Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 5 March 1889 — Page 1

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IT IS PRESIDENT HARRISON,

Indiana's Favorite Son Takes Lodg

ing- and Board in the White House.

THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY AT THE CAPITOL.

A Drenching Rain Does Not Prevent the Thousands From Beic on Hand.

WASHINGTON, March 4. -As tlie hour drew near when the escort was to start with the presidential party for the capltol, the promise of the early morning was verllied and the rain came down In a driving shower. The capltol seemed to ttoat In a sea ot mist. Horses bearing aides dashed to and fro enveloped In the steam from their bodies. Troops hurried to their posts with moisture streaming from tiielr uulforms and accoutrements. The police began to force the spectators beyond the cables which ran along the curb, and busy workmen spun the wires across the intersecting streets. A forest of umbrellas hid the sidewalks from view. Kew, indeed, were the spectators who ventured at this hour upon the unprotected grand stands. The chairs and benches were covered with pools of water, and an enterprising tradesman did a lively business lor a time selling rubber air cushions. Owing to the heavy rain, only a lew hundred peole gathered around the Arlington hotel to witness the departure ol the president-elect and party for the capltol. On the porch of the Johnston annex were about twenty reporters, and these, with a few policemen and some soldiers, constituted the only persons who saw General Harrison depart. At 10 o'clock the carriages, provided by the Inaugural committee to convey the party to the capltol, drew up In front of the Johnston annex entrance, facing Vermont avenue, and for a time were the center of interest to the crowd. A few minutes later, Vice President-elect Morton, clad In a heavy ulster, coming down to Ills shoetops, and wearing a high hat, emerged from the house, escorted by the ex-solicitor of the navv department, (ieneral Williams, and entered the tlrst carriage. Behind him came Mrs. Morton, on tlie arm of Lieutenant J. K. Parker. United

States navv, and entertd the carriage with htr husband. At 10:15 o'clock a large carriage very similar to the one used by President Cleveland, drawn by two beautiful bays, drove up to the sidewalk for (ieneral and Mrs. Harrison. A tew minutes later the (ieneral and Mrs. Harrison. Mrs. McKee. Mrs. Lord. Mrs. llalford, Miss McKee, Mr. and Mrs. Kussell Harrison anil the other members of tho part?, descended the staircase leading from their private apartments to the hall below. The senate committee in charge ot the Inaugural ceremonies consisting or Senators Cullom. Hoar and Cockrell, then advanced to escort the party to their carriages. When they were seated there was no delay ami all the carriages immediately drove off.

Ten

minutes later the party arrived at the Fourteenth street entrance to Willard's hotel anil were escorted to the room which had been handsomely decor.ited In their honor, (ieneral Harrison's Immediate party was the ttrst to arrive and were soon followed by Mr. Merton's party and the other members of the two households. After a few minutes spent In receiving the congratulations of privileged friends, the general and Mr. Morton left, accompanied by the senate reception committee, re-entered their carriages and were driven to the execu' lve mansion. Great. crowds of people blocked the streets In every direction, and as the dlstlngushed party made their appearauce they were received with vociferous cheers.

The president-elect rode in a closed landau drawn by four beautiful grey horses and was accompanied by Senators Hoar and Cockrell. I pon arriving at the White house, the raaln doors were thrown open and they proceeded at once to the Blue parlor, where they were soon joined by President Cleveland and his cabinet. A second closed landau drawn by four spanking bays drove up to the White house immediately behind (ieneral Harrison's carriage. In It were Vice President-elect Morton and Senator Cjlloin. They also proceeded to the Blue parlor. As the carriages entered the grounds the Seventieth Indiana regiment presented arms and saluted the occupants as they passed. Their recognition of (ieneral Harrison, their old commander, was particularly enthusiastic.

THK lllilVK TO THK CAL'ITOI..

At 11 o'clock the president's carriage drawn by the

well-known

seal browns and two line bays, and

driven by Albert Hawkins, the president's coachman, drew up at the entrance and the party within were Informed that everything was In readiness for their departure to the capltol. There were about twenty people on the portico, including correspondents and policemen, and at a given signal a passage wnv was opened to the carriage. The party

walked'out

In the following order: President

Cleveland with Seuator Cockrell, President-elect Harrison with Senator Hoar, Vice President-elect Morton with Senator Cullom, followed by the members of President Cleveland's cabinet in couples President Cleveland was the Qrst to enter the carriage, and was follower! by (ieneral Harrison, Senators Hoar and Cockrell. A hirge white bearskin rug was placed in the carriage with them, and, as an additional protection against the rain, two umbrellas were raised. President Cleveland held one over (ieneral Harrison and himself, and tlie other was held by Senatorcockrell over himself and Senator Hour. Pre*Idem Cleveland seemed In spirits and thjiM being some trouble in raising oneof the umbrellas, asked Secretary Kalroluid. who was standing by. to let him have hl in it* place, jokingly remarking: "We are all honest people, aud 1 will return it." Secretary (•alrchlld laughingly responded: "I'm not so sure of that, where umbrellas are concerned, but I,vl1' this time." The presidents carriage then went ahead a short distance, and the second carriage drove up for Its occupants. These weM ice President-elect Morton and senator Cullom. Both gentlemen were heavily clad and had an umbrella raised. This barrlage, like Its PrvJec?U"I was an open landau. It was drawn by the four grays which brought General Htirrlson to the White houe

half an hour before. There were five other carriages, each drawn by two horses. Secretary Bayard entered the tlrst of these with Assistant Secretary Moore. The second contained Secretaries Whitney and Endlcott, the third Secretary Fairchild, the fourth Secretary Vilas and Postmaster Gen-ral Dickinson, and the fifth Attorney (ieneral Garland and Secretary Coleman. Mrs Cleveland and Mrs. Folsom witnessed the embarkation of the party from an upper window and seemed to be especially Interested In the proceedings. When the president was fairly seated, he glanced up at the two ladles and raised his hat. They bnth returned the salute, smiling and waving their hands. Mrs. Cleveland watched the carriages drive away and waved an adieu to the occupants of each. She also returned with a smile the salutation ot several correspondents who raised their hats to her as she turned awaj.

