Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-03-05

the chamber. All senators, former
senators and senator's elect were as
signed to the left section.
The diplomatic gallery was filled
with the wives. daughters, and moth
ers of the foreign ENJOYS.
Women seemed in the majority
among the spectators. Colorful hats,
gowns and furs added to the brill
liancy of the scene. Before recess
with speeches of tribute to retiring
senators, Chamberlain, of Oregon,
and Thomas, of Colorado, who re-
piled. The senator's abandoned their
rules and applauded vigorously.
House Adjourns Sine Die
After leaving the presidents room
the president-elect went to cloak
room off the senate chamber where
he received a number of senators, Re-
publicans and Democrats.
Meantime the house had adjourned
sine die at 1850 a. m.
Mrs. Harding had an end-row seat
in the front row Of the senator's prl-
vate gallery, directly opposite the
front row reserved for President Will
sons family. Next to Mrs. Harding
was Colonel Coolidge, father of the
vice president-elect, and Mrs. Cool
idge.
President Wilson left the capitol at
1856, returning to the White House.
The president-elec visited the presi-
dent in the presidents room and babe
him and Mrs. Wilson good-by. Mr..
Wilson was invited to the senate
chamber for the inauguration of Mr..
Coolidge, but excused himself, say
ing that Mr. Coolidge had been very
generous and understood that he
would return to the White House.
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elevator, walking unassisted and was
taken to the ground floor. He passed
out the door at the east entrance,
a distance of about 800 yards. The
president covered this distance, slow
ly and unassisted. He was assisted
into the automobile and was accom-
panied by Rear Admiral Grayson,
who carried an emergency medical kit
with him. The president signed the
sundry civil and hospital appropria-
ton bills, the resolution voting ST.
500 to Mrs. Champ Clark and some
minor bills.
Woman Member Carries Bouquet
sharply at 11:45 by the vice Presi-
dents gaveI, and Mr.. Marshall re-
quested order from the galleries.
The senate then adopted the house
resolution for a committee to wait
on President Wilson, to ascertain IT
tors Lodge and Underwood, Repub-
lican and Democratic leaders, were
named to act for the senate.
The house Of representatives was
announced to the chamber at 11:55.
Members were headed by the house
The senate clock was turned back
fifteen minutes at five minutes be-
fore noon.
Senator Lodge soon announced
that President Wilson had no fur
Their communications to make to
congress.
Prominent among the representa-
Miss Robertson, of Oklahoma. She
carried a large bouquet of violets
and roses.
Dignitar1es Are Seated
President Wilson's cabinet filed
in and took seats at the right of
the chamber
President Harding's cabinet Off
GERS entered the chamber soon after
the Wilson cabinet and had seats to
with Charles E. Hughes on the aisle.
The diplomatic corps in replen-
dent dress uniforms and headed by
Amba scador Jusserand, of France,
dean of the corps, arrived at 1910.
General PershinG and his aides
were lOuuIy dpplduuCu IIiCS al
rived.
The supreme court justices, headed
by Chief Justice White, and officers
Of the court then arrived. They al
SO were app1auded and in their long
black gowns were seated in front of
the vice presidents stand.
Seated next to Vice President
Marshall, on his left, was Speaker
Gillett.
The joint congressional inaugu-
ration committee, headed by Senator
Knox, arrived with the vice presi-
dent-elect at 1915 and was warmly
appIauded by the entire assembly.
Mr.. Coolidge took a seat at Mr..
MarsHall's right and the crowds ap-
plauded is they shook hands.
Coolidge Takes Oath
There was tumultuous applause as
Mr.. Harding, on Senator Knox s
arm, walked to his seat in front OF
the vice presidents rostrum and
faced the audience.
At a signal from Mr.. Harding.
Vice president Coolidge took the
oath at 1921 p. m, it being ad-
shall. When the applause had died