Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-05
To Be Formally Inaugu
rated To-Day in Ceremo-
MES That Reflect Great
Spiitof fAmericanism.
tBy Associated pres..l

hcforc desk piled with Legislative
business laid before him in the closing
hours or Congress. and surrounded by
members OF his official family the
president rcafiirmed with upliftcd hand
ana grave features his promise TO up
hoid the Constitution in whatever
crisis may confront the nation In the
moincntouS four years before IT,
After he had repeated the oath taken
hrst by Washington "A century and q
quarter ago. lie kissed the Bible a; tn.
passage reading:
The Lord is our refuge: a very pres
ent help in time or trouble"
chief Justice White administered tho
oath, and was the first to extend his
congratulations. Wringing the Presi-
dents hand. the Chief Justice looked
fcrvently into his face moment, and
said brokcnly:
Mr. President. am very. very, very
happy"
MEMBERS OF CABINET
EXTEND CONGRATULATIONS
Members of the Cabinet then crowd
cd up with expressions OF regard. Mr..
Wilson received them with smile,
and then turned back to his desk 10
complete his interrupted task
Tomorrow the President Will take
the oath again on the inaugural stand
before the Capitol He might have
omitted to-day's ceremony under pre-
cedenta established by other Presi-
dents. but he decided to comply lit
orally with the constitutional stipula-
ton that he take Office at noon on
the Atm Of March.
Vice e-Prcsidert Marshall did not take
the oath to-day. He will be sworn in
for his second term tomorrow at the
special session OF the new Senate, with
the usual vicc-prcsidentinl inaugura-
ton ceremony.
The President. after he has taken the
oath and delivered his inaugural ad !
dress in an open-air stand before the
Capitol. will ride back to the White
House at the head OF parade. includ-
Ing the distinguished Of the land mil
itary and naval organizations. and a
long line of delegations OF private cit
izens. He VIII review the marchers
from stand before the White House
grounds.
Although clear weather had been
promised. no hope for fair skies is
held out by tho Weather Bureau for
tomorrow, snow or rain being pre-
dicted.
GUARDsMEN TO FoRM
MILITARY BARRIER
One feature will reflect directly the
gravity OF the international situation.
Down Pennsylvania Avenue the parade
Will pass between lines OF nationa
guardsmen chosen from the New York
regiments. forming a military barrier
n Of
Tonight the President had not com
pleted his inaugural address 1t has
been expected that recent developments
large place in It. and tonight 1t was
believed that the Senate's failure to
reach vote on the armed neutrality
bill might be one of the points on
which he Will dwell in outlining his
policies for the coming administration.
There were no preliminaries to the
simple ceremony marking the Begin
ming OF the Presidents second term.
Accompanied by Mrs. Wilson. and
Vance c. Mccormick. who managed the
Presidents campaign for reelection.
Mr.. Wilson had come to the Capitol
two hours before 10 clear up odds and
ends of the legislative business passed
on to him by the expiring Congress.
Secretary Tumulty and Cabinet mem
'bers had gathered in the room while
the President worked. AS he took the
oath Mrs. Wilson stood near him,
dressed In mourning because of the
recent death of her sister.
REPEATS OATH WITH STERN
INFLECTTON IN VOICE
Mr.. Wilson was sworn in at 1908 p.
NJ. few minutes after Congress had
adjourned. With a stern infection in
his voice he repeated the oath as it
was read by the Chief Justice:
II do solemnly swear that ! will
faithfully execute the office of Presi-
dent OF the United States. and will, to
the best Of my ability. preserve. pro-
tect and defend the Constitution of
the United Statee."
James D. Maher, clerk OF the Su-
preme Court, held out the Bible used
by Mr.. Wilson when he was inaugu-
rated as Governor Of New Jersey. and
S President before. and the President
bent low and kissed It.
BEFORE noon tomorrow the Preei-
dent. with Mrs. Wilson and members
Of the congressional committee in
charge of the inauguration, will go
to the Capitol to witness the inaugu-
ration of Vice-President Marshall. AZ
ter the return to the White House, the
customary presidential luncheon will
he served, with about 800 people. in
cluding the members OF the Democra-
tic National Committee and the Presi-
dents guests. Then, At night. after
the parade has passed, there will be a
great fireworks display at the foot
of the Washington Monument. and
the inaugural ceremonies will be over
Among tho first to congratulate the
President after the Cabinet members
had had their say to-day was Senator
Knute Nelson. OF Minnesota.
Congratulations, Mr.. President"
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