In the meantime the two carnages containing the presidential party had taken their positions in line. The Seventieth Indiana regiment formed into two sections of two companies each, one preceding and the other following the two carriages. The word was then given and the party moved to theavenue and joined the first division In the place assigned to it. As the llrst carriage entered the avenue a great shout arose from the assembled multitude and was continued for some time. The carriages containing the cabinet officers waited until tlie entire llrst division had passed and then 6iil6r6(i the line

Promptly at li o'clock the escorting party began the march to the capltol In the following order: Mounted police. Third regiment United States artillery, a battalllon of light artillery, the naval contingent, light batterv of sailors, (ieneral -mar9r,- wm„n*?r miramirui' vire "traj, with Blgadler (ieneral Daniel Hastings, chief of staff the special aides and aides de camp, Immediately preceding seventy-five of the personal escort of the president-elect, the survivors of the Seventieth Indiana volunteers.

The president and president-elect and the vice president-elect in their carriages, were sheltered by umbrellas from the penetrating rain, but were plainly visible to the populace which cheered and shouted Its welcome at every step. Another section of the escort marched behind the cortege. The third brigade of the tlrst division was made up of the District of Columbia Colonial guards under command of (ieneral Albert Ordway. A sailing gun battery, with their curious death-deal-ing machines, brought up the rear of the first escorting division.

At 1135 the music of the bands and the cheering of the crowd announced the arrival of the van of the escort to the presidential party at the capltol At that time the chief of the capltol police, attended by six of his assistants, descended the marble steps of the east portico of the senate wing to keep the crowd from Intruding Itself within the proscribed limits. A few moments later the head of the approaching procession made Its appearance, having left Pennsylvania avenue, and going through the southern part of the capltol grounds, passing the house of representatives, and coming up the east front to the senate portico. The procession marched In the same order as it left the Arlington and considering the disagreeable weather its appearance was very creditable. When the crowd recognized (ieneral Beaver, the grand marshal of the parade, It cheered loudly, which compliment was recognized by the general by lifting Ills hat. Then at eight minutes to 12, and while the rain was falling the heaviest, the crowd cheering the loudest, the presidential party made its appearance. Upon reaching the portico the party alighted, and President Cleveland, leaning on the arm of Senator Cockrell, and President-elect Harrison on the arm of Senator lloar, ascended the steps, amidst the repeated huzzas of the crowd. The second carriage. drawn by four gray horses, next stopped at tiie staircase, and Vice President Morton, leaning on the arm of Senator Cullom, followed the previous party. President-elect

Harrison and Vice President-elect Morton acknowledged the applause of the multitude by raising their hats and bowing. After going through the door. President Cleveland went Immediately to the president's room In the rear of the senate lobby, and President-elect Harrison and Vice President-elect Morton to the vice-presi-dent's room at the other end of the lobby and adjoining the marble room.

IN THK SENATE.

Arrival of tlie Party—The Oath Administered to Mr. Morton, WASUINHTON. March 4.—The doors of the senate. which went Into secret session at midnight, were reopened at 2:00, the conference report on the sundry civil bill having been agreed to while the doors were closed, and the senate took a recess till half-past 9.

The senate chamber was metamorphosed during the recess, which ended at 9:80 a. m. In front of the clerk's desk stood three large leather-covered chairs, for President Cleveland and the president and vice president-elect. In the seml-clrcle in front of the presiding oillcer's desk were armchairs and lounges for heads of the departments, commanding officers of the army and navy and those wh» have received the thanks of congress by name. The end seat on the center aisle being especially marked for the Hon. (ieorge Bancroft. On the right were ample chairs for the justices of the supreme court. To the left of the desk were chairs for the committee on arrangements. Senators Hoar, Cullom and Cockrell. and opposite them was the space reserved for the ex-presldents and vice presidents of the United States, represen'ed by the Hon. R.

Hayes, of Ohio, and the Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, of Maine. The first two rows of seats to the right back of the supreme court, were reserved for the diplomatic corps, and back of them were the seats set apart tor the members of the bouse of representatives and members-elect Opposite sat tlie senators In the rear, governors of states, ex-sena-tors and commissioners oi' the District of Colunv bia and others. Although the senate wing, technical')- was not open till 10 o'clock, tlie galleries In some wav began to fill up by 9 and at 10 they were at least half occupied. The buzz of conversation went on with ever increasing volume until it was almost impossible to hear what occurred at the opening of the senate after the recess. At 8.40 Senator Plumb, In the presence of a half dozen other members of the body, presented a conference report upon the bill to settle all land grants in the state of Michigan by forfeiting what are known as the "unearned lands. It was agreed to by the unanimous vote of Mr. Plumb.

