The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-04
HARDING MAN OF HOUR: SWORN
IN PRES. or L. =. WILSON, RE
TIRES TO PRIVATE CITIZENSHIP
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proximate" disarmament.
But ne coupled his renewed declara-
tions with a fresh pronouncement
against "entanghng alliances"
America" he said. can enter into
no political commitments, nor as
sume any economic obligations which
will subject our decisions to any
other than our own authority.
~ am sure our people will not mis-
understand nor will the world mis-
construe," said the new presi lent
We have no thought TO impede the
paths 10 closer relationship. We
wish TO promote understanding. We
want 10 do our part TO make often
sive warfare so hateful that govern
ments and people who resort TO il
must prove the righteousness Of their
cause or stand as outlaws before the
bar OF civilization
The speaking OF his determination
10 enter no "entangling alliances
Yielding TO last minute entreaties
Of his family and physicians President
Wilson took no part in the inaugural
ceremonies today other than to accom-
pany president-eiect Harding from the
White House to the capitol,
The outgoing president witnessed
neither the ceremonies in the senate
chamber which attended the inaugu-
ration Of Vice President Coolidge, nor
the ceremonies on the plaza outside the
cspitol where the incoming president
took the oath.
Immediately after signing some bills
In the presidents room Mr.. Wilson
returned TO his motor car and drove
10 his new home on 5 street
Walking feebly with the aid OF .
cane. the outgoing president has per
sisted in carrying out so much OF ms
part OF the program as called for
INN 10 accompany his successor in the
abbreviated inaugural procession from
the executive mansion TO the capitol
When he departed from the White
House ii was necessary for secret serv-
ice men to place mis- feet on each sue
ceeding step as he descended, and it
was apparent 10 all that it was next
to impossible for him 10 take part
in the ceremonies at the capitol.
Mr.. Wilson had been warned that
he would do so at the risk of losing
al the gains he has made toward
health. if not, indeed his life. Per-
gistent al first, ne yielded at last and
quit the capitol before the inaugural
ceremonies actually mad begun.
Mr.. Wilson departed from the capi-
tol about u o'clock noon, when the
ceremonies in the senate chamber
were about to begin.
Both houses OF congress at that mo-
ment were marking time, waiting for
the incoming vice president to take
the oath
soon after IL o'clock President Will
son and President-elect Harding arriy-
81 at the capitol for one inaugural
ceremonies which were 10 begin ex-
actly an hour later.
Accompanied by Senator Knox. and
Representative Cannon, ranking MEM
bers Of the inaugural committee, the Old
president and the new, motored down
Pennsylvania avenue under protection
of cavalry escort.
A thin crowd Which stood In the
chil sunlight cheered at intervals.
but Mr.. Wilson made no acknowledge
Inent and Mr. Harding, obviously IN
respect to uae outgoing president, took
no cheering for himself, but smiled
greetings at them, despite the evidence
Of physical effort which his walking
eEIailed. There were mmmurs OF SYM
pathy as the president passed and en-
tered tie elevator which took him
up 10 within short distance OF une
presidents room. where he passed ON
final bills enacted by congress.
Pre5ident-elect Harding was in the
presidents room when Mr. Wilson ar
rlyeJ. Members VI the Wilson cabinet
their cllef warmly. Mrs Wilson joined
the party ahead Of tke president, and
tne presldent-elect chatted with her
and General pershing while waiting
for Mr.. Wilson D. arrive.
IS the president entered the room
AiANiF WA VI ION AAttiAhNlsE RAHh ia W AlNAi
Mr. Harding joined.
soon after the President entered the
room. Mr., Harding left for the sen-
ate chamber He met various sena
tors in the corridors and greeted them
warmly Meantime the president tool,
up the work Of signing bills as they
were presented 10 him by Rudolph
Forester. the White House executive
clerk.
Vice President Marshall assumed
the chair of the senate Immediately
after his arrival at the capitol Wait
ing for the inaugural ceremonies
some spectators shouted;
Vote. Vote ON the naval appro-
pration bill and Senator Lodge Of
Massachusetts the republican leader
moved recess for 10 minutes, until
ll4j a. m.
During the senate recess hous,
members began streaming In. All SEN
stors former senators and senator's
elect We're assigned 10 the left sec
tiun
The diplomatic gallery was filleC
with the wives. daughters and moth
ers Of the foreign envoys. Mrs Mar
shall took seat ON the vice presi
dents section Of the gallery.
Women scented In tho malorit!
among the spectators Colorful hats
gowns and furs added to the bril-
Lance VI the scene
Before recessing the senate occupie,
It's time with tributes TO retiring sena
tors, Chamberlain ot Oregou. an,
Thomas OF Colorado. who replied tn
senators abandoned their rules an,
sppauded vigorously.
The president signed the Sundr,
civn and hospital appropriation bills
the resolution voting s. 900 To Mrs
Champ Clark, and some minor bills
II was said he would pocket the i'm
migration restriction bill