Evening star., 1925-03-04

Ioiieu out 10 md It's way blocked by
It's own escort OF cavalry from Fort
Myer. In charge of Capt. J. r. Finley.
II the original plan had been to
have the Vice Presidents escort bring
up the rear of the Dawes car. or to
have Ii "sandwiched" In between as
had been done in the Presidents case.
the exigencies of the moment necessi-
tated a quick change in program, and
the Vice President-elect rode unguard-
ed from the rear. SO far as the regu-
lar military was concerned
Pre1dent Recognizes Cheer.
The line of automobiles had begun
its ride to the Capitol past the Treas
ury Building when the crowds that
had squeezed themselves In every
place of vantage Joined in a tremen-
dons cheer which was taken upI
farther down Fifteenth street by the
expectant throngs in waiting. The
president raised his hat in response
TO the swelling applause as he neared
the south end of the Treasury.
All along the route to the Capitol
the President and his official party
were greeted with the plaudits and |
cheers OF the waiting crowds. Due
probably to the chilliness In the air.
Mr. Coolidge doffed his hat only a |
rev times during the ride, confining
his response to a wave of the hand |
or motion resembling military
salute. Mrs. Coolidge, who sat be-
tween the President and Senator Cur
tls, chatted freely and was particu-
larly generous with her smiles in !
the reception of the
crowds.
Gets Ovation Mt Capitol.
The President received the great
est ovation as he reached the east
plaza of the Capitol. where a great |
mass of humanity jsmmed the ami
mated amphitheater. The enthusi-
astic manifestation continued in
cessantly until Mr. Coolidge and his
party entered the Capitol Building.
Entering the Capitol, the oficial |
party went Immediately to the Presi-
dents room in the Senate WING, where |
they were greeted by large dele |
CATION OF Senators and other promi- |
nent political leaders. After a brief |
reception, the President devoted his |
attention TO bills passed by Congress |
IN its closing hours ,
Mr.. Coolidge affixed his signature
10 number of measures, and when |
the legislative appropriation bill, in |
creasins the salaries OF members of |
congress was reached, he halted alb
ruptly. The hearts of legislators |
nearby began to throb excitedly. He
caied over Gen. Lord of the Budget |
bureau. asked him about one para
graph, and then signed the bill 4
Responds to Senate Ovation.
As the President went into the
Senate chamber after signing the
bills to witness the inaugural cere-
monies OF Gen. Dawes, he was given |
rouslns ovation, to which he re-
sponded with a slight bow of his
mead and faint smile. He then |
took a seat facing the Senate and |
house in front of the dais
Mrs. Coolidge entered the Presi-
dents gallery and took a seat be-
slde Col John Coolidge, the Presi-
galleries arose, but there was a total
bsence OF any demonstration.
Long before noon the grounds to |
the east of the Capitol had been |
blanketed with covering of |
humanity. Bright costumes of women |
FORMED gay splotches Of color over
this restless expanse of spectators.
ana as a benevolent sun managed to |
struggle from behind temporary
curtain of clouds the sea of anxious
faces. to change the smile, became |
one Of smiles
Presidenf Goes TO stand.
After sitting through the some
what lengthy ceremonies in the SEN
ate chamber, during which not only |
the Vice President-elect,b but the new
senators were sworn in, President |
Coolidge left for the east portico.
followed by the entire oficiaI party'
AS the PRESIDENT appeared from the |
wing of the Senate chamber and
walked to the stand the Marine Band
up Hall to the Chief" while |
the spectators launched into prolong-
ed cheering. The President took his
place on the stand at exactly 1856
o'clock
With but little preliminary ado. |
Chfef Justice Taft, in his somber robe |
OF black, stepped forward promptly
at o'clock and began reciting the |
time-hallowed oath that 20 other |
executives before President Coolidge |
have taken.
The heavy voice of the Chief Jus.
tice as he intoned the sacred words !
prescribed by the Constitution
doomed through the great amplfoers
with tremendous force. AS he CON
ciuded the final words of the oath |
there was an instant of stiffness and
then' In sharp contrast with the loud |
tones of the Chief Justice, those near
the stand heard the President mur-
muir: Il do"
AHht 6h pBhsfzSe OAth.
AS he made his VOW the Presidenr
stood firmly In front of the Chiaf
Iustce, VINO was standing, hand up
raised, al the south end of the ros-
trum. With each sentence the vojca
Of the Justice was raised in emphasis
Oh a particular phrase, and with each
stressing of a word the ampliners did
double duty.
The President apparently moyed
not muscle while listening at
tentively to the oath. but as soon as
t had been completed he bent far
forward over the Bible and sealed
with the two words of affirmation his
pledge to keep the faith.
Directly behind the two prjncin,,.
sat Mrs. Coolidge and other relatives
ana friends of the President. They
leaned forward expectantly as tbe
bath ~3S being administered
Amos Immediately the new presi-
1ent began the reading of his inau-
gural address.
Voice Carries Wen.
There was virtually no demonstr,
non by the crowd until the President
had launched well into his address
hatless, but in his overoost
at the front of the rostrum and using
few gestures to emphasize his
"oros, ne lifted his voice to a pitch
well adapted for ampIification by tho
battery of microphones installed be.
tore him.
But part of the crowd. apparently
lsirous OF removing to points west
u the capitol in preparation for the
parade that was to come, manifested
Is intent by gradually starting away
rom the east front while the Presi
lent was yet in the midst of his
speech. This movement soon became
general among thousands Of those
'athered just behind the plaza and.
'efore the police or other guards