The president's and vice presidents seats In the gallery, adjoining the diplomatic gallery on the north! were arranged as follows: Bront seat to the right, president's family: second seat to the right, family of the president pro tem first seat to the left, family of the president-elect second row, family of the vice president elect third row, relatives of the president and vice president-elect. The first one to take a place In that seat was Mrs. John V. L. Flndlaj, of Baltimore, whose husband Is (ieneral Harrison's cousin. The first arrival in the diplomatic gallery was that or Assistant Secretary of State ti. L. Rives and wife. They were soon followed by Mrs. (ieneral J. ».

Li ',1 "ii&V

clty^^^tie^meMtlme tiM^I^ri^^ere rapidly

elasses an ald to vision that the gloomjatmosphere%endered practically desirable. It was a representative American gathering In the Su^es and the admirer o? his countyjound frah «?use for congratulation as he glanced over the brave array ot handsome and intelligent men wi womensmd felt that with such a constituency encouraging and If necessary rebuking them, congress could not go far wrong. -hnnt t«n

Tne senators began to gather in force about ten o'clock and separated into little knots for wnversatloninthef reauent and lengthy lulls of busl-

a imarter before 11 the air was vexed with

Sr ticketsM ^members of to* house and by theni consequently a resolution had £12? ™«Sd directing the sergeant-atarms of tap house to force a passageway through to the rallertef Humors were repeated that surreptln™« issues of tickets had been made and sold at prices r»uu?lng from twenty-live to fifty dollars a btecT but these evidently had no good foundation. hat tickets have been sold Is true, but they are

not

of surreptitious Issue. At 10£0 the bouse resolution was reported to the senate by the chief

clerk,

and its reading caused a Uvely sensatlon. "What did It mean?" wa» asked on every side, and rapidly the story of the trouble In the house was clrculatejL Mr. Edmunds' prompt action, moving acquiescence In the order or the house, "Under such regulations respecting identity as the president of the senate may prescribe" was looked upon as a clever move effectually spiking the guns of criticism ana disappointment and it was agreed to without delay.

ARRIVAL OF NOTABLES.

Hannibal Hamlin, the venerable ex vlce-presl-ilent was escorted to his seat at the right ot the president pro tem, Ingalls, by his old friend, Captain Bassett, and as he moved across the chamber over which he presided for four years, lie was greeted by a generous clapping of hands, the first demonstration of the day. Mr. Blaine came in at this moment by aside door and modestly took a seat at the extreme end of the senatorial body, but could not escape discovery and a ripple of applause ran over the chamber. This was Increased to a wave as Senator Hale went down and escorted him to a more prominent stat. For the second time President Ingalls rebuked the gallery and floor for the outburst. John C. Fremont only shortly preceded the entrance of General Sherman and Major General Schofleld and personal aides, the three latter being gorgeously uniformed In

fold

and blue. General Sherman wore a black rlnce Albert with his G. A. R. badge on the lapel of his coat. At 11:10 the main doors of the senate were opened and Doorkeeper Christy escorted the diplomatic corps to their seats. The dean of the corps Minister Preston, of Haytl, headed the line, and the bright pageant notably Illuminated the otherwise rather somber scene. The magnificent figure of the Austrian minister In uniform of white and gold was an excellent foil for the color and gilt of the other uniforms that of Count Arco-Valley, the German minister, being the most pronounced. The picturesque costumes of the Corean and Chinese embassies received their full share of attention and after the procession had been given seats, the plain people on the floor were sadly neglected by the fair ones In the gallery. Even distinguished notables came in without attracting much attention, among them ex-Secretary Wlndom, and .John W. Noble, of Missouri.

At 11:30 Messrs. McMUlln, Kelly and Breckenrldge, of Arkansas, the members of the house committee appointed to wait on the president and ask If he had any further communication to make, appeared at the main doors and were announced, whereupon Senators Sherman and Saulsbury joined them and retired. Two minutes later the Justices of the supreme court were announced, and with becoming solemnity were escorted to their seats to the right of the presiding officer, headed by Marshal Wright and Clerk McKenney. The latter carried In his hand (ieneral Harrison's family Bible, on which he will take the oath of office, and Chief Justice Fuller and Justice Miller walked together, followed In pairs by Justices Field, Bradley, Harlan, Gray, Blatchford and Lamar. As they passed down the. fe^ig tTFTlirtfie*

WriinTTts otlicers

were seated. AKRIVAL OF THE 1'RESIDENTIAL PARTY. A111:45 exactly, the executive gallery doors were opened to admit the party of the president-elect, but owing to the already crowded condition of the benches, some difficulty was occasioned In seating them. The persons comprising the presidential party were as follows: Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, ner father, the Rev. Dr. J. W. Scott, her sister, Mrs. Lord. Russell B. Harrison and wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McKee of Indianapolis, Mrs. Alvtn Saunders of Nebraska, Mrs. R. McKee of Indianapolis and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Harrison of Kansas City, Mrs. Devon of Iowa, and Mrs. Eaton of Ohio, half sisters of the president Mrs. Bettle Harrison of Chicago, and son. Will Harrison Lieutenant and Mrs. John Parker, Judge John Scott, Mrs. A. T. Britton and Mrs. George R. Williams, wives of members of the executive Inaugural committee, Private Secretray Haltord, wife and daughter, Mrs. Morton was accompanied by J. K. McCammon, of tbls city, and the young ladies of her family.

At one minute to twelve Captain Bassett announced: "THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATE9," And a great hush fell. President Cleveland entered arm In arm with Senator Cockrell and preceded by Captain Bassett and followed by the memberslof hlsjcabinet. He walked to the seat assigned Mm In front of the clerk's desk. The heads of departments, Bayard, Endlcott, Falrchlld, 'Whitney, Garland, Dickinson, Vilas and Coleman, seated themselved opposite the justices of the supreme court, the assemblage standing until all were seated.

