-
priation bills were hurriedly wrestled
into shape for signature before noon
by President Taft.
The supreme court met at ii
o'clock. prepared TO march TO the SEN
ate chamber for the swearing In OF
Vice-President Marshall and the new
senator's, preceding the administering
OF the oath TO President Wilson by
Chief Justice White on the mammoth
reviewing stand outside.