General Harrison, on the arm of Senator Hoar, appeared at the door, and was introduced by Captain Bassett as "the president-elect of the United States." and he walked with his companion to the seat provide at President Cleveland's right, the audience again rising to their feet. The same ceremony was repeated with Vice Presldeut-elwt Morton. Before taking Ills seal he was sworu In by Mr. Ingalls. who walked arm in arm with Senator Cullom. At 11:59 ^President Protein. Iugalls arose ahd closed the Fiftieth congress.

Senator Ingalls spoke as follows: SENATORS: Conscious of a serious desire to deserve your approval, and aware that that would be secured only by constant devotion to your service, the chair assumed with diffidence the great trust conferred by your suffrage which, to-day, he relinquishes with the profoundest gratitude for the honor of resolution of commendation and declares that the senate now stands adjourned, sine die.

The following ie the resolution above referred to, and which was agreed to unanimously:

Resolved, That the thanks of the senate are due, and are hereby tendered,, to the HOB. John J. Ingalls, president protempore of the senate, for the uniformly able, courteous and Impartial manner in which he has presided over Its deliberations.

MR. MORTON SWORN IN.

Immediately upon the relinquishment of the chair by Senator Ingalls, Vice President Morton ascended the forum area, and called the senate of the Flfty-iirst congress to order In special session.

Vice President Morton spoke as follows: SENATORS: I shall enter on the discharge of the delicate and (at times) Important duties of the po.'itlon to* which I have been called by the people of the United States, without experience as a presiding officer, and, therefore, bespeak In advance the Indulgent consideration which you have been always ready to extend to t'ue occupant of the chair. As presiding officer of the senate. It will be my effort to administer the rules of procedure with enUre fairness and to treat every senator with the courtesy and consideration due at all times to the representatives of great states In a legtslaUve body. I hope that our official and personal relations will prove mutually agreeable, and that our duties will be discharged In a manner to maintain the dignity of the senate and to add to

TERRE HAUTE, IND., TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 5,1889.

the prosperity and happiness of this great nation After the swearing In of new members, the vice president announced without further preliminaries, that the senate woald proceed to the platform at the east front of the capltol to witness and participate in the ceremonies of Inaugurating the president-elect of the United States. After the Inaugural address.the senate resumed its session, but Immediately adjourned until to-morrow.

THE OATH ADMLVISTEUED.

General Harrison Takes the Oatli and Delivers His Address. WASHINGTON. March 4.—The procession from the senate chamlar to the east portico, through the rotunda, moved as follows: Marshal Wright, of the supreme court, and Marshal Wilson, of the District of Columbia! ex-Vice President Hamlin: the supreme court Sergeant-at-arms Canaday, of the senate Senators Hoar, Cullom and Cockrell, .committee on arrangements: President Cleveland and President-eleetllarrlson Vice President Morton and Secretary or the Senate McJook members of the senate diplomatic corps heads of deartments General Sherman (ieneral Scho„eld and staff Admiral Porter house of representatives and members elect governors of states and others admitted to the floor of the senate. While the groeesgk® was being arranged, the members of l&kSw. the eouftesyof the committee-on-arr«8meiKrVr&e, t»mitted to reach the platform In advmice by means of a private stairway, and take ttelr seats. The occupants of the gallery were held In their places while the procession was moving, so that there was no delay or interruption and In five minutes from the time of leaving the senate chamber,

President Harrison was reading his inaugural address. The ceremonies In the senate chamber concluded. came the most solemn and Imposing event of the day, when the cUef magistrate of the United States, chosen by his fellow countr) men, was, in their presence, to take the oath of office and sweir to defend the constitution and laws of r*e land. The spectacle, though lndublt bly mar«d by the weather, was worthy of such an event tn a driving rain, storm were countless thousands of citizens of the republic hoarsely cheering an4 shouting the name of the president. From ontfend of the east front of the long and stately capital, was to be seen a dense mass of umbrellas, while: immediately about the inaugural platform great numbers of people were packed In an unmovuble Aass exposed to the rain. The crowd In the streets kept up a constant cheering, shouting the name of Harrison and "Four, four, four years n»re."

It was nearly one o'cloct when the procession from the senate appeared'at the doors of the rotunda. President Cleveland and President-elect Harrison walking side side, and took their places In a small railed enclosure, erected In the center of the front of the stand. Such members of the senate, diplomatic corps and of the house of representatives and a aumber of other officers of the government who ctred to brave the rigors of the elements then cai»e oa in a body. Wnen the crowd saw the president, there arose an uproar ilke the rushing of the waters of Niagara. The cheering was renewed agalo and again, and It was not until President Harrison had several times raised his hand for silence that order was restored. When the cheering had partially subsided, Chief Justice Fuller arose, and baring his abundant white locks, to the rain, he held a Bible in his right hind ready to administer the oath of office. General Harrison and Sergeant-at-arms Canaday also removed their hat?. It was a most Impressive scene. Standing with uncovered heads, in the midst of a pelting rainstorm, the chief justice and the president-elect surrounded by high officers of state and In the presence of an immense multitude of citizens, faced each other withjbowed heads, while the former read the oath of office in a low tone of voice. The oath recited Is In the following words:

I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States."

At the conclusion of the reading of the oath, the president, with his right hand clasping the Bible, bowed his head in assent. A silence, almost painful, had marked this proceeding and when It was ended there was another tremendous burst of applause. The Bible on which the oath was administered was a black flexible morocco bound volume, about ten by eight Inches In size. It Is Mnllttr ^Jir^Im'goTg^i^^rt'/^^gnsti Tor the use ot teachers with supplementary notes and maps. In accordance with tils custom, Mr. McKenney, clerk of the supreme court, will present this book to Mrs. Harrison as a precious memento ot the occasion. The cheering which followed this ceremony having at length subsided somewhat In deference to President Harrison's request, he drew from his pocket a ro.l of manuscript, aud after adjusting his spectacles began reading his inaugural address. He kept his silk hat on during the delivery of h's inaugural, and was partly protected from the rain by Sergeant-at-Arms Canaday much after the manner in which oriental potentates are attended by their umbrella bearers. Mr. Cleveland, now an ex-presldent, stood up during a part ol the address, but becoming tired towards the close, seated himself. The president spoke in a loud, clear tone, with a distinct enunciation aud emphasized with much earnestness portions of his speech.

It was an Instance of the presidents power to rise above surroundings and become wholly indifferent to them. His manner was as Indifferent and forceful as If he were in the senate chamber, perfectly at ease. His gestures were emphatic and pertinent, and all the graces of oratory, of which he Is master, were brought Into play effectively. He became heated after a short time, and removed his overcoat. Observing at this time that Mr Canaday still had his head exposed to the weather, he requested him to don his hat and for the rest of the address the senate sergeant-at-arms wore his head-cover-ing. Shortly after General Harrison had begun speaking, his family, consisting of Mrs. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Russell B. Harrison and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McKee, came forward and were shown to places within the presidential enclosure. Vice Pre ldent Morton and Mrs. Morton were also present during apart of the ceremony but the latter fainted in the throng, and was removed to the vice president's room In the senate, where she was quickly revived and taken home.

The delivery of the address wad frequently marked by loud applause and shouts of approval The reference to Dakota produced considerable cheering, but when the president spoke of a I'rte ballot, the applause was mighty and tremendous. There were only mild demonstrations of approval when the president spoke of Ills policy In regard to the offices, and when he mentioned the words "Civil service" there was a silence broken only by a prolonged "ah" from a solitary voice in the crowd. The references to the navy and to the establishment of steamship lines evoked cheers and cries of good, but the most overwhelming shout of approval was reserved for the statement of the president's pens'on policy. The crowd cheered again and again at this point and waved their hats and canes wildly. At the close of the address there was another outburst of applause during which the president turned round and kissed his wife and daughters. The crowd, which had all the time surged back and forth like the waves of the sea, gradually

[The message In full will be found on the second page A line was formed and the president retraced his steps to the vice president's room ot the senate, escorted by Senator Hoar. Senator Cockrell escorted the retiring president to the president's room. The senator kept his umbrella raised within the building, and It was not until he had twice or more knocked Mr. Cleveland's hat off, that he realized that he was no longer in a rainstorm and lowered his umbrella. Ex-President Cleveland remained In the president's room about five minutes with Major Purden, one ol his secretarles.and then he joined President Harrison In the vice president's room. The entire party again formed In procession and departed by the east door of the senate, through which they came. President Harrison, leaning on the arm of Senator Hoar, however, took the lead Instead of second place, which he occupied when they arrived at the capltol Next came ex-rPesldent Cleveland, attended by Senator Cockrell. followed by Senator Cullom. Private Secretary Halford, attended by General George B. Williams, brought up the rear. While the procession was moving through the corridors, Senator Edmunds met Mr. Cleveland and greeted him with great cordiality. "I trust." said the senator, "you will have a pleasant and prosperous and happy fut ure You have my best wishes. Mr. Reed, ol Maine, also exchanged pleasant salutations with the retiring chief executive.

Deafening cheers and demonstrations of applause again greeted the party as they descended the senate steps, and continued until they were seated In their carriages and took their places In the procession, which Immediately began to move

THE GRAND PARADE.

The Return From the Capitol to the White House. WASHINGTON, March 4.—With wonderful patience the expectant spectators waited for the procession while the Inauguration ceremonies were In progress. The rain had abated somewhat and taken the form of a fine driving mist. It trickled from thousands of umbrellas and ran In rivulets down the backs of those unfortunates who did not possess these useful Implements. Despite all of the untoward surroundings the crowd preserved good humor and passed the long interval In flinging jokes and jibes at self-important and Isolated members of the parading organizations, who were hurrying along in undignified baste to join their comrades.

Finally the head of the great procession turned

Into Pennsylvania avenue on its march to the White house, and interest ceased In all else. Forty-eight years ago William Henry Harrison on his white horse beaded a procession of 4,000 patriots on this same route. At that day Admiral Porter (then a lieutenant) said that it was the finest pageant in the world. To-day probably forty thousand men were In line to honor the

gie

randson, many of them coming from sections of country which In 1841 were traekless areas of uninhabited territory. Thejelements warred upon them but they held their own bravely. Looting eastward from the treasury with the capltol forming a hazy yet stately background, the sight was Inspiring. The broad expanse of the avenue glistened beneath the dull sky. Like giant mushrooms the umbrellas of the multitude covered the sidewalks. The crowds strained against the confining cable but the wires held firmly and the avenue was kept clear for the troops. General Beaver rode In advance and his head was uncovered a great part of the time in acknowledgement of the greeting of the great multitude. The long line of troops and militia and civilians with banners and guidons Hying in the northern wind completely filled the vision, its marching step varying with the time of the numerous bands of music, it seemed to roll Uke the billows of the sea and always onward. Over all was heard a continuous roar.made up of the voices of thousands and thousands of spectators as they cheered the presidential party or greeted some particularly fine looking body of troops. When the head of the ptoceMtotuwaohed the treasury, a halt was called and the presidential party In its two carriages turned off and drove rapidly to the White house.

When a hasty luncheon had been taken the party with the exception of Mr. Cleveland repaired to the reviewing stand, and the president and vice president had their first view of the grand pageant In which they had taken so consplclous a part. The stand at this time was filled, with the exception of the seats reserved for the president's party. When the president and vice president took their places at the front of the stand they were at once recognized by the crowd gathered beneath them and a mighty shout rent the air. The steady downpour of rain did not seem to have dampened the enthusiasm of the crowd, and the cheering lasted for several mlautes. Both Mr. Harrison and Mr. Morton raised their bats In response, and bowed right and left to the crowd. They stood side by side, and the remainder of the party took seats behind them. The stand was elaborately decorated with flags and bunting, and presented a pretty picture, despite the rain. It was thronged with ladles In gay costumes and army and naval officers In full uniform. General Schofieid and his staff occupied seats to the right of the president, and a number of naval officers had seats on the left. General Sherman occupied a conspicuous seat, and many prominent officials, with their families, were scattered In the throng. General Alger carte on the stand, just before the president, and was received with hearty cheers. Mr. Whltelaw Reld soon joined the president after he had taken bis place

The review began Immediately after thepresl: dent's arrival, and was, Indeed, a beautiful spectacle, despite the adverse surroundings. General Beaver, chief marshal, headed the line, with General Hastings as chief of staff, followed by a great number of aides. As they approached the stand they bared their he ids and gave the president a marching salute. The president and Mr. Mortoi returned the compliment by removing their hats. At the same time the band played "Hall to the Chief." and the crowdcheered ve:lferously.

THE FIRST DIVISION

Presented a splendid appearance. It was com posed of L'nlted States troops, marines, naval apprentices and the National guard of the dlslrlct. The president recognized the salute of each commanding officer by raising his hat, and he also uncovered his head as each flag was dipped In salute. He spoke frequently to Mr. Morton In commendation of the marching of the different regiments and Inquired particularly as to the identity of Coloael Cecil Clay, commanding the Second district regiment, who raised an empty sleeve In giving the usual salute. The alignment of several companies was disturbed as they passed the reviewing stand by a strong desire on the part of certain members to get a glimpse of the chief magistrate.

During a lull In the review, an excited colored individual on the sidewalk directly below the reviewing party called for three cheers for Harrlsjm nirtii Miat was really InsplfTtic and .were followed Immediately by three cheers for Mrs. Harnsuti, which compliment the president acknowledged with a bow.

The fireworks exhibition has been postponed until the weather is more propitious. The National guard of Pennsylvania composed

THE SECOND DIVISION.

It was commanded by Major General John F. Hartranft, and, as usual, when the guard has appeared at the capltol, it created a sensation. The perfect alignment of the marching columns as they passed the president's stand, the soldierly bearing of the men and their "ready for any emergency" equipment, called forth from the great crowd cheer after cheer of admiration.

THE THIRD DIVISION

Was commanded by Governor J. B. Foraker, of Ohio, and as he, accompanied by his staff, approached the president's stand, was cheered to the echo. As the Fifth Maryland regiment baud of this division was opposite the stand, it played the "Star Spangled Banner," and the thousands of people, occupying the president's stand and the one Immediately opposite, rose to their feet and cheered again and again, and when the band, after passing the president's stand, struck up "My Maryland," the same scene of enthusiasm wis rMieated. The only full regiment In the Thir™ brigade was the famous Seventh New York, which, as heretofore, was re celved with tremendous cheering. As company after company passed by in perfect alignment, the great crowd was almost beside Itself with enthusiasm. The Fourth brigade was composed of unattached companies of infantry, the National rliles, of Washington, acting as escort to the brigade commander.

THE FOURTH DIVISION,

Consisting of G. A. R. posts, was commanded by (ieneral William Warner. The light brown overcoats of the Lincoln club, of Cincinnati, had assumed a darker hue when that club passed the revievlng stand. But. though their garments were injured by the pelting rain, their courage and patriotism were not affected and with uncovered heads they paid their respects to the new president The American club, of Pittsburg, was next In line, and presented an unique appearance. By this time owing to the lateness of the hour, a number of the organizations had dropped out of line and did not pass the reviewing stand. consequently the continuity ol the programme was broken. The Union league club, of New Jersey, clad In light overcoats, presented a handsome appearance. One and all doffed their hats as they passed President Harrison. In black suits and silk hats the 200 representatives of the Lincoln business men's club, of New York, made an excellent showing and cheer after cheer went up at the sight of their great mastaff bearing the word "Protection" upon his covering. He figured In the last campaign. The Sheridan Shook Fifteenth district Republican association carried a glorious banner bearing the names of Harrison and Morton and stopped for a moment before the stand to give three lusty cheers for the new executive. A delegation :wlth their hats adorned with coon skins were most enthusiastic In their greetings to the President. The John McKane club of Brooklyn was headed by a gigantic Individual, who was attired in the typical costume of "Uncle Jonathan" and who gave rise to much merriment. The Alger Republican club of Detroit, in light buff and blue uniform marched with precision tha gaiiud for them much applause. One hundred men In long white rubber coats representsd the Harrison and MortonBowden club, of Norfolk, and the Republican club, of Portsmouth. Va. ,t

The Cowboy club, of Denver. Col., headed by Buffalo Bill, Buck Taylor and Major Burke, formed one of the most Interesting features of the parade. They were all well mounted and wore the picturesque dress of the far West. They were accompanied by the band of the Flambeau club, of Dodge City, and bore two unique banners surmounted by enormous horns. "Buffalo Bill" (Colonel Cody) had previously passed the reviewing stand as a memoer of (ieneral Beaver's staff. He then rode one of the Arabian stallions presented to (ieneral Grant by the sultan of Turkey. The Minneapolis flambeau club. In blue overcoats, carried their peculiarly shaped torches at their shoulder as they marched along.

Last of all came a contingent of colored Harrison and Morton clubs from old Virginia, winding up one of the grandest civic and military pageants ever seen In Washington, just as the twilight began to thicken Into the darkness of night.

When the last of the participants had passed the stand. President Harrison, with his son Russell, grasping an umbrella, walked rapidly to the White house, followed by Vice President Morton, and the party passed within the open portals, out of which beamed a generous promise of warmth and light after the faUgues of the day.

The White house was the only public building in the city that was devoid of decorations today. An American flag, however, floated from the staff on the roof. Several elegant floral tributes were received at the White house this morning for President and Mrs. Harrison. Among them was a beautiful floral design of a four leaf clover, the gift of the Clover club of Philadelphia, and a large ship of state composed of white roses and violets from the ladles of the Columbia club of Terre Haute. Ind.

In the Honse.

WASHINGTON. March 4.—On motion of Mr. Holman. of Indiana, the conference report was agreed

to on the bill forfeiting the lands granted to the state of Michigan, to aid in the construction of a railroad from Marquette to Ontanagon.

Mr. Blanchard. of Louisiana, offered the following resolution: That the sergeant-at-arms of the house take the necessary steps to secure for the members of the house and to the families ot members of the bouse free access through the corridors of the capltoL

The resolution was based upon the refusal of senate employes to recognize tickets to the senate galleries Issued to representatives and given to members of their families. Mr. Anderson, of Kansas, moved to amend the resolution by adding the words: "And because of the arrogant assumption of the senate and the insolence of its employes, the sergeant-at-arms is directed to open tne passageway between the two chambers."

Ruled out on a point of order. The customary resolution of thanks to the speaker was passed, Speaker Carlisle returned the compliment and declared the house adjourned sine die.

THK LADIES ASD THEIR DRESSES.

The Much Observed Occnpaiiis of the President's Gallery. WASHINGTON, March 4.—In the senate to-day the occupants of the president's gallery were the cynosure of' all eyes. As they took their seats the dresses of the ladles were eagerly scanned and criticised by the members of the fair sex present. Mrs Harrison wore a tailor-made suit of gris de yerle cloth, embroidered in black silk, and a bonnet of black and gold with ostrich tips. She wore tan gloves, and carried a bunch of souvenir de wootln roses. Mrs. B. McKee's dress was a cloth suit of cythere. Its principal trimming was a strip of thlbet fur and passamentarles and clusters of white lace completed the ornamentation of dress and wrap. Her bonnet was white, embroidered In gold, with white ostrich tips and face trimmings of sage green. Mrs. Russell B. Harrison wore an elegant suit of deep red cloth. The vest and panels and wrap were of black astrachan. decorated with orasene embroideries In black silk, with the red cloth appliquad over the fur. A becoming bonnet of black, with red roses, completed a very striking costume. Mrs. R. S. McKee's suit was a tailor-made gown, and wrap of black cloth bonnet and gloves were dark to match. Mrs. Sawnders had on a suit of bronze cloth dlrectolre style, bonnet and gloves to correspond. Mrs Morton wore a tailor-made suit, partially In the dlrectolre style, of neutral shade of green, embroidered with black, a thread ot silver runnlug through the woof, bonnet and gloves to match. The seating of the party of the president and vice president-elect having been accomplished, the vacancy of the bench reserved for President Cleveland's family become the most prominent feature of the gallery scene.

AT THE CAPITOL.

The Great Army Surged A rounil It—The liuilding Decorated. WASHINGTON, March 4.—A great army surged around the capltol this morning. It began coming In platoons and companies and then In regiments. The rain by this time had ceased and there was a prospect of a good day. Many of the "farly birds" came provided with lunches and umbrellas and took places on the porticos and other eligible stands to witness the events of the day. The capltol was the objective point ot most of the strangers arriving and they poured In a ceaseless stream up and down the approaches. About eight thirty, a line penetrating rain began to fall but every one was even tempered and strangers chaffed and guyed one another good naturedly.

Viewed from Greenough's statue of Washington, a hundred feet or more away from the cmiltol, the work of the decorators presented a tiae effect. The sixteen large Corinthian columns supporting the arched roof of the portico were draped with large American banners. From the top of the six central columns two large (lags of the United Suites hung down In graceful folds anil were gathered over the passage way through which the president walked from the senate chamber to deliver his address. Above this passageway In the space made by the looping of the Hags was a large blue silken banner stretching from column to column, with the American coat of sirm9 In the center, the eagle's wings plumed for flight and in his claws an olive branch and a bundle of silvery arrows. The edges of the peaked roof were concealed by small banners Intertwined, from the apex of the roof a hu?e American flag was run out and from the three points numerous pennants of the nations ol the would swung one above the other from ropes stretching far upwards to the tlrst balcony of the dome of the capltol. The Inaugural stand was also gay wltli a wealth of (lags, banners and shields. American Hags hid entirely the outside woodwork and banners were caught up ingracelul folds and relieved at frequent intervals by the American coat of arms. Garlands of evergreens winding In serpentine curves around the stand added to the elfet-• of the picture.

Several residences of public men In the neighborhood of the capltol were handsomely decorated. Surgeon General Hamilton's residence was covered with Hags gracefully arranged. A huge flag hung down from the bay winnow of Senator lngall's house within a stone's throw of the building and across the East capltol park. Senator Spooner's Hne residence was completely hidden bv (lags and streamers. The plaza in front of the capltol. the adjacent sidewalks, the porticos and every coign of vantage from which even a glimpse of the presidential party could be obtained was black with people. The police were kept busy clearing the roadway along which the escorting procession was to move. The organizations which took part In the return parade marched with bands playing by side streets and avenues to the places adjoining the capltol grounds where they were to assemble. On all sides there was commingling of marching music and a perfect Babel of musical chords and discords. The shrill pipe of the flutes, the tap of the drums and the fanfore of trumpets filled the air. The notse of the bands was drowned at Intervals by the hoarse roar of the crowd as It greeted with applause some favorite organlzallon.

THE INAUGURATION BALL.

General Harrison aud Party Wedge Through the Crowd. WASHINGTON, March 4.—Theball-room was crowded when, at 10 o'clook, word came that the presidential party would soon arrive. A few minutes later, President Harrison and party reached the building, escorted by Colonel Britton, chairman of the executive committee. They were met at the entrance by the reception committee, headed by General J. K. McCammon. An open passageway was formed by the members of the command. Through this lane the party proceeded to the stairway reserved for them. The president took the arm of General McCammon and Mrs. Harrison was escorted by Colonel Britton. The other members followed. The ladies skortly after reaching their rooms retired to arrange their toilets, while General Harrison held a reception. The members of the various inaugural committees, a (CONTINDEB ON FOURTH PAG E.J

Daily Established in 1851

CALLED OP WITH ROUND TORN.

That is What Governor Hovey Has Done With the Legislature.

THE ATTEMPT TO STEAL THE STATE OFFICES.

The Legislature Reluses to Consider ttie Necessary Appropriation Bills.

INDIANArous, March 1.—The constitutional question which Governor Hovey has raised iu regard to the appointing offices of the state, has alarmed the majority of the legislature, who apparently did not anticipate any check in their plans for taking all appointing power away from the governor. The legislature, however, declined to recede from its outlined course and continued to push though its partisan measures. Of the thirty-seven appointments vested in the governor, the legislature has taken away thirty-five and has now under headway a bill depriving him of the other two, Governor Hover remains unshaken in his position. He states that he will continue to veto all bills which may provide for placing the appointive power in irresponsible hands of the general assembly. He does not. doubt for a moment that he is right in his stand, he says, and is positive the only outcome of the controversy that can result will be an unequivocal confirmation of his opinions by the highest courts. He states that he will not recede from his poaition by a hair's breath unless compelled to do so by the supreme court of the United States. If his opinion is not sustained by the highest court in Indiana, he will appeal to the United States supreme court. The grounds for his appeal will be that the national constitution guarantees to every state a republican form of government. By pursuing the line of action which the legislature has adopted, said the governor to-day, it may take into its own hands, at any momeut, the election of thousands of offices of the state. It may take directly from the people their rights as well as from the governor. If the logic of its action be followed to its natural conclusion, the state will become purely an oligarchy,

and the constitution under which the government nominally operates may as well be surrendered. The position tlie governor has taken has caused the majority in the legislature to seek retaliatory measures, and to-day a bill was passed by the house repealing the statutory appropriations, and making it a penal oll'ense for the treasurer of state to pay out any money except to the benevolent institutions, unless it has been specifically appropriated. The plan seems to be to refuse to pass the general appropriation bill, and thus deprive the governor, the state officers, the supreme judges, circuit judges ami prosecuting attorneys of their salaries for two years. It is also positive that the appropriations are to be denied for the purpose of compelling the governor to call an extra session of the legislature. The governor stated emphatically this evening that there would ba no extra session.

The minority members attempted to call up the general and deficiency appropriation bills to-day. but the majority would not permit it. Both houses today passed over the governor's veto, the bill depriving the newly elected reporter of the supreme court a l!*pub)ican, of all fees.

Tho Cabinet.

WASHINGTON, March 4.—The understanding is that President Harrison will send in the names of the members of his cabinet to the senate to-morrow arid that they will be conlirmed at once.

As to the length of the session there is a diversity of opinion. The Chandler and Hoar resolutions to investigate alleged fraud in elections and outrages is still on the calendar, and if passed by the Republicans in pursuance of the caucus action last month, a delay may ensue which will carry the session far into the spring. The Democrats under the senate rules may filibuster indefinitely, and if the Republicans are to carry out the decree of the caucus it will have to be by wearing out the Democrats. Possibly an announcement of policy will be made this week.

Chestnut.

WASHINGTON, March 4. When the announcement was made In the senate to-day that President Cleveland had no further communications to make to this congress, It then Itelng 7 minutes past 12. Captain Bassett walked up to the clock, eyed It closely, and then apparently satisfied that It was doing more than Its required duty, performed the time honored act of turning the hands back felght minutes) amidst a general loud smile. What were left of the members or the house on the floor at 11 so, formed In line and marched over to the senate in uuick time Inasmuch as they reached the doors of the senate chamber at 11:0G. by tne revised version a« provided by Captain Bassett.

A Good Kxamplo.

WASHINGTON, March 4.—(ieneral Stevenson, Bret assistant postmaster general, has tendered his resignation to take effect upon the appointment of his successor.

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